Title: Thistledown Farm's Sheep Shed Cottage 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 # Thistledown Farm's Sheep Shed Cottage Cottage in Waldoboro with kitchen and fireplace ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106240000/106236800/106236714/b9e867a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106240000/106236800/106236714/7bea1e6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106240000/106236800/106236714/7793a9e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106240000/106236800/106236714/f5929007.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106240000/106236800/106236714/e93ca047.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Thistledown Farm's Sheep Shed Cottage provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Thistledown Farm's Sheep Shed Cottage Thistledown Farm's Sheep Shed Cottage was created by joining 2 handhewn post and beam barns. Located on the beautiful Thistledown Farm property, it is furnished with unique antiques and old barn finds. The sleeping loft is accessible only by a ship's ladder. Adults and kids alike LOVE it. It is a great place to kick back! The accommodations are rustic-more like "glamping" than a dolled-up seaside cottage. This is a seasonal space, and bookings are only available from mid-May to mid-October. The space Thistledown Farm's Sheep Shed Cottage abounds with rustic barn charm throughout. It has a large screened dining/sitting area with a fully equipped summer kitchen, comfortable separate living room space, bathroom, outdoor private hot water shower, and a sleeping loft. It is adjacent to a large stone terrace with a dining table, an outdoor fireplace, and a separate fire pit that is to die for. A bocce/croquet court completes the amenities. There is a fantastic freshwater swimming hole, saltwater boat launch, and 2 nature preserves are on our road within walking distance. You can't beat it! If your preferred dates are booked, take a look at our 5 other listings on this property: Thistledown Farm's Pennysworth, Thistledown Farm's Udder Heaven, and new to the farm, Penny's Perch, a private yurt, and the Penobscot and the Pemaquid, 2 large safari-type "Glamping" tents. Guest access Sheep Shed Cottage guests have the cottage to themselves as well as access to adjoining outdoor spaces. Thistledown Farm has an expansive lawn available to all guests, complete with lawn games such as croquet, bocce, horseshoes, frisbee, and more. Guests also have use of our kayaks. Other things to note The sleeping loft has Air Conditioning and heaters. Extra fans and portable electric heaters are also available for the closed-in areas. Please note: The loft is only accessible by a ship's ladder. It is not suitable for small children or those who struggle with climbing ladders. Well Behaved dogs are welcome! On this note, please anticipate the presence of guest dogs on Thistledown Farm. If you are looking for a fun activity to do right here on Thistledown Farm, you can learn to weave your own colorful lobster rope doormat. Our Farm was previously used as the location of The Maine Float Rope Co., home of the popular Down East Doormats. A cottage industry, The Maine Float Rope Co. made mats and rugs woven out of reclaimed lobster trap rope. Now, with a former weaver on Thistledown Farm's staff, lessons can be arranged to learn how to make your own mat. There is a fee and we ask for advance notice of your interest. Our little peninsula has a wonderful freshwater swimming hole, saltwater boat launch, beautiful vistas, and 2 public preserves. Town and Route 1 are only 5 minutes away with galleries, restaurants, farm stands, a pharmacy and a grocery store. Thistledown Fram is located minutes away and a short drive from Damariscotta, Camden, Rockland, Pemaquid Beach, Round Pond, Fort Henry, Pemaquid Lighthouse, and the ferry to Monhegan Island. We are on the way to Acadia, Downeast Maine, Moosehead Lake, and Mt. Katahdin. The airport and the city of Portland are a 1 hour and 15-minute drive. Please note that the only fire allowed throughout the property is in the firepit or cooking grill. After each guest checks out, we spend a considerable amount of time cleaning to ensure that Sheep Shed Cottage is spotless for your arrival. All towels and bedding are sent out to a commercial laundry with specially equipped UV light anti-virus equipment. Please sweep up after yourself, remove all garbage, strip the beds of bedding, and place all sheets and towels in the hamper provided. We very much care about the health and comfort of all our guests and hope you will too. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rugs in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, video games, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63920000/63914100/63914065/0706b6e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pets Stay Free! 3 Modern Cottages, w/Heat & AC, 1st flr King & Stand-up Loft Bristol - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 42 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=63914065&PinnedHotelID=63914065&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.047913,-69.38003&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:q%7EzkGdxmfL%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40S%40W%3FUBS%40U%40U%40SBUBUBSBUBUBSBSDUDSBUDQDSDSDSFSDSFSDQFSHQFQFSFQHQFQHOFSHOHOJQHOHOHMJQHMJOJMJOJKJMJMJMJKLMJKLKLKJKLILILKLGLKLGLILGNGLGLGLGNENELELGNCNELCNCNCNCLCNANALCP%3FLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40L%40NBNBNBLBNBNDLBNFLDNDLDNFLFLFLFNFLHLFLJLFLJJHLHLJLLJHLLJJJJLLJLJLJJJNHNJLJLHPJLHPHLHPHNHNHRFNHPFPHPFRFPFPFRFPDRFRDRFRDRDRBPDTDRBTDRBRBTBTBRBT%40T%40RBT%40T%40R%40T%40V%3FR%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FTAR%3FTATATATARCTATARCTCTCRCTCTERCRERETCRERERGRERGREPGRGRGPGPGPIPGPIPGPIPINIPINININKNINKNKLILKNKLKLKLMJKLKJMLKHMJMJMHKJMHMHMHMHMFOHMFMDMFOFMFODMDODMBODODMBO%40ODO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAQAMAOAOCMAOEOAOCMEOEOCMEMEOEOGMGMGMEOGMIMGMIMIMIMIMKMIKKMIMKKMMKKMKKKMKMKMKOKMKMIOKOIOIMIQKOIQIOGQIQGQIQGQGQGQIQGSESGQESGSESESESESCUESESCSCUCUCSCUCUCSAUAUASCU%3FUAUAU%3FSAU%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PRR5mr9rj2a1WSlcUvoB9qWweIY=) Waldoboro, ME #### What's nearby - Fawcett's Antique Toy and Art Museum - 22 min drive - 10.7 miles - Damariscotta Lake - 22 min drive - 8.5 miles - Biscay Pond - 24 min drive - 8.5 miles - St. George River - 27 min drive - 15.6 miles - Samoset Resort Golf Course - 43 min drive - 27.9 miles #### Getting around - Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive - ‪Moody's Diner - ‬13 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Narrows - ‬11 min drive - ‪Jameson Point Lobster Company - ‬26 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Thistledown Farm's Sheep Shed Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Thistledown Farm's Sheep Shed Cottage ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Thistledown Farm's Sheep Shed Cottage ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Thistledown Farm's Sheep Shed Cottage located? > Situated in Waldoboro, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Penobscot Marine Museum, Biscay Pond and Fawcett's Antique Toy and Art Museum. Damariscotta Lake is 9 mi (14.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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