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Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Ferndown

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8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 143477 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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West Moors, ENG
  • Place, The Dog Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Motorsport Simulation Group
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Avon Heath Country Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ferndown

In Ferndown .At this Ferndown cottage, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Motorsport Simulation Group and 6 miles (10 km) of Moors Valley Country Park. Avon Heath Country Park and Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Dog Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ferndown Leisure Centre - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Motorsport Simulation Group - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Avon Heath Country Park - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Moors Valley Country Park - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bournemouth Station - 23 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pure Drop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tap & Railway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪West Moors Social Club - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage

Galtons Cottage is a beautiful thatched cottage close to all amenities in the village of West Moors in Dorset. Close to wonderful country side and main roads to London, and yet secluded. This charming cottage has 6 bedrooms + glamping pod and 6 bathrooms. Sleeps up to 16, 14 in the house and an extra 2 in the pod which you can hire for an extra 15% of the rental. There is a charming secure courtyard off the kitchen dining area with garden seating for 16, with hot tub, glamping pod, children's play frame and trampoline.

This 200 year old picturesque cottage has a bright airy extension for the kitchen and dining area with underfloor heating and a smart well equipped kitchen but also full of charm for the rest of the cottage, with beams, inglenook fireplace and wood stove. Off the sitting room is a charming snug with bar and games area.

There are lovely gardens to front and rear with a childrens play frame and trampoline, hot tub and secure patio area to the rear. EV charging is available please enquire for details.

Games Barn with table tennis, pool, table football, darts and table hockey,

There is off road parking for 4 + cars with good road links and public transport nearby.

A wonderful Welcome pack is provided including a bottle of Prosecco, New Forest Spring Water locally produced Tutti Fruity Jam, Biscuits, Milk, Tea & Coffee*. Also a discount Go New Forest card to be used locally which can provide discounts when used with participating businesses.
* Contents may vary.

Additional facilities available

Hot tub a 4 person hot tub is available on request at a cost of £325 for a weekend and £400 for the week.
Additional Accommodation in the Galtons Cottage Glamping Pod that sleeps 2 either in 1 king size or 2 singles available at 15% of rental.
Additional accommodation in ‘Jessica’ our vintage VW Bay campervan, T2 1600 manual which sleeps up to 2 adults and 2 children under 12 (only available in the warmer months).
First basket of logs free then £7.50 a bag thereafter.

Facilities and Services: Gas fired central heating and electricity included. Travel cot, 2 high chairs, stairgates (but please bring own cot bedding), dogs welcome, fully enclosed garden with patio and barbecue area. Bookings are Friday to Friday for 7 night stays, Friday to Monday for weekend stays, and Monday to Friday for mid-week stays.

There is a £500 refundable security deposit to ensure against damage, £56 Cleaning fee, pets are charged at £40 each.
Towels and bed linen included
Charcoal barbecue available, please bring your own coals
Logs available to buy at £7.50 per bag
14 + 2 beds


Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,477 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Under request

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

3087889

Frequently asked questions

How close is Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage to the airport?

This cottage is 7.9 mi (19-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage to the beach?

This cottage is 15.8 mi (44-min drive) from Bournemouth Beach and 13.9 mi (35-min drive) from Knoll Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage to downtown Ferndown?

This cottage is 0.5 mi away from West Moors.

Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shona B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic cottage, plenty of space for the whole family, with plenty of bathrooms too. Kids loved the outdoor play area and hot tub, where the adults loved the games room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for an extended family getaway, clean and well equipped. Front, grassed garden not secure for dogs but smaller secure gravel/barked outdoor space was more than adequate for them. There were 12 of us staying and it was lovely to be able to all sit around the table and eat, play games, etc. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

dawn N.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Holiday

An excellent property for our half term break.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyson G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

We had a lovely stay at Galtons Cottage. Beautiful weather on the Saturday led to a long walk in Holt Heath and a stop at the small farm shop. The house was so warm and comfortable, it was easy to stay in on the windy and rainier Sunday. The hot tub was great too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Cottage Stay

On the edge of the New Forest. The house was picturesque and a good size for large families. We all really enjoyed our stay. (11 of us). Great location, 20 minutes away from Bournemouth, Burley etc. Would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

The property was beautiful and as advertised. Great for family get together. Kitchen area was large and perfect for all to gather. Location was perfect. Look forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Fantastic house suited the family to a tee. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to celebrate with family

Fantastic property and excellent communication
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th Celebrations

Great house for a week of celebrations!! Comfortable and very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful.

We had a wonderful week at Galtons Cottage. We had a range of age groups in our party, there is so much room at the cottage. The location is lovely and so near to a lot of venues. The attention to detail was amazing. We had a lot of happy times around the amazing kitchen table. The log burner was very welcome, especially after a long walk. I can't recommend Galtons Cottage enough. We would very much like to return there in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay - Thank you

We had a lovely time, the property had everything we needed from a log fire, to the hot tub and the games room. There were 14 of us from 9 to 84 years old and we weren't short of anything in the property, having holidayed a lot in large groups this is unusual! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super family holiday home

Lovely house, very spacious great dining kitchen too. Kids loved it. The location is handy for day trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spacious house

We enjoyed our stay at Galtons cottage. Perfect location to explore a beautiful part of England. The cottage was perfect for our group of 4 families we all had plenty of space. Great for a game of hide and seek! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful time

There were 6 of us staying in this lovely large house so that we had a room each . Beds were comfortable and everything you needed to make it homely . We had great weather and was out during the day having fun and returned and enjoyed just chilling in the lounges . Thank you so much .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday/retirement get together

The house was very comfortable. The bar area was great for our party. The kitchen area and the table was ideal for our get together meals. The beds were very comfortable as wasnthe ambient temperature with the under floor heating. We enjoyed our days out at local places of interest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022