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Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House

Vacation home in Dorchester

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Interior - Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House (Lower Bockhampton)
Exterior - Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House (Lower Bockhampton)
In the heart of Dorset's countryside, Thomas Hardye's old school house welcomes you to a charming family home. Unwind in this converted Victorian gem, with its rich history and characterful features, just a short drive from local beaches and iconic tourist spots.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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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.

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Dorchester, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Durdle Door. Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and Monkey World Ape Rescue Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Dorchester travel guide
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Lower Bockhampton

What's nearby

  • 70473441
    Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Weymouth Beach showing a sandy beach
    Weymouth Beach
    18 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Durdle Door featuring a sunset, a bay or harbor and rugged coastline
    Durdle Door
    33 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Poole Harbour featuring a river or creek and heritage architecture
    Poole Harbour
    33 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Hardy's Cottage
    6 min drive - 2.7 km

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
  • Trumpet Major
    5 min drive
  • Kings Arms
    5 min drive
  • Tom Brown's
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and Hardy's Cottage. Max Gate and Dorset Teddy Bear Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House Reviews

Reviews

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9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

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

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