Looking for a comfortable and relaxing venue to run your own course, meeting, or event?  We have the perfect location at Kingcombe.

• Peaceful setting - set amongst 500 acres of ancient countryside, our tranquil surroundings offer you and your participants the perfect stress-free setting for your activity and there are plenty of footpaths and places to ponder and relax at the end of the day.
• Study room in Swallow Barn - We have a large open-plan study room that can be set out as you wish, equipped with overhead projector and screen as standard, which can seat 25 people in comfort.
• Accommodation - Our accommodation can sleep 11 people in individual rooms, but as many of our rooms are, or can be set up to be, twin rooms, we can accommodate nearly 30 people if they are willing to share bedrooms, (this is 19 in the Cowshed B&B with rooms twinned up, 9 in Beech Cottage and two in the Orchard Hut.) The Orchard Hut itself can accommodate two people (and one well-behaved dog.) We have ample car parking to accommodate you. 
• Catering - our on-site cafe, the Kitchen @ Kingcombe can supply all your catering needs, from cooked breakfast, through buffet lunches to three-course evening meals. Tea and coffee (and homemade cake,) can be provided at specific times or all day long, on a self-serve basis. We would be very happy to discuss catering options with you. Please feel free to call us on 01300 320684 or email us on kingcombe@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk.
• We can host a range of independent parties, from universities and colleges, through special interest societies to walkers, painters and embroiderers, and would be very happy to discuss your exact requirements. If you would like more information, or to pop in and see us to see what we have to offer or to discuss a booking, please call us on 01300 320684 and we would be delighted to make arrangements.
• Prices start from £40+ VAT. 

Would you like to get outside more, connect with nature, meet new friends and learn new skills? Why not join our volunteer team helping with our wildlife and kitchen gardens here at Kingcombe? 

Although gardening knowledge is welcomed, it doesn’t matter if you're not an experienced gardener.  The main thing is that you enjoy being outside and are willing to give it a go. There’s always a variety of seasonal activities for all abilities such seed sowing, weeding, harvesting and working as a team to develop the centre grounds to encourage visitors to learn about the amazing wildlife on our doorstep. 

Volunteering can help you to towards an active lifestyle, make new friends, learn new skills and feel satisfied in the knowledge that you're providing an invaluable service for the centre and the Dorset Wildlife Trust as a whole. 

If you are interested in volunteering at Kingcombe please register centrally via volunteering@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk.

Find out more about volunteering opportunities for Dorset Wildlife Trust 

Snuggle up in the Living Van with its cosy woodburner for a taste of the outdoors while you drift off to sleep to the gentle sounds of the night. Tucked away in the heart of the Kingcombe Meadows nature reserve in west Dorset, our Living Van offers a truly special getaway. Once providing shelter for road workers, this stunning van has had a makeover, providing a cosy double/twin bed, log stove and electricity to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep before waking to the sound of birdsong. 

Guests have use of their own bathroom in a nearby building, a private deck area and a firepit to roast some marshmallows! Pets are welcome too and there’s space for a tent outside.

Prices from £65 per night 

Book the Living Van on Airbnb

If you would like to speak to someone before you book, please phone 01300 320684.

Originally the pound keeper's cottage on the local estate, Pound Cottage is now a perfect retreat for those wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle. Situated near to the Kingcombe Visitor Centre, the cottage sleeps up to 3 and is a warm and cosy base from which to explore the acres of the Kingcombe National Nature Reserve and the surrounding area.

This characterful cottage boasts a log burner, exposed brickwork and original flagstone flooring and has been recently refurbished throughout.

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Recharge with a good night's sleep in comfortable rooms in  the Cowshed. With 11 rooms in total, all ensuite except one, this accommodation is simple yet comfortable. Guests have the use of a kitchenette with tea and coffee facilities, lounge area and WIFI.  We have one ground floor room that is suitable for disabled access.

All our heating and hot water is generated on-site using sustainable fuel pellet technology and solar panels. Dogs can be accommodated in some rooms for a small surcharge.

Single ensuite room - from £54 per room per night.
Twin ensuite room - from £69 per room per night.

To check availability and prices, please call Kingcombe on 01300 320684

Beech Cottage is the perfect place to get away from it all, with a private garden, fully fitted kitchen, large lounge with woodburner, conservatory and five bedrooms (sleeps up to 9).

This self-contained cottage in Lower Kingcombe is set back from Kingcombe Road, at the end of a private drive. It has its own car park and with five bedrooms (four with ensuite bathroom) including a ground floor bedroom and separate bathroom suitable for disabled access.  Dogs are welcome.  Short breaks available.

Escape to nature with access to over 500 acres of nature reserve only a few feet from the front door!

Beech Cottage is part of the Kingcombe Visitor Centre run by Dorset Wildlife and is located in the heart of Kingcombe Meadows nature reserve. Staying at Beech Cottage offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in wildlife and the countryside and enjoy access to a variety of nature trails that explore this unique corner of Dorset. There are also opportunities to take part in self-led walks (maps provided!) and activities at the Kingcombe Visitor Centre.

To book or enquire about availability, visit Classic Cottages using the link below. 

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