Tillicum

4.2★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
Show on map

Features

Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

14 Customer Review(s)

Charlote
April 2025

“For quite an expensive property I would expect a far better level of customer service.”

I rented Tillicum as a base for my family, a group of 8 people, to celebrate my husband's 70th and in general the house is in a nice situation and a good size which suited our needs very well....... except for the supply of hot water. I was warned a day before that there was an issue with the hot water pressure, blamed on external work done by Wessex Water, and I wasn't too pleased as it gave me no other option than to continue with my booking at such a late stage. I checked several online ...

I rented Tillicum as a base for my family, a group of 8 people, to celebrate my husband's 70th and in general the house is in a nice situation and a good size which suited our needs very well....... except for the supply of hot water. I was warned a day before that there was an issue with the hot water pressure, blamed on external work done by Wessex Water, and I wasn't too pleased as it gave me no other option than to continue with my booking at such a late stage. I checked several online reviews and discovered that this is a historical problem that has not been addressed, and hot water pressure is the house owner's responsibility, not that of the water company. In reality there is hot water but it takes a long time for the baths to fill by a couple of inches and the shower does not work at all. My biggest complaint though is the handling of the issue by Sykes, and their lack of customer service. They sent an email 24 hours before warning me of the situation and gave me a number to phone for help, which no one answered in the two hours I tried to get through. I rang several other numbers and also wrote an email to them which has never been answered. There seems to be no successful way of contacting Sykes once they have taken your money, and this could be a serious issue if there was an emergency.

- Charlote, April 2025
Evelyn August 2024

“We had a really enjoyable holiday staying at Tillicum.”

The sun lounge was amazing. The owners should update their photos to show the by-fold windows looking out to the sea. The views were stunning. Kitchen was very well equipped and beds very comfortable.

- Evelyn, August 2024
David May 2024

“A fantastic location, with wonderful views and closeness to the beach and sea.”

The house was less good - there were large damp patches and peeling wallpaper in several rooms - beds were soft and uncomfortable - the heating came on at unusual times and the house was cold in the night - it took a long time for the water to run hot

- David, May 2024
Jennifer December 2023

“A lovely warm and surprisingly spacious house.”

Wonderfully quiet and peaceful location with beautiful sea views and a quick walk down to the beach. It’s true that some of the furnishings are a bit tired but it’s a holiday home and it was great for us a family of 3 adults. The only suggestion is that as it was winter the bedding wasn’t warm enough and it meant we had to use the heating more than we would have done with warmer bed coverings.

- Jennifer, December 2023
Sheila July 2023

“We found the sun room lovely, upstairs bathroom and kitchen very nice, we felt the property needed a bit of decoration in places and therefore a bit expensive for the week.”

A key safe at the property would be good, as we had to go into Lyme Regis to pick the keys up, then back into Lyme Regis to return the keys which all took time.

- Sheila, July 2023

It's great to hear that you enjoyed the sunroom, it does have some amazing sea views! Many of our properties do have key safes at the property, but the owner has chosen to have a key safe at our Lyme office for key collection. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Miriam July 2023

“Tillicum is perfect for views of cliffs & especially the sun room that faces the sea… sleeps 8 though so it could do with more of the IKEA comfortable chairs in there.”

Couple of minutes walk down to beach/cliff walks. Kitchen well equipped. If honest the house could feel much cosier,it feels dated and bathrooms need nice showers & decorating… after all it’s not a cheap holiday let. But we’d recommend it for position & Charmouth is lovely.

- Miriam, July 2023
Jane June 2023

“Great property, great views.”

.loved it. Very walkable to town and Bach and great balcony for lazing and appreciating the surroundings. Small welcome kit would've been good. Few tea bags, milk etc

- Jane, June 2023

It's great to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Tillicum. Most of our properties do provide a welcome hamper for guests and we find these are very well received. We will pass on your feedback to the property owners. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Hazel May 2023

“We had a fantastic weekend at Tillicum.”

The views were even better than the photos, and the accommodation had everything that we needed. It was very quiet, maybe because it was so early in the season, but we were able to completely relax immediately. I couldn't recommend the property any higher. Just perfect.

- Hazel, May 2023
Eleanor April 2023

“We loved the house.”

It is spacious, well decorated and furnished and the sun room is just wonderful. We all sat in there a lot and watched the weather, sea and nature generally. The garden is large and surrounds the house and there is practically no passing traffic, making it very quiet and peaceful. It is a few minutes walk to the beach and the town’s facilities and there are plenty of interesting towns and beaches within the ash reach.

- Eleanor, April 2023
Wendy September 2022

“I cannot master wash dryers.”

I would like a clothes line if possible. and more than one front door key.

- Wendy, September 2022
Alison August 2022

“A most disappointing holiday rental - not up to the standard we would expect at this price.”

The property is tired and needs updating. Cleaners obviously not doing their job in reporting worn/broken items. Washing machine not working due to broken door - why had this not been reported? Fridge in need of cleaning - a flood in the bottom prevented the veg drawers being opened. Garden covered in dog poo and with a wasps next in the grass lawn - not ideal for children. Many other things wrong. The best thing about the property was the position, close to the beach. How they can think of charging over £2000 for a week in this poorly maintained property is quite beyond us - we feel ripped off.

- Alison, August 2022
Janet August 2022

“We had a fabulous time at Tillicum.”

Great location and really spacious for a family including 6 adults and 2 toddlers. Every thing that you could need in terms of washing machine, dishwasher, hover etc. We had a problem with the washing machine door, contacted Lyme Bay Holidays and someone was out within 2 hours. Excellent service! We loved it!.

- Janet, August 2022
Robert July 2022

“Convenient location with spectacular sea views.”

- Robert, July 2022
Pamela June 2022

“Kitchen was well stocked with equipment - though a lemon squeezer would be good to provide and maybe some plastic storage boxes would help limit the use of clingfilm/foil.”

It would be great to be able to do proper recycling - and a bit of information with regard rubbish pickup so we know when to put the rubbish out. It was good to see dishwasher tablets supplied and I'm not sure what the restrictions are with regard supplying some basics or a welcome pack but could be something to consider in the future. It would be useful within the information folder to include some phone numbers/info with regard local taxi services, nearest doctor,hospital, recycling bins etc.We couldn't find any feedback reviews online,so maybe a visitors book with dates and local recommendations would be helpful. But we would love to return and really enjoyed the property and the area.

- Pamela, June 2022

Show less

Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor children’s bunk, 1 x twin
Ground-floor bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC
Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Open-plan living space with dining area and sitting area
Sunroom with bi-fold windows
Gas and electric central heating
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine/tumble dryer, dishwasher
TV, Google Chromecast, DVD player, Amazon Echo, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Ample parking and garage
Enclosed rear garden, decking area, furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.4 miles

The property

A very spacious, detached chalet bungalow enjoying a quiet position in the popular coastal village of Charmouth offering stunning sea and coastal views along the World famous Jurassic Coastline to Golden Cap and beyond. Ideal for families or a group of friends, the property has four bedrooms, a spacious lounge with dining area and good sized, gently sloping lawned gardens where the children can play whilst you can enjoy the views whilst relaxing with a glass of wine. For those wanting to spend time fossil hunting and rock-pooling, the beach is just a two to three minute walk away along a nearby footpath. The village main street has two pubs and a handful of privately owned shops and cafes with regular bus services linking the village with the nearby towns of Lyme Regis, Bridport, Axminster and West Bay. A lovely, traditional seaside holiday home perfect for a relaxing stay at any time of the year. GROUND FLOOR Open plan lounge and dining room with sea views Kitchen Bathroom: Bath with shower over, basin & w.c. Bed 1: Kingsize bed with Hypnos mattress. Sea & coastal views Bed 2: Double bed with Hypnos mattress Bed 3: Bunk beds FIRST FLOOR Bed 4: Twin beds with balcony Bathroom: modern contemporary bath, floor standing taps with hand held shower attachment & basin Separate w.c. OUTSIDE Large enclosed mature garden with decked seating area Sun-lounge with bi-fold windows and sea views Balcony off Bed 4 GENERAL INFORMATION Ample parking and garage Utilities included Linen and Towels included FACILITIES TV/DVD/Google Chromecast/Amazon Echo WiFi Electric fan oven/hob Dishwasher Fridge/freezer Microwave Washer/dryer Part gas central heating, part electric heating

Floorplans

Floorplan

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

View on map

About the location

Charmouth

Charmouth is an unspoilt seaside village, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a fantastic beach world renowned for its fossils on the famous Jurassic Coast.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

Charmouth, Dorset (Ref. 1106203)

Your selection:

Nearby dates:

Your selection:

Nearby dates:

Available dates:

Other available dates:

Features

Reviews & Ratings

“For quite an expensive property I would expect a far better level of customer service.”

“We had a really enjoyable holiday staying at Tillicum.”

“A fantastic location, with wonderful views and closeness to the beach and sea.”

“A lovely warm and surprisingly spacious house.”

“We found the sun room lovely, upstairs bathroom and kitchen very nice, we felt the property needed a bit of decoration in places and therefore a bit expensive for the week.”

“Tillicum is perfect for views of cliffs & especially the sun room that faces the sea… sleeps 8 though so it could do with more of the IKEA comfortable chairs in there.”

“Great property, great views.”

“We had a fantastic weekend at Tillicum.”

“We loved the house.”

“I cannot master wash dryers.”

“A most disappointing holiday rental - not up to the standard we would expect at this price.”

“We had a fabulous time at Tillicum.”