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The Sanctuary coffee shop

Trendle Street | Sherborne DT9 3NT, Sherborne, England
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Ranked #23 of 35 restaurants in Sherborne
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Cuisines: British
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“A hidden gem”
- 1 Jul 2012
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“A hidden gem”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2012

This is a lovely cafe attached to a bookshop stuffed full of interesting second hand books. It's tucked away down a side street near the Abbey and is well worth a visit. It's got a lovely courtyard to enjoy your coffee in the sunshine. It has yummy cakes and sells really good coffee.

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“Pleasant”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2012

Very relaxed, had a nice lunch, worth going to after visiting The Abbey.

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Scarsdale, New York
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4 restaurant reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Charming cafe with good food, in excellent bookshop”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The Sanctuary Coffee Shop is located in the Chapter House Bookshop (large selection of second hand books) in the picturesque town of Sherborne in Dorset, England. The Bookshop alone is worth a leisurely visit, and the Coffee Shop greatly enhances the experience. The food is fresh and tasty, and the setting is charming. The location is steps from the magnificent... More

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Los Gigantes
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18 restaurant reviews
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“Over rated”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Food choice limited and only average quality. Good service. Nice patio garden at rear for sunny days. Much preferred Town Mill Bakery at the top of Cheap Street.

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Christchurch, Dorset
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“Excellent coffee shop within bookshop”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

It's quite easy to blink and miss this little gem as it's tucked away at the end of a bookshop.and you have to walk through the bookshop to get to the coffee shop. Fairly spacious plus seating in a small courtyard area at the back. Close to the Abbey and Almshouses. Various light meals available (soup, jacket potatoes, quiches, paninis... More

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Trendle Street Sherborne DT9 3NT
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