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Old School - West Knighton

Osmington (3mls N), Dorset
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Stylish converted former school house with exposed stone work and unique character
  • Ideally placed for touring stunning landmarks of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove
  • Easy access to Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Bridport and the county town, Dorchester
Overview
Property code: 80374

A former Victorian school with contemporary interior styling, and easy access to Dorset’s most famous attractions. With character features and a wood burner, it’s the ideal year-round base for a fun-filled holiday.

This fantastic property, set in the peaceful village of West Knighton, is perfect for a family getaway – with the hounds in tow, of course! Sleeping six across three cosy bedrooms, this charming property is an opportunity to escape busy life and enjoy a holiday exploring the Purbeck Hills and the dramatic Jurassic Coast. Go for walkies along the sand and pebbles at Bowleaze Cove (6.5 miles) and take in the views over the coastline towards Weymouth and the Isle of Portland, or take the kids to get stuck in with the exhibitions at the hands-on Dinosaur Museum (4 miles).

The property, which is a Grade II listed building with a grand hall, is spacious and welcoming. The kitchen diner is bright and airy with everything you need to cook up a storm, while comfortable sofas and armchairs in the lounge beckon you to sink back in front of the wood burner while the pups snooze by your feet. If the weather isn’t quite warm enough to sit outside, take advantage of the sun room and read your favourite novel curled up in a chair. Upstairs, exposed beams and high ceilings await you in two of the bedrooms and invite you in for the perfect night’s sleep.

When you’re ready to venture out, make sure you visit Lulworth Cove (10.5 miles) where your four-legged friends are welcome all year, so you can all experience this iconic horseshoe-shaped cove. Durdle Door (9.5 miles) is also a must-visit and is perfect for fossil and ammonite hunting. If you’re looking for a bit of retail therapy, Dorchester (4.5 miles) has a range of independent and high street shops, and you’ll find a dog-friendly pub that you can sit and have a meal in before you head home.

  • 3 Bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 twin and 1 compact twin on the ground floor
  • 1 Bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower and WC and 1 separate WC
  • Two electric ovens and hob, 2 fridges, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Beach 4 miles, shop 1.5 miles and pub within walking distance
  • TV/DVD in the lounge
  • Highchair and travel cot available on request
  • Enclosed paved courtyard with living walls, feature lighting and patio furniture
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Nicky Rice

This property is personally managed by Nicky.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Regina 1st May 2024

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We had a lovely time at the Old School. Very quiet location - we loved that. Very comfortable beds. Plenty of space everywhere in the house. But very small, narrow, enclosed patio at the back - enough to sit, read a book, have a drink, but not very suitable for younger children. Windows are very high up - we did not mind that at all, still plenty oRead moref light coming in. But if you like to watch the world outside go by, this is the wrong property. Hide

Reviewed by Sally 12th April 2024

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Lovely big cottage in a perfect location for all the local sites and walks. Mostly a well stocked kitchen with enough glasses for a party but too few mugs! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Hayley 22nd March 2024

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Beautiful house in nice quiet location, very comfortable. Upstairs rooms are lovely. Courtyard could have been cleaner as furniture and table were dirty.

Reviewed by Chris 7th March 2024

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A very well equipped cottage - comfortable with plenty of space.

Reviewed by Bryan 13th November 2023

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Reviewed by John 27th October 2023

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Reviewed by Simon 13th October 2023

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Very comfortable and great location to explore Dorset.

Reviewed by Heather 22nd September 2023

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Beautiful well-equipped cottage! The master bedroom is to die for!

Reviewed by Elaine 15th September 2023

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Good size rooms. Well equipped.

Reviewed by Linda 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Dawn 14th July 2023

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The cottage was lovely beautiful location quoet peaceful everything you need was there. It was within easy reach of Lulworth, swanage, weymouth and bridport New inn at the end of the road made us feel so welcome Lovely Sunday roast and breakfast. Had a lovely time and would definitely go to the cottage again and the area

Reviewed by Kate 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Bill 9th June 2023

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The cottage is unique and really interesting

Reviewed by Charles 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Heather 21st April 2023

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Beautiful rooms, especially upstairs! King bed is sooooooo comfortable!

Reviewed by Kay 21st October 2022

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Reviewed by Richard 30th September 2022

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Reviewed by Marlene 23rd September 2022

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The school house was comfortable and well located, we fell in love with Weymouth which was less than 10 miles away. Very enjoyable week.

Reviewed by David 16th September 2022

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Reviewed by Sheila 9th September 2022

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This is a lovely character cottage in a quiet area. The rooms are a very good size and the kitchen is really well equipped. Upstairs has some wonderful features with a large comfortable double bed. It is really well placed for exploring Dorset. There are a few things that give a disappointing first impression eg stained carpet, mouldy grouting in tRead morehe bathrooms & the cleaners came twice to make outside ready for us - but after a good nights sleep they didnt seem quite so important. Hide

Reviewed by John 26th August 2022

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Shame the property didnt have a garden for the dogs and grandson to run around in, but otherwise it was a lovely place to stay.

Reviewed by Brian 12th August 2022

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Overall the cottage layout is quite stunning when you arrive and is cleaned to a high standard. A large number of Dorset sites are in easy reach and my family enjoyed their stay.

Reviewed by Sandy 5th August 2022

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Reviewed by Amanda 1st July 2022

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The cottage was very large, well serviced with equipment and well situated for amenities such as Maiden Castle, Durdle Door, Weymouth, Lyme Regis and Swanage. The village was quiet although there were two very good pubs providing food within walking distance.

Reviewed by Dianne 17th June 2022

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Great location, large airy cottage.

Reviewed by alec 10th June 2022

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The house is well situated, however the garden to the front is poorly maintained as is the courtyard to the rear. The inside of the house is in need of a complete refresh and modernisation. All the bathrooms need updating and repairing. It could be a fantastic place to stay but needs some of the income spending on its interiors. It is not cheap so Read moreI would expect,fridges to work properly,toilets to flush correctly,showers without grubby stains,and bath taps that flow. Hide

Reviewed by Steven 3rd June 2022

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Great location, quiet but close to Dorchester with great access to the coast and inland. If your heading in from Dorchester the road in from Broadmayne is slightly further but a better road. The house is more spacious than it appears on the photos especially the lounge and upstairs bedrooms. Huge fridge, two ovens, freezer, dishwasher, washer, dryeRead morer and more utensils than youll ever need. Good range of books and local guides, maps which are handy if your planning walks. Hide

Reviewed by David 27th May 2022

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