The Old School Room is situated in Chelborough, 21 km from Sherborne Old Castle, 34 km from Athelhampton House, and 36 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum. The 3-star holiday home is 48 km from Monkey World. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Golden Cap is 27 km away. The holiday home has 1 bedroom, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Chelborough, like cycling. Portland Castle is 45 km from The Old School Room. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 68 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.9
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
7.1
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Chelborough
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  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a delightful property, exceptionally clean and comfortable. Rooms are all a good size and well furnished. Owners were friendly and helpful in all we had a lovely time. Highly recommended this property and wonder why listed as 3star should be...
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location in the peace and quiet of the countryside.
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location amazing, beautiful property, lovely hosts! Would absolutely go back again!

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

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Company information

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Property information

The Old School Room is a terraced Grade Ii listed cottage on the owner's working beef farm in the countryside near East Chelborough. The cottage has a ground floor double room and a ground floor shower room, while upstairs is an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Outside is off road parking for one car, and a front patio with furniture. The Old School Room is ideally placed for exploring this lovely part of Dorset, with easy access to country walks, market towns, pretty villages and also many of the attractions of Dorset.

Neighbourhood information

East Chelborough is a pretty hamlet on the Dorset/Somerset border, deep in the Dorset countryside. The hamlet is in an area known for its pretty villages, and has plenty in the surrounding area to keep holidaymakers busy. Visit Sutton Bingham reservoir, Montecute House, Dorchester, Sherborne and more.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old School Room
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Heating
Activities
  • Cycling
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Old School Room takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old School Room 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 not allowed.

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 Room

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

    • Cycling

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

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • The Old School Room is 1,000 yards from the centre of Chelborough. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Old School Room is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

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

    • 2 guests

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