a romantic hideaway
The Old Cow Byre has all you need, whether it’s a last minute weekend break or a 2 week holiday. Inside, it’s set out on one level, with 3 steps up into the bedroom. There you’ll find a super king bed with a Millbrook handmade mattress for the comfiest night’s sleep, an antique chest of drawers, hairdryer and a full length mirror.
There is a Devol handmade kitchen with dishwasher, electric hob, fan oven, microwave, washer-dryer, and fridge with ice box compartment. And most important – an expresso maker (expresso coffee provided!) so you can have the perfect morning coffee sitting on the balcony.
The sitting room has an Esse woodburning stove. Curl up on the sofa in front of the fire after a winter walk. There’s also a smart TV, some board games and central heating if you don’t want to rely on the stove!
The bathroom has a rain shower above the bath, plenty of luxurious towels and under floor heating. The cottage is next to our farmhouse but completely separate (see ariel shot in gallery). You have your own private outside space which is not overlooked.
“It's deeply romantic. A beautifully-restored old cow shed, light and airy, floating over a wildflower meadow, just 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast.”
Sawday’s review November 2022
Outside space
Step out of big bifold doors onto a south-west facing oak balcony – you can watch the sun peep over one side of valley in the morning, and slowly set over the other in the dusk.
The balcony has a comfy rattan sofa and cushions to sprawl on, a Weber gas BBQ (for easy all year round use) and a Fermob bistro table for romantic dinners lit by deck lights. Down the steps from the balcony is your own private outdoor space – filled with wildflowers from late spring. The only sound to disturb will be the bees and butterflies foraging around you. You also have a firepit surrounded by tree stumps.
There’s parking for 2 cars right outside the front door.
