Athelhampton holiday house letting with internet access, TV and rural retreat

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  • House
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 nights min stay
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  • Child friendly
  • Pet friendly

From the manager

This is a delightful 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 in two bedrooms.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 woodburner 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.

Amenities: 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.Electric Car Charging Point. 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. Please note: This property has a minimum stay of x3nights.

Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset's Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.

Town: Tincleton is a tiny hamlet in Dorset, nestled in a beautiful rural setting within the valley of the River Frome. The hamlet is just five miles east of the county town of Dorchester which has many shops and attractions to discover. The area has many wonderful and picturesque walks to offer visitors and the countryside is rich in wildlife, with the River Frome being designated an Area of Special Scientific Interest. Also very popular with those who visit Dorset is the stunning Dorset Jurassic Coast, with the coastal path offering spectacular views and beautiful sandy beaches nearby.

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Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Single Beds
  • 1 Shower room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fridge
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

Manager restrictions

Minimum stay: 3 night

About the manager

Sykes Holiday Cottages
Calendar updated:
25 Apr 2024

Years listed:
14

Based in:
United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
This House has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 4. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 23 Jan 2013. Located in Dorchester, it has 3 reviews with an overall rating of 2.5. The average weekly rate varies from £380 to £1275.
The property’s calendar was last updated on 25 Apr 2024.
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MattCarter1987

Awful
Jul 2018

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 h… More 

Reviewed 12 Aug 2018

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Response from the manager
Thank you for taking the time to provide your comments. I am sorry to hear you were disappointed with your recent booking. I can see we have spoken with you directly regarding the points raised. The property is located next to a framing workshop, as noted in the description. I am sorry we were unable to resolve this matter to your satisfaction on this occasion. Kind Regards, The Customer Service Team

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benchamp
Barnsley, United Kingdom

Absolutely Terrible Standard!
Oct 2016

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 b… More 

Reviewed 12 Jan 2017

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Essex

Old School Charmer
Apr 2013

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

Reviewed 27 Jun 2013

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