Title: Dorset Explorers - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=114092485&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dorset Explorers Cottage in Bournemouth with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Dorset Explorers ![2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi - Dorset Explorers (Bournemouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114092500/114092485/b7d45fc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Dorset Explorers (Bournemouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114092500/114092485/a9cac9df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Dorset Explorers (Bournemouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114092500/114092485/9ab9caa7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Dorset Explorers (Bournemouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114092500/114092485/e1e9d153.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, dishwasher, electric kettle, toaster - Dorset Explorers (Bournemouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114092500/114092485/548f897b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## 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 kitchen 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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Family Friendly- Parking-int Bournemouth - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=107264745&PinnedHotelID=107264745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104820000/104814700/104814695/25d80905.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful 2 bedroom near the sea with free parking Bournemouth - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $144 CA $265 total includes taxes & fees Jan 9 - Jan 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=104814695&PinnedHotelID=104814695&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property ### Property is also known as Dorset Explorers Cottage Dorset Explorers Bournemouth Dorset Explorers Cottage Bournemouth ## About the area ![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 - Littledown Sports Center \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Vitality Stadium \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Castle Point Shopping Centre \- 3 min drive \- 2.1 km - Kings Park \- 3 min drive \- 2.3 km - O2 Academy Bournemouth \- 4 min drive \- 2.7 km #### Getting around - Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 9 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Castle Parade Fish & Chips - ‬15 min walk - ‪Royal Bournemouth Hospital Oasis Restaurant - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Iford Bridge - ‬16 min walk - ‪The Bell - ‬4 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dorset Explorers pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Dorset Explorers? ### What time is check-out at Dorset Explorers? ### Where is Dorset Explorers located? ## Have a question? 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