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The Old School Room
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Bathroom
- No pets allowed
- 2 Guests
- WiFi
- Cottage
If you wish to escape 'Far from the Madding Crowd' then look no further than this charming Grade ll listed former schoolroom, situated on the owner's working beef farm in deepest Dorset, right on the border with Somerset.
A truly rural spot, appealing to those who really want to experience the country life, this attractive cottage offers upside down holiday accommodation.
A comfortably furnished double bedroom is on the ground floor next to the shower room, whilst the first floor opens up into a good-sized social space, with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area under an impressive beamed vaulted ceiling.
Outside, there's a sun trap private patio area, a great place for enjoying time together listening to the sounds of the countryside.
The cottage is right on National Cycle Way 26, offering lovely byways to explore, as well as scenic rural walks straight from the door, including Castle Hill, a small Iron Age earthwork from which there are lovely views.
Within an easy drive you can take in a trip to ancient Sherborne, the beautiful gardens of Forde Abbey, the famous Cerne Abbas Giant, cut into the chalk hillside, or visit the bustling Dorset county market town of Dorchester, and even the gorgeous Dorset coast.
In fact you really are spoilt for choice as to what to visit whilst staying at this unusual rural cottage!
A truly rural spot, appealing to those who really want to experience the country life, this attractive cottage offers upside down holiday accommodation.
A comfortably furnished double bedroom is on the ground floor next to the shower room, whilst the first floor opens up into a good-sized social space, with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area under an impressive beamed vaulted ceiling.
Outside, there's a sun trap private patio area, a great place for enjoying time together listening to the sounds of the countryside.
The cottage is right on National Cycle Way 26, offering lovely byways to explore, as well as scenic rural walks straight from the door, including Castle Hill, a small Iron Age earthwork from which there are lovely views.
Within an easy drive you can take in a trip to ancient Sherborne, the beautiful gardens of Forde Abbey, the famous Cerne Abbas Giant, cut into the chalk hillside, or visit the bustling Dorset county market town of Dorchester, and even the gorgeous Dorset coast.
In fact you really are spoilt for choice as to what to visit whilst staying at this unusual rural cottage!
The Old School Room is a terraced Grade Ii listed cottage on the owner's working beef farm in the countryside near East Chelborough. The cottage has a ground floor double room and a ground floor shower room, while upstairs is an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Outside is off road parking for one car, and a front patio with furniture. The Old School Room is ideally placed for exploring this lovely part of Dorset, with easy access to country walks, market towns, pretty villages and also many of the attractions of Dorset.
What this place offers you
WiFi
TV
Washing machine
Fridge
Bedlinen
Kitchen utensils
Sleeping arrangements
Baby bed
Where you'll stay
Explore map
House rules
- Check-in: From 3:00 PM
- Check-out: Until 10:00 AM
- Pets not allowed
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