Title: Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House Holiday home in Dorchester ## Photo gallery for Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House ![Exterior - Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House (Lower Bockhampton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88300000/88291100/88291090/e3ddf9e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House (Lower Bockhampton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88300000/88291100/88291090/33f34b51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House (Lower Bockhampton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88300000/88291100/88291090/65fcb7be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House (Lower Bockhampton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88300000/88291100/88291090/d6c04efd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House (Lower Bockhampton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88300000/88291100/88291090/716c8319.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91700000/91698000/91697921/3d7826ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village West Knighton - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - 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Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=112554578&PinnedHotelID=112554578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.719227,-2.393756&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:g%7EqtH%7EorM%3FY%3FW%3FY%40W%40W%3FY%40W%40W%40WBY%40WBW%40WBWBWBWBWDWBWDUDWBUDWFUDWDUFUFUDUFSFUFUFSHSFUHSFSHSHQHSHQHSJQHQJQHOJQJOHOLOHOLOJMJOJMLMJMLMLKLKLKJKLKLKLINILILILGNILGNGLELGNENELENENCLENCNCLANCNANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40NBN%40NBNBLDNBLDNDNDLDNFLDNFLFLHNFLHLHLHNHJJLJLJLJLJJLLJLLJLLLJNJLJNJNJNJNJNJPHPJNHPJRFPJPHRHPFRHRFRHTFRFRHTFTFRDTFTDTFVDTDTDVDTDVBTDVBVDV%40VBVBVBVBV%40V%40XBV%40V%3FV%40X%40V%3FV%40X%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FVAX%3FVAVAX%3FVAVCXAVAVCVCVCVCVAVEVCVEVCTEVEVETETEVGTETGTETGTGRITGRGTIRGRIRGRIPIRKPGRKPIPKPINKPKNKNKNKNKNKNKLMLKLMLMLKJMJMLMHMJKJOHMHMHMHOFMHMFOFMFODMDODODMDODMBOBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOCMCOEOEMCOGOEMEMGOGMGOIMGMIMIOIMIMKMIKKMMMKMKMMKMMMKMKMKOMOIMMQIOKOKQIOKQIQKQISIQISIQISGSISGSIUGSGUGSGUEUGUGUEUEWGUEUCWEWEUCWEWCWCWCWCWAWCWAWCWAYAWAW%3FYAWAW%3FY%3FW%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UaeCFcorKAMo78zTxRBePMMBCr8=) Lower Bockhampton #### What's nearby - Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Hardy's Cottage \- 6 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Weymouth Beach \- 18 min drive \- 12.6 miles - Durdle Door \- 33 min drive \- 15.2 miles - Poole Harbour \- 33 min drive \- 27.0 miles #### Getting around - Moreton Station - 11 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive - ‪Trumpet Major - ‬5 min drive - ‪Kings Arms - ‬5 min drive - ‪Tom Brown's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Cafe Jagos - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House? ### What time is check-in at Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House? ### What time is check-out at Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House? ### Where is Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen Z. 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding weekend Very nice clean well furnished ##### Stephen Z. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 24 Aug 2023 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Carden Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Carden-Park.h190780.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stansted-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Stansted-Airport.h18464320.Hotel-Information) > > [Stratford Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Stratford-Manor.h27936.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashford International Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Ashford-International-Hotel.h527123.Hotel-Information) > > [Retallack Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Columb-Major-Hotels-Retallack-Resort.h4537229.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Sand Bay Holiday Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weston-Super-Mare-Hotels-Sand-Bay-Holiday-Village.h11443695.Hotel-Information) > > [St Michael's Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falmouth-Hotels-St-Michaels-Resort.h2951426.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Stratford-Upon-Avon.h11307.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Norbreck Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Norbreck-Castle-Hotel.h6377.Hotel-Information) > > [Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Eastwell-Manor.h905662.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shipley-Hotels-Hollins-Hall-Hotel.h63744.Hotel-Information) > > [Chesford Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenilworth-Hotels-Chesford-Grange.h920291.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Hotels-Grand-Burstin-Hotel-Folkestone.h1201483.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mill Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-The-Mill-Hotel-Spa.h1695656.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Manchester Ashton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Under-Lyne-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Manchester-Ashton.h1848975.Hotel-Information) > > [The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-The-Winchester-Hotel-Spa.h26080.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Hilton-At-St-Georges-Park.h5094740.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Manchester.h120016.Hotel-Information) > > [The Spa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotels-The-Spa-Hotel.h8849.Hotel-Information) > > [Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Hythe-Imperial-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h9108.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Rutland-Arms-Hotel.h792056.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Beach Club & Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Harbour-Beach-Club-Hotel-Spa.h2261933.Hotel-Information) > > [Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newquay-Hotels-Fistral-Beach-Hotel-And-Spa-Adults-Only.h1895493.Hotel-Information) > > [Worcester Whitehouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worcester-Hotels-Worcester-Whitehouse.h18498.Hotel-Information) > > [Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Cotswolds-Hotel-Spa.h13106835.Hotel-Information) ---