The Old School Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

5 Customer Review(s)

Ms Jenkins
August 2020

“Had a lovely relaxing break in this quaint little cottage, a lovely rural location with lots to see and do near by.”

- Ms Jenkins, August 2020
Miss Champney July 2020

“Lovely holiday cottage, everything you need was provided and the owners are really helpful and friendly”

- Miss Champney, July 2020
MattCarter1987 August 2018

“Awful”

Mr Carter, Hucknall, July 2018 “BEWARE!- Multiple businesses on site, not only a "small" gallery. Concerts, Yoga, Life drawings and art exhibitions. Open to the public and strangers hanging around near the windows of the cottage, making your dogs bark, to which the owner complains! On arrival, you will be issued with a plant pot and stick to dispose of your dog waste in the neighboring Cornfield! Blinds down all week for privacy as shower room is downstairs also. The outside bin was small, full and had maggots. Door does not lock from the inside only outside. Definitely would not recommend to anyone, especially if you have children or dogs.”

- MattCarter1987, August 2018
benchamp January 2017

“Absolutely Terrible Standard!”

We stayed at the Old School Cottages and from the outside the building was lovely. Inside the standard of equipment was terrible. On arrival we decided to make ourselves a drink but all the mugs had brown stains on them. The microwave door smelled awful and after opening it the interior of it was rusty and deteriorated. The non stick pan was really scratched and in a very bad condition. The hob and oven was also in need of a good clean. The dining chairs were very old and not the ones shown in the images on the website. The log burner was in need of a good clean along with all the windows. On booking this cottage it said it was suitable for more than one couple. To enter the bedroom upstairs you had to pass through an open area with a double bed to get to the bedroom with two singles. This was not ideal in terms of privacy for both couples. The bathroom didn't have it's own light switch. The light switch which controlled the bathroom also controlled the bedroom lights. Not ideal if someone wanted the toilet in the middle of the night. In terms of storage there was one set of drawers for four people. There was no wardrobes or any rails to hang clothes. Eventually after four days after asking for a replacement microwave and some new clean mugs they turned up. We had to buy new mugs and a frying pan as we needed them for the first 4 days. We did not enjoy the stay as the standard of the equipment inside the cottage was very poor. It spoiled our holiday and we will never book these cottages again. Please be warned!

- benchamp, January 2017
A FlipKey verified reviewer June 2013

“Old School Charmer”

Welcoming fire in the wood burner welcomed us on arrival. Still fairly new conversion into a holiday let. Well equipped. Good base for exploring Dorset

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, June 2013
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The property

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 wood burner 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.

Summary

Two eaves bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite basin and WC, 1 x twin
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Sitting room with dining area, woodburner and stairs to bedrooms.
Oil central heating with woodburner
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WIFI, DVD, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Lockable bike storage
Shared enclosed, lawned garden and patio with furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, Cats and other pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop, pub and local butcher 2.5 miles
Note: Owner can stock freezer with meals from the Cook shop in Dorchester prior to guests' arrival, by prior arrangement and at extra cost
Note: There is an art gallery and framing studio on-site, please contact the owner for further details.

About the location

TINCLETON

Dorchester 5 miles.

The tiny Dorset hamlet of Tincleton nestles in an attractive rural setting within the valley of the River Frome, just 5 miles east of the county town of Dorchester. The area was beloved by Thomas Hardy, who was born at Bockhampton, just 3 miles away, and often mentioned the surrounding villages, such as Puddletown (Weatherbury), in his novels. Abounding in lovely walks, the countryside is rich in wildlife, and the River Frome is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Close by you can visit Lawrence of Arabia's cottage at Clouds Hill, as well as his final resting place at Moreton. If you are looking for fun-filled activities for the whole family to enjoy, Monkey World and the Tank Museum at Bovington offer super days out. However, no trip to this area would be complete without a visit to the stunning Dorset Jurassic Coast, with scenic views from the coastal path, spectacular coves and the sandy beaches of Weymouth, all just a short drive. Tincleton is a convenient, rural base from which to explore this lovely area.

Note: restricted head height in the twin bedroom due to sloping ceiling
Note: 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)

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The Old School Cottage

Tincleton near Dorchester, Dorset (Ref. 20691)

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Reviews

“Had a lovely relaxing break in this quaint little cottage, a lovely rural location with lots to see and do near by.”

“Lovely holiday cottage, everything you need was provided and the owners are really helpful and friendly”

“Awful”

“Absolutely Terrible Standard!”

“Old School Charmer”

The property

Summary

About the location

TINCLETON