• Entire home
  • 1399 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Private Bathroom
  • Parking on site

The Old School House is located in Dorchester, just 15 miles from Monkey World and 24 miles from Corfe Castle. Complimentary Wifi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site. Poole Harbor is 24 miles from the vacation home and Golden Cap is 25 miles away. The vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV is offered. The accommodation has a fireplace. Guests at The Old School House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dorchester, like cycling. Guests can also relax in the garden. Bournemouth International Center is 28 miles from the accommodation, while Sandbanks is 28 miles away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 29 miles from The Old School House.

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Property highlights

Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.5
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
7.5
High score for Dorchester

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  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, well equipped and lovely character. Beds super comfortable!

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 73,364 reviews from 21526 properties
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Company info

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Property info

The Old School House is a superb base set within a converted Victorian village school, in the village of Piddletrenthide. It comes with three bedrooms, comprising of a double bedroom with an en-suite, a twin bedroom and a single bedroom. There is also a family bathroom with a bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC, as well as a ground-floor cloakroom with a basin and WC. Completing the interior is a kitchen/diner, a sitting room with a woodburning stove, a reading room with a woodburning stove and a utility. To the outside, you will find off-road parking for one car, a side garden with table and chairs and a shared lawn area. There is a pub in 0.6 miles and a shop in 3.4 miles. The Old School House is a delightful base for spending time with your loved ones. Guests please note: The left hand (as you stand with your back to the road and look at the house) area of the front garden is available to guests of The Old School House, please be aware the rest of the garden is private property and not for the use of guests. Guests may use the front gate and foot path to access the property.

Neighborhood info

Piddletrenthide is a small West Dorset village resting within Piddle Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, only 8 miles from Dorchester. The surrounding area is filled with countryside, with direct access to public footpaths, as well as a country pub serving good food and real ales, and a village store. Within close reach is the seaside resort of Weymouth and the Jurassic coast.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Old School House
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Additional bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Cycling
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Old School House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old School House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    One well behaved dog welcome

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Old School House

    • The Old School House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling

    • Check-in at The Old School House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The Old School House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, The Old School House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Old School House can accommodate this group size:

      • 5 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at The Old School House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Old School House is 5 miles from the center of Dorchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.