Cowden House Bed & Breakfast

Cowden House is set in the
beautiful Cerne Valley on the edge of Godmanstone, a tiny unspoilt
village. All around are views of rolling downland hills and open
skies. From the house you can follow footpaths and bridlepaths
for miles, away from roads and traffic. Godmanstone is five miles
from Dorchester, the county town and nearest train station. Cerne
Abbas, a beautiful village with three pubs, shops and the famouse
Giant is four miles away. The nearest coast is twelve miles away.

There are 3 acres of field
and gardens and spacious accomodation for up to six guests in
double or twin bedded rooms. All have lovely views of the countryside
and guests are welcome to use the sitting room with TV, a "quiet"
room for reading and meditation, and the garden. Single visitors
are welcome and small groups or family get-togethers happily catered
for.
Catering is vegetarian, using
as much local organic produce as possible. Vegans and others with
particular dietary requirements are welcome. Godmanstone is blessed
with an organic dairy farm, an organic vegetable grower and an
organic farm shop. Breakfast is plentiful with a wide range of
cereals, fruit, yoghurt, breads, toast and a full cooked meal
all available. Tea, coffee, herbal and fruit teas and biscuits
are provided in the bedrooms. Evening meals are usually available.

Dorset is a wonderfully varied
county. there are dozens of picturesque villages and many beautiful
gardens and historic houses open to the public. the spectacular
coastline stretches from Christchurch to Lume Regis, with much
of it protected as a World Heritage Site. The west of the county
is very rural with no large towns. To the east Poole and Bournemouth
offer great possibilities for shopping, night life and miles of
clean sandy beaches. Whether travelling by car, bike or public
transport, there is so much to see and do.
The emphasis of the house
is peace and quiet. A space where you can unwind, pause, reflect,
renew and be cared for. Sessions with local therapists can be
arranged. Personal attention is paramount. Advice and suggestions
are freely available based on local knowledge and from someone
who has lived in and loved Dorset for many years.