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Candy Cottage

Thornford near Sherborne, Dorset (Ref. 5331)

4.1

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  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Broadband / WiFi

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115 Customer Review(s)

  • Jeff

    “This cottage isn’t as described and definitely not a 4 tick , we are pursuing a claim against Sykes for the inaccurate description .”

    The property was not in a good condition and really filthy , pubic hairs and urine collected over a period around the base of the toilet , peeling wallpaper with black mould , The blind in the bathroom filthy and covered in black mould , a broken hob glued back together , I could go on and on and have many pictures to back up my review . I gave the owner a chance to respond, nothing, Sykes have ignored my complaint about the inaccurate description so I’m sorry but I wouldn’t want anyone ...

    The property was not in a good condition and really filthy , pubic hairs and urine collected over a period around the base of the toilet , peeling wallpaper with black mould , The blind in the bathroom filthy and covered in black mould , a broken hob glued back together , I could go on and on and have many pictures to back up my review . I gave the owner a chance to respond, nothing, Sykes have ignored my complaint about the inaccurate description so I’m sorry but I wouldn’t want anyone else to have the same experience we had , we abandoned our booking after one night and booked into a hotel. What a total waste of money . There is no excuse for not cleaning the property or providing a misleading description .

    - Jeff, September 2024

Summary

  • One double bedroom
  • Luxurious bathroom with freestanding roll-top bath, separate shower, basin and WC
  • Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
  • Night storage heaters in sitting room and bedroom, underfloor heating in bathroom with woodburning stove
  • Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, TV with Freeview, Wi-Fi, DVD, selection of books and games
  • Power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Roadside parking available for 2 cars
  • Off-road parking for one car
  • Two well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 8 mins walk
  • Note: Steep twisting cottage stairs, may be unsuitable for the infirm
  • Note: property does not contain a garden.

The property

Candy Cottage is a self-contained wing of the owners' house, a former Sherborne Castle estate worker's cottage, in the village of Thornford, just three miles from Sherborne in north west Dorset.

The cottage sleeps two people and contains a double bedroom, a bathroom and an open plan living area with a fitted kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area with a woodburning stove.

Outside the cottage is off road parking for one car.

Set in beautiful surroundings, Candy Cottage is an ideal place for a romantic break in the Devon countryside.

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About the location

THORNFORD

Sherborne 3 miles.

A most attractive north west Dorset village, Thornford is only 3 miles from the ancient town of Sherborne. Over 20 historic cottages make up the conservation area at the centre of the village, which boasts a pub, local shop and a Post Office, as well as a 'halt' on the railway line linking Weymouth with Bristol. The village is surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, bursting with lovely rural walks, and just a short drive takes you into Sherborne, well known for its castle and abbey, and where you can browse the array of interesting shops and restaurants. Good transport links ensure that visits further afield to historic Bath, Stourhead, and Salisbury, as well as the stunning Jurassic Coast, are easily made. This really is a great touring base for visiting this lovely area.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute