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Sherborne Travel and Heritage Information


Historic Bed and Breakfast in Sherborne, Dorset


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Greenhill , Sherborne
Sherborne
Dorset
England
DT9 4EP

Cumberland House, Sherborne

Accommodation Description:
Situated in the centre of Sherborne, Cumberland House dates from the 17th Century and sits in a lovely old terrace, less than 5 minutes walk from the historic Abbey and ten from the railway station.

Dorset is a fascinating county featuring all that is best in rural England and Sherborne is ideally located on the Dorset and Somerset borders, with excellent links to London and throughout the South and Southwest. Situated in the centre of Sherborne, Cumberland House dates from the 17th Century and sits in a lovely old terrace, less than 5 minutes walk from the historic Abbey and ten minutes from the railway station. With an abundance of medieval buildings and Historic locations Sherborne has much to offer visitors

It has become an important town for Art and Antique dealers and has a delightful shopping centre with a large choice of handcrafted goods and elegant fashions. For your stay in Sherborne, Cumberland House is an ideal choice and excellent starting point, being located in the centre of town, and with easy access to the many places of interest. A warm welcome and a comfortable stay is assured



From: £45.00

Accommodation Rating: rating4 (about ratings)

Room Facilities
Non-smoking
Ironing board
Iron
Internet access
Hairdryer
Colour television
Alarm clock

Amenities
Lock-up facility for bicycles
Non-smoking (throughout)
Lounge
Ironing facilities
Internet access (high speed) in public areas

Parking
On-site parking
Free parking

Business Facilities
Printer
Photocopier
Fax machine

Dining Facilities

Meals
Dinner
Breakfast (Full cooked)
Breakfast (Continental)

Child Facilities

Pet Policy
No pets

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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

Sherborne Abbey Church
 Sherborne Abbey Church
 Nearest Attractions

Sherborne Abbey Church - 0.3 miles (Historic Church) Heritage Rating

Sherborne Old Castle - 0.6 miles (Castle) Heritage Rating

Sherborne Castle - 0.7 miles (Historic House) Heritage Rating

Oborne, St Cuthbert's Church - 1.3 miles (Historic Church) Heritage Rating

South Cadbury Castle - 5.1 miles (Prehistoric Site) Heritage Rating

Stock Gaylard House - 6 miles (Historic House) Heritage Rating

Stockwood, St Edwold Church - 6.7 miles (Historic Church) Heritage Rating

Haynes Motor Museum - 6.7 miles (Museum) Heritage Rating

Minterne Gardens - 8 miles (Garden) Heritage Rating

Northover, St Andrew's Church - 8.3 miles (Historic Church) Heritage Rating



  Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit

Sherborne - 0.1 miles away Heritage Rating

Bradford Abbas - 3.7 miles away Heritage Rating

Batcombe - 8.2 miles away Heritage Rating

Sturminster Newton - 10.5 miles away Heritage Rating

Cerne Abbas - 10.6 miles away Heritage Rating

Chedington - 11.6 miles away Heritage Rating

Somerton - 11.8 miles away Heritage Rating

Toller Fratrum - 12.2 miles away Heritage Rating

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Heritage Rated Bed and Breakfast Heritage Rating
Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest

We've 'tagged' this accommodation to help you find related historic attractions and learn more about major time periods mentioned in the description.

More about these Historic Time Periods:

Medieval

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Directions:
Sherborn Train Station|Train|1|When leaving the train station turn right, follow South Street to crossroads and cross over to Cheap St. Croos Cheap St to the front of the green restaurant and bear right. You will arrive at A30 junction, cross over the main road and walk 100ft on your left down the hill and we are the 2nd cottage on the left. Bristol Road|Road|2|From Bristol Road turn into Priestlands Lane, follow lane up hill baring sharp left, follow road past garages on left. Stop when you come to a metal gate with 'Kymin' marked on it. Go through the gate and the parking area is the third on left. Look for the sign saying Cumberland House and enter through the back entrance. Note: Please ignore the Beware of dog sign, she is a big softy!


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