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Candy Cottage, Thornford

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A stone building with a red door, a small window, and a paved entrance. - Candy Cottage, Thornford (Sherborne)
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa. - Candy Cottage, Thornford (Sherborne)
A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, and a set of folded towels. - Candy Cottage, Thornford (Sherborne)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white dishwasher, a black countertop, a kettle, teapots, cups, and a vase with flowers. - Candy Cottage, Thornford (Sherborne)
A stone fireplace, a wooden table with tea sets, and a television on a cabinet. - Candy Cottage, Thornford (Sherborne)
Candy Cottage, Thornford provides everything you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
The current price is ￥64,602
￥64,602 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6

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About this property

Candy Cottage, Thornford

  • Summary:

    This self contained wing of the owners' house is in the village of Thornford in Dorset and sleeps two people.



    The Space:

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



    The Neighborhood:

    Thornford is only 3 miles from the town of Sherborne in Dorset and contains 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 ofOutstanding Natural Beauty and just a short drive takes you into Sherborne, well known for its castle and abbey, and where you can browse the array of shops and restaurants.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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￥17,617 total
includes taxes & fees
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 neighborhood

Sherborne is home to this vacation home. Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Yeovil Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Westlands Sports and Fitness Centre and Gartell Light Railway. Badger Watch Dorset and Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Sherborne travel guide
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England, Sherborne

Getting around

  • Thornford Station
    14 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    80 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Digby Tap
    7 min drive
  • The Newell French Bistro
    8 min drive
  • Reeve the Baker
    8 min drive
  • The GateWay Coffee Shop
    9 min drive
  • Caffè Nero
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Candy Cottage, Thornford pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Candy Cottage, Thornford?

As of Aug 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Candy Cottage, Thornford on Sep 5, 2026 start from ￥64,602, excluding 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Candy Cottage, Thornford?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Candy Cottage, Thornford?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Candy Cottage, Thornford located?

Situated in Sherborne, this vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from South West Survival and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sherborne Abbey and Sherborne Museum. St John's Almshouses and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 6 mi (10 km). Thornford Station is 14 minutes by foot and Yetminster Station is 29 minutes.

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Candy Cottage, Thornford Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

2.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Derek J.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Downstairs old and dirty

We only stayed one night the downstairs was awful. Smelly settee old kettle and toaster, dirty mat by door. Cooker hob had cracks in every corner. The upstairs, bedroom was fine and bathroom, the outside needed a lot of updating. What a waste of money, we booked through Sykes cottages they obviously do not have regular checks on property at least they certainly did not with this one !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hazel B.

Excellent quaint lovely village

All necessities and more is provided not much storage in the kitchen area but didn't bother us as didn't do cooking. Ideal location wonderful welcome pack. Bedroom and bathroom high standard as is rest of cottage. The only concern be it little was there was a crack on the corner of ceramic hob so was careful around that area other than that perfect cottage owners lovely warm and welcoming would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017