This attractive stone cottage with its pretty garden, sits within the quiet village of Bradford Abbas near to the historic town of Sherborne, and is wonderfully situated for exploring the counties of Dorset and Somerset.

This attractive stone cottage has been cleverly renovated and has attractive original features with some exposed stone and brick walls, and original beams. Furnished in a modern and comfortable style, the cottage is the ideal holiday home for up to five guests, and sits within a quiet village with a pub, village stores and church.

The cosy sitting room has a warming wood burning stove and is the perfect space in which to relax after a day exploring the area. The combined kitchen and dining room has a full wall of sliding glass doors which can be opened completely to allow the pretty garden to be fully connected to the dining area. There is a generous double bedroom on the first floor with a king-size bed, and a separate single bedroom also, plus a well-appointed family bathroom with bath and separate walk-in shower enclosure. On the second floor there is a double bedroom with floor to ceiling beams.

Thistledo is well-situated within the village and is just a short stroll away from the village pub, The Rose & Crown, nearby are many opportunities for pretty countryside walks. From this delightful cottage it is just a short five-minute drive to nearby Sherborne with its castles and abbey. Venturing a little further there are opportunities for visiting the ancient hilltop town of Shaftesbury, the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton, the county town of Dorchester, and several National Trust properties including Elizabethan Montacute House. The ever-popular Jurassic Coast is just a 35 minute drive to the south, or if you venture north, there are all the delights of Somerset with the Levels and numerous quaint ham stone villages to explore.

Additional Information:

Travel cot available upon request (please bring your own cot linen).

One well behaved dog welcome (small additional charge).

Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. The speed/service may vary from time to time. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor the Dorset Hideaways will be held responsible.