5331 - Candy Cottage
About the home
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.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 2, 1 bedroom |
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| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Not suitable for children Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| General: | TV |
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| Standard: | Kettle |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Fridge |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Double beds (1) |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details
Night storage heaters in sitting room and bedroom, underfloor heating in bathroom with wood burning stove in sitting room. Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, TV with Freeview, DVD, library of books and games. Power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking available for 2 cars. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 8 mins walk. Note: Steep twisting cottage stairs, may be unsuitable for the infirm.
The West Country / Dorset region
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The Sherborne, Dorset / Thornford area
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 of Outstanding 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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Activities near Sherborne, Dorset
Reviews
![]() 08 Nov 2012 |
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... more |
![]() 01 Nov 2012 |
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,... more |
![]() 02 May 2012 |
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... more |
Rental prices
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| New Year 2012 | 29 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 403 | - | - | 1 Week |
| A Price Band 2013 | 5 Jan 13 | 12 Jan 13 | £ 235 | - | - | 1 Week |
| A Price Band 2013 | 12 Jan 13 | 19 Jan 13 | £ 235 | - | - | 1 Week |
| A Price Band 2013 | 19 Jan 13 | 26 Jan 13 | £ 235 | - | - | 1 Week |
| A Price Band 2013 | 26 Jan 13 | 2 Feb 13 | £ 235 | - | - | 1 Week |
| A Price Band 2013 | 2 Feb 13 | 9 Feb 13 | £ 235 | - | - | 1 Week |
| A Price Band 2013 | 9 Feb 13 | 16 Feb 13 | £ 235 | - | - | 1 Week |
| B Price Band 2013 | 16 Feb 13 | 23 Feb 13 | £ 268 | - | - | 1 Week |
| A Price Band 2013 | 23 Feb 13 | 2 Mar 13 | £ 235 | - | - | 1 Week |
| A Price Band 2013 | 2 Mar 13 | 9 Mar 13 | £ 235 | - | - | 1 Week |
| A Price Band 2013 | 9 Mar 13 | 16 Mar 13 | £ 235 | - | - | 1 Week |
| A Price Band 2013 | 16 Mar 13 | 23 Mar 13 | £ 235 | - | - | 1 Week |
| E Price Band 2013 | 23 Mar 13 | 30 Mar 13 | £ 329 | - | - | 1 Week |
| F Price Band 2013 | 30 Mar 13 | 6 Apr 13 | £ 358 | - | - | 1 Week |
| E Price Band 2013 | 6 Apr 13 | 13 Apr 13 | £ 329 | - | - | 1 Week |
| C Price Band 2013 | 13 Apr 13 | 20 Apr 13 | £ 291 | - | - | 1 Week |
| D Price Band 2013 | 20 Apr 13 | 27 Apr 13 | £ 315 | - | - | 1 Week |
| D Price Band 2013 | 27 Apr 13 | 4 May 13 | £ 315 | - | - | 1 Week |
| D Price Band 2013 | 4 May 13 | 11 May 13 | £ 315 | - | - | 1 Week |
| D Price Band 2013 | 11 May 13 | 18 May 13 | £ 315 | - | - | 1 Week |
| D Price Band 2013 | 18 May 13 | 25 May 13 | £ 315 | - | - | 1 Week |
| H Price Band 2013 | 25 May 13 | 1 Jun 13 | £ 412 | - | - | 1 Week |
| D Price Band 2013 | 1 Jun 13 | 8 Jun 13 | £ 315 | - | - | 1 Week |
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| E Price Band 2013 | 29 Jun 13 | 6 Jul 13 | £ 329 | - | - | 1 Week |
| F Price Band 2013 | 6 Jul 13 | 13 Jul 13 | £ 358 | - | - | 1 Week |
| G Price Band 2013 | 13 Jul 13 | 20 Jul 13 | £ 394 | - | - | 1 Week |
| H Price Band 2013 | 20 Jul 13 | 27 Jul 13 | £ 412 | - | - | 1 Week |
| I Price Band 2013 | 27 Jul 13 | 3 Aug 13 | £ 441 | - | - | 1 Week |
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| G Price Band 2013 | 24 Aug 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 394 | - | - | 1 Week |
| D Price Band 2013 | 31 Aug 13 | 7 Sep 13 | £ 315 | - | - | 1 Week |
| D Price Band 2013 | 7 Sep 13 | 14 Sep 13 | £ 315 | - | - | 1 Week |
| D Price Band 2013 | 14 Sep 13 | 21 Sep 13 | £ 315 | - | - | 1 Week |
| C Price Band 2013 | 21 Sep 13 | 28 Sep 13 | £ 291 | - | - | 1 Week |
| B Price Band 2013 | 28 Sep 13 | 5 Oct 13 | £ 268 | - | - | 1 Week |
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| B Price Band 2013 | 19 Oct 13 | 26 Oct 13 | £ 268 | - | - | 1 Week |
| F Price Band 2013 | 26 Oct 13 | 2 Nov 13 | £ 358 | - | - | 1 Week |
| A Price Band 2013 | 2 Nov 13 | 9 Nov 13 | £ 235 | - | - | 1 Week |
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| A Price Band 2013 | 16 Nov 13 | 23 Nov 13 | £ 235 | - | - | 1 Week |
| A Price Band 2013 | 23 Nov 13 | 30 Nov 13 | £ 235 | - | - | 1 Week |
| A Price Band 2013 | 30 Nov 13 | 7 Dec 13 | £ 235 | - | - | 1 Week |
| A Price Band 2013 | 7 Dec 13 | 14 Dec 13 | £ 235 | - | - | 1 Week |
| A Price Band 2013 | 14 Dec 13 | 23 Dec 13 | £ 235 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Xmas 2013 | 23 Dec 13 | 30 Dec 13 | £ 412 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year 2013 | 30 Dec 13 | 6 Jan 14 | £ 412 | - | - | 1 Week |
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