Cottage in West Dorset District
15 guests · 9 bedrooms · 7 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this cottage rental
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.
Amenities at THE COW SHED, pet friendly, with a garden in Toller Porcorum
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Refridgerator
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Kitchenware
Garden
Oven
Laundry services
Map of West Dorset District
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Excellent accommodation in beautiful and peaceful surroundings.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Apr 2025
Beautiful outlook, amazing property- super clean. Lovely linen! Incredible experience.
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9.0Outstanding
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"Excellent accommodation in beautiful and peaceful surroundings. "
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