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Candy Cottage, Thornford

Sherborne vacation home with kitchen

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Exterior
Fireplace
Interior
WiFi
Private kitchen

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

In Sherborne .At this Sherborne vacation home, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of South West Survival and 6 miles (10 km) of Sherborne Abbey. Sherborne Museum and St John's Almshouses are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sherborne Abbey - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Global Images Gallery - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Sherborne Castle - 11 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 11 min drive - 4.6 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 Newell French Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Digby Tap - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Reeve the Baker - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tamburino - ‬7 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.

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Exterior
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  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Candy Cottage, Thornford to the airport?

This vacation home is 40.1 mi (80-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Candy Cottage, Thornford on Jul 11, 2026 start from $454, 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.

Does Candy Cottage, Thornford have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Candy Cottage, Thornford offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Candy Cottage, Thornford?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Candy Cottage, Thornford?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Candy Cottage, Thornford have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Candy Cottage, Thornford have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Candy Cottage, Thornford to downtown Sherborne?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Thornford.

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