Title: The 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 # The Old School House Cottage in Dorchester with kitchen ## Photo gallery for The Old School House ![Cottage | Exterior - The Old School House (Dorchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44460000/44458200/44458189/ba7436e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living room - The Old School House (Dorchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44460000/44458200/44458189/69953fe4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Property grounds - The Old School House (Dorchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44460000/44458200/44458189/d61dd085.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living area - The Old School House (Dorchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44460000/44458200/44458189/85e17e22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living room - The Old School House (Dorchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44460000/44458200/44458189/89f7b068.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. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £567 includes taxes & fees 15 Feb - 16 Feb ## 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 - Limited on-site self parking - 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 - 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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 Dorchester is home to this cottage. Cerne Abbas Giant and The Keep Military Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Badger Watch Dorset and Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Avenue Stadium or South West Survival. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Dorchester travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester.dx182509) [View more Cottages in Dorchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Cottages.d182509-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - Weymouth Beach \- 26 min drive \- 18.1 miles - Lulworth Cove \- 30 min drive \- 21.5 miles - Poole Harbour \- 34 min drive \- 27.3 miles - Durdle Door \- 39 min drive \- 21.2 miles ### Getting around - Dorchester South Station - 19 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 52 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Saxon Arms - ‬12 min drive - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive - ‪Thimble Inn - ‬2 min drive - ‪Kings Arms - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Sun Inn - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Old School House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Old School House? ### How much is parking at The Old School House? ### What time is check-in at The Old School House? ### What time is check-out at The Old School House? ### Where is The Old School House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Old School House Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 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 > [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) ---