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The Cow Shed

Property class: 3
3-star accommodation with kitchen in Dorchester

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A wooden interior with a staircase, a window with a view of trees, and a shelf with boots.
A room with a blue sectional sofa, wooden railings, and large windows offering views of a rustic building and greenery.
A rustic stone building with a wooden balcony and a brick chimney.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bowl of fruit. There is a kitchen in the background with wooden cabinets and a sink.
A wooden deck with a metal table and bench, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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The Kingcombe Centre Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester, England, DT2 0EQ
  • Place, Dorset National Landscape
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Weymouth Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dorchester

In Dorchester .At this Dorchester cottage, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Mangerton Mill and 9 miles (15 km) of Clay Pigeon Raceway. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Mapperton Gardens and Cerne Abbas Giant.
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What's nearby

  • Dorset National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 32 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Weymouth Harbour - 50 min drive - 26.5 miles
  • Weymouth Beach - 50 min drive - 25.7 miles
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 53 min drive - 26.2 miles

Getting around

  • Maiden Newton Station - 11 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Marquis of Lorne - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Three Horseshoes Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Spyway Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Spyway Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Winyards Gap Inn - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Cow Shed

3-star accommodation with kitchen in Dorchester
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find a garden and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Dorchester cottage is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Dorchester cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Street parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 9 private bathrooms
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping provided

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Cow Shed Cottage
The Cow Shed Dorchester
The Cow Shed Cottage Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cow Shed to the airport?

This cottage is 46.2 mi (79-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cow Shed?

As of Nov 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cow Shed on Nov 18, 2026 start from $1,331, 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.

Does The Cow Shed have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is The Cow Shed to the beach?

This cottage is 15.4 mi (33-min drive) from West Bay Beach and 16 mi (34-min drive) from East Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Cow Shed offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Cow Shed?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at The Cow Shed?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cow Shed?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does The Cow Shed have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does The Cow Shed have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The Cow Shed to downtown Dorchester?

This cottage is 0.5 mi away from Toller Porcorum.

The Cow Shed Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
rooms were clean.lovely view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026

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