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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lower Bockhampton
  • Place, Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hardy's Cottage
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Garden

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site 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

About the area

Dorchester

Located in Dorchester, this holiday 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.
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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
  • Durdle Door - 33 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Poole Harbour - 33 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 40 min drive - 49.9 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 does it cost to stay at Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House?

As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House on 20 May 2026 start from AU$429, 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.

How much is parking at Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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