The Olde Chapel School House

A beautifully restored Chapel, in the heart of rural Dorset and which is steeped in history. Ideal for a family or group to head away from the hustle and bustle of daily life to enjoy a peaceful escape within one of Dorset’s prettiest locations. Nestled between the county town of Dorchester and the market town of Sherborne, there are many local attractions to explore from one of Dorset’s biggest markets in Dorchester to a visit to the historical Sherborne Abbey. In addition there is a footpath from the doorstep leading across fields (on occasion there may be livestock) which leads to the next village and pub.

Through the impressive front door of the chapel you’re welcomed into this gloriously historic building. On the ground floor there is a fabulous, spacious open-plan lounge/diner with wonderful features including stained glass windows. The lounge offers a cosy space to sit and relax in front of the wood burner and a TV/DVD can also be found here. The dining table offers ample seating for up to four, nestled behind the character staircase. Just off the lounge is where both single bedrooms are located, with access to the second bedroom from the first.  You’ll find the cosy den with a PS2 and a day bed at the top of  the steep open tread steps, accessible from the second single bedroom. Also off the lounge is the wet room style shower room and WC. Completing the ground floor is the kitchen which has an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and doors opening out into the light and airy conservatory where the views of the far reaching countryside beyond are breath-taking. Heading upstairs to the first floor, you will find the Master super-king-size bedroom which has a TV, sofa bed (suitable for a child under 10 years old) and an en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC.

Sit and relax in the sheltered hot tub, taking in the wonderful views over the rolling hills at the back of the house, the well maintained garden offers the ideal spot to sit outside and enjoy the country ambience, if the weather turns then this can all still be enjoyed from the light and airy conservatory.

• 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size on the first floor and 2 singles on the ground floor (second room accessed from the first)
• Sleeps 4+1 - 1 additional bed available on request at time of booking and suitable for a child under 10 years old, additional bed is either the pull out sofa bed in the Master bedroom or the day bed in the den (maximum occupancy is 5 guests + 1 infant)
• 2 bathrooms - 1 wet room style shower room with WC on the ground floor, 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over bath and WC on the first floor
• Kitchen - electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher and washing machine
• Electric and central heating included
• Hot tub - (Please note the hot tub will not be available for use during Feb and March)
• Bath robes and slippers provided
• Wood burner (first basket of logs included from October until the end of March)
• TV and DVD player in lounge, TV in the super-king-size bedroom
• Guests can access their own accounts for Netflix, Amazon, YouTube on both TV’s
• Cosy den accessed from the second single bedroom via steep open tread stairs which has a day bed and PS2 with a selection of games and books
• Allocated parking for 1 car (EV charging is not possible)
• Wi-Fi included
• Gas BBQ
• Pub and shop within walking distance
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.