THE COW SHED, pet friendly, with a garden in Toller Porcorum

Dorchester, South West England
$501 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 9

Bed

Bath 7

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 15

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

The Cow Shed in Lower Kingcombe, Dorset, sleeps fifteen guests in nine bedrooms

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: 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 kingcombe@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk for more details, availability may vary

Amenities: Biomass central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. A selection of books, WiFi. Smart TV. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Parking. Communal lawn with furniture. Pet-friendly. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3.4 miles pub 3.5 miles, river 0.2 miles, lake 0.6 miles. Please Note: The Cowshed is self-catering but catering can be provided by our cafe partner and is available for all groups, Also, additional space is available for hire near the Cowshed - Swallow Barn is a flexible and airy space suitable for meetings, workshops or just as an additional social area; please email kingcombe@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk for further information, availability may vary. Note: The property is located within the grounds of a visitor center.

Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.

Town: 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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    9 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 2368 Sq Ft (220 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    7 Bathrooms Shower
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golfing On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 15

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Review Review

  • Rachel I.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    Good value and location, clean and bright

  • Bernie T.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Excellent accommodation in beautiful and peaceful surroundings.

  • jo e.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

    Beautiful outlook, amazing property- super clean. Lovely linen! Incredible experience.

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