About this property

Spacious Accommodation: The Cow Shed in Dorchester offers nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms, providing ample space for guests. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, walk-in shower, and free WiFi. The property includes a garden and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 22 km from Golden Cap, 34 km from Weymouth Harbour, and 40 km from Monkey World. Bournemouth Airport is 65 km away. Activities include golfing, fishing, and cycling.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
Bedroom 5
2 single beds
Bedroom 6
1 single bed
Bedroom 7
2 single beds
Bedroom 8
1 single bed
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  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was a great place to stay, for a large group of friends rather than family members (i.e., lots of single rooms and twin beds). We also hired Swallow Barn, which is much nicer than the photos suggest, and was great for both our morning yoga...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 92,377 reviews from 20816 properties
20816 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

The Cow Shed is a welcoming, detached property located on the edge of the Kingcombe National Nature Reserve Lower Kingcombe, near Maiden Newton, Dorset. The property is owned and run by Dorset Wildlife Trust and is located within the grounds of Kingcombe Visitor Centre. The Cow Shed, a cottage consists of a kitchen/diner with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher, a first-floor dining room, a utility with washing machine, books, and a boot room. Dowstairs, there are 1 single and two twin bedrooms, all en-suite. Upstairs, there are additional four twin bedrooms, all with en-suites equipped with walk-in showers. In addition there are two single bedrooms one of which has a separate shower room with a walk-in shower, the other with a ensuite.Outside, there is a communal lawn with furniture and off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3.4 miles pub 3.5 miles, river 0.2 miles, lake 0.6 miles. Return year after year to The Cow Shed. Note: First-floor dining room is on the landing when you come up the stairs with no door between. Note: The property is located within the grounds of a visitor center. Please Note: Additional space is available for hire near the Cowshed during your stay. Swallow Barn is a flexible and airy space suitable for meetings, workshops or just as an additional social area. Please email for more details, availability may vary

Neighbourhood information

Maiden Newton is a town-sized village in the county of Dorset and surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Within the village you'll find shops, a pub and a restaurant. Maiden Newton is also home to the Church of St. Mary, which is one of the most interesting buildings in the village. The church door is thought to be the oldest wooden church door in England. For fine beaches, fossils and cliff walks, look no further than the South Dorset Heritage Coast where you'll also find the towns of Lyme Regis, with its famous Cobb, Charmouth, with its sandy beach, or West Bay, where you can fish off the pier.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Cow Shed takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.