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The Old School House Powerstock

Powerstock, near Bridport, Dorset
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Complex
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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: OC-58847

Offering spacious accommodation for up to eight guests, this imaginatively converted, beautifully updated former schoolhouse makes a wonderful holiday home in a tranquil part of the glorious Dorset countryside. Featuring exposed stonework, stained glass windows and mullion windows, the property has ample space for up to eight guests discovering the picturesque resorts, breathtaking countryside and glorious beaches of the Jurassic Coast. Ideal for walkers, nature lovers and cyclists, this cheery hideaway lies in a picturesque village midway between the historic Powerstock Common and the glorious West Bay.

The property offers a sweet and cheery lounge/diner with a wood burner, Smart TV and plenty of comfortable seating. The spacious kitchen has ample equipment and a sociable breakfast table. Upstairs, you will find four cosy bedrooms: a pretty twin, two charming doubles - one with stained glass windows - and an en-suite super-king-size room with a wonderful vaulted ceiling. This floor also features a Jack and Jill bathroom accessible from the landing and from one of the double rooms. Outside, the enclosed walled garden has outdoor furniture and a BBQ, providing a sunny space for sitting back and relaxing with some al fresco dining on a summer afternoon. To the front of the property, a generous lawn with a low stone wall offers views across the village.

Powerstock is a small and picturesque village lying midway between the ancient woodlands of Powerstock Common (3.5 miles) and the thriving market town of Bridport (5 miles) which offers a variety of fantastic pubs, cafes, shops and restaurants. Nettlecombe (0.5 miles) has a couple of great places to eat and drink while nature lovers explore the serene Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve (4.5 miles). The nearest beach is at West Bay (6 miles), leading south-east past Abbotsbury (11 miles) towards the popular seaside resort of Weymouth (20 miles).

  • 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
  • Subject to availability, this property can be booked with two further properties to sleep a total of 16 people
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Becky Wakelin

This property is personally managed by Becky.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Christopher 17th May 2026

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Lovely house in a good location with easy access to the coast and other attractions for both children and adults.

Reviewed by Derwyn 9th May 2026

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A very spacious house with a large garden in a great location.

Reviewed by Sue 27th April 2026

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A fantastic property in the heart of Dorset with a pub walking distance and gorgeous views of the village and church. Easy access to places to visit on the coast around Bridport.

Reviewed by Lillian 30th December 2025

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The Old Schoolhouse is entirely delightful - even better than the photographs. Every bedroom was comfortable, the master bedroom is beautiful. The lounge is spacious and well furnished, the kitchen is well equipped. The log fire works well, the weather was below freezing but we felt very comfortable in the house. The surrounding area is great for wRead morealkers, with possible walks in several directions. Particular thanks to Tina, who rescued us when some of us got locked out! Hide

Reviewed by Janet 22nd August 2025

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Lovely characterful house, very architectural and well equipped. Great for family holidays like ours.Nice peaceful location in small hamlet with a nice pub that did great food ( booking essential as very small). Single track roads to Powerstock very scenic ( Roman Road especially) and a little scary in places. Bridport area is a great place for a hRead moreoliday, loved the beaches. Hide

Reviewed by Pat 8th August 2025

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The Old School House was perfect for our family holiday. Our youngest loved the gardens and had plenty of room to play. The low water pressure was easy to manage and as recomended, we staggered our showers. The dishwasher was a godsend with eight of us! We had a few conversations with the owners who were very friendly and very helpful. Thank you!

Reviewed by Deborah 1st August 2025

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Beautifully converted old schoolhouse. Plenty of space for 8, & a lovely walled garden. We used all 3 tables for eating & the kitchen was well equipped.

Reviewed by Robert 25th July 2025

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Reviewed by Tina 18th July 2025

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Reviewed by Adam 13th June 2025

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Picture perfect village. Great space and very pleasant owner who introduced herself to us.

Reviewed by Karen 6th June 2025

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Reviewed by Deborah 23rd May 2025

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We had a lovely week in The old Schoolhouse. The house is beautiful and big enough for our family. Powerstock is a really friendly village. We used both village pubs. The country lanes are very narrow which was interesting! Would recommend

Reviewed by Miriam 19th April 2025

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This is a beautiful house with a lovely history. It had absolutely everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and memorable. We loved the location so peaceful and only a short drive to the coast and beautiful Lyme Regis. The house was clean, warm and very comfortable. We will definitely be making a return visit

Reviewed by Michael 11th April 2025

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We had a lovely week at the Old School House. A chocolate box-pretty village, friendly pubs nearby. It was a little way to the coast but the house? Tina, you had thought of almost everything, and were such a welcoming host - thank you! The house was lovely and warm. The garden was perfect for a 3 and 5 year old to run in. Hope to return one day!

Reviewed by Laura 15th February 2025

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A lovely stay. We really enjoyed out time at the old school house. Thank you!

Reviewed by Jane 20th December 2024

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We had a wonderful relaxing Christmas holiday in your lovely house. It was really comfortable and warm with lots of space for us all. Set in the beautiful Dorset countryside, we enjoyed walking, running, cycling around the countryside as well as a Boxing Day dip in the sea at Bridport. Would heartily recommend.

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.

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Location

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To arrange group bookings across one or more of these properties, call our team to check availability and book.

Dorset Coastal Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.