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The Old School House

3.5 star property

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Dorchester, England
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Poole Harbour
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dorchester

This cottage places you within a 5-minute drive of Badger Watch Dorset and within a 10-minute drive of Cerne Abbas Giant. The 3.5-star cottage includes a kitchen and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Weymouth Beach - 34 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Lulworth Cove - 38 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Durdle Door - 46 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 56 min drive - 29.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 19 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Saxon Arms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thimble Inn - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Old School House

At this cottage, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking if you drive.
The cottage is individually decorated and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. The cottage also includes a washing machine. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping service
  • Virtual front desk

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in information

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

The Old School House Cottage

The Old School House Dorchester

The Old School House Cottage Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Dorchester, close to Cerne Abbas Giant, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and Tutankhamun: The Exhibition. Badger Watch Dorset is also within a driving distance of 3.1 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old School House?

As of May 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old School House on Jun 3, 2026 start from $763, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at The Old School House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Does The Old School House have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does The Old School House have connecting rooms available?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is about 25.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Old School House?

No, you won't find cottage with balconies at The Old School House.

The Old School House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NIGEL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
a spacious and comfortable property that was well equipped for our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023