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Candy Cottage

Thornford near Sherborne, Dorset (Ref. 5331)

4.2

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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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111 Customer Review(s)

  • Helen

    “We stayed at Candy Cottage for a long weekend with our 2 small dogs.”

    A lovely log fire. Lots of Utensil's in the kitchen. Eggs and Doggie treats were a lovely touch. A lovely Bedroom with lots of storage and an outstanding bathroom. Heating always on to keep us warm but the log fire was a wonderful extra. Space outside the property for the car. Lovely pretty village with lots of walks and the pub close by, excellent food/Sunday roast, lovely people, great service, recommend. Went to owners café with the dogs a few miles away, such good value, really recommend ...

    A lovely log fire. Lots of Utensil's in the kitchen. Eggs and Doggie treats were a lovely touch. A lovely Bedroom with lots of storage and an outstanding bathroom. Heating always on to keep us warm but the log fire was a wonderful extra. Space outside the property for the car. Lovely pretty village with lots of walks and the pub close by, excellent food/Sunday roast, lovely people, great service, recommend. Went to owners café with the dogs a few miles away, such good value, really recommend this. The owners of Candy cottage were absolutely lovely and very approachable. I would highly recommend this cottage and hope to return soon.

    - Helen, March 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