Title: The Old School House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # The Old School House Cottage in Dorchester with kitchen ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44460000/44458200/44458189/bd09a6e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44460000/44458200/44458189/0e24ec79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44460000/44458200/44458189/69953fe4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | 3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44460000/44458200/44458189/60b80981.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44460000/44458200/44458189/872b9ec0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Old School House provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi £532 includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Old School House Cottage in Dorchester with kitchen This smoke-free cottage features free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage features free WiFi and a washing machine, plus a kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher. 2 bathrooms and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service - Virtual front desk ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### 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 - Individual decor - 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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 Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair This property accepts credit cards and debit cards 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 professionally cleaned 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. ### Property is also known as The Old School House Cottage The Old School House Dorchester The Old School House Cottage Dorchester ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.79788,-2.416285&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yiauHv%7CvM%3FW%3FW%3FY%40W%3FW%40Y%40W%40W%40YBW%40W%40WBYBWBWBWBUDWBWDWDUBWDUDWFUDUFUDUFUFUFUFSFUHSFSHUFSHQHSHSHQHQHSJQHOJQJQJOHOJOJOLOJOJMJMLMJMLMLKLKJMLILKLKLILINILILILGNGLGNGLENENGLCNELENCNCNCLANCNANANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40NBN%40LBNBNBNDLDNBNFLDNDLFNFLFLHLFNHLHLHLHLJLJLHLLLJJJLLLLJLLLJNJLJNJNJNJNJNJPHPJNHPHRHPJPHRHRFRHPFTHRFRFTHRFTFTDTFTDTFTDTDVDTDVDTBVDVBVBTBVBVBXBVBV%40V%40V%40XBV%3FV%40X%40V%3FV%40X%3FV%3FV%3FX%3FVAX%3FVAVAX%3FVCVAXAVAVCVCVCXCVCTCVCVEVCVETEVETEVETGTETGTETGTGTIRGTGRIRGRIRGRIRIRKPIPIRINKPIPKPKNKNKNKNKNKLKNMLKLMLMLKJMJMLMHMJMJMHMHMHOHMFMHMFOFMFODMDOFOBMDODOBOBMBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOCMEOEMCOGOEMEOGMGOGMIMGMIOIMIMIMKMKMIKMMKMKMMKMMMKMKMKOMOKOKOIOKOKQKQIOKQISIQIQISISIQGSIUGSISGUGSGUGUGUEUGUEUGUEWEUCWEUEWCWEWCUCWCWCYCWAWAWCWAYAWAWAY%3FWAW%3FY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3jEHdgMEDcDdGF_ZnWMjAV4724I=) Dorchester, England #### What's nearby - Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 20 min drive - 16.6 miles - Poole Harbour - 34 min drive - 27.3 miles - Durdle Door - 39 min drive - 21.2 miles - Bournemouth Beach - 41 min drive - 31.3 miles #### Getting around - Dorchester South Station - 19 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive - ‪Kings Arms - ‬9 min drive - ‪Saxon Arms - ‬12 min drive - ‪Thimble Inn - ‬2 min drive - ‪Tom Brown's - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Old School House pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Old School House? > As of 28 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old School House on 1 Dec 2025 start from £532.00, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-The-Old-School-House.h44458189.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Old School House? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Old School House? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Old School House? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Old School House located? > Situated in Dorchester, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Badger Watch Dorset, Cerne Abbas Giant and Dorset Teddy Bear Museum. Terracotta Warriors Museum and Dinosaur Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Old School House Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 Cleanliness 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### NIGEL 16 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort a spacious and comfortable property that was well equipped for our stay ##### NIGEL Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-And-Spa-Chester.h527788.Hotel-Information) > > [Redworth Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Aycliffe-Hotels-Redworth-Hall-Hotel.h517266.Hotel-Information) > > [The Manor House Moreton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-The-Manor-House-Moreton.h40034573.Hotel-Information) > > [Warmwell Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-Warmwell-Lodge.h44457962.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Manchester-Airport.h75715089.Hotel-Information) > > [The Brace of Pheasants](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-The-Brace-Of-Pheasants.h4185837.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Cambridge-Belfry.h1103020.Hotel-Information) > > [The Fox Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-The-Fox-Inn.h2275935.Hotel-Information) > > [George Albert Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-George-Albert-Hotel.h3883869.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Summer Lodge Country House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-Summer-Lodge-Country-House-Hotel.h903978.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Cheltenham.h65899.Hotel-Information) > > [The New Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-The-New-Inn.h7426329.Hotel-Information) > > [Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-Delightful-Thatched-Cottage-In-Beautiful-Sleepy-Dorset-Village-And-Countryside.h59635075.Hotel-Information) > > [Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwich-Hotels-Dunston-Hall.h519081.Hotel-Information) > > [Coach House Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-Coach-House-Inn.h5769339.Hotel-Information) > > [Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Grosvenor-Pulford-Hotel-Spa.h790572.Hotel-Information) > > [The Oak at Dewlish](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-The-Oak-At-Dewlish.h4311418.Hotel-Information) > > [The Manor House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-The-Manor-House.h11974546.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Bristol-Airport.h16543862.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Tortworth Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-De-Vere-Tortworth-Court.h570412.Hotel-Information) > > [Greyhound Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-Greyhound-Inn.h10648883.Hotel-Information) > > [Gaggle Of Geese Pub & Shepherd Huts](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-GAGGLE-OF-GEESE-PUB-SHEPHERD-HUTS.h48975420.Hotel-Information) > > [The Frampton Arms](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-The-Frampton-Arms.h36708809.Hotel-Information) > > [Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bolton-Hotels-Last-Drop-Village-Hotel-And-Spa.h9341.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Hotel Christchurch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-Christchurch-Harbour-Hotel-And-Spa.h18097.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Cotswold Water Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-De-Vere-Cotswold-Water-Park.h1770053.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Wokefield Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-De-Vere-Wokefield-Estate.h1044123.Hotel-Information)