Guests say
The School Room in Dymock receives glowing praise for its immaculate cleanliness, spacious and beautifully restored interiors, and exceptionally comfortable beds. Guests highlight the well-equipped kitchen, thoughtful touches, and warm, responsive hosts. The property is ideally situated for exploring the Forest of Dean, Cotswolds, and local attractions, with a cosy village pub nearby. While some mention small bathrooms and parking challenges, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a highly recommended retreat for couples, families, and friends seeking relaxation and comfort in a charming setting.
Cleanliness is consistently praised, with multiple guests describing the property as spotless, immaculate, and very well maintained. No significant negative comments were made regarding cleanliness.
The location is frequently described as ideal for exploring the surrounding countryside and attractions, with a good village pub nearby. Some mention the busy road and lack of shops in the village, but overall, guests find the setting convenient and attractive.
Guests repeatedly mention the comfort of the beds, spacious living areas, and cosy atmosphere. The property is described as warm and relaxing, though a few note the bathrooms are small and the mezzanine may not suit everyone.
The cottage is highly praised for its well-equipped kitchen, modern amenities, and thoughtful extras such as board games and multiple TVs. Some minor feedback relates to bathroom size and parking, but overall facilities are considered excellent.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches from the hosts, such as welcome packs, local information, and occasional gifts like wine or shortbread. While these gestures are appreciated, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A spectacular, spacious Grade II listed converted schoolhouse, beautifully appointed and a short stroll to a country pub. Right on the edge of two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; great base to explore..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Smart TV, Soundbar, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Emperor (7ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Galleried, Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV.
Electric heating (underfloor in living room), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included (Oct-Mar). Welcome pack. Patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car only at the property. No smoking. Please note: No children.. The School Room is an impressive retreat in the rural village of Dymock. Accommodating up to four comfortably, it’s the ideal choice when looking for an ideal base to explore Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. This converted schoolhouse, which dates to 1825, is Grade II listed and has character and charm in abundance. It is adorned with massive oak beamed ceilings throughout.
On the ground floor you will find a large open plan living and dining space. This social space includes an impressive arched window that floods the light in, along with a wood burner which gives a glow and warmth on those cooler evenings. Comfortable sofas provide the perfect spot to cosy up in front of the fire. The kitchen can be found just off the main living room, its fully equipped with all you will need to cook up a storm during your stay. There is also a ground floor shower room.
This beautifully appointed property boasts two luxurious bedroom suites. The ground floor master bedroom has an emperor size bed, a magnificent arched window, a Smart TV, and a full ensuite bathroom with shower over bath, and toilet. The second double bedroom is reached via a spiral staircase and overlooks the main living space. You are in stumbling distance to a community pub which also serves great pub food should cooking not be on the agenda.
Beyond your wonderful abode there is a plethora of activities to enjoy. Remember to pack your clubs as on the doorstep you will find several award-winning golf courses. Nearby Ledbury offers stunning cobbled streets, steeped in history, fantastic artisan shops and plenty of restaurants and tea rooms to enjoy. If it’s the great outdoors you are after, dust off your walking boots as you are spoilt for choice with country walks in abundance. Be sure to ramble the fields and woods of Dymock, especially the Daffodil Way public footpath in spring, it’s totally idyllic.
You are also surrounded and in easy reach of two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Malvern Hills is just 20 minutes away, and The Royal Forest of Dean is 30 minutes. The Forest of Dean has wonderful cycle tracks, fishing, high ropes, and boating lakes. The nearby River Wye offers a picturesque lunch spot followed by canoeing and paddle boarding expeditions from Symonds Yat nearly all year round too. Cheltenham can also be reached with a 40-minute drive, worth a visit to see the Regency splendour and to partake in some retail therapy, or maybe a flutter at the famous racecourse. A little further afield, the honey-hued villages of The Cotswolds can be reached within a 50-minute drive. However you choose to spend your time, The School Room will certainly not disappoint. It’s the ultimate luxury base for a countryside jaunt.
Guests will enjoy the benefit of their own private outside area, the Folly, for dining and lounging overlooking the owner’s gardens however open fires and barbeques are not allowed due to the property’s Grade II listing.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
No children or babies allowed.
Reviews (32)
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Jenny Bacon
This charming old school house is best suited to 1 or 2 people using the ground floor bedroom only. Access to the mezzanine is via a spiral staircase which might not suit everyone. The space is not relaxing due to a low beam the whole width of the room and no covering over window so you get borrowed light from downstairs bedroom plus if light on in mezzanine floods into downstairs bedroom. The bathrooms are very small. Ensuite is a shower attachment in bath not a shower over bath. Main bathroom is challenging moving around and drying yourself. Well equipped kitchen with all you should need. Lounge is a nice room but sofas are annoying as the cushions slip forward all the time and you get a stiff neck as positioned so near TV (everything is really high up in this house: mirrors, tv). We sat in folly a few times but best for dining as you cannot stretch out as circular furniture and you can see and hear the owners. The entrance and exit is tight and you need to be confident reversing out into a busy road. So to summarise - nice accommodation for couple using ground floor bedroom only who don't mind small bathroom. With a few tweaks this would go from a 'B' to an 'A'.
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Confirmed Guest
Fred & Fran Sellers (29/05/26 - 05/06/26)Fred and I spent a week in the Schoolroom at Dymock. It is gorgeous, and very comfortable, especially the Emporor sized bed. The owners were extremely pleasant though not in your face. The area is lovely with plenty to visit, though don’t look for The Birds of Prey - it closed more than 10 years ago but the signage still remains.The cottage had everything you could need. We thoroughly enjoyed our week, so have no worries about promoting this holiday property. Enjoy your holiday.
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Raymond Broderick
We had a great stay at the school house it was large very clean the bed was comfortable the kitchen was well equipped the owners were very friendly. And the pub a short walk away did good food. We would definitely stay again.