Set 38 km from Corfe Castle, 39 km from Poole Harbour and 40 km from Golden Cap, The Old School House provides accommodation situated in Dorchester. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is located 24 km from Monkey World. The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a fridge, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Bournemouth International Centre is 45 km from The Old School House, while Sandbanks is 46 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 46 km from the property.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.5
High score for Dorchester
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Guests who stayed here loved

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

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

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Property information

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. 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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Additional bathroom
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Cycling
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    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 16:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    One well behaved dog welcome

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

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Old School House

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

    • The Old School House can accommodate the following group size:

      • 5 guests

      For more detailed information, please 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 has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

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

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

      • Cycling

    • The prices at The Old School House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at The Old School House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.