The Cowshed Dorset

The Cowshed Dorset is a friendly cafe set within The Courtyard Craft Centre near South Lytchett Manor on the edge of Poole and dogs are welcome inside on leads. It's a practical stop for visitors exploring the Lytchett Minster area with four-legged company, serving food and drink in a relaxed, dog-friendly dining space where your dog can settle under the table while you take a break.

The cafe opens daily from 9am to 5pm, so there's plenty of scope for morning coffee, lunch or an afternoon refuel during a day out. The indoor welcome means no-one has to sit outside in the rain or take turns guarding the dog.

Keep your dog on a lead and tucked under the table and you're all set for a straightforward cafe stop that keeps the whole group together. It's the kind of place that makes juggling crafts browsing and dog ownership a little easier.