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Entrance to Galtons Cottage
Hallway entrance to Dining area
Dining table set for 16

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14323 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony or patio

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

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Single Beds

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

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 in advance
14 + 2 beds


Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Under request
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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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Ferndown

Ferndown is home to this cottage. While the natural beauty of New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Poole Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Motorsport Simulation Group, or check out an event or a game at Vitality Stadium.
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Map
West Moors, ENG

What's nearby

  • The Dog Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Ferndown Leisure Centre - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Motorsport Simulation Group - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Avon Heath Country Park - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Moors Valley Country Park - 7 min drive - 6.1 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage?

As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage on 1 June 2026 start from NZ$1,883, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage located?

Located in Ferndown, this family-friendly cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Motorsport Simulation Group, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bournemouth Adventure Wonderland and Giggles. Moors Valley Country Park and Avon Heath Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsay E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to celebrate with family

Fantastic property and excellent communication
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

50th Celebrations

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

10/10 Excellent

Alyson G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dawn N.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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