• Entire home
  • 1130 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Parking on site
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The Old School Cottage is located in Woodsford, just 4.6 miles from Monkey World and 14 miles from Corfe Castle. The property is around 20 miles from Poole Harbor, 24 miles from Bournemouth International Center, and 25 miles from Golden Cap. Athelhampton House is 2.6 miles away and Portland Castle is 18 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. Providing free private parking, this 4-star vacation home also features free Wifi. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can also relax in the garden. Portland Museum is 20 miles from The Old School Cottage, while Rufus Castle is 20 miles away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 24 miles from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.3
High score for Woodsford
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  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A spacious cottage with a comfortable lounge. The property is within good driving distance Dorchester and the location is ideal for days out on the Jurassic Coast.
  • Bernice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage was spotlessly clean & set in a beautiful location. It was quiet, the beds were comfy & there was everything there to facilitate a comfortable stay. The owner was lovely & we would visit again.
  • Justine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    lovely size for family of four , great location and very welcoming host

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 73,274 reviews from 21508 properties
21508 managed properties

Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

The Old School Cottage is a wonderful, attached barn conversion, within the grounds of the owner's home and set in the rural Dorset hamlet of Tincleton and can sleep four people. The cottage has two eaves bedrooms, a double with an en-suite basin and WC and a twin bedroom, a ground floor bathroom, a fitted kitchen, a sitting room with dining area, a woodburner and stairs to the bedrooms. Outside there is off road parking for one car, lockable bike storage and a shared lawned garden and patio with furniture. The Old School Cottage is a lovely base for your holiday in Dorset. Note: restricted head height in the twin bedroom due to sloping ceilingNote: the double eaves bedroom is open to the staircase, so children need to be supervised at all times. Note: O2 is good but some mobile signals may be intermittent (can be checked online)Please note: This property has a minimum stay of x3nights.

Neighborhood info

Tincleton is a tiny hamlet in Dorset, nestled in a beautiful rural setting within the valley of the River Frome. The hamlet is just five miles east of the county town of Dorchester which has many shops and attractions to discover. The area has many wonderful and picturesque walks to offer visitors and the countryside is rich in wildlife, with the River Frome being designated an Area of Special Scientific Interest. Also very popular with those who visit Dorset is the stunning Dorset Jurassic Coast, with the coastal path offering spectacular views and beautiful sandy beaches nearby.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Old School Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Old School Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old School Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    One well behaved dog welcome

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Old School Cottage

    • The prices at The Old School Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Old School Cottage can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Old School Cottage is 0.9 miles from the center of Woodsford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Old School Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at The Old School Cottage is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

      • The Old School Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 2 bedrooms

        For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.