Title: Rowdens Barn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rowdens Barn Family-friendly cottage in Blandford Forum with free parking ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26992300/26992281/c6ae0d01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26992300/26992281/f93ddaab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26992300/26992281/f60cba01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26992300/26992281/b5738e4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26992300/26992281/6785acf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Rowdens Barn, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a garden and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi £373 includes taxes & fees 18 Oct - 19 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rowdens Barn Family-friendly cottage in Blandford Forum with free parking Along with a garden, this smoke-free cottage has free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Blandford Forum cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Family friendly - Highchair - Playground ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service - Virtual front desk ### Location highlights - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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check-in end time: 11:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive an email with check-in information A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair This property accepts credit cards and debit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is professionally cleaned If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Rowdens Barn House Blandford Forum Rowdens Barn House Rowdens Barn Blandford Forum Rowdens Barn Cottage Rowdens Barn Blandford Forum Rowdens Barn Cottage Blandford Forum ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.856365,-2.242892&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kwluH%60auL%3FW%3FY%40W%3FW%40Y%3FW%40Y%40W%40WBW%40YBWBWBW%40WBWDWBWDWBUDWDWDUDUDWFUDUFUDUFUFUFSHUFSFSHSHSFSHSHSHQHQJQHSJOHQJQJOJOJOHOLOJOJMLMJMLMJMLKLMLKLKJILKNILILILINILGLGNGLGNELGNELENCNELCNCNCNCNALANANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBNBNBLBNDNBLDNDNFLDLFNFLFNFLHLHLHNHLHLJJHLJLLLJLJJLLLJLLLJNJLLNHNJNLNHNJPHPJPHPJPHPHPHRHRFRHRHRFRFRHTFRFTFTDTFTFTDTDVDTDTDVDVBTDVBVDVBVBV%40VBVBV%40XBV%40V%40V%40X%3FV%40X%40V%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FVAXAV%3FXAVAVAXCVAVCVCVAVCVCVEVCVEVCVETEVETEVETETGTGTETGTGTGTIRGRGTIRIRGRIPIRIPIRKPIPKPINKPINMPKNINMLKNKLMLKNMJKLMLMJMJMJKJMHMJOHMHMFMHOFMFOFMFMFODODMDODOBMBODO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMCOAOCOAOEMCOCOEMEOEMEOGMGOEMIMGOIMGMIMIOKMIKKMKMKMKMMKMMKKMMOKMKOMMIOKOKQKOKQIOKQIQKQISIQISIQGSISISGUGSISGUGUGUESGUEWGUEUEWEUEWEUCWEWCWEWCUAYCWCWCWAWCWAYAWAW%3FYAW%3FYAW%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZDG4nfcy_3nHPpOXdiwPIoYLPV0=) Blandford Forum, England #### What's nearby - Blandford Forum Town Museum - 16 min drive - 7.8 miles - Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 26 min drive - 15.3 miles - Wimborne Minster - 32 min drive - 19.6 miles - Poole Harbour - 39 min drive - 25.1 miles - Durdle Door - 48 min drive - 24.3 miles #### Getting around - Dorchester South Station - 23 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Burger Box Blandford - ‬13 min drive - ‪cafe 65 - ‬11 min drive - ‪Reeve the Baker - ‬11 min drive - ‪Old Ox Inn - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Fox Inn - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rowdens Barn pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Rowdens Barn? > As of 12 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rowdens Barn on 18 Oct 2025 start from £373.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blandford-Forum-Hotels-Rowdens-Barn.h26992281.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Rowdens Barn? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Rowdens Barn? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rowdens Barn? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Rowdens Barn located? > Set in Blandford Forum, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Blandford Forum Town Museum and Shillingstone Railway Project. Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Ashley Wood Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rowdens Barn Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely countryside location. ##### Michael Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard 2 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication ##### Richard Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-And-Spa-Chester.h527788.Hotel-Information) > > [Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Grosvenor-Pulford-Hotel-Spa.h790572.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) > > [Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bolton-Hotels-Last-Drop-Village-Hotel-And-Spa.h9341.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Manchester-Airport.h75715089.Hotel-Information) > > [Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Woodbridge-Hotels-Ufford-Park-Woodbridge-Hotel.h12685.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Cambridge-Belfry.h1103020.Hotel-Information) > > [Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leeds-Hotels-Oulton-Hall-Hotel.h15948.Hotel-Information) > > [The Park Royal Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warrington-Hotels-The-Park-Royal.h24462.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Windsor Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Egham-Hotels-Fairmont-Windsor-Park.h60335617.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Towcester-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Silverstone.h48251404.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Manchester-City-Centre.h2601411.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Tortworth Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-De-Vere-Tortworth-Court.h570412.Hotel-Information) > > [Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwich-Hotels-Dunston-Hall.h519081.Hotel-Information) > > [Redworth Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Aycliffe-Hotels-Redworth-Hall-Hotel.h517266.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h57917040.Hotel-Information) > > [5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashbourne-Hotels-5-Detached-Stone-Cottage-With-A-Private-Indoor-Pool.h31752210.Hotel-Information) > > [The Windermere Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-The-Windermere-Hotel.h13431161.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Hotel Christchurch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-Christchurch-Harbour-Hotel-And-Spa.h18097.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Bristol-Airport.h16543862.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Wokefield Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-De-Vere-Wokefield-Estate.h1044123.Hotel-Information) > > [ORIDA Maidstone Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maidstone-Hotels-ORIDA-Maidstone-Hotel.h74419166.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [The Charlton Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blandford-Forum-Hotels-The-Charlton-Inn.h6473934.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Cheltenham.h65899.Hotel-Information) > > [The Museum Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blandford-Forum-Hotels-The-Museum-Inn.h22409607.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Cotswold Water Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-De-Vere-Cotswold-Water-Park.h1770053.Hotel-Information) > > [The Talbot](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blandford-Forum-Hotels-The-Talbot.h11546054.Hotel-Information)