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The Cow Shed, Toller Porcorum

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4.4
out of 5
Sleeps up to 15
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 9

The Cow Shed is a detached group property sleeping 15 people in Lower Kingcombe, Dorset. Perfect for large groups wanting countryside accommodation with 9 en-suite bedrooms. Located within the grounds of Kingcombe Visitor Centre on the edge of Kingcombe National Nature Reserve, this property offers exclusive access to wildlife gardens and orchards.

The setting is spectacular. You're surrounded by Dorset Wildlife Trust land with meadows, woodlands and wildlife watching opportunities right outside your door. The Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides endless walking routes and nature experiences.

Accommodation includes 9 bedrooms across two floors - 1 accessible single, 5 twin rooms and 3 single rooms, all with en-suite facilities.

 

About The Cow Shed

The Cow Shed is a detached group property sleeping 15 people in Lower Kingcombe, Dorset. Perfect for large groups wanting countryside accommodation with 9 en-suite bedrooms. Located within the grounds of Kingcombe Visitor Centre on the edge of Kingcombe National Nature Reserve, this property offers exclusive access to wildlife gardens and orchards.

The setting is spectacular. You're surrounded by Dorset Wildlife Trust land with meadows, woodlands and wildlife watching opportunities right outside your door. The Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides endless walking routes and nature experiences.

Accommodation includes 9 bedrooms across two floors - 1 accessible single, 5 twin rooms and 3 single rooms, all with en-suite facilities. The kitchen/diner features electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. There's a utility room and boot room for walking gear storage.

Groups can visit Maiden Newton (2.5 miles, 5 minutes), Bridport (8.3 miles, 15 minutes), Dorchester (10.5 miles, 20 minutes) and Powerstock Common nearby. The on-site café serves meals and the nature reserve offers guided walks and wildlife watching.

The Cow Shed combines group-friendly accommodation with unbeatable wildlife access. Perfect for walking groups, family gatherings and nature lovers wanting exclusive countryside experiences.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Cow Shed

En-suite bedrooms for everyone

All 9 bedrooms have private bathrooms making group stays comfortable and convenient

Wildlife gardens and orchards

Exclusive evening access to beautiful grounds with wildlife watching opportunities and peaceful walks

Perfect for walking groups

Boot room for gear storage and direct access to nature reserve trails

On-site café convenience

Kingcombe Visitor Centre café serves meals eliminating cooking pressure for large groups

Spacious kitchen facilities

Large kitchen/diner with dishwasher and all appliances needed for group meal preparation

Nature reserve location

Situated within Dorset Wildlife Trust grounds offering unparalleled countryside and wildlife experiences

Getting To The Cow Shed

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Cow Shed by car, head to Lower Kingcombe near Maiden Newton in Dorset. The property is located within the grounds of Kingcombe Visitor Centre with convenient off-road parking available.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, approximately 2.5 miles away. From there, it's a short taxi journey through the beautiful Dorset countryside to reach the property.

Off-road parking available
Maiden Newton station (2.5 miles)
Located within Kingcombe Visitor Centre grounds

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Kingcombe Nature Reserve
Distance: On-site
DT2 0EQ
Powerstock Common
Distance: 2 miles
DT6 3TB
Maiden Newton Church
Distance: 2.5 miles
DT2 0AA
Kingcombe Meadows
Distance: On-site
DT2 0EQ
River Hooke Walk
Distance: 0.2 miles
DT2 0EQ
Dorset Wildlife Trust Trails
Distance: On-site
DT2 0EQ
Maiden Newton Village Shop
Distance: 3.4 miles
DT2 0AA
Bridport Market
Distance: 8.3 miles
DT6 3LF
Dorchester Shopping
Distance: 10.5 miles
DT1 1BE
Maiden Newton Station
Distance: 2.5 miles
DT2 0AA
Bridport Town Centre
Distance: 8.3 miles
DT6 3LF
Dorchester Town Centre
Distance: 10.5 miles
DT1 1BE
Kingcombe Nature Reserve
Distance: On-site
DT2 0EQ
Powerstock Common
Distance: 2 miles
DT6 3TB
Maiden Newton Church
Distance: 2.5 miles
DT2 0AA
Kingcombe Meadows
Distance: On-site
DT2 0EQ
River Hooke Walk
Distance: 0.2 miles
DT2 0EQ
Dorset Wildlife Trust Trails
Distance: On-site
DT2 0EQ
Maiden Newton Village Shop
Distance: 3.4 miles
DT2 0AA
Bridport Market
Distance: 8.3 miles
DT6 3LF
Dorchester Shopping
Distance: 10.5 miles
DT1 1BE
Maiden Newton Station
Distance: 2.5 miles
DT2 0AA
Bridport Town Centre
Distance: 8.3 miles
DT6 3LF
Dorchester Town Centre
Distance: 10.5 miles
DT1 1BE

Is The Cow Shed Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Children have access to communal lawn areas within the visitor centre grounds for safe play. The wildlife gardens and orchards provide educational opportunities to learn about nature and wildlife. However, the property is more suited to older children who can appreciate the countryside setting and walking opportunities available.
Groups Will Love...
The standout group feature is having 9 en-suite bedrooms ensuring every guest has private bathroom facilities. This eliminates morning queues and provides maximum comfort for large groups. The spacious kitchen/diner with dishwasher and all appliances makes group meal preparation effortless while the boot room stores walking gear perfectly.
Pet Friendly
The Cow Shed welcomes pets and the countryside location provides excellent walking opportunities. The extensive grounds of the nature reserve offer safe off-lead exercise areas. However, specific pet numbers, costs and restrictions aren't detailed so contact the property directly for complete pet policy information and requirements.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Cow Shed

Kingcombe Visitor Centre Café

Located On-site from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT2 0EQ

The White Horse Inn

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT2 0AA

The Greyhound Inn

Located 2.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT2 0AA

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Cow Shed

Is it pet friendly?
Yes, The Cow Shed welcomes pets though specific numbers and costs aren't detailed. Contact the property directly for pet policy information and any additional charges.
How many people does it sleep?
The property sleeps 15 people across 9 bedrooms with a mix of single and twin rooms. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities for maximum convenience.
What kitchen facilities are available?
The large kitchen/diner includes electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. There's also a utility room and boot room for storage.
Is there parking available?
Yes, off-road parking is provided for guests. The exact number of spaces isn't specified but adequate parking is available for group stays.
What's included in the booking?
Linen and towels are included in your stay. The property has biomass central heating, WiFi and access to the visitor centre grounds and café.
Are there nearby shops and pubs?
The nearest shop is 3.4 miles away with a pub at 3.5 miles. Maiden Newton village (2.5 miles) has additional amenities and services.
What outdoor space is available?
There's a small private area for alfresco dining plus access to furnished communal lawn areas. The extensive visitor centre grounds are available for evening use.
What makes this special for groups?
The property offers 9 en-suite bedrooms, large kitchen facilities and exclusive access to wildlife gardens. It's specifically designed for group stays with social spaces and nature activities.

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The Cow Shed Reviews

Having open access to such a huge expanse of beautiful countryside is absolutely wonderful. If only more of our national desecrated landscape could be like this.
Another great experience from Sykes. A few niggles but won't list them all. Its a fair assumption that if it gets fully booked for a large famaily, at least 2 or 3 couples might actually like to sleep togethet!!! Also, cooking for eight adults took some juggling with small saucepans. Overall, very pretty area but accommodation could do with some TLC, especially in Fallow Deer bathroom. It wouldnt put us off staying again.
The House was alot closer to the visitor centrecafe than expected we knew it was on a Nature reserve but thought we may have had a little bit more privacy as during the day we couldnt sit in the upstairs lounge as its all floor to ceiling glass windows lots of people walking past looking in maybe putting some frosted film to go half way up the windows would help. BUT apart from that all 12 of us had a great time. The House is very well equipped and having the bedrooms all ensuit was brilliant. It's in a beautiful area will recommend it to others
9 of us enjoyed our stay in the Cowshed very much, everyone seemed happy with the facilities . This is very rural property, we didn't see a great deal of wildlife, but we did enjoy seeing the swallows everyday
A brilliant place for a group to stay. Lots of en suites and good break out spaces lovely setting with a bird hide, friendly staff at the visitor centre and a sense of being away from it all.
We had a wonderful short break. We were a group of 13 people aged from 4 to 84! Friendly staff. Easy parking. Beautiful setting. We would recommend. Thank you.
A really superb location with great accommodation . Everything was provided and squeaky clean .Bed arrangements are appropriate for all mixture of visitors. Kids LOVED it and spent a couple of happy hours in torchlight at the outside 'kitchen'. We all loved it...great walks on the doorstep , interesting visitor centre and yummy cafe. All staff we encountered were helpful and friendly. A great choice... we'll be back!
Described as having WiFi but the signal was virtually nonexistent. Also, not enough chairs and a very cramped lounge area. The shower in the accessible downstairs bedroom was very cold and the temperature variable.
Ashley
The Cowshed was ideal for our large family gathering to celebrate x2 70th birthdays. Each room has its own bathroom and all the beds were very comfortable. The location was beautiful with some lovely walks on your door step. My only criticism would be that the lounge is tiny, this house would really benefit from a large lounge. There is a large seating area at the top of the stairs but it wasn't a very usable space for us. We happily sat around the large dining table in the evenings though.
Jacquie
A comfortable and spacious property. We stayed for a couple of nights for an extended family meet up with 10 adults. We found the property very clean and comfortable.
Very good price. The lack of a large loungesitting room was a disadvantage. We included seat cushions and a folding table for the kitchen in our luggage The upper gallery sofas are too bulky for the best use of the limited space. We included garden chairs in our luggage. A lovely quiet base in the marvellous nature reserve. Very helpful and charming staff
Angela
Well equipped property in a beautiful location. Brilliant for children and nature lovers as the reserve with its facilities is on the doorstep. We were fortunate with the weather as when we were full at 15, we laid food out in the kitchen and ate on the picnic tables outside. You couldn't seat 15 at once in the kitchen. Great selection of books and games and 2 TVs we didn't watch with comfy seating! Only quibble was that when we had an issue with a blown fuse and a loss of power in part of the property on the Saturday evening, we couldn't reach an emergency number that worked.
Heather
A lovely place in a gorgeous setting. Perfect for a group to spend time together and go walking and to the seaside. We will book again.
Being someone dealing with group residential trips and Possibley being on the ... Being someone dealing with group residential trips and Possibley being on the spectrum it would have been nice to have been able to speek to Syke cottages over the phone and having people dealing with upcoming holidays
A lovely venue. The students were very happy staying there. No complaints. We definitely hope to come again. Kingcombe is a real gem! A biodiverse arcadia from the madding world.
Gillian
The house was great for our walking group of OAP's. Not very comfortable to sit together in the evenings, but we managed. Majority of the 11 of us had very cold showers most of the week. Would recommend to other groups.
We had a lovely long weekend staying here for my Mums Birthday. The cottage was well equipped with plenty of towels, kitchen equipment, etc. It was such a lovely setting and so nice to have the whole of the gardens to ourselves in the evening. Great area amazing cottage with plenty of space, would definitely book again. Thank you
Lesley
Beautiful location staff on site were friendly and helpful accommodation was perfect for our party of friends having twin rooms with ensuite was such a bonus. The cafe offered a great menu was sorry that it wasn't opened for two days off our stay would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting to visit the area.
Excellent property in a great location. We visited the nature centre, walked to the hide to see lots of wildlife, and enjoyed the tea room very much. We've already booked for next year!
Lovely big property clean tidy and in a fantastic remote location Designed to ... Lovely big property clean tidy and in a fantastic remote location Designed to be a social environment due to the small tv room Small issue with hot water upon arrival but this was quickly rectified Would recommend
Bangareswara Sarma
What a lovely cottage and surrounding environment. Really enjoyed staying at this cottage, 4 families gathered for a get together and all enjoyed. We have not seen any cottage with somnay bedrooms and ensuite on every room. Only downside for me is small living area but with big kitchen we didn't have problem chatting instead there. Wifi reception is little downside of you are working from home type person but otherwise lovely place to stay and we will come back again of we have a chance next time. The surrounding wildlife and walking routes are great to spend time in the morning.
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