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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
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$1,309
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Dorchester

At this cottage, you'll be 5 km (3.1 mi) from Badger Watch Dorset and 5.7 km (3.5 mi) from Cerne Abbas Giant. .Accommodation is individually decorated and features a washing machine, free WiFi and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge and a dishwasher. Housekeeping is not available.
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What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 30 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Poole Harbour - 34 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Durdle Door - 39 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 41 min drive - 50.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Saxon Arms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thimble Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak (Wetherspoon) - ‬10 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

Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Dorchester cottage is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • No smoking on site
Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard 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

Is parking available at The Old School House?

Yep, The Old School House has a free self car park.

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

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old School House on 9 Apr 2026 start from NZ$1,309, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Old School House?

The closest beach to The Old School House is Weymouth Beach (20.6 km).

Does The Old School House have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old School House?

No, The Old School House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old School House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

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

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