[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dorset Explorers Cottage in Bournemouth with free parking ![Fridge, dishwasher, electric kettle, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114092500/114092485/e8cbf2b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114092500/114092485/5d53b3c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114092500/114092485/e1e9d153.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114092500/114092485/b7d45fc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114092500/114092485/6af5a831.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Dorset Explorers provides amenities like an adjacent golf course and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking included - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dorset Explorers Cottage in Bournemouth with free parking This smoke-free cottage features a garden, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas. The cottage features free WiFi and a washing machine, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator and a dishwasher. An electric kettle and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Bournemouth cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Location highlights - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bournemouth Beach and New Forest National Park. Bournemouth Pier and Littledown Sports Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Bournemouth travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Bournemouth.dx654) [View more Cottages in Bournemouth](https://www.expedia.ca/Bournemouth-Cottages.d654-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.74380%2C-1.82179&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rMOIuv65JljBQ7c-bbkZaK2hcgM=) 17 Hatfield Gardens Chaseside, BOURNEMOUTH, Bournemouth, England, BH7 7HE ### What's nearby - Vitality Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - O2 Academy Bournemouth - 4 min drive - 2.7 km - Southbourne Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km - Bournemouth Beach - 6 min drive - 5.0 km - Bournemouth International Centre - 7 min drive - 6.3 km ### Getting around - Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 9 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 11 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk - ‪Castle Parade Fish & Chips - ‬15 min walk - ‪The Iford Bridge - ‬16 min walk - ‪Toby Carvery - ‬12 min walk - ‪The Bell - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dorset Explorers pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Dorset Explorers? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Dorset Explorers? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dorset Explorers? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Dorset Explorers located? > Situated in Bournemouth, this golf cottage is steps from Littledown Sports Center and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Bournemouth Beach. Kings Park and Vitality Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km). Pokesdown for Boscombe Station is 28 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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