CANDY COTTAGE, pet friendly, country holiday cottage, with open fire in – Home 2486646 House
- 1 bedroom
- 2 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
CANDY COTTAGE, pet friendly, country holiday cottage, with open fire in – Home 2486646
- House
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 2
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Not suitable for children
- Pet Friendly
Description from manager
Description
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.
Amenities: 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.
Region: Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?
Town: 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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Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
- 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Internet access
- Fridge
- Kettle
- TV
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Payment
- This owner does not use online booking. Please contact them and they will be able to offer you a secure way to pay for your stay. Never pay for your vacation rental by wire transfer (such as Western Union or Moneygram) as this type of payment is untraceable.
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
About the manager
Sykes Holiday Cottages
- Calendar last updated:
- 23 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 14
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 14 reviews
Very Good
14 reviews
- Excellent
- 9
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 1
- Terrible
- 2
“Quaint cottage in need of deep clean”
We liked the location, the welcome pack and the toiletries. The cottage smelt unclean as soon as we entered and it was very dirty on inspection. We had to wash all cutlery, crockery, glasses and cook… More
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“Disgusting”
I wish I had taken notice of the review posted in January, as they said the bathroom and bedroom were ok but downstairs was dreadful. The furniture was smelly and very old, the kettle and toaster shou… More
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“Disappointing”
Liked · We liked the location as it is near my daughter and that is why we chose it. The bathroom is lovely and the bedroom is comfortable. We liked the wood burner and the welcome basket, tha… More
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“Lovely cosy cottage for 2.”
Lovely cottage in great location for holidaying in Dorset. Luxury bathroom and inglenook fireplace with wood burner. Owners provide a very friendly welcome with a basket of locally produced goodies. T… More
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“Lovely Place to Stay”
This is a small cottage but it is perfect for 2 people. Downstairs an adequate kitchen, dinning table, settee and TV etc. Also a very good log burner. Upstairs a good bedroom with lots of storage and … More
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Response from the manager Thank you for taking the time to share your holiday experience with us, we are so pleased that you had a lovely holiday. We are so happy to hear that you found all you needed in the property, what a shame about the King's Arms - must be very popular! We certainly hope that you come back and visit us again, we'd love to have you!
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“Little bit of luxury”
As soon as we arrived it felt as if we had come home. The welcome pack and doggy treats were a lovely touch. The owners were easily accessible but unobtrusive. Top marks for luxurious bathroom product… More
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“very noisey road!”
After reading all the glowing reviews for this quaint cottage I went ahead and booked but the biggest let down to what should have been a quiet relaxing stay was the very busy noisey road running pa… More
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“Comfort to an exceptionally high standard”
Beautiful little country style cottage, ideal for couples.The reception pack we received was excellent - the contents of which were of a very high standard, icluding two small bottles of wine, which w… More
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“Classy, cosy, charming, a place to revisit!”
Before we even got to Candy Cottage we received a lovely card giving us directions and welcoming us to our home for the week. When we arrived we were greeted by a heavenly scent, a bunch of roses, som… More
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“Lovely little cottage”
Excellent welcome, with good explanation of the facilities in the cottage. All decor and furnishings to a good standard and very comfortable. Staircase is a little steep, as warned, but all in all a l… More
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FAQs
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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