The Old School House
ID: S166505
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 5
- ・ Pets 2
Snaptrip says
The Old School House is a charming and well-equipped cottage in Dorset, appreciated for its spacious kitchen, historical character, and good Wi-Fi. Guests enjoyed the comfortable lounge, efficient showers, and the property's proximity to local walks and amenities. The village setting is friendly, with nearby pubs and shops adding to the appeal.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found the property clean, particularly the kitchen and bathrooms. However, some noted areas that could benefit from a deeper clean, such as under beds and garden furniture. The overall impression is of a well-maintained property with room for improvement in certain spots.
The location is highly praised for its quiet village charm, accessibility to local walks, and proximity to nearby towns and pubs. The scenic setting and friendly neighbours contribute to a positive experience, although some guests were disappointed by the closure of local amenities.
Guests found the beds and lounge comfortable, but some mentioned that the mattresses were too soft, leading to discomfort. The historical nature of the cottage, with its narrow and low-ceilinged stairs, was charming to some but posed challenges to others.
The property is well-equipped with a large kitchen and utility room. However, guests reported issues with the DVD player, TV remote, and vacuum cleaner. The lack of hanging space and mirrors in some bedrooms was also noted. Rubbish disposal instructions were clear, but actual collection was inconsistent.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness in terms of gifts. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
The Old School House is part of a converted Victorian village school, set at the heart of the Dorset village of Piddletrenthide. This delightful conversion has retained a wealth of original features, including leaded windows and fireplaces, as well as boasting a seamless blend of contemporary styling to offer a welcoming stay at any time of the year. Look forward to unwinding within the sitting room which benefits from a woodburning stove and beautiful original leaded windows, offering a charming space to catch up on your favourite TV shows during a winter's evening. The reading room is situated next to the kitchen/diner and provides a lovely restful space for devouring a good book and a glass of wine, while the woodburning stove gently warms the room. The kitchen/dining room is a bright space where you can enjoy preparing some tasty dinners and gather together to share stories of your holiday adventures. There is also a separate utility room and downstairs cloakroom. Climbing the stairs at the end of the day will see you on a lovely landing with feature original fireplace and three well-presented bedrooms, comprising of a double bedroom with an en-suite, a twin bedroom and a single bedroom which benefits from a skylight window. The family bathroom offers a bath and separate shower, the perfect place to relax after a long day of holiday adventures. To the outside, there is a lovely little walled garden with table and chairs, and to the front a much larger lawned garden, half of which is shared with the neighbours. Just eight miles north lies the county town of Dorchester, where you will find all your high street needs and supermarkets. The area is perfect for walkers and for those wishing to explore Thomas Hardy country, and the Cerne Abbas Giant is only a short 3 miles drive away and village of Cerne Abbas is a beautiful traditional Dorset village. If you want to explore the Jurassic coast and enjoy fish and chips on the harbourside as you stroll along the beach, Weymouth is just 16 miles away, and offers all this and much more. The Old School House is perfect for a small family or group of friends to enjoy an idyllic Dorset setting.
Piddletrenthide is a small West Dorset village resting within Piddle Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, only 8 miles from Dorchester. The surrounding area is filled with countryside, with direct access to public footpaths, as well as a country pub serving good food and real ales, and a village store. Within close reach is the seaside resort of Weymouth and the Jurassic coast.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
3 bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite, with shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Reading room with woodburning stove.
Utility.
Gas central heating.
Gas range cooker, dishwasher, fridge, washing machine, microwave, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Woodburner (no logs or lighters provided).
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and high chair available.
Off road parking for three cars.
Walled side garden with table and chairs.
Sorry no smoking.
Pub 0.6 miles, shop 3.4 miles.
Up to two well behaved pets welcome, charge of £21 per pet per week
Nearby points of interest
- The Dinosaur Museum
- The Tank Museum
- Monkey World
- Durdle Door
- Lulworth Cove
Reviews (20)
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Sarah
It beggars belief that the owners were unaware of this and it was disingenuous, at best, not to have the listing accurately reflect the current situation. Additionally although clean on the surface the cottage could certainly benefit from a deep clean throughout. The manual went to great lengths to explain, when and where the dustbin should be be left for emptying which we complied with, however is it to much to expect that at least one replacement bin bag be provided. Complying with the instruction for bin collection mid-week ensures you will be in need of one. Although the cottage is quite well situated and relatively comfortable there are no welcoming touches, as has been our experience elsewhere. Throw away packs as per the standard service station donât quite measure up and no starter pack for the wood stove without easy access to one (as mentioned village shop closed) sends entirely the wrong message
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Katherine
A shame that the local shop and pub were closed but itâs not too far to Dorchester for shops and a pub in the next village. A great house, all the amenities you might need and very comfortable for everyone! It was a little hard to find it as the lane sign is covered by plants. The only thing I would keep in mind is the stairs are quite steep for youngsters and older folk, and there isnât a stair gate to stop little ones climbing (we had a 21 month old). Iâd stay there again in a heartbeat though.
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Kate
Previous reviews list a few issues, but we found the beds comfortable and didn't feel the need for long mirrors, hairdryers or wardrobe hanging space in the bedroom! The stairs are narrow and low ceilinged, I probably wouldn't take a small child or elderly relative here, otherwise just duck, it's charming. Wifi very good, DVD player doesn't work. We would highly recommend this place.