Candy Cottage

Customer rating

3.4★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

117 Customer Review(s)

Jim
July 2026

“Cottage is in a good location for exploring the local area with basic facilities provided and was adequate.”

Wi-fi was intermittent. Property listing clearly indicates there are 2 roadside car spaces and one off-road. Roadside spaces are on a main thoroughfare with fairly busy traffic (tractors, heavy goods vehicles, etc) from early morning on a narrow road, not really safe to park a car if you value it. No off-road space was available as the owners have 2 cars of their own (this should not be advertised, if this is unavailable). Had we known this, we would not have booked this cottage as we had to ...

Wi-fi was intermittent. Property listing clearly indicates there are 2 roadside car spaces and one off-road. Roadside spaces are on a main thoroughfare with fairly busy traffic (tractors, heavy goods vehicles, etc) from early morning on a narrow road, not really safe to park a car if you value it. No off-road space was available as the owners have 2 cars of their own (this should not be advertised, if this is unavailable). Had we known this, we would not have booked this cottage as we had to park in a side street away from the property. Disappointing. Shame, as area was lovely.

- Jim, July 2026
Charlie September 2025

“Beautiful location, cosy cottage, welcoming hosts, fantastic”

- Charlie, September 2025
Jeff September 2024

“This cottage isn’t as described and definitely not a 4 tick , we are pursuing a claim against Sykes for the inaccurate description .”

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 I’m sorry but I wouldn’t 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 .

- Jeff, September 2024
Susana August 2024

“Lovely cosy cottage, very relaxed feel and quiet location.”

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

- Susana, August 2024
Alison August 2024

“I wouldn’t say this is a 4 star property at all.”

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.

- Alison, August 2024
Julian May 2024

“Candy Cottage is a delightful property in a lovely village.”

The cottage is superbly equipped, furnished, and decorated, and is extremely comfortable; it could however, whilst not exactly dirty, do with a good deep clean, though I appreciate this is difficult with only a few hours between guests departing and arriving. Tracy and David were very friendly and informative, and excellent hosts. The village is very pretty, and the village pub excellent. We would certainly love to return.

- Julian, May 2024
Helen March 2024

“We stayed at Candy Cottage for a long weekend with our 2 small dogs.”

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.

- Helen, March 2024
Colin February 2024

“The cottage is perhaps smaller than photos indicate.”

The bathroom, although very good, didn't have a two pin razor socket. Also kitchen area rather small. But a pleasant stay nonetheless.

- Colin, February 2024
Lucas December 2023

“The property was dirty throughout, especially in the kitchen and bathroom.”

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.

- Lucas, December 2023
Philip December 2023

“Warm, clean & very comfortable place to stay.”

- Philip, December 2023
Ernst December 2023

“There were only 7 logs of wood for the week as the owner hadn't received a delivery and if we needed any more we had to buy them.”

Without the fire lit the property was very cold The WiFi was very annoying, hardly any signal and we were told by the owner that we were on holiday so didn't really need it. 2 toilet rolls for 2 people for a week. We didn't dare say anything incase we were told to buy it ourselves. Alround a very poor show. Without the intervention of Sykes Cottages we would have been unable to contact the owners to find out about the key collection as the telephone numbers provided did not work.

- Ernst, December 2023
Lee November 2023

“Really enjoyed our stay thanks, small cosy cottage at a very fair price, would happily use again, many thanks”

- Lee, November 2023
Piearce September 2023

“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 cookware. The inside of the kitchen cupboards were disgusting with grease and dirt on the shelves. Top and bottom of microwave had a film of grease over it. The internal kitchen bin was filthy with bits of food and drink spills down the sides of it. The kettle had not been emptied and was dirty on the outside. The toaster was dirty and had not been cleaned. The skirting boards throughout were dusty. Underneath the lampstand which was corroded and dirty, and behind the sofa was dirty with many dead insects. Some of the bedroom drawers smelt stale and we couldn't use them for clothing. Carpets were grubby and need replacing. The windows and frames inside and out were disgusting and obviously had not been cleaned for some time. The two roller blinds in the kitchen and bathroom were dirty with mould and dead creatures stuck to them. The bedroom curtains were also grubby. The sofa looked worn and tired as others had commented previously in their reviews. I am glad that we took our own throws to sit on. The tall candle holder was full of cobwebs inside and there were used candles in all of the holders. We brought scented candles to try to improve the horrible aroma within. The small patio area was full of weeds and above the front door were overhanging bushes which made it difficult to stand to unlock/lock the door. There was a small bistro set in front of the cottage but unfortunately this was rusty and dirty so we did not use it. Overall, the cottage was dirty which is sad as with a deep clean and replacing worn items it would be beautiful. We left the cottage cleaner, tidier and smelling fresh on our departure. Although the owners lived next door, we felt it pointless talking to them as they obviously has not taken note of previous guest comments.

- Piearce, September 2023
Corinne September 2023

“Candy Cottage was a lovely cottage.”

Cosy and comfortable. The owners had thought about everything you could possibly need to make our stay comfortable. Thanks for the treats especially the eggs. They were lovely.

- Corinne, September 2023
Derek September 2023

“We were booked for four nights we only stayed one night.”

Somebody from Sykes cottages needs to go and check this cottage out. We tried to get in touch with Sykes cottages but proved to be impossible. The place needs a desperate overhaul, settee dirty and smelly, cookerhob cracked. Toaster and kettle needs throwing in the bin !!! The photo of inside cottage is a very old photo and the outside has much to be desired. We should be refunded our money. So so disappointed and very very dissatisfied.

- Derek, September 2023
Peter August 2023

“Friendly owners,little grubby, and lovely welcome gift”

- Peter, August 2023
Julie June 2023

“We had a lovely break the cottage was very well equipped and comfortable.”

The lovely treats were very welcome thank you

- Julie, June 2023
Tina March 2023

“Lovely little cottage for the 2 of us and Eric.”

Great use of space all through the cottage. It is a home from home place to stay. The only downfall was no outdoor space for Eric . Not even for a wee! Lol Got me out and about though. Saw some lovely views and has a great friendly pub in the village. Thank you for a lovely week.

- Tina, March 2023

Thanks for your lovely review - it means a lot. We do our best with the space we have. Sorry if Eric had to keep his legs crossed. Glad you made good use of the pub but rather sorry we could not arrange better weather ! Property Owner
Ross February 2023

“Most probably wouldn’t return sorry!”

Settee was absolutely awful dirty and greasy needs replacing! Big Square plates etc where there is a round sink and a round sink bowl that the plates do not fit!? Bedroom was nice apart from the cream curtains so if you are a light sleeper every car etc will light the bedroom up on passing as it’s right on a road Cooking trays need replacing as they are dirty. Can’t fault the owners though they left us a welcome basket that was a nice touch. Upstairs bathroom is lovely but the claw foot bath is just for show as it wouldn’t fill more than a foot before the water went so couldn’t use it, Sadly won’t return:(

- Ross, February 2023
Sarah October 2022

“A quaint little cottage in a remote countryside location.”

Sherborne and Yeovil easily reached by car and plenty of countryside walks on the doorstep. Friendly hosts and lovely welcome goodies on arrival much appreciated.

- Sarah, October 2022
Terry September 2022

“Compact but functional cottage.”

Considering the size of the bathroom (Huge), it would have been nice to have a bigger shower enclosure. A couple of small issues: TV remote needs replacing (direction buttons barely work) and the internet cut out a few times during our stay. Overall had a great time and loved the items left for us (including fresh eggs)

- Terry, September 2022
Ruth August 2022

“Although the wifi was not too reliable (due to rural location), the cottage was lovely and the hosts couldn't have been more helpful.”

Generous welcome goodies, and lovely toiletries.

- Ruth, August 2022

Thanks for your lovely comments, Ruth. I hope the wedding went well ! Property Owner
Maggie June 2022

“Needs a deep clean including windows that need the returns cleaning.”

The doors haven’t been cleaned for years very the tops of the panels very dirty. The sofa very un comfortable. Sorry not a good review.

- Maggie, June 2022

We are always upset when we receive negative comments and sad that guests have not enjoyed their stay as we try hard to make things special for them. We are just next door and always hope that people will let us know if there are any issues while they are here. However, although we do our best to be friendly and approachable, we appreciate this might not be easy. We will of course look at the issues raised and deal with as necessary. With regards to the sofa, this does receive mixed comments, some people loving it. We are considering a replacement but have not been able to agree on it so far ! Property Owner
Anna May 2022

“Tracy and David did everything to make the stay a comfortable one.”

On arrival there was an impressive array of welcome gifts and items that gave the guest the impression they had thought of as many thinkg as possible that would add comfort to the welcome - including a bunch of red roses on the window sill, fruit and sweeties in the fruit bowl, a stock of basic items-coffee tea sugar, millk and some groceries to get you started and half dozen of their own eggs which was a lovely touch. Upstairs in the bathroom there was an array of quality 'Sancturary' bath and shower products to enjoy while using the nice bathroom. The rubbish was efficiently collected from outside, more or less when it was put out and the internet was attentively made available as well as possible, for the rural area we were in. Communication was very good but not intrusive.

- Anna, May 2022
Barbara March 2022

“Delightful little cottage.”

Clean and comfortable. We were touched by the thoughtful and delightful gift basket. Loved the friendly welcome. The provision of essentials along with fruit and sweets was a lovely gesture and very much appreciated. The cottage itself is a delight and the light burner made the stay really enjoyable. The only other feed back is, I would have liked a hair dryer.

- Barbara, March 2022

Thanks for your lovely comments, Barbara. We’re glad you enjoyed your weekend and hope to meet you again, There is a hairdryer in the bottom right hand drawer of the dressing table. That is my fault, I need to make sure people are aware of this. To Property Owner
Alice January 2022

“We were really disappointed with the cottage.”

We ended up leaving early. We stayed from the 18th of January 2022 for two nights instead of the three. The upstairs of the cottage was nice and as described, the downstairs however was uncomfortable and dirty. There was a terrible smell of damp and nothing was clean. We know it has been winter and that the building is old. However, that doesn’t allow for mouldy and stained blinds, greasy pots and pans, dust and cobwebs everywhere. The sofa was old and stained, also the two dining chairs were dirty and stained. The blind in the bathroom was also mouldy. I’m hoping it will be improved for future guests.

- Alice, January 2022
Will September 2021

“Lovely cosy cottage in a convenient location to visit a wide variety of interesting places.”

The owners are very friendly, COVID sensible and the cottage was filled with goodies on our arrival which was very welcoming. The kitchen is well equipped, the bathroom is decadent and the bed is comfy. The local pub serves great food and beer with a friendly atmosphere. Dogs are allowed in the bar area of the pub and bar area tables can be reserved in advance for food. Opening times are a little restrictive but maybe that's just because they're getting back into the swing of things now the COVID restrictions have eased. A few of things to know that previous reviewers have mentioned. The Wifi isn't really viable and mobile signal is largely spotty in the village. We brought a Vodafone mobile hotspot with us and placed it in the window of the bathroom which seemed to get the best mobile signal and provided a useable speed. It's always useful to have internet to do your "places to visit" research or even work from "home" like we did this time to make a longer weekend break. Secondly the road isn't quite as bad as some have stated. Yes it gets a little busy around 8am and 5pm but the rest of the time it's like a normal village road, in fact it's quieter than the village we live in! There is some speeding (where isn't there) but the proximity of the house to the road makes it sound much worse than it really is. Bottom line is you don't really notice it once you're inside the house. The entrance to the drive is a little tight and I'd recommend reversing in as visibility onto the road is poor. Finally the lack of garden isn't that much of a problem if you have a dog, there's a good network of footpaths practically right outside the front door. Our dog loved the fact she got a mini walk for her bedtime pee routine and is now sulking that she's back to getting pushed out onto the back garden at night!

- Will, September 2021
Patrick September 2021

“We were made very welcome, with thoughtful extras from Tracy and David.”

The cottage was very well stocked and much thought and care had been put into it. Nice village with amenities and relaxing walks. The road is fairly busy but didn’t cause us any problem. Sherborne is close by and well worth a visit, and other places of interest are near, for another time. We would definitely return if we were staying in Dorset again. Thank you.

- Patrick, September 2021
Sue July 2021

“Well equipped many extras which were appreciated!”

Wi-fi erratic worked better outside - understandable in a small village . Phone signal awful where we live. Information about local amenities very helpful. Phone call before visit much appreciated. Thank you for a great week Sue & nigel

- Sue, July 2021
Andrew July 2021

“The whole house was damp .”

.all the walls were damp ..settee was damp ..our clothes all damp ..house smelt ..cobwebs everywhere..we didn't want to go back to the cottage but had no choice so we stayed out later ..we paid for a 4 tick cottage...but definitely wasn't that ..we use sykes cottages alot ..this was the worst

- Andrew, July 2021
Julie July 2021

“Lovely cottage lovely owners who have gone above and beyond to ensure that there are lots of little extras to be enjoyed.”

Small village but lovely local shop and pub it’s well located to explore the surrounding area.

- Julie, July 2021
Margaret May 2021

“The owners were lovely people and there were lots of extras that we didn't expect.”

- Margaret, May 2021
Christine September 2020

“Perfect cottage for two.”

Very well equipped with lots of extras. Lovely village pub Kings Arms worth a visit, very accommodating staff

- Christine, September 2020
Anonymous August 2020

“Enjoyed our stay at Cottage but would like to point out the Road Cottage was on ...”

Enjoyed our stay at Cottage but would like to point out the Road Cottage was on was really noisy and Busy Cars travelled far beyond the Speed limits for a Small village of this size

- Anonymous, August 2020
Richard August 2020

“Met expectations in general except for the wifi.”

This was implemented, but was only really usable on one of the devices we were intending to use, and that only for short periods early on some mornings. Otherwise the cottage was a cosy little place and we enjoyed visiting several national Trust properties in the vicinity. Good food and drink was available at the local pub (5 minutes walk) and there were several pleasant local walks. Our hosts were very helpful, particularly in allowing us to charge our car from the cottage supply.

- Richard, August 2020
Krystal August 2020

“Lovely owners and a well resourced cottage.”

It was clean and the fireplace was wonderful. It was great that we were able to bring our dog with us. Lots of lovely walks and the Village was friendly.

- Krystal, August 2020
Glyn July 2020

“Very friendly owners of the cottage.”

Also very helpful. Very comfortable cottage in a lovely village . Sykes gave us all the information we needed including covid virus info. We could not ask for anything more. It was a much needed and enjoyable , and relaxing break.

- Glyn, July 2020
Martin February 2020

“It was a very restful break the weather didn’t spoil it a Beautiful spot Tracy ...”

It was a very restful break the weather didn’t spoil it a Beautiful spot Tracy and David are very welcoming the welcome pack was lovely will be going back again

- Martin, February 2020
Alan September 2019

“Exceptionally warm welcome from the owners who live next door (no need to phone to arrange key collection) complete with a "tour" of the property and tea, coffee, milk, eggs and other "goodies" were provided.”

The cottage is immediately adjacent to the road so might disturb light sleepers in the morning. The village has a friendly small shop and post office (great bakery items and honey) and a pub with excellent food at reasonable prices within a couple of hundred yards. The railway station (a halt) is less than 20 minutes' walk away along a good footpath and ideal for a trip to Weymouth.

- Alan, September 2019
Winifred July 2019

“This cottage was lovely and comfortable,Tracy and David added extra touches which where lovely highly recommend”

- Winifred, July 2019
Vivien July 2019

“Thumbs up to the lovely owners of Candy Cottage with their generous hospitality.”

- Vivien, July 2019
Claire June 2019

“Loved the cottage, the owners provided a nice welcome basket & a few bits such ...”

Loved the cottage, the owners provided a nice welcome basket & a few bits such as milk in the fridge, condiments, tin of beans & there was even some toiletries in the bathroom which my husband and I did not expect, it was clean & comfortable in in a lovely area easy to drive to places of interest & some nice villiages with pubs

- Claire, June 2019
Jon February 2019

“It was a wonderful welcome with lots of lovely extras.”

- Jon, February 2019
Carol September 2018

“Great base for surrounding h area helpful owners.”

Everything we needed

- Carol, September 2018
Sarah August 2018

“The location for this property was excellent for the surrounding areas ie Durdle Door, Lulworth cove & West Bay and Lyme Regis.”

The local pub views wasn’t great unfortunately because of new ownership so we didn’t explore that avenue.! However the little local shop was fantastic Very friendly & helpful and sold all local produce. The only downside we found was how close the road was to the cottage which meant it got rather noisy at times.

- Sarah, August 2018
Julie August 2018

“Lovely little cottage, great base fir exploring Dorset.”

- Julie, August 2018
Karen July 2018

“It was a lovely picturesque village, It only had 1 shop that didn't open on saturday, It had 1 pub that only served meals till 2.”

00pm on sunday, & didn't open at all on monday. If you wanted to get any food or milk bread etc in these hours you had to travel 4 miles to sherbourne to get them. If you want a quiet Holiday, its great, but if you like to visit lots of places you definately need your own transport to get about.

- Karen, July 2018
James June 2018

“A good, well thought out, compact cottage.”

Hosts were very helpful .It was also thoughtful to provide milk in the fridge and a basket of goodies on arrival. We would advise backing onto the parking area. Good value and an enjoyable stay. Easy access to Sherbourne and surrounding area.

- James, June 2018
J June 2018

“Very uncomfortable settee in seating area.”

Strong smell of urine downstairs.Very steep staircase not mentioned in cottage details. Would not return or recommend.

- J, June 2018
Jacqui April 2018

“The hosts provided many lovely food treats for us, including sweets, biscuits, wine, fresh eggs, fruit and milk.”

The kitchen and bathroom were extremely well stocked. The bath was sheer luxury!

- Jacqui, April 2018
Lorraine March 2018

“Beautiful cottage ,all our needs catered for and the welcome pack was an added luxury.”

Lovely little village and excellent good value food at the local pub too.

- Lorraine, March 2018
Christopher February 2018

“The directions provided assumed we would be arriving from the opposite direction compared to our actual route; it would have been helpful to have directions which covered entering the village either way.”

- Christopher, February 2018
Jill January 2018

“Lovely cottage with fantastic attention to detail .”

With everything you need plus a welcome pack and many other thoughtful touches .The area was lovely so many pretty villages to explore .Would highly recommend.

- Jill, January 2018
Susan November 2017

“Great location for sight seeing and the local pub is great, also just a few miles from Sherbourne which has a lovely Abbey - well worth visiting.”

With regard to the cottage, the fridge and kitchen utensils could have done with a clean. The bathroom smelt of damp and the mattress on the bed could do with changing as I could feel the springs digging into my back which made for a very uncomfortable nights sleep.

- Susan, November 2017
Denise November 2017

“The owners of this property were very welcoming, they'd put a lovely welcome pack in the cottage for us, also flowers and toiletries, absolutely lovely.”

and the luxury bathroom was a dream.

- Denise, November 2017
Adam October 2017

“The cottage was exactly what we wanted, great facilities and extra personal touches were above and beyond.”

- Adam, October 2017
Sandra September 2017

“It was a great little cottage very good location the owners David and Tracey are lovely people probably one of the best welcome packs we have had ,would certainly consider going back again in future we have always used sykes and would always recommend them.”

- Sandra, September 2017
Paul September 2017

“A lovely cosy cottage with luxury bathroom and inglenook fireplace with wood burner.”

The owners were very welcoming and provided many extras such as luxury toiletries and locally produced goodies as well as doggy treats and freshly laid eggs from their own chickens! Can highly recommend this cottage as a great base for a Dorset holiday. The local pub is less than 5 minutes walk and was very friendly and food was very good.

- Paul, September 2017
Graham June 2017

“Immaculate little cottage ideal for exploring this part of West Dorset.”

5 minutes walk to village centre with excellent pub that serves superb food & beer! Also a very useful little village shop & post office. The cottage owners - David & Tracy, have thought of absolutely everything to make for a comfortable relaxing break - we have never seen such a generous welcome pack: milk, eggs, wine, a full fruit bowl, teabags, coffee, biscuits, snacks, shower & bath toiletries, choice of heavy or light duvet etc etc! Everything was spotlessly clean & tidy! The cottage is quite tiny, although perfect for a couple, but something to bear in mind is that there is no garden, and the cottage fronts a busy road with no fencing or gate - so not ideal for dogs. Other than that thoroughly recommended!

- Graham, June 2017
Malcolm May 2017

“Only concern although pet's are welcome there is no enclosed area in which to let pet's out.”

- Malcolm, May 2017
Beverly March 2017

“Lovely cottage with lots of extras included.”

Owners very welcoming. Great location for walking and train within easy reach for Weymouth and Yeovil. Local dog friendly pub. Definately recommend this cottage.

- Beverly, March 2017
Sue December 2016

“Very compact cosy cottage set in lovely village.”

clean The owners are very welcoming have thought of everything you might need. lovely welcome pack. great place for a weekend break.

- Sue, December 2016
Johanna November 2016

“We have booked with Sykes a number of times now and have always been given excellent accommodation.”

We have a dog and in the past, when booking with other companies, we have been given very basic accommodation, implying that we should live "with animals". Sykes have always been a home from home provider and significantly better value for money too

- Johanna, November 2016
Christine October 2016

“The cottage clean and well presented, very comfortable and cozy with every thing ...”

The cottage clean and well presented, very comfortable and cozy with every thing you needed within and the welcome pack very , well, welcome, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will highly recommended it to our friends and family

- Christine, October 2016
Deborah September 2016

“IT IS ON THE MAIN ROAD THROUGH THE VILLAGE.”

- Deborah, September 2016
Colin June 2016

“The village location was excellent with the shop and pub within walking distance.”

A very friendly village with good dog walking facilities. A good location for exploring both Dorset and Somerset.

- Colin, June 2016
Sandra November 2015

“It was cosy and the owners were very welcoming.”

Had the best birthday weekend and love the welcome hamper gift.

- Sandra, November 2015
Jackie October 2015

“Candy Cottage was a perfect base for walking and visiting nearby attractions especially the Sherborne Castle garden centre ' winter wonderland '.”

- Jackie, October 2015
Jane September 2015

“The bathroom was a dream to use, and spotlessly clean.”

Loved the bedroom and had more than ample space for all my things. Didn't want to leave.

- Jane, September 2015
Peter August 2015

“Close proximity to Sherborne for all the convenience of a larger town but Thornford had a great pub serving great food and a lovely village shop.”

There were reasonably good transport links if you didn't have a car. Good base for exploring Dorset and Somerset. There was also a brilliant welcome pack to get us going. We would recommend this cottage to anyone we know, without hesitation!

- Peter, August 2015
Christina May 2015

“A beautiful home and lovey hosts - who could ask for more.”

It was a joy to stay.

- Christina, May 2015
Christine May 2015

“The owners made us very welcome and there were lots of unexpected extras.”

So much thought has gone into this property and it shows. We felt very comfortable and relaxed. Wish we could have stayed longer!

- Christine, May 2015
Ian January 2015

“Brilliant cottage, all holiday let's should be like this.”

The welcome pack was a true delight.

- Ian, January 2015
Nigel Robert November 2014

“The owners have really thought of everything.”

A lovely cottage in a small, friendly village. The Kings Arms pub, just 5 minutes walk up the road is great too. Good centre to explore the lovely Dorset/Somerset villages and countryside.

- Nigel Robert, November 2014
Rhonda November 2014

“Candy Cottage is a lovely little cottage which has been nicely refurbished.”

The owners have gone to a lot of trouble to make holiday makers feel welcome with their little luxuries. It's situated in a quiet little village with a very nice pub in walking distance which was a bonus !

- Rhonda, November 2014
Lorraine October 2014

“Good cottage and friendly, helpful owners.”

Quiet environment, local pub food is good and a very quiet and relaxing place to spend time.

- Lorraine, October 2014
Patricia September 2014

“Our hosts had thought of everything possible that we needed.”

Was very impressed with all.

- Patricia, September 2014
Lorna August 2014

“A lovely cottage which was cosy and very welcoming.”

An ideal base to visit the area.

- Lorna, August 2014
David May 2014

“The cottage was ideally situated for the area we wanted to explore, it was great to come back to a very comfy place after being out walking etc during the day.”

The village was really pretty. It was great to find somewhere that let us take the dog, he had a good time too. Can I also say a thank you for all the little extra touches that were in the cottage from hamper of goodies to all the pampering bits in the bathroom. A super place to stay, we enjoyed our week very much.

- David, May 2014
Joyce April 2014

“The cottage was extremely well equipped; the kitchen had every necessity despite being tiny.”

There was an abundance of goodies for our use, far beyond what was expected and a truly scrumptious welcome basket.

- Joyce, April 2014
Diane March 2014

“Sole guest so nice to have owners next door.”

Handy local shop nearby. Location well placed for visiting nearby towns.

- Diane, March 2014
Beverley February 2014

“The area was beautiful and there was easy access to various other places.”

We loved the wood burner and the owner provided lots of added extras which were most appreciated and made us feel very welcome.

- Beverley, February 2014
Alex November 2013

“The place was a great base for our holiday where we relaxed in the cottage and had days out.”

I cannot recommend this property highly enough if you are a couple looking for a quiet break with lots of trimmings.

- Alex, November 2013
Janis November 2013

“The cottage was beautiful, the bathroom and bedroom stunning.”

The hosts were there if we needed them, but did not intrude on our holiday. I would recommend this property to anyone.

- Janis, November 2013
Angela October 2013

“The cottage is wonderful.”

There are plenty of walks nearby, and would highly recommend a visit to Sherborne, and the Castle.

- Angela, October 2013
Anthony September 2013

“This is the second time we have stayed at Candy Cottage, and we enjoyed our time there.”

- Anthony, September 2013
Lauren September 2013

“The cottage was absolutely beautiful, and ready for our arrival.”

Folder full of information of the surrounding areas and days out were really helpful throughout the holiday. Excellent location for exploring, and even better knowing we would going home to a luxury at the end of the day. We loved everything about this holiday, and the cottage was perfect, so romantic and cosy. We will definitely be going back again!

- Lauren, September 2013
Robin August 2013

“The personal welcome was fantastic.”

The cottage was very clean and comfortable, with all the necessary amenities, and a perfect base from which to go out each day. All in all the perfect holiday home.

- Robin, August 2013
Edward June 2013

“There was nothing we did not like about the holiday.”

We cannot praise our reception or accommodation enough.

- Edward, June 2013
Glyn May 2013

“A wonderful little cottage in the heart of Dorset, very clean and tidy and very friendly village, would return again and would recommend.”

- Glyn, May 2013
Mrs Groombridge May 2013

“You could not wish for more!”

Small but beautifully altered, bathroom superb. Bedroom and downstairs tastefully completed.

- Mrs Groombridge, May 2013
Kay April 2013

“Owners very helpful - sent information letter before we arrived.”

Lots of little extras in cottage - bath products, candles and welcome pack of chocolates etc - lovely. Wonderful cosy bathroom.

- Kay, April 2013
Andy April 2013

“The bathroom in the property was magnificent!”

- Andy, April 2013
Mr Baddeley March 2013

“Fantastic would recommend highly, a wonderful standard of accommodation which made our holiday one to be repeated!”

- Mr Baddeley, March 2013
Angela March 2013

“We would recommend this cottage 100 percent.”

- Angela, March 2013
Ashley January 2013

“Friendly and helpful owners.”

Well equipped and comfortable cottage. Enjoy the log burner - very cosy.

- Ashley, January 2013
Sandra September 2012

“A beautiful cottage, a very warm welcome from the owners and some lovely treats, wine, chocolates, fruit and bathroom toiletries.”

A lovely village and good location visiting the beach, countryside and shopping.

- Sandra, September 2012
Kelvin September 2012

“High quality fixtures and fittings, a bathroom that I would like at home, very friendly and helpful owners and easily the best welcome pack we have ever had including scrumptious home-made cake.”

Really lovely area. Cannot praise this cottage high enough.

- Kelvin, September 2012
Raea August 2012

“Candy Cottage is absolutely beautiful.”

It's the best, most comfortable and well presented self catering cottage we've ever stayed in. The owners are a lovely couple who made us feel really welcome and their thoughtfulness and designer flair is what makes this cottage unique.

- Raea, August 2012
Richard August 2012

“The cottage was way above our expectations - it was finished to a very high spec.”

Would definitely recommend this particular cottage and hopefully we will return soon.

- Richard, August 2012
Heather July 2012

“Good location, excellent cottage and a very nice welcome from owners.”

There were a lot of little extras which made us feel special.

- Heather, July 2012
David July 2012

“In our experience of holiday lettings, the quality of Candy Cottage is outstanding.”

- David, July 2012
Lilian May 2012

“Beautiful modern yet traditional cottage.”

Very cosy. The Owners were very welcoming and went out of their way to make sure we had a lovely stay. We will definitely be coming back again. We were really impressed with the cottage - 5*!

- Lilian, May 2012
Arthur March 2012

“The cottage was very comfortable.”

The owners were very welcoming, they supplied an exceptional welcome basket, plus luxurious toiletry items (bubble bath, body lotion etc.). The area was very pleasant within easy distance of tourist attractions.

- Arthur, March 2012
Deborah March 2012

“The standard that the owners have set is indeed 5 star.”

The fixtures and fittings are beautiful. The little extras provided were very much appreciated. We found the cottage to be an excellent base to explore the area from.

- Deborah, March 2012
Steve February 2012

“Lovely cottage, very well appointed.”

A great hideaway, but convenient for all sorts of activities.

- Steve, February 2012
Mark February 2012

“The cottage was made better by the owners touches and extras that you would not expect.”

- Mark, February 2012
Donald January 2012

“We received a hand written letter of welcome and information before arrival and a welcome basket.”

The flair and quality of the fittings are simply first class. We really were enchanted by the cottage and its owners.

- Donald, January 2012
Ashleigh January 2012

“We enjoyed every aspect of the cottage and the owners were lovely.”

- Ashleigh, January 2012
L December 2011

“Cosy cottage, great size for a couple.”

The local pub's are highly recommended. The friendly locals made us feel very welcome. Just forty minutes for the beautiful seaside town of Lyme Regis.

- L, December 2011
Sara December 2011

“The little extras that the owners provided were a lovely touch.”

Also lovely toiletries in the bathroom. Better than a 5 star hotel! Perfect country getaway with a fabulous bathroom and log fire burner.

- Sara, December 2011
Deborah November 2011

“The overall condition of the property was very tastefully refurbished and the owners of the property had put a lot of thought and consideration into it.”

The village was peaceful and it was not too far from the town which had all the amenities you would expect for a long or short stay.

- Deborah, November 2011
Catherine September 2011

“Lots to see and do in a beautiful part of our country, a bonus that our dog could come with us too!”

The cottage had the most amazing bath, and it was a lovely surprise that the owners supplied some pampering items such as luxury bubble bath, and body lotion. Lovely cottage and lovely owners who were out to make your holiday the best it could be. Excellent. I would go back tomorrow if I could. The accommodation really was fantastic.

- Catherine, September 2011
Michael September 2011

“The location was good and the cottage was well presented.”

The owners could not do enough for us, and we were made to feel very much at home.

- Michael, September 2011
Keith August 2011

“It was the little extras that to owner put in the property that made all the difference eg a bowl of fruit, fresh flowers, cleaning materials, and groceries, etc.”

- Keith, August 2011
Maurice July 2011

“Pleasant hosts and there were little touches such as, fresh eggs, honey and fruit on arrival.”

Try the pub at end of the road, very friendly.

- Maurice, July 2011
Toni July 2011

“Although this cottage was on a fairly busy road, it was very quiet presumably because of the double glazing.”

The bed was very comfy. There werer nice walks around the village. The local station was within walking distance if you didn't want to use your car.

- Toni, July 2011

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Summary

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 inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Roadside parking available for 2 cars
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.

The property

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.

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About the location

THORNFORD

Sherborne 3 miles.

A most attractive north west Dorset village, Thornford is only 3 miles from the ancient town of Sherborne. Over 20 historic cottages make up the conservation area at the centre of the village, which boasts 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, bursting with lovely rural walks, and just a short drive takes you into Sherborne, well known for its castle and abbey, and where you can browse the array of interesting shops and restaurants. Good transport links ensure that visits further afield to historic Bath, Stourhead, and Salisbury, as well as the stunning Jurassic Coast, are easily made. This really is a great touring base for visiting this lovely area.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Cottage is in a good location for exploring the local area with basic facilities provided and was adequate.”

“Beautiful location, cosy cottage, welcoming hosts, fantastic”

“This cottage isn’t as described and definitely not a 4 tick , we are pursuing a claim against Sykes for the inaccurate description .”

“Lovely cosy cottage, very relaxed feel and quiet location.”

“I wouldn’t say this is a 4 star property at all.”

“Candy Cottage is a delightful property in a lovely village.”

“We stayed at Candy Cottage for a long weekend with our 2 small dogs.”

“The cottage is perhaps smaller than photos indicate.”

“The property was dirty throughout, especially in the kitchen and bathroom.”

“Warm, clean & very comfortable place to stay.”

“There were only 7 logs of wood for the week as the owner hadn't received a delivery and if we needed any more we had to buy them.”

“Really enjoyed our stay thanks, small cosy cottage at a very fair price, would happily use again, many thanks”

“We liked the location, the welcome pack and the toiletries.”

“Candy Cottage was a lovely cottage.”

“We were booked for four nights we only stayed one night.”

“Friendly owners,little grubby, and lovely welcome gift”

“We had a lovely break the cottage was very well equipped and comfortable.”

“Lovely little cottage for the 2 of us and Eric.”

“Most probably wouldn’t return sorry!”

“A quaint little cottage in a remote countryside location.”

“Compact but functional cottage.”

“Although the wifi was not too reliable (due to rural location), the cottage was lovely and the hosts couldn't have been more helpful.”

“Needs a deep clean including windows that need the returns cleaning.”

“Tracy and David did everything to make the stay a comfortable one.”

“Delightful little cottage.”

“We were really disappointed with the cottage.”

“Lovely cosy cottage in a convenient location to visit a wide variety of interesting places.”

“We were made very welcome, with thoughtful extras from Tracy and David.”

“Well equipped many extras which were appreciated!”

“The whole house was damp .”

“Lovely cottage lovely owners who have gone above and beyond to ensure that there are lots of little extras to be enjoyed.”

“The owners were lovely people and there were lots of extras that we didn't expect.”

“Perfect cottage for two.”

“Enjoyed our stay at Cottage but would like to point out the Road Cottage was on ...”

“Met expectations in general except for the wifi.”

“Lovely owners and a well resourced cottage.”

“Very friendly owners of the cottage.”

“It was a very restful break the weather didn’t spoil it a Beautiful spot Tracy ...”

“Exceptionally warm welcome from the owners who live next door (no need to phone to arrange key collection) complete with a "tour" of the property and tea, coffee, milk, eggs and other "goodies" were provided.”

“This cottage was lovely and comfortable,Tracy and David added extra touches which where lovely highly recommend”

“Thumbs up to the lovely owners of Candy Cottage with their generous hospitality.”

“Loved the cottage, the owners provided a nice welcome basket & a few bits such ...”

“It was a wonderful welcome with lots of lovely extras.”

“Great base for surrounding h area helpful owners.”

“The location for this property was excellent for the surrounding areas ie Durdle Door, Lulworth cove & West Bay and Lyme Regis.”

“Lovely little cottage, great base fir exploring Dorset.”

“It was a lovely picturesque village, It only had 1 shop that didn't open on saturday, It had 1 pub that only served meals till 2.”

“A good, well thought out, compact cottage.”

“Very uncomfortable settee in seating area.”

“The hosts provided many lovely food treats for us, including sweets, biscuits, wine, fresh eggs, fruit and milk.”

“Beautiful cottage ,all our needs catered for and the welcome pack was an added luxury.”

“The directions provided assumed we would be arriving from the opposite direction compared to our actual route; it would have been helpful to have directions which covered entering the village either way.”

“Lovely cottage with fantastic attention to detail .”

“Great location for sight seeing and the local pub is great, also just a few miles from Sherbourne which has a lovely Abbey - well worth visiting.”

“The owners of this property were very welcoming, they'd put a lovely welcome pack in the cottage for us, also flowers and toiletries, absolutely lovely.”

“The cottage was exactly what we wanted, great facilities and extra personal touches were above and beyond.”

“It was a great little cottage very good location the owners David and Tracey are lovely people probably one of the best welcome packs we have had ,would certainly consider going back again in future we have always used sykes and would always recommend them.”

“A lovely cosy cottage with luxury bathroom and inglenook fireplace with wood burner.”

“Immaculate little cottage ideal for exploring this part of West Dorset.”

“Only concern although pet's are welcome there is no enclosed area in which to let pet's out.”

“Lovely cottage with lots of extras included.”

“Very compact cosy cottage set in lovely village.”

“We have booked with Sykes a number of times now and have always been given excellent accommodation.”

“The cottage clean and well presented, very comfortable and cozy with every thing ...”

“IT IS ON THE MAIN ROAD THROUGH THE VILLAGE.”

“The village location was excellent with the shop and pub within walking distance.”

“It was cosy and the owners were very welcoming.”

“Candy Cottage was a perfect base for walking and visiting nearby attractions especially the Sherborne Castle garden centre ' winter wonderland '.”

“The bathroom was a dream to use, and spotlessly clean.”

“Close proximity to Sherborne for all the convenience of a larger town but Thornford had a great pub serving great food and a lovely village shop.”

“A beautiful home and lovey hosts - who could ask for more.”

“The owners made us very welcome and there were lots of unexpected extras.”

“Brilliant cottage, all holiday let's should be like this.”

“The owners have really thought of everything.”

“Candy Cottage is a lovely little cottage which has been nicely refurbished.”

“Good cottage and friendly, helpful owners.”

“Our hosts had thought of everything possible that we needed.”