The Old School Gables is attached, but completely separate from The Old School House for the village.
The cosy sitting-room has a wood-burner effect electric stove heater.
The master bedroom has a king-size 5ft bed.
The well-equipped kitchen has all you need for preparing delicious holiday treats.
One end of the original playground has been made into a sheltered and sunny patio.
The setting for this cottage, taken from the garden of the village pub. The owners live at The Old School House, which is behind The Old School Gables.
The perfect place to relax at the end of a day exploring Dorset.
The ground floor cloakroom is very spacious.
The kitchen and dining-area are flooded with light.
Bedroom 2 has a characterful sloping ceiling - and therefore a slightly lower than a standard 4ft 6' double bed.
The bathroom has a large shower cubicle.
This photograph shows the overall setting. The Old School Gables is to the right, with its own parking and enclosed private outside area.
The patio is a sun-trap, sheltered by the large hedge.
The popular pub is next door to the cottage, serving traditional pub food. You are advised to book for weekend meals - Phone numbers for booking are 07720 948100 & 01308 867930.
Low tide in Lyme Regis on the Jurassic Coast, with a view of Golden Cap - the Dorset coast's highest point in the distance. Have a great day out with breathtaking walks and a spot of fossil hunting!
The rolling hills of Dorset with the iconic Colmer's Hill in the distance. A wonderful area for walking and hiding some cosy, welcoming pubs.
The historic Cobb of Lyme Regis.
River Cottage HQ is not far - treat yourselves to a visit there and enjoy the unique dining experience.
Just a few miles away you will find NT Lambert's Castle, with it's lovely walks and views of the Jurassic Coast.
This beautiful cottage was the home of the Dorset novelist Thomas Hardy and is one of a number of places to visit near Dorchester that are connected to the author.
Dorset and Somerset have miles and miles of breathtaking, undulating hills and country walks.
The Old School Gables
24908.2 miles N of Bridport | Sleeps 4 + cot
7 Nights from £439
MR Saunders March 2024
A very high standard of finish, equipment, furnishing, comfort and cleanliness throughout. We felt very much at home there.
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MR Saunders October 2023
Cosy, comfortable, warm, clean and well equipped. Ideal really
Mrs Price September 2023
Property lovely clean and comfortable everything you need in the kitchen . The history of the school is really interesting. We enjoyed our stay ,with Lyme Rigis and the town of Bridport a short drive away ,westbay next to Bridport is a must to visit with long beautiful beaches and a lovely harbour to wander round ....
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Mrs Mankelow October 2022
A lovely cottage and ideal location. Highly recommended.
Mrs Drage August 2022
Friendly owners gave us advice on quiet local beaches to take our son. Fully equipped and clean. Situated in an ideal locatione for visiting Bournemouth, Weymouth, Lyme Regis and Torquay. Would definitely recommend
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