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Bowden Farm Cobble Cottage

Kington Magna, near Shaftesbury, Dorset
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Idyllic romantic retreat
  • Private enclosed patio garden with seating area
  • Situated five miles from the historic town of Shaftesbury in North Dorset
Property code: OC-COBCO

This property is located A few miles from the attractive town of Shaftesbury in North Dorset, just a short distance from the county’s border with Somerset. Shaftesbury is a lovely town which will be recognisable to many due to its role in the nostalgic Hovis adverts. Just outside the town is Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty once a royal hunting ground, it now offers miles of enjoyable walks in the picturesque landscape. For a change of scene, to the north of the property, is the town of Bruton, which has a world-class art gallery, chic bistros, and fashionable bars: not quite what you’d expect from a small Somerset town. Other great days out within easy reach of the property include the town of Glastonbury with its Chalice Well Gardens and atmospheric ruined abbey, Longleat Safari Park, and the Fleet Air Arm Museum. This property makes a fantastic location for a relaxing couple’s break.

On arrival, guests will find the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner: a light-filled space with doors opening out onto the patio garden. The cosy lounge area has two comfortable sofas, a TV, and DVD, making it a great spot to unwind after a busy day of sightseeing. The kitchen area, which is next to the dining area, occupies its own corner of the room and offers an oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, and washer/dryer. Upstairs, there is one king-size bedroom which benefits from an en-suite bathroom with shower-over-bath and WC.

Outside, the property has an enclosed patio garden with garden furniture, which makes a pleasant place to enjoy alfresco drinks and meals whilst enjoying the peaceful surroundings. There is plenty of parking available.

  • 1 King-size bedroom
  • 1 En-suite bathroom with shower-over-bath and WC
  • TV/DVD 
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and washer/dryer
  • There is ample parking close to the property 
  • Shops 3 miles, pub 1.5 miles, beach 35 miles
  • Regret Cat's not permitted
  • Arrival: 14:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Anna Lowe

This property is personally managed by Anna.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Mareen 22nd April 2026

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A very beautiful place, well equipped kitchen, nothing missing, there is everything available you could possibly need. Friendly and accommodating owners! Highly recommended! Thank you so much!

Reviewed by Martha 12th April 2026

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Very comfortable cottage, a good place to stay, lovely country walks and nice towns nearby.

Reviewed by Christopher 27th September 2025

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Reviewed by Kevin 20th September 2025

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Reviewed by Jane 13th September 2025

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Fantastic in all areas. I take my time when selecting a cottage and so far have chosen wisely. None so more than Cobble Cottage. Would definitely recommend

Reviewed by Evert 8th September 2025

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Reviewed by Helen 26th July 2025

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Comfy cottage in a great location for visiting the area. Very peaceful and surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Reviewed by Stuart 5th July 2025

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Lovely place to stay. Central to lots of things to see and do. Quiet and clean. Would love to stay here again.

Reviewed by Colin 21st June 2025

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Excellent clean and well equipped cottage. Very comfortable bed and nice courtyard garden. Recommended.....Shaftesbury and Sherborne nearby and also Stourhead House and Gardens.

Reviewed by Pam 14th June 2025

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Ideal location for everything to see in North Dorset; the coast is a bit far to drive, especially during the heatwave we experienced 14 to 21st June. However, there were plenty of things to occupy us nearer home, and a good pub just down the A30. Plenty of room in the cottage for 2 people. We would recommend this cottage to anyone who wants to stayRead more in this area - the owners live on the premises and are around to assist if needs be. Hide

Reviewed by Ann 7th June 2025

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I loved my stay at Cobble Cottage - it was spotlessly clean, very well equipped, really comfortable and the peace and quiet was wonderful. There are not many places where all you can hear is birdsong. The little extras were really appreciated, the welcome flowers, biscuits and even a bottle of wine.

Reviewed by David 24th May 2025

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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Found the property to be charming and was good base. Would have liked to have met the owners who were away and seen their collection of carts.

Reviewed by Jacqueline 10th May 2025

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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Cobble Cottage and the accommodation was excellent, bigger than expected. Very comfortable bed. Makes a change to have a decent sized towel rail for drying 2 bath towels + the long shelf in the bathroom was great for all my products! Very relaxing place, a total get away from it all break, a great location for exploriRead moreng. Lovely people and very accommodating letting us lock our electric bicycles away securely. Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Jeanette 26th April 2025

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Lovely cottage,exceptionally clean. Owners Dave and chris are very welcoming and want to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Very quiet and dark at night .

Reviewed by Paul 12th April 2025

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The cottage offered good, clean, freindly accomadation and was good value for money. Would definetly book the cottage again.

Reviewed by Barry 8th April 2025

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Reviewed by Alan 29th March 2025

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Reviewed by Nina 8th March 2025

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Cobble cottage is a little gem, very peaceful, lovely scenery. It has everything you need and is clean and comfortable, we will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Johanna 26th February 2025

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Cobble Cottage was a delight. Situated in a peaceful & tranquil location, our stay was everything we hoped it would be. The cottage had all we needed for a few days away from our busy lives. The bed was particularly comfortable & the added touch of a bottle of wine being chilled in the fridge upon arrival, together with biscuits & flowers was a reaRead morel treat. Hide

Reviewed by Judi 19th October 2024

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A lovely comfy cosy cottage with everything you could wish for and all super clean too

Reviewed by Valerie 28th September 2024

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The cottage was in a quiet location but not too far from the main roads for outings The bed was comfortable and there was a radio in the bedroom. The cottage was well equipped for self catering.

Reviewed by David 14th September 2024

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Lovely cottage but well out in the sticks

Reviewed by Stephen 7th September 2024

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The cottage is ideally placed for touring the county of Dorset. The cottage was an ideal size to cater for an adult couple. The cottage was clean and comfortable and the owners were also very helpful. The wine and biscuits upon arrival were also gratefully appreciated. If we tour the area again in the future then we would definitely consider stayinRead moreg at Cobble Cottage once again. All in all, a super holiday in a lovely cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Robert 24th August 2024

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Great central hideaway

Reviewed by Sharon 17th August 2024

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Reviewed by Richard 11th August 2024

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Reviewed by Gail 27th July 2024

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The cottage was nice. Upstairs bedroom a good size and big bathroom with a bath. Downstairs felt much more cramped but adequate if only really there briefly and to sleep.

Reviewed by Anita 6th July 2024

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Such a lovely cosy cottage, in a quiet area. Great as a base to visit surrounding locations. Has everything you need. We loved the courtyard and the bed is very comfortable. This was our second visit. We would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Paul 29th June 2024

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Lovely cottage. Well maintained and appointed. Set in an attaractive location.

Reviewed by Linda 22nd June 2024

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The cottage is beautifully quiet and cosy. You feel very at home. Everything you need is there, whether eating or washing your clothes. Its peaceful. We loved every min of it. Weve visited several times now. The owners are the best ever. Couldnt ask for more. Thank You

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