The Cowshed Dorchester, Dorset

Holiday Rental Description

Right in the heart of Martinstown village, itself a part of Dorset’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this converted barn is the perfect getaway for couples wanting a quiet retreat. Blending modern decor with many of its original Elizabethan features, this home is a celebration of comfort and style. The thick stone and flint wall running the length of this home lets you see the age of the building, alongside a timber-gabled ceiling and flagstone floor. It’s in the style of a super spacious studio, with sliding barn doors separating the bedroom from the living area. Keeping the whole space open means you can enjoy the warmth of the wood-burner in the bedroom on chilly evenings too. If it’s sunny, there’s a private patio with a barbecue to make the most of the evening light. Plenty of bridleways, cycle routes, and public footpaths are all on the home’s doorstep and the Jurassic coastline is just five miles further south. A traditional pub and a village shop are both within walking distance. And, being only a twenty-minute drive from Weymouth's iconic harbour and beach, you’re never too far from an excellent restaurant or coastal walk.


Home truths:
*This home isn't suitable for children between 2 and 12 years old, though infants under the age of two can be accommodated if you bring your own travel cot and don't leave them unattended in the garden
*While there is superfast fibre broadband in the home, there is no conventional TV
*The bed can be split into twins if needed, and a synthetic duvet can be supplied on request
*We recommend having a car in this area for exploring further afield
*A second one-bedroom unit in the same barn can be booked alongside this one, just ask
*There is private parking with this home and access is via a steep and narrow road
*This home has a private patio and also access to the host's beautiful farmhouse garden next door