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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

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.