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The Old School House Powerstock

Bridport (4mls NE), Dorset
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4
star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Stylish converted former school house with exposed stone work, mullion windows and unique character
  • Spacious rooms make this a great base for families and friends wishing to explore the Jurassic Coast
  • Enjoy a stroll through the pretty riverside village and take a break at either of the two pubs
Property code: 58847

Once a Victorian school tucked away in rural Powerstock, this striking Grade II listed property is the perfect base for a relaxing holiday. The property is within easy reach of the stunning Jurassic Coastline, as well as being surrounded by rolling countryside and is a walker’s paradise. This tranquil village also has two pubs within 500m, perfect for stopping off for refreshments or a meal after exploring this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Only 5 miles from the coast and close to many popular attractions, you can easily visit the dramatic cliffs at West Bay, the South West Coast Path, eclectic Bridport with its lively market and vintage stores and picture postcard Lyme Regis, which is home to the historic Cobb harbour and an excellent range of independent shops.

A gravel driveway and 4 steps lead you to the entrance into this detached property. Once inside you are met by a welcoming hallway with an inviting sitting/dining room to the left, which is the ideal place to relax after a day spent exploring as it has a wood burner, Smart TV and wonderful period details. Also leading from the hallway is a useful separate WC and a stylish kitchen, with space for casual dining. Just next door is the utility room. Heading back into the hallway you will find the stair case rising to the first floor, where there is a cosy double bedroom, a twin room with cot and a beautiful double room with stained glass windows. A jack and jill bathroom with shower over bath and WC can be accessed from either the double bedroom or the landing. A further striking super-king-size bedroom with stunning vaulted ceiling and feature windows is at the end of the landing, with an en-suite shower room and WC.

Heading outside from the hallway, sitting/dining room or utility room you will an enclosed walled garden with a lawn area and a large patio with outdoor dining furniture for 8 guests, additional seating and a BBQ, offering a sunny spot to relax and enjoy a drink or meal outdoors. To the front of the property is a generous enclosed lawn with a low stone wall and views across the village. During summer months, rare Bee Orchids can be seen in the front garden .

  • 4 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (can be arranged as a twin on request at time of booking), 1 twin and 2 doubles
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 Jack and Jill style bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC and 1 separate WC
  • Electric double oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, Dulce Gusto coffee machine and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washer/dryer, fridge and freezer
  • Cot available within the twin bedroom
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied October to April)
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Lawn to the front of the property and rear terrace with furniture and charcoal BBQ
  • 4 off-road parking spaces available
  • Beach 5 miles, shop 4 miles and pub within 500m
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Belinda Withey

This property joined our collection in 2023 and is managed by Belinda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Susan, 19th September 2024

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Very welcoming and comfortable house and gardens. Perfect place to relax and ideal for walkers. We enjoyed our trips out too to Charmouth and West Bay. Two pubs near by, both serving meals.

Reviewed by Chris, 9th August 2024

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The property was clean, and fully equipped with everything we required for a lovely, relaxing break. The property itself is stunning, we were all surprised at the size! The location is perfect, and the owners are extremely friendly and helpful with advice on places to visit. I honestly could not recommend this property enough!

Reviewed by Luke, 28th July 2024

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The cottage was beautiful, clean, and very homely. It had everything you needed, from towels to even baking trays to cook a sunday lunch. We had a lovely time and made family memories that will stay with us for a life time.

Reviewed by Janette, 5th July 2024

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Reviewed by Joanne, 21st June 2024

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Our stay at The Old School House, was amazing, we had everything you could ask for, beautiful property & surroundings, plenty of room for the 8 of us, gardens front & back lovely, the set up is fantastic, lovely welcome pack of tea, biscuits & cereal, to get our holiday started, we meet the owner how is lovely & nothing was too much trouble for herRead more, I would recommend this property to my friends & family & will definitely, be booking up again, as our week went so quickly. Hide

Reviewed by Gail, 14th June 2024

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What a brilliant house! Comfortable, clean, very well equipped and safe for small children, both inside and out. Yes, it's a bit of the beaten track, but, it's so very quiet at night! The pub is friendly and it's no problem to get anywhere from Powerstock whether it's beaches, towns, gardens or just amazing walks - a walk round the hill fort on EgeRead morerdon Hill is a must, drive up most of the way it's a short walk to the top, fantastic views, imagine yourselves as ironage warriors! Tina is lovely Hide

Reviewed by Janet, 31st May 2024

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We stayed with our daughters and their young families in June 2024. The house was very clean and equipped with everything you could possibly need. The garden was lovely for young children to play in. As recommended, we had Sunday lunch at a local pub in walking distance of the house and were delighted with the quality, quantity and price of the meaRead morel. I would highly recommend the Old School house for a holiday destination Hide

Reviewed by Clare, 24th May 2024

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Reviewed by Michael, 12th April 2024

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Great, historic old school, full of character. Very well appointed and comfortable. Friendly host. Certainly recommend.

Reviewed by Katy, 5th April 2024

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We have just returned from a lovely week at The Old Schoolhouse. The house itself is an absolute stand out property, full of history and interesting features. It was very comfortable for both adults and children, with a large outdoor garden for the kids to play in. We cooked several times and the kitchen is well stocked. The local pub is just roundRead more the corner and was a great little spot for a post-walk beer. All the main tourist destinations are a short drive away. I would highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Clarissa, 22nd December 2023

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We really enjoyed our week staying in the Old School House. It is a very special building which has been beautifully converted into a residence. We appreciated it being well equipped for Christmas catering (plenty of crockery, cutlery and roasting tins). Beds and sofas etc are very comfortable and we were given a lovely Christmas welcome:decorated Read moretree, crackers and a generous goody box. Powerstock is an attractive village 20 mins drive from the coast, with good walks straight from the house. Hide

Reviewed by Clare, 17th November 2023

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