Thornford Travel Guide

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Countryside near Thornford This is very flat marshy land in the vale of the River Yeo. This is the view east from Longford Bridge.
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Countryside near Thornford This is very flat marshy land in the vale of the River Yeo. This is the view east from Longford Bridge.
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Thornford: parish church of St. Mary Magdalene
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Countryside near Thornford This small valley just west of the village is to the east of Lake Farm. There is a small lake at the head of the valley.
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Lake, Thornford, Dorset Lake is a small cluster of houses round Lake Farm. The lake it refers to is more of a large pond. This is the view north east towards Lake and Lake Farm from halfway between lake and the start of Thornford.
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The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

3.5 out of 5
12 Queen Mother Square, Dorchester England
The price is NZ$147 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
NZ$147
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Dorchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Keep Military Museum and Roman Town House are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (145 reviews)
All perfect

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
Crown Hotel

Crown Hotel

3 out of 5
West Street, Blandford, Forum Blandford Forum England
The price is NZ$142 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$142
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Blandford Forum. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (154 reviews)
Reception staff very helpful. Good size room.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Crown Hotel
Montigo Resorts, Somerset

Montigo Resorts, Somerset

4 out of 5
near Glastonbury Shepton Mallet England
Stay at this spa hotel in Shepton Mallet. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (335 reviews)
Staff very helpful

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

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Montigo Resorts, Somerset
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Charming Cottage in idyllic location on Stourhead Estate

Charming Cottage in idyllic location on Stourhead Estate

Stourton England
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Warminster. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Stourhead and Stourhead Garden are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Host exceptional was very helpful. Every thing and more provided, comfortable clean, we loved it will go again

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Charming Cottage in idyllic location on Stourhead Estate
Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms

Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms

Woolland Blandford Forum Dorset
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Blandford Forum. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Sturminster Newton Mill and Shillingstone ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Excellent accommodation in great location Superb modern clean flexible rooms and facilities lots to do to keep all the family entertained and plenty of great days out

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms
Cosy Somerset cottage, open fire, country walks, pet friendly.

Cosy Somerset cottage, open fire, country walks, pet friendly.

Somerton Somerset
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Somerton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Avalon Vineyard and Lytes Cary Manor ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
Everything we needed for a great stay

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Cosy Somerset cottage, open fire, country walks, pet friendly.
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Popular places to visit

Sherborne Abbey

Find out about the history of Sherborne with a stop at Sherborne Abbey. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Sherborne Abbey

Sherborne Castle

After visiting Sherborne Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Castleton. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Sherborne Castle

South West Survival

Catch an event at South West Survival during your trip to Lillington. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

South West Survival

St John's Almshouses

You can learn about the history of Sherborne when you stop by St John's Almshouses. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

St John's Almshouses

Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre

You can study the exhibits at Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Sherborne. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre

Sherborne Old Castle

You can find out about the history of Castleton with a trip to Sherborne Old Castle. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Sherborne Old Castle

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