Candy Cottage, Thornford, Dorset - Sleeps 2

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

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.

Accommodation 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.

Facilities


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.

Next availability 09-11-2026

Accommodation Overview

  • Sleeps: 2
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Pets: 2

Accommodation Facilities

  • Dogs welcome
  • Log fire
  • WiFi
  • Parking (1 space)
  • Towels provided
  • Cooker
  • Fridge

In the Area

  • Yeovil Railway Centre
  • Sherborne Castle
  • Sherborne Abbey
  • Tintinhull Garden
  • Montacute House
  • Ham Hill Country Park
  • Fleet Air Arm Museum
  • Cadbury Castle (South Cadbury)

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