About this property

Historic Setting: Clare Cottage in Sherborne is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature garden views, work desks, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy amenities such as a lounge, shared bathrooms, and free on-site parking. Breakfast Options: A continental or full English/Irish breakfast is provided, highly praised by guests for its quality and variety. Activities and Attractions: The property offers water sports facilities and canoeing. Nearby attractions include Longleat Safari Park (45 km) and Monkey World (45 km). Bournemouth Airport is 58 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cornelius
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host Susie was most welcoming and we felt at home during our stay. The room was spacious and very clean with a lovely free standing bath. The breakfast was certainly a highlight with fresh fruit/cereal and a delicious hot breakfast with...
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely everything has been thought out very carefully at Clare Cottage. Susie could not have been more welcoming and went out of her way to make sure our stay was comfortable. The room is absolutely beautiful very clean and very comfortable. I...
  • Hugo
    Guernsey Guernsey
    Very tastefully decorated room. Susie was an excellent host.
  • Aub
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful and delightful home. Bedrooms are very clean, comfortable and has everything that you would want with extra touches. The breakfasts each morning are delicious, with a wide variety of choice all freshly cooked. Susie is a charming...
  • Adriana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfasts were absolutely scrumptious and our preferences were beautifully catered for. They set us up magnificently for our packed 2-day memorable visit to Sherborne. Susie was incredibly gracious to share her heavenly home with us. The...
  • Claire
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very considerate host. Quintessentially English cottage.
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    One of the best rooms I’ve ever stayed in great bed had a bath plenty tea bags and shirt bread. Lovely breakfast, 5 minutes walk to train station Susie was very friendly just a great place to stay
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent breakfast. Location perfect (as we were attending a concert in Sherborne Abbey). Our hostess had lots of information about the local area and we were guided by her on the choice of walks.
  • Wendy
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Location is convenient yet quiet. Room was spotlessly clean and properly equipped.
  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfasts were wonderful! Susie is the most welcoming host and the room was exquisite. Location, within 2 minutes walk from the delightful Sherborne town centre with its varied Pubs and restaurants, is just perfect.

Host Information

10
Host review score
Due to the Government Lockdown my bed and breakfast will be closed from 3rd March until Sunday 16th May 2021. I am very sorry for any inconvenience. I will be re-opening on Monday 17th May 2021 subject to Government Guide lines. Clare Cottage is situated centrally within easy walking distance of the Saxon town of Sherborne, Dorset, and is perfectly placed for the shops, restaurants, award winning pubs, markets, and the magnificent Abbey which dates back to 705. This beautiful town has many wonders to see among them this small but delightful museum with unique medieval wall paintings and a fossil collection. Dorset is full of beautiful National Trust properties waiting to be discovered, and a very informative Tourist office. The Jurassic coast is a 40 minute drive away with many wonders to see and some wonderful walks. For children there is anything from Steam Trains, Monkey world, Oceanarium at Bournemouth, Abbotsbury Swannery, Poole Harbour Cruises, Adventure Wonderland and many more. The train station which comes from London Waterloo is only a 6 minute walk away from my cottage, or if you prefer to drive I have free off street parking. I have created a unique experience here at my home, with relaxed charm and elegance it is perfect for the business man or woman or that special occasion when you know that you deserve to spoil yourselves. In the summer the charming garden is available for that delicious evening drink or just to sit and enjoy the sun. In the winter months one can curl up in front of a crackling fire with a glass of wine and catch up on a long wished for good book
My Bed and Breakfast is located in a quiet residential area within five minutes of the town centre. This beautiful Saxon town has many shops, restaurants, pubs and cultural sites to see.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Clare Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Clare Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.