Dorset Wildlife Trust / Kingcombe National Nature Reserve
Wild Stays in Dorset
Wild Stays in Dorset
Want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of every day life or looking for a romantic getaway?
Escape to nature and surround yourself with the very best of Dorset’s beautiful wildlife. Experience the rare freedom to roam undisturbed in this stunning natural landscape. Surrounded by 450 acres of the vibrant Kingcombe Meadows nature reserve in west Dorset, we can provide accommodation in the Cowshed, self-contained holiday cottages - Beech Cottage and Pound Cottage, or the Living Van, our refurbished roadworker's hut where you can wake to the sound of birdsong and feel closer to nature.
Browse our accommodation below and book your Wild Stay now!
Harriet Webb / Kingcombe Meadows
Living Van
Snuggle up in our restored 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 bed and small woodburner with additional electric heaters and lamps to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep before waking to the sound of birdsong.
Guests have access to their own private shower in a nearby building and use of the public loo just a short walk away. There is a small private outside space with a bench and fire pit. You are welcome to bring one dog with you and it's possible to pitch a tent too - additional charge will apply.
Prices from £75 per night.
If you would like to speak to someone before you book, please phone 01300 320684.
Please note the Living Van is open seasonally between April and September.
Living Van
Living van fire pit
Harriet Webb / Living van interior
Living Van at The Kingcombe Centre
Pound Cottage
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 three 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.
To see more photos and book via Sykes Cottages:
Harriet Webb / Pound Cottage
Pound Cottage bedroom.
Pound cottage bedroom.
Pound Cottage sitting-room.
Pound Cottage sitting-room.
Pound Cottage sitting-room.
Pound Cottage welcome tray.
Cowshed
Recharge with a good night's sleep in our comfortable rooms in the Cowshed. This group accommodation, located on the Kingcombe Visitor Centre site, is perfect for special interest, social, friends and family groups, education or training. Please note that the Cowshed is currently undergoing renovations. We are however still taking bookings for June onwards. Email kingcombe@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk for more information and to check availability and prices.
Cowshed single room
Cowshed single room
Cowshed twin room
Cowshed upstairs seating
Cowshed foyer
Front of the Cowshed
Beech Cottage
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 nine).
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.
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.
Beech Cottage sitting-room
Beech Cottage ground floor bedroom.
Beech Cottage decking
Beech cottage bedroom
Beech Cottage garden room.
Beech Cottage sitting-room.
2 Court Farm
Situated on the outskirts of Bere Regis, 2 Court Farm is a beautiful Grade II listed character cottage, perfect for couples, or a family of four with space for up to two canine companions.
Those staying at 2 Court Farm can enjoy easy access to explore our nature reserve, Wild Woodbury, as well as the wildlife-rich surroundings of the Dorset AONB and the Jurassic Coast.
This stunning cottage boasts a spacious sitting-room complete with a TV and woodburning stove, a contemporary kitchen/diner with a dishwasher, and a washer/dryer. On the first floor are two well-presented bedrooms, a double and a twin, as well as a bath and shower.
