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Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House

Vacation home in Dorchester

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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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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

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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

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

Map
Lower Bockhampton

What's nearby

  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hardy's Cottage - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 18 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Durdle Door - 33 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Poole Harbour - 33 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trumpet Major - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tom Brown's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 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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