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Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House

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A stone house with a garden, a table, and two chairs.
A stone house with a traditional design, a visible front door, and a well-maintained garden.
A staircase with wooden handrails and a carpeted landing.
A stone house with a gravel driveway leading to a wooden gate.
A double door with a glass panel, leading to an outdoor area with a stone pathway and vegetation.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lower Bockhampton
  • Place, Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hardy's Cottage
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dorchester

This vacation home places you within a short walk of Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and within a mile (2 km) of Hardy's Cottage.
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What's nearby

  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hardy's Cottage - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Weymouth Beach - 23 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Durdle Door - 39 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 52 min drive - 27.7 miles

Getting around

  • Moreton Station - 11 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Stop & Food Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tom Brown's - ‬4 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.

Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House

Thomas Hardye's old school house in the Dorset countryside. A really charming old house with all the features of the old school converted into a comfortable family home. Only a short drive to local beaches and iconic Dorset Tourist hot spots.
The vacation home features 4 bedrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Dorchester within a short 10-minute walk of Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens. You'll also find Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Hardy's Cottage within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 29.1 mi away (55 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House?

No, there aren't any house at Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House that offer a balcony.

Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

Very nice clean well furnished
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August 23

This property is lovely. An old building with lots of character, and many nooks and crannies! Gardens are lovely. Great for exploring or just relaxing. Just a couple of points There are lots of mats around the property which proved a bit of a trip hazard. The plug hole in the shower room needs descaling as the shower tray was prone to filling with water. The bathroom was beautiful but no hook for the shower attachment or a curtain. We all ended up using the one shower… except the children who loved the bath. Overall we had a lovely stay though would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023