Guests say
Candy Cottage in Sherborne, Dorset, is a cosy and well-equipped property with a luxurious bathroom and comfortable furnishings. Guests appreciate the friendly owners and the thoughtful touches, including welcome packs and treats. The local pub and village amenities add to the charm, and the property serves as a good base for exploring the area. Some guests mention issues with cleanliness and road noise, but overall experiences are positive, with many enjoying their stay.
Guests have provided mixed feedback on cleanliness. While some found the cottage to be clean and well-presented, others reported it as unclean with a need for a deep clean, particularly in the kitchen and bathroom. The presence of cobwebs and dust was noted, suggesting inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The cottage is situated in a lovely village with a friendly local pub and shop, and is well-placed for exploring Dorset. However, some guests found the proximity to the road and associated noise to be a drawback. The availability of local walks and the convenience to nearby attractions are positives.
Many guests found the cottage comfortable, highlighting the comfy bed and the cosy atmosphere, especially with the log fire. However, some guests mentioned issues such as a damp smell and an uncomfortable sofa, which detracted from the overall comfort of their stay.
Facilities such as a well-equipped kitchen and luxurious bathroom were praised, but there were several mentions of poor Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile signal. The road access and parking were also points of concern for some guests. Maintenance issues like a cracked cooker hob were noted.
The owners' thoughtfulness was frequently commended, with guests mentioning welcome packs, treats for both humans and dogs, and other extras. However, it should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be 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 (50)
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Jeff
The property was not in a good condition and really filthy , pubic hairs and urine collected over a period around the base of the toilet , peeling wallpaper with black mould , The blind in the bathroom filthy and covered in black mould , a broken hob glued back together , I could go on and on and have many pictures to back up my review . I gave the owner a chance to respond, nothing, Sykes have ignored my complaint about the inaccurate description so Iâm sorry but I wouldnât want anyone else to have the same experience we had , we abandoned our booking after one night and booked into a hotel. What a total waste of money . There is no excuse for not cleaning the property or providing a misleading description .
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Alison
As most of the reviews have said the cleanliness really lets it down. A villager warned us of this as we pulled up. We had to wash all crockery and cutlery. The kitchen cupboards were greasy and dirty as was the oven. We chose to eat out all week. Lack of cupboard space meant our food stayed in the bags. The lounge cannot be cleaned in between lets as the dust in the corners and behind the TV had been there a long long time, as had the dead flies on the windowsills. The small outside space could be made to look lovely and useable if it was weeded and flowers were in the planter instead of the dandelion and decent chairs were provided, not the rusty set that is there. I hope Skyes cottages work with the owners to make this the lovely cottage it could be.
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Susana
The village was lovely for a walk around with the dogs or alone. Lovely walk down to the train station and the village hall green was great for the dogs. The little local shop was very useful and the local pub was great, very friendly and an extensive menu. Tracey and David were very helpful and friendly and available to answer any questions whenever we needed them. Would like to visit in colder weather to try the log burner out!! The bathroom was stunning and we will definitely recommend to friends and family as it is a super convenient location