Snaptrip says
Candy Cottage in Sherborne, Dorset, receives mixed feedback, with many guests praising the thoughtful touches, such as welcome gifts and well-stocked amenities. The cottage's charm, cosy fireplace, and luxury bathroom are frequently highlighted. However, some guests report issues with cleanliness and maintenance. The location is appreciated for its proximity to local attractions and amenities.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed. While some guests found the cottage clean and comfortable, others reported issues with dirt, dust, and a smell of damp. Negative comments mention the need for a deep clean and replacement of worn items.
The location is generally well-received, with guests appreciating the proximity to local pubs, shops, and attractions. The village setting is described as picturesque, though some noted the road can be noisy.
Guests find the cottage cosy and the bed comfortable, with a delightful fireplace adding to the ambience. However, some guests mentioned issues with the sofa and road noise, suggesting room for improvement in overall comfort.
There is insufficient information to accurately score the facilities and maintenance as a whole. While some guests were satisfied with the kitchen and bathroom facilities, others reported problems such as unreliable Wi-Fi, a cracked cooker hob, and a lack of garden space.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is frequently commended, with many guests mentioning the welcome pack and other extras. However, it should be noted that such gifts, while appreciated, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A self-contained wing of the owners' house, a former Sherborne Castle estate worker's cottage, believed to date back to 1640, in the attractive village of Thornford, 3 miles from Sherborne in north west Dorset. This Sherborne cottage has been cleverly renovated and is well furnished, incorporating an inglenook fireplace with a warming wood burning stove in the open plan living area, a cosy double bedroom, and a superb roll-top bath and separate shower cubicle in the first floor bathroom. This Sherborne cottage is close to open countryside, offering many lovely walks, with the local shop and pub both a short stroll away. There's even a halt' on the nearby railway, which can conveniently take you to the lovely city of Bath. From this Sherborne cottage it's a short drive to Sherborne's castles and abbey, as well as the ancient hilltop town of Shaftesbury, the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton, and several National Trust properties. This Sherborne cottage offers a cosy, romantic village base from which to explore this lovely area, at any time of the year!
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.
Accommodation
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.
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 included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included 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.
Nearby points of interest
- Fleet Air Arm Museum
- Haynes International Motor Museum
- The Dinosaur Museum
Reviews (46)
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Helen
A lovely log fire. Lots of Utensil's in the kitchen. Eggs and Doggie treats were a lovely touch. A lovely Bedroom with lots of storage and an outstanding bathroom. Heating always on to keep us warm but the log fire was a wonderful extra. Space outside the property for the car. Lovely pretty village with lots of walks and the pub close by, excellent food/Sunday roast, lovely people, great service, recommend. Went to owners café with the dogs a few miles away, such good value, really recommend this. The owners of Candy cottage were absolutely lovely and very approachable. I would highly recommend this cottage and hope to return soon.
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Colin
The bathroom, although very good, didn't have a two pin razor socket. Also kitchen area rather small. But a pleasant stay nonetheless.
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Lucas
The first night we had to spend £35 on cleaning products to clean the kitchen, bathroom and utensils. There were cob-webs in the toaster, dirt in the draws and mouldy food in the cupboards. The kettle, and shower heads had a lot of limescale on them, the oven was caked in grease so cooking wasn't really an option. Unfortunately, the smoke alarm kept going off as well. I messaged the host but they didn't reply. One one night the bathroom began to smell of gas so we ended up staying in a different accommodation. A lot of extra expense here and I wouldn't recommend staying.