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Bowden Farm Wagon Cottage

Kington Magna, near Shaftesbury, Dorset
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Beautiful rustic farm cottage, sleeping two guests in comfort
  • Patio area with stunning countryside view right on your doorstep
  • Dog friendly with lots of walks available around the picturesque Dorset Hills and valley
Property code: OC-WAGCO

Comfortably nestled into the grounds of a farm amongst the Dorset hills this cottage is perfect for quiet couples’ break. With the picturesque rolling hills and dales of Dorset right on your doorstep, these cottages are perfect for anyone with a love of the outdoors and great rural walks. The quaint market towns of Shaftesbury, the Gold Hill and Gillingham are both within a 5.5 mile radius. With an abundance of shops, pubs, markets and wonderful walks, you'll be spoilt for choice on your holiday.

Stepping through the front door, you'll find a welcoming open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining area. The kitchen comes complete with all you need for a self-catering escape to the country including an electric oven and hob, fridge with freezer compartment and a washing machine. The lounge area has ample comfortable seating, a nest of coffee tables and a TV/DVD to relax and enjoy your favourite films and TV shows on. Upstairs you will find the bedroom with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom, complete with shower over bath and WC. The property has a night storage heating system for cosy evenings in.

Outside there is a rustic patio area with outside seating and a gorgeous view of the Dorset countryside. There is plenty of parking available.

  • 1 bedroom - king-size bed
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, washer/dryer, microwave, and fridge/freezer compartment
  • TV/DVD 
  • Enclosed garden/patio with furniture
  • Ample parking within a shared courtyard close to the property 
  • Pub and garage shop 1.5 miles, shop 3 miles
  • Regret Cat's not allowed in property
  • Arrival: 14:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Anna Lowe

This property is personally managed by Anna.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 35 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Cindy 2nd June 2026

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We had a great relaxing holiday it was perfect clean and the host thought of everything, all our needs were meet.. it was definitely the rest I needed. My Dog loved the big garden. We would definitely book again.. one of the best holiday I have been on..

Reviewed by Susan 12th May 2026

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Reviewed by Paul 19th April 2026

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Absolutely wonderful location and beautiful clean cottage. Shame weather wasn't brilliant but didn't spoil our stay. Lovely secure garden for our dog and great to have the use of the large fields for him to run around in which was a real bonus and thoroughly appreciated by our boxer dog.

Reviewed by Jean 25th March 2026

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The most peaceful place we have ever stayed. Having a dog with an injured paw meant we couldn't go out walking for long periods; but hey..... just as enjoyable going to the pub for lunch and coming back to the lovely quiet setting and huge garden for my small dog. She couldn't get enough of rubbing her back in the grass - we have astro turf at hRead moreome. Would definitely come back when we want complete peace and quiet. :0) BIG Thankyou. Hide

Reviewed by Gary 14th March 2026

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Reviewed by Colin 25th October 2025

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Wagon cottage is a great little let if you have a dog.

Reviewed by Lesley 19th October 2025

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Really comfortable, well equipped accommodation. Quiet location, but close to amenities. Enclosed garden was great for dog. Lovely views across the countryside. Had a lovely break

Reviewed by James 11th October 2025

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Reviewed by Jon 20th September 2025

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The cottage is in a beautiful location very clean and very well equipped. Its like home from home. It was a lovely touch been left some flowers a bottle of wine and chocolate biscuits went down a treat

Reviewed by Angela 13th September 2025

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Reviewed by Kay 6th September 2025

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The cottage was very clean and well equipped. The three attached fields were lovely to walk our dog in, each morning and evening. Well placed for Gillingham and Shaftesbury and just over an hour to the coast.

Reviewed by Christine 23rd August 2025

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Absolutely beautiful property. This as our second visit this year and we will definitely be returning in 2026. Thank you to our hosts for a wonderful stay

Reviewed by Christine 16th August 2025

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Reviewed by Richard 2nd August 2025

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A wonderful cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Enclosed garden was great for the dog to stretch their legs. Very quiet location and easy to find. Plenty of supermarkets and shops within a few minutes by car and a pub just a mile away. Lots of places to visit and beaches about one hour away along some lovely county lanes.

Reviewed by Ruth 19th July 2025

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Had wonderful break in wagon cottage very clean and comfortable bed etc all the things need for relaxing break . Lovely garden and view , not to far from gillingham and lovely village pubs . Owners made us very welcome with lovely welcome biscuits and wine much appreciated . Defiantly be returning next year.

Reviewed by David 12th July 2025

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We stayed in Wagon Cottage in July 25, with our little labradoodle who enjoyed being able to run in the enclosed garden, when not walking over the 3 attached fields. The cottage was very clean and everything we needed was provided, the hosts are on-site which we think is always a plus point, we particularly liked the outside seating area under the Read morelean to when it was very hot. Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 21st June 2025

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Love this cottage . Everything you need. Wonderful views. Lovely to sit out under the veranda. Large enclosed garden for the dog. Our 4th visit. Will be back.

Reviewed by Christine 14th June 2025

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This is an excellent property near to all the attractions that Dorset has to offer. Plenty of dog walks also nearby. Nothing is too much trouble for the owners We liked it so much weve booked again in a few weeks time

Reviewed by Tracy 10th May 2025

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Great cottage in a rural location. The secure garden for our dog was brilliant, made such a difference knowing she was perfectly safe. Great hosts, respected our privacy but there if we needed anything. Spotlessly clean and well equipped, we wouldnt hesitate to stay here again. The bed was super comfy too!!

Reviewed by Lis 3rd May 2025

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A lovely cottage with all the facilities we needed set in beautiful rural surroundings. The enclosed garden was great for our dog and the fields around the cottage. The owners were welcoming and left a bottle of wine , flowers and biscuits when we arrived, which was very thoughtful. There are some lovely walks and areas of outstanding natural beautRead morey nearby. We had a lovely peaceful holiday. We were also able to spot quite a few birds and saw some deer. Hide

Reviewed by Samantha 17th April 2025

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Lovely little cottage - ideally situated for plenty of activities in the Dorset, Somerset or Wiltshire countryside. Very kind gift of flowers biscuits and wine left for our arrival. Great hosts who are there if needed, but leave you to your holiday. Equipped well for those wishing to dine in and great to have a washer dryer too. We didn't get to seRead moree the wagon collection on this occasion, but will next time. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Sally 20th March 2025

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A lovely cottage in a super location, very quiet but handy for Shaftesbury and surrounding countryside. Christine and David are perfect hosts and the cottage has everything you need, a real home from home.. The village has a beautiful little church with wonderful views over the Blackmore Vale. The old poem I found reads "A pretty picture, it makes Read moreto me, so quiet, calm and still. The dear old village where we live, just underneath the hill". Hide

Reviewed by Deborah 4th February 2025

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A very comfortable & peaceful cottage with sizeable garden & covered seating area. Many attractions & interesting places to visit. Also nearby towns with a great range of shops, many independent. Owners friendly & helpful. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Lisa 21st October 2024

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From arrival to departure we enjoyed every single second. The hosts were lovely and the gifts on arrival were heartwarming. The cottage was well equipped and so homely I was sad to leave. The bed was the comfiest I have ever experienced on a break away. The cottage was located with easy access to some lovely attractions. The setting was stunning anRead mored lots of wildlife to spy just on our doorstep. We will definitely visit again. Hide

Reviewed by James 12th October 2024

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Reviewed by Anne 7th September 2024

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Wagon Cottage was a delightful property to stay at. It was clean, tidy and so peaceful. Christine and David were lovely hosts and made you feel very welcome. There were plenty of places to visit and we did not even scrape the surface of the amount of places we could have gone to see! Will definitely have to come back again to see some more. If you Read moreare looking for a place to get away from it all and unwind, this is the place for you! Hide

Reviewed by Julie 31st August 2024

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A comfortable, clean cottage with everything you need. The garden and fields are an excellent facility for dogs.

Reviewed by Martin 17th August 2024

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What a lovely place to stay It was beautifully clean and well kitted out The bed and bedding were superb The dog had an amazing time in the enclosed garden and none of us wanted to leave Thoroughly recommend Wagon Cottage and the owners were lovely and so helpful

Reviewed by Rosemary 27th July 2024

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If you are looking for peace and quiet, this cosy cottage is for you. Tucked away in a sleepy Dorset village, one of only 3 holiday lets onsite. The back garden was completely safe and very spacious so Mollie, our mini schnauzer, had the best time while we enjoyed the outside space for eating, reading, dozing etc. too. The cottage was scrupulously Read moreclean and the bed was the most comfortable we have ever slept in whilst on holiday. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Yvonne 20th July 2024

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Waggon Cottage really is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the surrounding areas. It is ideally situated and within east reach of nearby town such as Shaftesbury and Gillingham. Daves wagons are well worth a look and Dave is very knowledgeable about both the wagons and places of interest to visit. The cottage itself is clean and comfortable withRead more a lovely outdoor space which was perfect for our dog. Hide

Reviewed by Gillian 13th July 2024

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Reviewed by Rob 29th June 2024

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Upon our arrival we found a box of biscuits, bottle of chilled wine and flowers waiting for us, this cottage was absolutely amazing! with a nice enclosed garden for your dog, a nice clean and comfortable...we shall be booking up again for another stay in the future for sure. Such a nice couple who maintain and clean these lovely cottages, they coulRead moredn't have done anymore! The area around the cottages is quiet and remote with a nice pub 8 minutes away! The Crown Inn (Friendly staff & Dog friendly Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 22nd June 2024

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Lovely restful holiday. The accommodation had everything that we needed. There is plenty of places to visit locally.

Reviewed by Anthony John 15th June 2024

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Excellent, the cottage was an ideal base to explore the the beautiful county of Dorset, a place we will be returning to.

Reviewed by Sandra 8th June 2024

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Lovely cottage. Everything you need. Garden is great for dogs to run around in. Lovely area. Lots to see and do

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