The Old School Cottage - Dorchester, Dorset

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180 to 490

Holiday Location:

Toller Porcorum, Dorchester
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Description

The Old School is set at the edge of the tranquil village of Toller Porcorum in a conservation area by the River Hooke valley in Thomas Hardy's beloved Dorset countryside which is within easy reach of the beautiful Heritage Coast, with beautiful views of the open countryside. Old School Cottage, The Upper School and The Lower School are situated in an ideal centre for visiting such places as Burton Bradstock (8 miles), West Bay/Bridport (8 miles), Beaminster (8 miles) and Dorchester (11 miles). Weymouth, Lyme Regis and Abbotsbury, with its famous swannery and tropical gardens are all within the surrounding area including Eggardon Hill, just 2 miles away. The neighbouring village of Maiden Newton has a bakery, grocery shop, public house and garage. Originally converted from The Old School, The Lower School (ground floor) and The Upper School (first floor) have both recently been refurnished to a high standard. The Old School Cottage nearby is a single storey dwelling with 2 bedrooms each with an ensuite room. They are situated close to the end of a no through road and command stunning views across the countryside. There are many good walks in the area, especially as the properties are within close proximity to a footpath which takes you into the open countryside and within easy walking distance (approx 1.5 miles of Kingcombe Nature Reserve.

Facilities

· bed linen · duvets · cd player · television · video · no smoking · Electricity included in price until 1st Oct 2007 · elec £15 per wk Oct to May · dishwasher (not Old School ) · microwave · fridge · fridge freezer in Old School · electric cooker · patio · parking for 2 cars · short breaks (Nov - Feb) · mobile tel. reception · welcome pack on arrival · children welcome Cot available · no pets (except in The Lower School) · shared garden with garden furniture · saturday changeover ·

Accommodation Details

This property sleeps up to 4 people.

Old School Cottage is single storey holiday accommodation, with kitchen/lounge/diner and 2 bedrooms each with their own shower, toilet and wash handbasin.