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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.
A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a stone fireplace.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white dishwasher, a black countertop, a kettle, teapots, cups, and a vase with flowers.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.
A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, and a set of folded towels.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sherborne, England
  • Place, Sherborne Abbey
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Global Images Gallery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Sherborne Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sherborne

Located 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from South West Survival, this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Sherborne Museum. The vacation home includes a kitchen and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • Sherborne Abbey - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Global Images Gallery - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • St John's Almshouses - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Sherborne Castle - 11 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Sherborne Old Castle - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles

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
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Rose and Crown Inn Sherborne - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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. 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.



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.
The vacation home features a kitchen. The vacation home also includes a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

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)

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Sherborne, close to Sherborne Abbey, South West Survival, and Global Images Gallery. You'll also find Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Sherborne Old Castle within a short drive.

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

As of Jul 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Candy Cottage, Thornford on Jul 11, 2026 start from $398, including 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.

Is there parking available at Candy Cottage, Thornford?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Candy Cottage, Thornford good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each house and a fireplace in some.

Are there hot tubs at Candy Cottage, Thornford?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Candy Cottage, Thornford?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Candy Cottage, Thornford?

No, there aren't any house at Candy Cottage, Thornford that offer a balcony.

Candy Cottage, Thornford Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
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

2.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

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