Charleston Cottage
- 4 guests
- 2 beds
- 2 bathrooms
- Pet Friendly
Description
Charleston Cottage is a delightful period property situated in the coastal village of Charmouth in Dorset, on the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Believed to date back to the 1800s and once forming part of an old coaching Inn, this property has been sympathetically converted into a spacious two-bedroom holiday home retaining many character features. Ideal for couples, families, and friends, this pet-friendly property is just a short walk from the beach and local amenities and is perfect for enjoying a seaside break at any time of the year.
Step inside to the bright and spacious living room with high ceilings and a Victorian fireplace. Sumptuous sofas provide the ideal spot to sit back and relax with the electric flame effect fire giving the room a cosy feel during the cooler times. Glazed double doors lead to the adjoining kitchen, which is perfectly equipped for a self-catering holiday, whether creating hearty breakfasts or a tasty evening meal which can be enjoyed together around the dining table. At the rear of the cottage there is a handy lobby with skylight, housing the washing machine and leading to the rear garden. The family bathroom is also located on this floor.
Heading upstairs, you will find the two bedrooms. The double bedroom at the front of the cottage has a handy ensuite shower room, with the bunk bedroom at the rear enjoying views over the Marshwood Vale.
Outside, the enclosed garden is arranged on two levels with a patio area and seating immediately outside the back door. Steps lead down to the lawn with a path taking you to the garden gate and the rear car parking area, which is accessed via a coaching arch from The Street.
Regarding the area, Charmouth has a lot to offer, from relaxing at the beach to enjoying one of the many coastal walks including the renowned South West Coastal Path and Golden Cap. Dogs are welcome on parts of the beach all year round. At the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, you can learn about the area's rich geology and get up close to Attenborough’s Sea Dragon and other fossil exhibits before perhaps joining one of the guided fossil walks to find your own fossils on the shore. The local shops and eateries are within easy walking distance and include Charmouth Bakery, renowned locally for its fresh bread and pastries, as well as two village convenience stores for your everyday essentials. For times when you prefer not to cook, Charmouth has two popular village pubs serving local food and beverages, and no trip to the seaside is complete without tucking into some freshly cooked fish and chips. With good bus and road links, you can easily explore the surrounding area, with a bus stop conveniently located opposite the cottage. Head into the neighbouring town of Lyme Regis with its iconic Cobb harbour and popular visitor attractions such as the Marine Aquarium and The Town Mill. Other popular days out include Seaton with its heritage tram rides, Pecorama in Beer or the Donkey Sanctuary at Sidmouth.
Enjoy an escape to Dorset with a memorable stay at Charleston Cottage.
GROUND FLOOR Entrance hall Spacious lounge with Victorian fireplace and electric flame effect fire. Kitchen/dining room Rear lobby/utility area Bathroom with bath, electric shower over, wash basin and WC
FIRST FLOOR Bed 1: double bed with en-suite shower room Bed 2: bunk beds
OUTSIDE Car park with allocated parking space Enclosed rear garden with patio area and steps leading to lawn
GENERAL INFORMATION Designated off-road parking for 1 car One well-behaved dog welcome
FACILITIES TV/WiFi/Google Smart device Electric oven & induction hob Fridge Freezer Microwave Coffee machine Dishwasher Washing machine Gas central heating
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
- Washing Machine
What guests are saying
An extremely nice property, well maintained, stocked with every facility for a short holiday.
Very clean, well presented accommodation. The welcome pack was much appreciated.
Very comfortable cottage in a great location.
We loved spending time in the garden which had lovely views of the countryside and provided good shade, which was particularly welcome during the heatwave. It was a 10 minute walk down to the beach although the walk back could prove challenging for those less fit. There was a bus stop opposite which was convenient and we used a couple of times to visit Lyme Regis. The welcome pack was a nice touch. Overall we had an enjoyable staff and would recommend Charleston Cottage.
The actual cottage is lovely & everything you need was there, but there was a problem with no lights in the kitchen & downstairs bathroom & the owners had left a note to tell us which was nice, but we emailed also because we wanted to go out but nobody had been, got a lovely phone call say they would pick a key up from the office no problem & the lighting would be fixed, during out 3 night stay nobody called to repair the electrics, we brought a bedside lamp down & put it on the table to see in the evening in the kitchen.
All so why (as we have stayed in many cottages) is the outside areas not swept or lawns cut it would make for a more comfortable and relaxing experience and environment. Having said that I’m sure this was just one of those things that happens and it was still a lovely cottage and a very very thoughtful welcome gift bag.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1164311
Parking
Designated parking place, Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome