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Sleeps 4+ in double bedroom (with optional crib) with ensuite shower room and twin bedroom (two single beds or one bed + cot) + family bathroom |
 | Owner Claudia is a qualified GP and also qualified Botox practitioner - for anyone who fancies going home looking, as well as feeling, years younger! |
 | Toys, kids books, general toys, U-rated kids DVDs all provided |
 | Small pedestal sand pit & teepee + village park within a few minutes walk |
 | Free Wi-Fi provided |
 | Many beautiful beaches within 30minutes drive |
 | Centre of village within 2 mins walk includes some good food pubs and a natural therapies centre (Sarpenela), which offers Reiki, Reflexology and massage. |
 | Travel cot(with an extra mattress) 1 wooden highchair and 1 booster chair, in bath baby bath, baby bouncer, steriliser, potty, socket covers, plastic crockery, plastic cutlery & sippy cups. Baby carrying backpack, double/single Phil and Teds push chair. |
 | Up to two cots and highchairs can be provided on request. Space for two cots in twin room only if twin beds made to double or one removed. |
 | Trusted and experienced babysitting available on request |
 | Waitrose www.waitrosedeliver.com will deliver to the Cowshed |
 | The garden is small but enclosed with barbeque, outdoor table and chairs and sunloungers. |
Seasonal Discount:
GBP 150 discount for dates booked between 17 Feb 2012 and 01 Mar 2012
GBP 200 discount for dates booked between 17 Feb 2012 and 01 Mar 2012
Discount Notes:
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in time: 14:30
Check-out time: 10:30
Payment:
Reservation Deposit: 25%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Capacity:
Sleeps: 4 + Cot sleeping infants
This beautiful 2-bedroom barn conversion, in in the heart of rural Dorset, may have a past as a home for farm animals, but it's present incarnation is pure, sophisticated boutique hotel luxury, complete with gorgeous Ren toiletries and sumptuous White Company robes and towels. Plus, there's a family-friendly gastro-pub or two, and an alternative therapies centre, within a short walk, so whatever your preference, relaxation is high on the agenda.
Grown-ups will love the cool, minimalist décor, stylish modern bathrooms with drench showers, vaulted ceilings, wooden floors, and wood burning stove, not to mention and all the latest high-tech entertainment extras, including Wi-Fi, IPod Docking station with CD and radio, and 32” Flatscreen TV with DVD and Freeview.
Junior guests will be similarly enthralled by a plethora of toys and books inside, a sandpit and teepee in a pretty garden, safely enclosed by a willow fence, and the fab playground with swings, slides and roundabouts a short stroll away through the picture-perfect village of Farnham.
Baby and toddler needs are catered for too with a travel cot with extra mattress, high and booster chairs, baby baths, bouncers and bottle sterilisers, potties, socket covers, plastic cutlery and crockery and sippy cups.
The building itself contains two gorgeous bedrooms, one with a kingsize bed, ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower and doors to the garden, another with twin beds that can be zipped and linked into a super-kingsize. The slick state-of-the-art kitchen comes complete with induction hob, eye-level oven, integrated microwave/grill, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, and a table that sits six people.
Guests may find it difficult to tear themselves away from the sheer, relaxing luxury of The Cowshed. But those who do find lots to amuse them. The rolling Purbeck hills invite exploration by foot or bike, full of ruined castles, stately homes like Longleat and Cranborne, and, less than an hour away, are the long, unspoilt beaches of the Jurassic coast and the shops, bars and boutiques of Poole and Bournemouth. This is prime country pub territory too. Perfect for lazy lunches with the little ones, of course, but if a child-free evening for two is called for, then owner Claudia can recommend a local babysitter that she has has already tested out on her own young sons.
This part of Dorset has the ability to be all things to all people. Bask in rural isolation in the stunning countryside close to The Cowshed, admire the architecture of Salisbury and the mystery of Stonehenge, shop til you drop in Poole and Bournemouth or run free with the kids on the beaches such as nearby Studland Bay – all without spending more than an hour in the car.
It's tempting to eat at home in the evening when staying somewhere as lovely as The Cowshed and you've got children in tow. No problem – you can pick up all the makings of a feast at the string of artesian bakeries, butchers and farm shops within an 8 mile radius.
But should the lure of eating out prove impossible to resist there are two outstanding pubs within walking distance, the award-winning Museum Inn and the recently-renovated King John Inn, and fab restaurants such as Castleman's Hotel at Cranborne Chase a short drive away.
Guests are spoilt for days out. Cranborne Manor is just down the road, as is picturesque Shaftesbury with that cobbled hill made famous by a series of Hovis ads. A 30 minute drive away is Salisbury, whilst an hour away are kid-pleasers such as Stonehenge, Longleat Safari Park, the beaches of the Jurassic Coast and Brownsea Island, made famous by Enid Blyton.
If the sun shines, the children will also love Honeybrook Farm, six miles away, with it's large playground and array of outdoor activities, and the forest and adventure playground at Moors Valley Country Park, 11 miles away.
When the weather gods send rain, guests can pack the small people in the car and head for Manic Monster Indoor Play area, eight miles away, and the water park or bowling alley, 15 miles away in Poole. In addition, there is enough walking, cycling, golf, horse-riding and watersports to keep the whole family smiling. And, if that leaves guests feeling exhausted, they can always head off for a spot of pampering at the Sarpenela holistic therapy and massage centre in village.
Nearest Medical Services: Good local GP 3 miles away, A&E Salisbury 16 miles. However, the Cowshed's owners are qualified GPs and on hand in an emergency.
Past Guest Ratings: * (19 guests)
*Rating collated since Feb '10.
All verified as genuine BFB guests who experienced the accommodation with young children.
Awards:
Number 1 Best Rated By Past BFB Guests 2011 Number 4 Best Rated By Past BFB Guests 2010
Well equipped for the baby and luxurious for the parents, a perfect combination....
Well equipped for the baby and luxurious for the parents, a perfect combination.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
A wonderfully warm welcome from the friendly, helpful owners and fantastic, spot...
A wonderfully warm welcome from the friendly, helpful owners and fantastic, spotless, high quality accommodation in a beautiful part of the country, made for a brilliant holiday. Couldn't recommend it enough. My children are adamant they want to go back next year!
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
Amazing time here. Perfect for kids and adults. Lovely cottage and perfect loc...
Amazing time here. Perfect for kids and adults. Lovely cottage and perfect location near lots of fun kid-friendly activities.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
A delightful cottage, an absolute pleasure to stay in. Beautiful decor, well eq...
A delightful cottage, an absolute pleasure to stay in. Beautiful decor, well equipped and very comfortable. Great location, we enjoyed lots of pleasant days out.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
The Cowshed is a true delight. Nestled in the Dorset countryside it has absolute...
The Cowshed is a true delight. Nestled in the Dorset countryside it has absolutely everything you could need for a luxurious, stylish and baby friendly break. Most of all we were made to feel so welcome by Claudia and Crispin and nothing was ever too much trouble. We cannot wait to return!
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
The Cowshed is a lovely welcoming and friendly place to stay, with those little ...
The Cowshed is a lovely welcoming and friendly place to stay, with those little extras that helped make our holiday that little bit more enjoyable.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
This was a wonderful location for our first family holiday. Our 6 month old lov...
This was a wonderful location for our first family holiday. Our 6 month old loved all the toys and we loved having everything we needed right there. It's a beautiful property in a gorgeous location - and the wonderful babysitter meant that my husband and I could enjoy our first night out together for months!
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
The Cowshed is an exceptionally nice place to spend a week. It has a luxurious f...
The Cowshed is an exceptionally nice place to spend a week. It has a luxurious feel with every facility you could need. Claudia is very friendly and helpful and we hope to be able to return soon (if its not too booked up!)
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
A lovely, cosy and luxurious place to stay. The local museum inn did wonderful f...
A lovely, cosy and luxurious place to stay. The local museum inn did wonderful food. The owners, claudia and crispin could not have been more helpful/friendly. Hope to go back!
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
The Cowshed is in a beautiful location, and is really well finished and presente...
The Cowshed is in a beautiful location, and is really well finished and presented. The owners are very friendly and helpful, and it was perfect holiday base for ourselves with a toddler and a young baby.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
The quality of the finish (the place is immaculately done) the fixtures and fitt...
The quality of the finish (the place is immaculately done) the fixtures and fittings (fantastic kitchen appliances and bathrooms plus gorgeous White Company bedding, towels and robes) and indeed the little touches such as REN toiletries, toys to suit the age of your children and a welcome basket with goodies, including treats for the kids) made this a particuarly special break. Claudia, the owner, is delightful - helpful and approachable while being respectful of your privacy. The baby / toddler equipment is excellent and thoughtful and the location in the beautiful village of Farnham with a great pub and fantastic little playground just minutes from The Cowshed make it 5 star. Highly recommended.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
We stayed in this lovely cottage with our 2 daughters aged 2 months and 22 month...
We stayed in this lovely cottage with our 2 daughters aged 2 months and 22 months. It had a very safe, secure garden for our eldest to play in and loads of toys to entertain her. Within a few minutes walk is a lovely park and a great pub restaurant, the Museum Inn. The village itself is lovely with cute thatched cottages and a quiet road. Would recommend this cottage.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
A wonderful break in this picture postcard village with fantastic accomodation. ...
A wonderful break in this picture postcard village with fantastic accomodation. Overall Rating: Outstanding!
The Cowshed is in a beautiful location, and is really well finished and present...
The Cowshed is in a beautiful location, and is really well finished and presented. The owners are very friendly and helpful, and it was perfect holiday base for ourselves with a toddler and a young baby. Overall Experience: Outstanding
The quality of the finish (the place is immaculately done) the fixtures and fitt...
The quality of the finish (the place is immaculately done) the fixtures and fittings (fantastic kitchen appliances and bathrooms plus gorgeous White Company bedding, towels and robes) and indeed the little touches such as REN toiletries, toys to suit the age of your children and a welcome basket with goodies, including treats for the kids) made this a particuarly special break. Claudia, the owner, is delightful - helpful and approachable while being respectful of your privacy. The baby / toddler equipment is excellent and thoughtful and the location in the beautiful village of Farnham with a great pub and fantastic little playground just minutes from The Cowshed make it 5 star. Highly recommended.
We had a fantastic short break at The Cowshed, the owners were fantastic, so hel...
We had a fantastic short break at The Cowshed, the owners were fantastic, so
helpful and welcoming! The property was lovely, all brand new and well thought
out, we even had a wigwam for the kids to play in, along with toys and a
sandpit, which was great. The location was great for a get-away and we enjoyed a
local walk and trip to a nearby pub, which was beautiful. Lulworth Cove is less
than an hour away and we had perfect weather, so all in all a fantastic time!
We'll keep The Cowshed on our list of places to revisit and we'd definitely
recommend it to anyone. Thanks BabyFriendlyBoltholes.co.uk from The Redgates!
We stayed in this lovely cottage with our 2 daughters aged 2 months and 22 month...
We stayed in this lovely cottage with our 2 daughters aged 2 months and 22 months. It had a very safe, secure garden for our eldest to play in and loads of toys to entertain her. Within a few minutes walk is a lovely park and a great pub restaurant, the Museum Inn. The village itself is lovely with cute thatched cottages and a quiet road. Would recommend this cottage. Overall Rating: 5 Stars - Outstanding
