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View towards the character cottage second door on the right
Relax in the lounge
Pretty lounge with a window seat
Lounge leading to the kitchen
Well-equipped contemporary kitchen
Bright and airy kitchen/diner
Kitchen/dining area
Dining area leading to the enclosed garden
Your four legged friends will feel at home here
Double bedroom with an abundance of charm
Bedroom detail
Pretty double bedroom
Bedroom detail
Spacious shower room adjacent to the bedroom
Stylish shower room
Enclosed patio with small lawn area
Relax in the enclosed garden
View over the nearby village green
Quintessential village setting with a pretty church
1 / 19  View towards the character cottage second door on the right
2 / 19  Relax in the lounge
3 / 19  Pretty lounge with a window seat
4 / 19  Lounge leading to the kitchen
5 / 19  Well-equipped contemporary kitchen
6 / 19  Bright and airy kitchen/diner
7 / 19  Kitchen/dining area
8 / 19  Dining area leading to the enclosed garden
9 / 19  Your four legged friends will feel at home here
10 / 19  Double bedroom with an abundance of charm
11 / 19  Bedroom detail
12 / 19  Pretty double bedroom
13 / 19  Bedroom detail
14 / 19  Spacious shower room adjacent to the bedroom
15 / 19  Stylish shower room
16 / 19  Enclosed patio with small lawn area
17 / 19  Relax in the enclosed garden
18 / 19  View over the nearby village green
19 / 19  Quintessential village setting with a pretty church

Snowdrop Cottage - Thornford

Sherborne (3.5mls SW), Dorset
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 5
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Romantic
Thatched
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Chocolate box thatched cottage with an abundance of charm in a pretty village location
  • Dog friendly cottage welcoming 6 dogs with beautiful walks nearby, great for your 4 legged friends
  • Ideally placed for exploring Dorset and the surrounding area with the coast a short distance away
Property code: 51018

The ideal spot for a relaxing break on the Dorset and Somerset borders, this pet friendly thatched cottage has an enclosed garden and is in a lovely village setting with pub and shop within walking distance.

Escape to the Dorset countryside with a stay in this idyllic chocolate box cottage for two. The perfect blend of old and new, this period property has been sympathetically updated to offer a chic kitchen and stylish bathroom while retaining charming, exposed beams and cottage windows. Spend your days exploring the surrounding countryside and coastline with your canine companions before returning for an al fresco meal in the enclosed courtyard garden or a cosy night in front of the TV.

Warm and welcoming, this charming cottage is the perfect venue for romantic getaways for two. Rustle up delicious meals in the stylish modern kitchen, with its state-of-the-art units, dining table and door opening onto the patio - perfect for pooches. Afterwards, sink into one of the inviting sofas in the lounge and settle in for a cosy evening of games, TV or films. Upstairs, the romantic double bedroom has been elegantly finished in soft neutral tones, with an adjacent spacious shower room. Outside, the enclosed garden with patio and small lawn area is perfect for four-legged friends.

The pretty village of Thornford boasts a friendly pub and shop - perfect for stocking up on supplies or enjoying a hearty meal out. Surrounded by open countryside, this is an ideal base for walkers and nature lovers. Visit the nearby market town of Sherborne (3.5 miles), home to a beautiful abbey and good selection of independent shops and eateries. Head south to reach the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site (26 miles) with its cliff-top walks, picturesque beaches and quaint coastal towns and villages. Or venture north into Somerset to visit the Haynes Motor Museum (12 miles) or Montacute House (10.5 miles).

  • 1 bedroom – double
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine
  • Electric and night storage heating included
  • Bed linen and towels included
  • Ample roadside parking (subject to availability)
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Regret no smoking
  • Beach 17 miles, shop and pub within walking distance
  • TV and DVD in lounge
  • Regret no BBQ’s or smoking anywhere on the premises due to the thatch
  • Sleeps 2+2
  • Sofa bed
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 5 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Sarah Jadali

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 51 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Soraya 15th May 2023

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Reviewed by Benjamin 13th May 2023

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It was a very short break for us, but loved the place. Clean and immaculate, everything working perfectly and nice to have parking right in front of it. Nice location base to visit that beautiful region. It was great value for us as we took advantage of a late cancellation and paid discounted rate (We think). Would be absolutely perfect if it had aRead more downstairs Toilet, but perhaps something for the future and not a deterrent to anyone looking for a small place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Kristina 5th May 2023

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Had a fantastic time - the cottage is comfy, upstairs spacious, everything spotlessly clean, very comfortable bed, garden completely enclosed and safe, great location to discover the whole National Park.

Reviewed by Karen 28th April 2023

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We really enjoyed ourselves staying in Snowdrop cottage in a lovely friendly village with our dog. The cottage still retains its character but with all modern facilities. With everything you need for a relaxing break. The cottage has a patio garden with comfortable seats to sit out, with a small grassed area all secure for your dog. So nice to findRead more a really dog friendly cottage. Lots of pathways to beautiful countryside so close. Would recommend a stay here in a great location Hide

Reviewed by Elaine 21st April 2023

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Very dog friendly. Cosy but modern. We had a fantastic holiday.

Reviewed by Jackie 7th April 2023

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Cottage was very clean, cosy and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and spacious Location was quiet and peaceful with a shop and pub on the doorstep. Our dog was very settled too. We would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by Jacquie 31st March 2023

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Super dog friendly cottage in lovely village with plenty of dog walks on the doorstep. Cottage was spotlessly clean and had everything required for a comfortable stay. Owner helpful and friendly and not at all intrusive. Village pub was friendly and served good food, also dog friendly. Great location for exploring Dorset and surroundings area.

Reviewed by Kim 6th March 2023

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Lovely stay, all home comforts with dogs and no worries We went on our honeymoon and used it as a base to visit Lyme Regis, Cheddar caves and could drop dogs at our own home to go out and about

Reviewed by Dave 13th February 2023

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Great cottage and very dog friendly

Reviewed by David 23rd January 2023

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Absolutely love this cottage, the owner thought of everything even down to the small details. We were very comfortable and our dogs settled in straight away. Best night sleep in a long time and the location was excellent for our needs. Beautiful wee village and good for dog walking. Pub was welcoming too which was a great bonus. If you walk 2 minutRead morees passed the pub then you will find an excellent dog walking field at the back of the village hall. We will definitely go back. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 16th January 2023

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Snowdrop Cottage was beautiful and perfect for our stay with our three boys! Thank you. The only negative was with the booking company - we needed to change the dates and only required 6 nights instead of 7. Still paid the same amount and charged another 75 for th change!

Reviewed by Simon 7th January 2023

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A well earned winter break, well busmans holiday but it was just perfect for the five hounds & their two staff comfortable, cosy & a lovely quiet location. We will be booking again & for a longer stay came back feeling recharged, a total switch off at snowdrop cottage

Reviewed by Trevor 24th December 2022

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Great place to stay very welcoming fantastic for those of us who love to walk with our dogs. The facilities in the cottages excellent for those who want to self cater but the location of the pub is also great after the walking as tired you out. The surrounding area has some great views and the village is really quaint. We had a great week and wouldRead more recommend the cottage to anyone. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 2nd December 2022

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What a lovely cottage. Good location, walks from the door and very well equipped. Will definitely go back

Reviewed by Judith 25th November 2022

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Reviewed by Shaun 18th November 2022

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Reviewed by Basil 28th October 2022

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Good Location, excellent area for dog walking. Friendly local pub with some really nice food

Reviewed by Craig 7th October 2022

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Stunning cottage owner look are this place very well. You could not fault location at all amazing place to stay local village pub does fantastic food .

Reviewed by Amanda 23rd September 2022

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Great location for dog walks, great pub close by with lovely food and handy shop. Cottage very nice and every thing thought of. A good base for local places to visit. Not far from beaches.

Reviewed by Nick 16th September 2022

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What a wonderful cottage. Very clean and tidy and in a lovely friendly village. Central to all parts of Dorset and the local pub does wonderful food. I would recommend it to anyone

Reviewed by james 2nd September 2022

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Reviewed by Richard 12th August 2022

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The cottage and the holiday were superb. Beautifully presented throughout. A lovely village with long country walks and a wonderful country pub with good food and beer only a very short walk away. Just a great holiday.

Reviewed by Paul 1st July 2022

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!SELECTED!Beautiful little cottage. All modern amenities with great shower and WiFi. Excellent for dog owners !ENDOFSELECTED!

Reviewed by Sue 24th June 2022

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Lovely cottage and secure garden for our 2 dogs. Kitchen is s bit basic ( no oven gloves, kitchen roll or bin liners etc). Just a short walk from the village shop and pub. Managed to find some good walks, but also disappointed that a lot of the public footpaths were very over grown and impassable. Would definitely return and recommend.

Reviewed by Peter 17th June 2022

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Amanda the owner lives next door and is very helpful. Cottage spotless yet really well set up for dogs. Lots of easy walks in the area. Village quiet and charming. Pub grub & beer good.

Reviewed by Helen 3rd June 2022

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A very clean, comfortable and well equipped cottage in a lovely friendly village. The little shop just along the lane was handy and we would definitely recommend Sunday lunch at the village pub, also a short walk away. It was also great to find somewhere that could accommodate our 4 elderly rescue dogs. The area was good for walking and visiting thRead moree many pretty towns and villages in the area. Hide

Reviewed by RICHARD 29th April 2022

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Reviewed by Tracey 22nd April 2022

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What a perfect little cottage . It was just perfect. Everything you need was there . The garden was fantastic for our very large dog . She loved it too. The bed so so comfortable. So many great walks and shop and pup just a minute away . We will definitely be back

Reviewed by Kevin 26th March 2022

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Reviewed by Mike 19th March 2022

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The cottage was lovely just what we wanted , great location for everything we needed

Reviewed by Alison 11th March 2022

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beautiful location. really sweet cottage. very clean and has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. dogs very welcome

Reviewed by John 4th February 2022

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Reviewed by Lucy 27th January 2022

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This traditional cottage was clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated. In a lovely village location, just a very short walk from the excellent pub. There are some lovely places to visit, not least of which is Shaftesbury with its amazing and beautiful Golden (Hovis) Hill. We would definitely go back.

Reviewed by Simon 22nd January 2022

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Lovely very well equipped cottage. Spotless and comfortable. Great enclosed area for the dog to play out. Pub and local shop on your doorstep.

Reviewed by Kelvin 14th January 2022

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Reviewed by Mark 29th October 2021

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Lovely cosy cottage well situated for walks and visiting Dorset's attractions. Very clean and well kept with a comfy bed. Village pub and local shop nearby

Reviewed by Wendy 22nd October 2021

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Beautiful, well equipped cottage in a great location for sightseeing lots of Dorset towns and attractions. On this occasion we didn't take our dogs but they would have been equally well catered for too with lots of good walking routes.

Reviewed by Jaqueline 8th October 2021

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Reviewed by LIZ 1st October 2021

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We have enjoyed a wonderful few days in Snowdrop cottage with our 4 adult Flatcoats and our new addition who is 10 weeks old. What a wonderful place to stay. Thank you Amanda we will be back. Liz and Bob ( Jess, Murphy, Isla, Amber and Ruby)

Reviewed by Wendy 17th September 2021

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Reviewed by Geoff 27th August 2021

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The house is in a great location for walks and especially dog walks! Amanda was very kind and left us some general provisions and some nice dog biscuits too! We traveled most days to the sea side which is about a 40 minute drive away, mainly to Weymouth, Portland, Hive beach and West Bay. Sherborne just 3 mikes away is lovely, the Abbey, Castle andRead more gardens are all worth visiting. The local pub is super and very friendly as is the little local shop. Hide

Reviewed by Carl 20th August 2021

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Reviewed by Eva 25th July 2021

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This was such a great place to stay, we really loved our time at Snowdrop Cottage. The cottage is very well equipped with everything you could need, especially if you have a dog. Our Labrador puppy loved looking out the window to the street to see who walks by. We had easy access to trails starting just around the corner and we enjoyed two dinners Read moreat the local pub. The kitchen and bathroom are excellent, the bedroom is cozy and has everything you need. We can't wait to come back! Hide

Reviewed by Deborah 16th July 2021

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Love this cottage.To be able to bring my dogs is great.Very comfortable like home from home.Owner is lovely and very helpful.

Reviewed by Barbara 9th July 2021

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A charming cottage a few miles from Sherborne or Yeovil. Well equipped and doggie friendly with child gate to kitchen and a hook up netting at top of stairs. Super comfy bed. Modern shower room. Small patio area and strip of grass for the dogs. Amanda was a very welcoming host helpful hen needed as she lives next door, but not intrusive.

Reviewed by Alicia 2nd July 2021

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What a wonderful cottage in a lovely location With the owners off the cottage livening next door she was really warm and helpful on locations to go.

Reviewed by Robin 25th June 2021

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A very clean and well maintained property, ideal for exploring Dorset and Somerset.

Reviewed by Colleen 11th June 2021

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Excellent location, extremely clean bright cottage.

Reviewed by Donna 4th June 2021

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The cottage was lovely. It was spotlessly clean and plenty of room for us and our standard size labradoodle. The kitchen had everything you would need and it really felt like home from home, Would also recommend the pub in the village for food though not open all week. Some lovely dog walks nearby too.

Reviewed by C 28th May 2021

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Snowdrop Cottage was just lovely. Incredibly clean and beautifully decorated. The dog walks straight from the door out to countryside were perfect. Such a relaxing week. Thankyou!

Reviewed by Anthony 21st May 2021

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I look forward to returning in the near future

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View towards the character cottage second door on the right
Relax in the lounge
Pretty lounge with a window seat
Lounge leading to the kitchen
Well-equipped contemporary kitchen
Bright and airy kitchen/diner
Kitchen/dining area
Dining area leading to the enclosed garden
Your four legged friends will feel at home here
Double bedroom with an abundance of charm
Bedroom detail
Show 7 morePretty double bedroom

Location

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