In Beaminster .Stay at this Beaminster vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 6 miles (10 km) of Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Mapperton Gardens and Cricket St Thomas Golf Course.
Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Dorset and East Devon Coast - 26 min drive - 15.7 miles
Weymouth Beach - 47 min drive - 31.3 miles
Lulworth Cove - 57 min drive - 36.8 miles
Durdle Door - 64 min drive - 36.2 miles
Getting around
Crewkerne Station - 6 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
Winyards Gap Inn - 3 min drive
The Cat Head Inn - 13 min drive
Bombay Spice - 10 min drive
Bengal Fusion - 6 min drive
The Fox Inn - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Old School - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
The Old School is a charming stone and tiled country cottage which used to be the village school. Retaining many of the original features like the school bell, vaulted kitchen/dining room, Gothic arched doors and mullion windows, this luxury holiday cottage has been sympathetically refurbished to a high standard.
On the ground floor the well-appointed accommodation includes an open-plan kitchen and dining room complete with feature Aga, and a cosy sitting room with wood burning stove, plus a single bedroom with additional pull-out bed, a wet room and a utility room. On the first floor you will find the two comfortable bedrooms with garden views, and the large family bathroom.
Sitting on a quiet lane overlooking open countryside, and with a fully-enclosed walled garden including a small pond, The Old School is ideally situated for exploring West Dorset, South Somerset, and the stunning countryside and numerous quaint villages all around. There is a Loggia open on two sides under a tiled roof with timber decking, offering the ideal space for relaxing and enjoying views across the garden, or a spot of alfresco dining.
Nearby, there are plenty of places to visit, including the market towns of Crewkerne, Beaminster and Bridport, a selection of great country houses and gardens, and several of Dorset's famous hill forts including Lewesdon and Pilsdon Pen.
Additional Information: A sixth guest can be accommodated by using the pull-out bed in the ground floor bedroom. Please request when making your booking. Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome to be kept to the ground floor and garden please (small additional charge). Walled, fully enclosed garden including a pond - parents, please ensure children are supervised at all times. A travel cot, stair gate and high chair are available on request. The pond in the garden is fitted with a pond safe system. Plasma TV in sitting room and bedroom one. DVD player. Playstation 3. TV and docking station in kitchen.
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General
Garden
Unit size: 11 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
635967
Frequently asked questions
How close is The Old School - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms to the airport?
This vacation home is 37.4 mi (63-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does The Old School - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is The Old School - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms to the beach?
This vacation home is 14 mi (28-min drive) from East Beach and 14.1 mi (28-min drive) from West Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does The Old School - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at The Old School - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at The Old School - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at The Old School - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does The Old School - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does The Old School - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is The Old School - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms to downtown Beaminster?
This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from South Perrott.
The Old School - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews
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Reviews
8/10 Good
cate t.
Sep 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
N/A petsWere not aware of national park
cate t.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Frances F.
Feb 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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Great place, worked really well for our family which included a baby under 2 and someone in a wheelchair. Its the 2nd time we have stayed there and would go back again.