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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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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (337 reviews)
Never stayed in a hotel before with so many restrictions. Unable to check-in before 3pm, or use any of the leisure facilities until then. Had to pay £50/night for my dog to accompany me when I booked the hotel specifically because it was advertised as dog-friendly. The dinner was poor quality, bread ...

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

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The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns

The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns

4 out of 5
26 Hendford Yeovil England
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The price is AU$117 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$117
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Yeovil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Cineworld ...
7.6/10 Good! (498 reviews)
The staff were excellent from check in to check out, very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and well maintained, a very comfortable stay.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns
Terrace Lodge

Terrace Lodge

2 out of 5
16 S Western Terrace Yeovil England
The price is AU$108 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$108
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Yeovil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Cineworld Yeovil and Yeovil Country Park are located nearby.
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Little Norton Mill

Little Norton Mill

4 out of 5
Little Norton Stoke-sub-Hamdon England
Stay at this apartment in Stoke-sub-Hamdon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Ham Hill Country Park and Montacute House are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Set in beautiful surroundings with lots of walks on your doorstep and two local dog friendly pubs that serve food. The owners are lovely and helpful in person and replied to our messages very quickly before we came. The accommodation is very clean and really cosy, dog friendly being a plus. Will ...

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Little Norton Mill
Apartment with stunning Sea View

Apartment with stunning Sea View

Bridport ENG
Stay at this apartment in Bridport. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions West Bay Beach and West Bay Harbour are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
Lovely apartment with great sea view. Perfect loation. Super comfy bed. Lovely home touches. Everything you could ask for. We didn't want to come home. Highly recommend this property.

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Apartment with stunning Sea View
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 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
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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 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

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

Global Images Gallery

You can study the exhibits at Global Images Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Sherborne. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Global Images Gallery

Activities

Sherborne Ghost Walk: Audio Tour of Dorset Oldest Town

Sherborne Ghost Walk: Audio Tour of Dorset Oldest Town

AU$14
per adult
Sherborne Ghost Walk: Audio Tour of Dorset Oldest Town
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