Self Catering Holiday Cottage
Explore the Dorset countryside beside the River AllenSnows Barn is a Grade II Listed, Former Victorian Byre. Architect designed in harmony with its rural surroundings, it now offers a tranquil hideaway, within single storey accommodation.
A home for holidays and to escape the everyday.
Image Credits: Martin Gardner Photography
With thanks to Pell-Stevens Architects
Accommodation during We Out Here Festival in Wimborne St Giles, Dorset
NOW Available
Holiday Cottage Sleeps Six – Unexpectedly Available – Book direct ONLY
Bespoke packages and best rates* for seven night (or more) reservation during the festival
Please send an email with your contact details and best time to call you. Thank you
*booking terms apply
We think you will love…
- Blissful rural countryside views and starlight skies
- Grade II Listed barn renovated with the greatest attention to detail
- Contemporary bathroom fittings
- Welcome hamper including AGA baked sourdough & award-winning marmalade
- Posy of homegrown cut flowers in a jug on the table
- Bramley natural toiletries
Things to be aware of…
- The holiday cottage is surrounded by a working farm
- The closest pubs are all located within a five minute car journey
- Minimum reservation = three night stay + seven nights during Bank Holidays
- Free range, hens eggs are included in your welcome hamper, but our ‘girls’ run with a cockerel who can be an early riser!
Grade II Listed Holiday Cottage
Contemporary accommodation for six guests:
- Two super king bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms with prestige fittings
- One large double bedroom with adjoining bathroom + free standing bath tub
- Spacious open plan living room with underfloor heating
- Well-equipped kitchen
- Boot room/utility with additional dishwasher and a washing machine
- Additional super king en-suite bedroom available in farmhouse for groups of eight guests*
*subject to availability. Additional room rate applies. Not available to book separately.
Rural Bliss in the Dorset Countryside
Spacious garden & grounds offer:
- Re-wilding & natural garden with native flowers
- Meandering grass lined paths that lead to the bank of the River Allen
- We love dogs and there is an enclosed barnyard to allow lots of free running for up to three of your four-legged friends
- Bring your pony – stabling & paddock available to book from summer 2024
- Ample off road parking
- Ideal location for bird watching, fishing* and cookery holidays*
*Please reserve fishing licence & cookery classes ahead of your stay. Subject to availability.
Fishing Breaks Along The River Allen
Bespoke packages or self catering fly fishing holidays. Available from May 2024 until September 2024.
Please reserve rods direct with Fishing Breaks
Grade II Listed holiday cottage for six guests or farmhouse bed and breakfast also available. Contact us for more information.
Self Catering Holiday Cottage
Available to book from £500 per night:
- Three night midweek stay Tuesday – Thursday
- Three night weekend stay Friday – Sunday
- Peak season and Bank Holidays minimum seven night stay, check-in Friday
Bespoke midweek cookery and fully catered fishing breaks available. Minimum two night stay.
Please get in touch for more details
Full booking terms apply
Make the most of YOUR stay
Arrival info: check-in 4pm – 7.30 pm & vacate by 10.00 am on departure please
YOU may like to pack
- Walking boots or wellies
- Rods & waders for fly fishing*
- Camera for birdwatching
- Mountain bikes
- Cosy clothes & binoculars for stargazing
Cranborne Chase AONB Dark Skies
Our location offers you the chance to enjoy the first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the country to be designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve in 2019.
To help you enjoy the night sky…
- There are binoculars in your room for your use during your stay.
- All external lighting is reduced to a minimum to avoid light pollution
- Stargazing hamper – available soon!
Make the most of your bed and breakfast stay in Dorset. Learn more about the Cranborne Chase AONB Dark Skies here..
AGA Approved Cookery School
The farmhouse kitchen offers a place for guests to escape from the everyday. Combine your holiday with a cookery class beside the AGA in the farmhouse kitchen.
Tailored cookery classes
- One to one tuition with an experienced tutor and private chef
- Develop your interest to cook more meals from scratch in harmony with the seasons
- Feel inspired to try new ingredients that are homegrown or produced locally
- Understand the importance of a well-stocked store cupboard
- Feel confident on how to reduce kitchen waste and enjoy a more sustainable lifestyle
- Classes for all abilities to include conventional recipes and AGA methods reflecting your personal dietary requests
More details about our cookery classes are here..
For your safety – please be aware
The garden has direct access to the River Allen
There is also a vast area of deep, water at the bottom of the garden which is used for irrigation of the watercress beds
The holiday cottage is NOT SUITABLE for children under 12 years old. This includes toddlers and babies. Please see our full booking terms and conditions
