A delightful retreat in Thornford, this exquisite cottage is a true Dorset treat. Sleeping four guests, the two-bedroom abode has been sympathetically renovated to ensure it still embodies all its original character and offers a warm welcome to guests. Some 4.5 miles from Sherborne and 5.5 miles from Yeovil, it is well located for those who enjoy getting out and about on foot or by bicycle. Head into Sherborne, with its golden architecture, to visit the abbey and discover the market town’s two very different castles. One of these has exquisite gardens that were landscaped by renowned designer Capability Brown, while the other dates back to the 12th century. Head 10.5 miles to Cerne Abbas to see the famous chalk giant on the hillside. Spend some time on the Jurassic Coast; enjoy the beach at West Bay, 22 miles away, or follow a section of the South West Coast Path.

Pull off your walking boots or wellies in the covered porch and step into the friendly cottage. Find yourselves in a cosy dining hall, where you can gather for meals, to play a game or chat over a cup of tea and slice of Dorset apple cake. A handy cloak room is just inside the front door for storing coats and shoes. Heading further into the Cottage you are greeted by the open-plan kitchen, where you have everything needed to prepare your delicious feasts, this gorgeous space has a vaulted ceiling and views out over the garden through the large patio doors. Relax in here after dining together or amble through to the snug, where you can light the wood burner and snuggle up in its heat in front of your favourite show on the Smart TV. Completing the ground floor is a separate WC. As night falls on the Dorset countryside, and your bed begins to beckon, climb the stairs to the first floor of the cottage. Here you have the choice of two lovely king-size bedrooms, one with zip-and-link beds that can also be arranged as two singles if requested in advance. The family shower room is also upstairs and completes the interior.

Wander out into the garden on fine days. Choose whether to unwind out in the fresh air or in the lovely summer house, where there is an additional fridge/freezer for your chilled drinks or ice creams. The cottage has private, off-road parking for one car, plus additional on-street spaces subject to availability.

House Rules

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed


- 2 king-size bedrooms (1 with zip-and-link beds that convert to twins on request)

- 1 family shower room with WC, 1 separate ground-floor WC

- Electric oven/hob, fridge with ice box, dishwasher and washing machine

- Wood burner in snug (first basket of logs supplied Oct-Mar)

- Smart TV in snug

- Enclosed garden with patio, lawn and summer house with compact fridge/freezer

- Private off-road parking for 1 car, additional on-street parking subject to availability

- Shop and pub 500 metres, beach 22 miles


Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed


- 2 king-size bedrooms (1 with zip-and-link beds that convert to twins on request)

- 1 family shower room with WC, 1 separate ground-floor WC

- Electric oven/hob, fridge with ice box, dishwasher and washing machine

- Wood burner in snug (first basket of logs supplied Oct-Mar)

- Smart TV in snug

- Enclosed garden with patio, lawn and summer house with compact fridge/freezer

- Private off-road parking for 1 car, additional on-street parking subject to availability

- Shop and pub 500 metres, beach 22 miles



Host Terms & Conditions

The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.

Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to you upon receipt of full payment.