Guests say
The Old School cottage in Dorchester is a quaint and spacious property with a warm atmosphere, situated in a good rural location central to attractions like Durdle Door and Lulworth. Guests have enjoyed the comfortable setting and the local pub's excellent food and hospitality. However, there are concerns about the property's cleanliness and maintenance that need addressing.
Multiple reviews indicate significant cleanliness issues, including mould, sticky cookware, and dead insects. The property requires a deep clean to meet guest expectations.
The property is praised for its good rural location, with proximity to local attractions and a lovely village pub, making it a desirable destination.
The property is described as large and comfortable, with a warm atmosphere. However, the configuration of beds and some cramped spaces have affected comfort levels for some guests.
While the property is fairly well-equipped and spacious, there are several mentions of the need for updating and maintenance, particularly in the kitchen and bathroom areas.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owner, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
A charming three-bedroom holiday home set in a converted old schoolhouse in the tranquil village of West Knighton, Dorchester.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV
Kitchen/dining room: 2 x Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Back garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Welcome to this charming grade II listed holiday home, nestled in the picturesque village of West Knighton, Dorchester. Once the village school, this attractive retreat features a large ground-floor living room with beautiful mullion windows and a log fire for those cosy nights in. The downstairs also offers a twin bedroom, toilet, and a spacious kitchen/diner equipped with two electric ovens, an electric hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, and all the essentials including washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Upstairs, you’ll find a double bedroom with a king-size bed, a family bathroom, and a twin bedroom with en-suite shower. A galleried landing provides a sunny reading area. Enjoy the small, secure courtyard garden with living walls and mood lighting, and parking for two cars.
West Knighton is a picturesque village located in the heart of Dorset, just a few miles southeast of Dorchester. Surrounded by lush countryside and rolling hills, the village offers a tranquil escape with its charming cottages, historic church, and peaceful ambiance. West Knighton’s proximity to Dorchester provides easy access to the county town’s rich history, including the Roman Town House, Maiden Castle (an impressive Iron Age hillfort), and the Dorset County Museum, where you can explore the region’s heritage. A short drive brings you to the stunning Jurassic Coast, a unesco World Heritage site famous for its dramatic cliffs, fossil-rich beaches, and iconic landmarks like Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. For nature lovers, the nearby Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers miles of scenic walking and cycling trails.
Other attractions include the picturesque village of Abbotsbury, home to the Swannery and Subtropical Gardens, and the coastal towns of Swanage, Weymouth and Lyme Regis, offering beautiful beaches, picturesque harbours, and rich maritime history. With its blend of history, natural beauty, and outdoor adventure opportunities, West Knighton is an ideal base for exploring Dorset’s many attractions while enjoying the tranquillity of rural village life.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- The Dinosaur Museum
- The Tank Museum
- Monkey World
- Durdle Door
- Lulworth Cove
- Corfe Castle
Reviews (5)
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Confirmed Guest
A lovely old building which could have been so nice, but unfortunately it’s not really. On the plus side it is warm ( stayed in October ), plenty of hot water, fairly spacious ( although the bedroom downstairs is cramped ) and reasonably well equipped. It is a good rural location, and not too far to visit places like Durdle Door and Lulworth.The place is long overdue for updating though and should have been cleaner, particularly the kitchen. Mouldy bread in bread bin, cookware sticky and greasy. Seals around worktops mouldy and dirty to name just a few of the problems. In my opinion overpriced for a property so shabby
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Wendy Burton
The cottage itself was nice, but the cleanliness left a lot to be desired. The bed linen was clean and furnishings were fine., however there was a spider and several dead flies in the bath when we arrived, the window sill in the living room had three dead wasps and a collection of dead flies. The room at the back(?) hadn’t been swept, covered in dead flies and the patio furniture was covered in leaves and mouldy apples. Needless to say we didn’t use either and left the dead flies for the cleaner to sort out. The configuration of the beds was peculiar, the downstairs twin room was ridiculous, it would have been fine with only one bed, but having the two meant it was uncomfortably squashed even for one person. Whilst upstairs there were two very large rooms one of which could have been a family room, with one of the single beds in with the double. We were very concerned about the arrangement for getting rid of the rubbish. We were told to put everything in one black bin bag and put it directly into the only bin provided and the cleaner would sort out the recycling, which according to a neighbour she didn’t. Any cottage we have ever stayed at we have had strict instructions to keep recycling, bottles, food waste etc separate. The neighbours had food waste bins, bottle boxes as well as green and black bins, but all we had was one small black bin, not exactly environmentally friendly.I would be grateful if you could pass on all these concerns to the owner, thank you.
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Darren Jones
This property is very quaint , large and comfortable, and a very nice area and central to lots of place's.However we were very disappointed at the cleanliness of the house , the shower in bathroom was awful very mouldy, black mould , and unusable , we had to throughly clean it before use . Having gone out and bought cleaning supplies ourselves . The cups in the kitchen were unusable! We also went and bought cups. This house needs some TLC and a real deep clean , to make this acceptable for living in, especially for the price we paid. Thanks