Pendower | Charmouth | Black Ven | Dorset And Somerset

4.4★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

25 Customer Review(s)

Clare
August 2025

“Positive Well equipped kitchen Lovely upstairs living room Light, airy, well furnished Terrace and view .”

The location suited us perfectly and the elderly members of our party enjoyed relaxing at the house , while we explored. The welcome packs ,board games, books were all appreciated . Household appliances worked well . Negative Bedside light in twin bedroom needed Umbrella for outdoor table didn't have a stand or fit in the table.More comfy chairs in kitchen dining room area would improve this space.More loungers that work- Only one patio door opened

The location suited us perfectly and the elderly members of our party enjoyed relaxing at the house , while we explored. The welcome packs ,board games, books were all appreciated . Household appliances worked well . Negative Bedside light in twin bedroom needed Umbrella for outdoor table didn't have a stand or fit in the table.More comfy chairs in kitchen dining room area would improve this space.More loungers that work- Only one patio door opened

- Clare, August 2025
Lynne August 2025

“We really enjoyed our week's stay in Pendower.”

The home was well equipped with everything we needed for a family of six plus three fur babies. Well maintained and large garden for the young ones to run around, spectacular views and the bedrooms were comfortable and tidy. It's the ideal holiday home as a base for touring round Dorset and Devon, with great beaches at West Bay, Charmouth and Lyme Regis - perfect for fossil hunting, swimming and paddle boarding. Would recommend this property - just a shame that it has to be managed by Sykes Cottages who certainly don't provide any customer service to the renters (no response to emails; phone calls unanswered)!

- Lynne, August 2025
Janet May 2025

“Pendower, Charmouth is situated in a sunny location surrounded by mature garden, trees and shrubs.”

The views are good. The property is light, airy and comfortable with a good and usefully equipped kitchen. We enjoyed being in the house as much as going out and about to explore. Our group was multi generational and with 2 downstairs bedrooms and a wc and shower room also downstairs it suited our needs perfectly. The coastal path is nearby so plenty of walking is available for those who can but they have to be fit enough to manage the steep hills both up and down.

- Janet, May 2025
Marion April 2025

“All the beds were very uncomfortable, all mattresses need replacing.”

French doors are not very secure. The rest of the house was lovely and spacious, nice garden secure for dogs. Well placed for exploring the Area

- Marion, April 2025

Thank you for your review and I’m sorry you found the beds uncomfortable. We stay three times a year and find the mattresses to be comfortable.All the mattresses have been replaced over the last few years and have been replaced with sprung mattresses. I’m glad you found the rest of the house and garden to be lovely Property Owner
Jodi April 2025

“We had an amazing holiday at pendower !”

Perfect base to explore Dorset . Kids & Dogs had the best holiday. Thank you

- Jodi, April 2025
Joanne April 2025

“We were blown away by the lovely property!”

So clean, spacious, light and what a view! We would definitely like to come back to Pendower at some point - the location suited us perfectly (although the hills were a challenge at times!) The house was comfortable and the welcome pack was very generous - thank you.

- Joanne, April 2025

Thank you for your great feedback. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay at Pendower! Property Owner
Mark March 2025

“Wonderful stay at Pendower, everything we needed for a great holiday in Dorset.”

- Mark, March 2025
Katie December 2024

“Excellent property.”

Particularly the enclosed garden which was safe for our dogs to play in. As it was winter an outside light would have been beneficial. Very spacious and warm!

- Katie, December 2024

Thank you for your feedback An outside light will be fitted during this year Property Owner
Peter September 2024

“Not up to your usual standard of property lack of chairs in kitchen dining area.”

Mattresses need replacing. Marked sheets in master bedroom. bath towels to small .cracked toilet in master bedroom. Pop up plug missing in sink. No razor points. general decoration needs maintenance.

- Peter, September 2024

Thank you for your feedback Since this review we have a shiny new en suite to the upstairs king size bed room. New sanitary ware including a walk in shower. The usual January re decoration has taken place There are 6 dining chairs and a large leather sofa in the kitchen dining area which reflects the number of guests for this property Property Owner
Lydia August 2024

“Pros: Clean, spacious, generally well equipped, lovely upstairs suite and very large, light sitting room with good views.”

Enclosed garden for dogs, plenty of parking. Good as a base for the Jurassic coast in general. Cons: Poor accoustics so earplugs needed, quite sparsely decorated, poor blinds in downstairs bedrooms.

- Lydia, August 2024
Graeme June 2024

“Excellent accommodation but you need to be fit to manage the hills.”

The garden in particular was perfect especially for our greyhound who loved it. Enjoyed the bath although shower over didn't really work and there were a few maintenance issues.Skylight in bathroom out of reach. But in general very happy and looking to return again. Charmouth is a lovely village.

- Graeme, June 2024
Vicki June 2024

“A lovely property with great views.”

We had a great week in Charmouth staying at Pendower.. The house was very comfortable and well equipped. Great location, although the steep walk back to the house from the beach certainty kept us fit. Charmouth was a delight

- Vicki, June 2024
Wendy May 2024

“Nice large property & garden.”

Would suggest the downstairs settee & upstairs chairs are rather tired & could be replaced as seem well worn. Definitely could do with some lighting on patio. Noted no DVDs or summerhouse as detailed in property's description. Overall very nice.

- Wendy, May 2024
David May 2024

“Pendower is a lovely property in a beautiful position.”

However it is not very friendly for older people as some of the basics are missing - handrails in the bathrooms and toilets and on both sides of the stairs - very low toilets - furniture that is too low and difficult to get up from. Four of our party were in their eighties and experienced real problems which severely detracted for our overall enjoyment of the property which was a pity as sitting on the balcony in the only comfortable chairs was a real joy.

- David, May 2024
Mark November 2023

“Excellent property in a beautiful location.”

Warm & cosy with comfortable beds. Lovely enclosed private garden, not at all overlooked. Perfect for dogs. Well equipped property suitable for all ages. Excellent parking, easy access. An excellent all year round holiday property.

- Mark, November 2023
Alison August 2023

“Lovely holiday home so spacious.”

.everything you need is there beautiful garden .wonderful view..enjoyed watching the rabbits in the garden!!! couldnt fault it!!! 10 min walk to shops and beach...only suggestion would be some outside lights for the evening ... didn't want to come home!!

- Alison, August 2023
Michael May 2023

“This is a good spacious property and pleasant to live in for a week or two.”

The garden is large, well kept and secure. Six of us stayed there and none of us felt we were on top of one another. Pretty much everything you need is there. It is a good 20 minute walk down to the beach and a sharp uphill all the way back. If you're not keen on hills there are car parks at the bottom, at a cost! I'd certainly stay here again. Charmouth is worth visiting.

- Michael, May 2023
Howard May 2023

“An excellent well furbished property in an ideal position for coastal walking.”

The large garden was ideal for taking the 'rays'. A 10 minute walk into small town of Charmouth and a15 drive into the larger town of Bridport

- Howard, May 2023
Keith April 2023

“Great welcome pack, however when the central heating broke down everyone pulled their weight LBH and the owners.”

Only hic-cup was having to go through a third party at the start. Breakdown could not be anticipated and was dealt with as well as could be exspected. Patio doors need attention, very hard to close and lock to maintain security (may have been down to the damp?) but need some TLC

- Keith, April 2023

It was our pleasure to be of service, and apologies again for the disruption caused. We will take a look at the patio doors. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
James November 2022

“Excellent accomodation that was both warm and comfortable for 6 people.”

Improvements would be more bin liners as one is insufficient for 6 people for the week and a small supply of 1 pint glasses for the beer drinkers amongst us! The only disappointment was the lack of recycling offered by the local authority where all recyclable waste is usually collected from properties.

- James, November 2022
David October 2022

“Really enjoyed our time at a lovely property Close to a lovely coastline.”

- David, October 2022
Deborah September 2022

“Lovely house and location.”

Overall a pleasant place to stay. Great views. The stay would have been greatly enhanced by a shower in the upstairs bathroom. It was not great having to share 1 shower between 6 adults. Furnishing is minimal which makes the dining room uncomfortable for a family group. Take good walking shoes as very steep climb from the beach.

- Deborah, September 2022
Kim August 2022

“Lovely house, bright and airy, made a home from home.”

Good location to explore from and beautiful view.

- Kim, August 2022
Andrew August 2022

“Property was brilliant and exactly as described/photographed.”

Outside area very lovely, nice decking area for the evenings with views of the coast. Beds very comfortable and great to have a laundry room and 2nd fridge freezer. Nice welcome bag of goodies and booking process simple and keep up to date by Lyme Bay Holidays.

- Andrew, August 2022
NICOLA June 2022

“Lovely house and garden and view.”

Would be a great extra to have a shower screen and holder on wall in the upstairs bathroom The table blocks the view of the tv downstairs if you are sitting on the sofa All well kept apart from front door area outside,needs sweeping and a clean ,lots of moss and leaves Lovely welcome pack, had a lovely time and loved the property

- NICOLA, June 2022

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor twin
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Snug
Utility
Storage room
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Gas central heating with gas fire
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine/tumble dryer, dishwasher
Two TVs, DVDs, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Large, south-facing enclosed gardens, lawns, veranda, patio furniture
Three well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.3 miles

The property

Offering stunning sea and coastal views, this detached, split-level bungalow is quietly situated in the village of Charmouth. The property is well equipped and furnished to provide a high quality holiday home. Spacious accommodation includes an open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area on the ground floor and the lounge on the first floor takes advantage of the stunning views across Lyme Bay to Portland. A south-west facing garden has a large lawn, wonderful decked veranda stretching the width of the property with great views. A welcome pack for your arrival ensures a great start to your holiday and will include milk, tea and a selection of locally sourced produce and treats. From its elevated position the village amenities including the beach, pubs, restaurants and shops are only about a 5 to 10 minute walk away making this a wonderful base for enjoying this unique part of World Heritage coastline. Please note: A maximum of three dogs are accepted. GROUND FLOOR Open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area with TV Bed 1: Double bed with sea and coastal views Bed 2: Twin beds Shower room: shower, w.c. Separate w.c. Utility room Storage room FIRST FLOOR TV Lounge with fantastic sea and coastal views Bed 3: Kingsize bed with ensuite bathroom: shower, w.c. OUTSIDE Large enclosed, south-facing garden with lawn, decked veranda with furniture and lovely sea views GENERAL INFORMATION Off-road parking for 2 cars Utilities included Linen and Towels included FACILITIES TVx2/DVD WiFi Electric oven/hob Dishwasher Fridge Fridge/freezer Microwave Washer dryer Gas central heating Gas fire

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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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Positive Well equipped kitchen Lovely upstairs living room Light, airy, well furnished Terrace and view .”

“We really enjoyed our week's stay in Pendower.”

“Pendower, Charmouth is situated in a sunny location surrounded by mature garden, trees and shrubs.”

“All the beds were very uncomfortable, all mattresses need replacing.”

“We had an amazing holiday at pendower !”

“We were blown away by the lovely property!”

“Wonderful stay at Pendower, everything we needed for a great holiday in Dorset.”

“Excellent property.”

“Not up to your usual standard of property lack of chairs in kitchen dining area.”

“Pros: Clean, spacious, generally well equipped, lovely upstairs suite and very large, light sitting room with good views.”

“Excellent accommodation but you need to be fit to manage the hills.”

“A lovely property with great views.”

“Nice large property & garden.”

“Pendower is a lovely property in a beautiful position.”

“Excellent property in a beautiful location.”

“Lovely holiday home so spacious.”

“This is a good spacious property and pleasant to live in for a week or two.”

“An excellent well furbished property in an ideal position for coastal walking.”

“Great welcome pack, however when the central heating broke down everyone pulled their weight LBH and the owners.”

“Excellent accomodation that was both warm and comfortable for 6 people.”

“Really enjoyed our time at a lovely property Close to a lovely coastline.”

“Lovely house and location.”

“Lovely house, bright and airy, made a home from home.”