Foxley Cottage

Customer rating

3.7★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Seaside
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

11 Customer Review(s)

John
Feb 2026

“Great place to stay at a good location.”

If we wanted a day fossil hunting, Charmouth beach is literally round the corner, with Lyme Regis just a short journey away, with plenty to do. Foxley cottage was clean and comfortable with all the necessities for us, with a nice garden area to enjoy a drink once the kids went to bed! Would definitely recommend and stay here again!

If we wanted a day fossil hunting, Charmouth beach is literally round the corner, with Lyme Regis just a short journey away, with plenty to do. Foxley cottage was clean and comfortable with all the necessities for us, with a nice garden area to enjoy a drink once the kids went to bed! Would definitely recommend and stay here again!

- John, Feb 2026
Laurie July 2024

“Lovely location but the cottage is in serious need of some TLC.”

- Laurie, July 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for highlighting the property’s lovely location. We were sorry to read your comments regarding the cottage needing some TLC, particularly as this feedback is quite general and no specific issues were raised with our team during your stay. We operate a 24-hour call-out service, and had any concerns been brought to our attention at the time, we would of course have welcomed the opportunity to investigate or resolve them for you. We would also like to reassure future guests that, since this review was left, the cottage has undergone extensive redecoration, and the owner continues to invest in maintaining the property to a high standard. Thank you again for your feedback — it is always helpful as we continue to review and improve the guest experience. Property Owner
Patricia June 2024

“A lovely cottage unfortunately on our first night I had a very bad fall and fractured my skull in 3 places and spent 3 days in Dorset County hospital so I only spent 3 nights there although my husband was there for the second 2 nights.”

Other than that it was lovely and comfortable and the welcome gift was very much appreciated. I would definitely book through you again.

- Patricia, June 2024
Jo Jan 2024

“What a LOVELY week at Foxley Cottage.”

Wow! We had such a lovely relaxing time by the sea at this gorgeous cosy cottage. Such a comfortable cottage with so much character. It had everything we needed and more and was in loveliest little village. Perfect for our family, we can't wait to stay here again and we will definitely be returning asap! The local beach at Charmouth is stunning with great countryside walks and if you like fossils I don't think there is a better place :) (10 minute walk.) Royal Oak pub has amazing food and does a fantastic Sunday roast (2 min walk.) Newlands holiday park has a swimming pool with jacuzzi and sauna to use just for £5, absolute bargain and great for kids or if you need a little break on your own (5 min drive.) Lyme Regis coastal town also has lovely beaches, restaurants, cafes, pubs (our favourite - the royal standard), all different kinds of shops, aquarium, harbour, arcade, sauna on the beach and amazing rock pools when the tide is out (5 min drive.)

- Jo, Jan 2024
John September 2023

“Description should say that this property is not suitable for older people or those with mobility issues.”

Parking is a bigger issue than described, with steep slopes & lengthy walks involved, even in September!. The original description of the second bedroom was incorrect. It can realistically only sleep one person and has little storage space! It was not clear that the second bathroom was downstairs, through the kitchen [another disadvantage for our more elderly friend]. The kitchen is by no means spacious, as described! The nasty smell on entering the property was overwhelming & spoiled the time we were in the cottage. Lyme Holiday Cottages responded to our phone call & sent a man who agreed that it was nasty & gave us aerosol sprays. This was no solution & hardly masked the smell. This needs investigating. Other concerns: 1. No handrails on the steep stairs! Legal requirement???? 2. No handrail on steps up to porch. 3. Front door sticks. Difficult to open from inside or out. 4. Window in small bedroom doesn't open. Others stick. 5 En-suite bathroom door doesn't close. 6 Fan in bathroom doesn't work. 7 Shower height adjustment needs attention.

- John, September 2023

We’re sorry to hear that. The images on the website do clearly display the size of the second bedroom as well as the size of the kitchen, leaving guests to make an informed decision whether the property is suitable for them. We do also show on the floor plan below that the second bathroom is accessed via the kitchen downstairs. We are sorry that our efforts to deal with the smell were not satisfactory to yourselves, and we have asked our housekeeping and maintenance teams to investigate and address this. We have also asked our maintenance team to address the other issues you have reported. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Tasha July 2023

“The cottage was not aired out so when we arrived it smelt stale.”

The garden furniture was full of cobwebs. There were lots of little moths, woodlice and spiders. The cottage is suitable for a couple with one child or two toddlers not teenagers. There wasn't enough space for clothes for them. The shower in the ensuite did not work properly. No parking.

- Tasha, July 2023

We're sorry to hear that the cottage didn't meet your expectations and have asked our housekeeping team to look into these issues. The property is not advertised with parking but does provide details of nearby on street parking. We do show a photograph of the bedroom on the website and it does show how small the room is, thus allowing customer to make an informed decision on sleeping arrangements. We hope that you enjoyed your stay in Charmouth. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Tim June 2023

“Master bedroom full of moths and master bedroom shower next to useless - lack of ...”

Master bedroom full of moths and master bedroom shower next to useless - lack of temperature even when turned up to full, hardly any pressure and shower head leaking

- Tim, June 2023

We're so sorry to hear that. We can not find any record of you reporting this to us during your stay as we would have arranged for someone to attend and resolve the issues. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Derek May 2023

“Enjoyed a lovely few days in this well-equipped, comfortable and scrupulously clean cottage.”

Our success at finding fossils, however, is open to question. Made full use of our bus passes, with a full day at Lyme Regis. The car parking in The Street is limited, but we found plenty of room in Higher Sea Lane. Thank you.

- Derek, May 2023
Ian September 2022

“We enjoyed our stay very much.”

The 'Welcome' bag of goods was much appreciated when we arrived. The cottage was very comfortable and clean and all the facilities/appliances that we needed were provided. It was a lovely, relaxing break made even better knowing we would return each evening to such a lovely cottage.

- Ian, September 2022
Rachel July 2022

“The mattress on the double bed wasn't as firm as we would have liked.”

My daughter said the single bed was comfy

- Rachel, July 2022
David June 2022

“Foxley Cottage is a wonderful little cottage with loads of character in the beautiful village of Charmouth .”

It is perfectly located for the beach or visiting Dorsets various tourist attractions . The accomodation is clean and spacious and has a loveky little courtyard garden to chill after a day out and about and for having a meal and a glass of wine . There is a beautiful pub , The Royal Oak within walking distance and the food is amazing , a fish and chip shop and a bakery and a Nica store , everything you could want . Can recommend the fish and chips . Overall this is a charming cottage in a beautiful Village and we had a wonderful stay for the week . Would highly recommend .

- David, June 2022

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower-room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x single with pull-out truckle bed
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining/sitting room
Electric heating with electric fire stove
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, hairdryer
TV, Sky, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
On-street non-allocated parking
Enclosed patio with raised beds and furniture and 4 steps up to a small graveled seating area
Sorry, no smoking or pets
Shop 0.2, pub 0.1 miles
Note: Due to the age of the property some sloping ceilings restrict headroom in certain parts of the cottage
Note: There are some steep stairs which may be unsuitable for guests with lower mobility
Please note there is an electric warm air heater in fireplace not a gas stove

The property

A charming period thatched cottage located in the heart of Charmouth and within easy walking distance of the village amenities. Offering high levels of comfort the property retains many character features typical of a cottage of this age including ceiling beams and sloping walls. With the beach of Charmouth and the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline within a short walk, Foxley Cottage is ideal for couples and young families looking to enjoy a seaside holiday with Golden Cap and many National Trust walks nearby. A real highlight is the enclosed, walled courtyard garden with raised beds and cottage garden planting. A perfect spot to retreat to and enjoy a glass of wine or spot of alfresco dining after a day spent at the beach. A traditional cottage with a cosy feel due to its beams, window seats and feature fireplace with electric "log burner" style stove this is a great base to enjoy this beautiful part of Dorset any time of the year. 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. GROUND FLOOR (3 external steps to front door and one internal step between the hall and kitchen) Entrance lobby for coats and boots and front door leading to: Spacious lounge/ dining room with ceiling beam and stone feature fire place. Steps leading up to kitchen with views over the rear courtyard garden Bathroom with bath and shower over, basin & w.c. Spacious hallway with 10 stairs leading to: FIRST FLOOR Bed 1: spacious master bedroom with double bed and windows to front & rear of the property Ensuite shower room with electric corner shower, basin & w.c. Bed 2: single bed with optional pull out truckle bed (please specify at time of booking if required) When the truckle bed is used access is very tight so really only suitable for children OUTSIDE Small walled courtyard garden with raised beds and cottage garden planting. 4 steps up to a small seating area with garden furniture. GENERAL INFORMATION Parking on-road nearby- not allocated Due to the age of the property some sloping ceilings restrict headroom in certain parts of the cottage Utilities included Linen & towels included FACILITIES TV/DVD/ Sky HD box (BASIC) Wifi Small fridge with small separate freezer section Microwave Electric oven & hob Gas central heating Electric woodburning stove Washing machine Hairdryer Reclining outdoor garden chairs

Floorplans

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Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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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.

Note: Due to the age of the property some sloping ceilings restrict headroom in certain parts of the cottage

PLEASE NOTE: The second bedroom at this property does sleep two (with a trundle bed) but is small - so it is suggested that this property would be comfortable for a maximum of 3 people over the age of 12.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Great place to stay at a good location.”

“Lovely location but the cottage is in serious need of some TLC.”

“A lovely cottage unfortunately on our first night I had a very bad fall and fractured my skull in 3 places and spent 3 days in Dorset County hospital so I only spent 3 nights there although my husband was there for the second 2 nights.”

“What a LOVELY week at Foxley Cottage.”

“Description should say that this property is not suitable for older people or those with mobility issues.”

“The cottage was not aired out so when we arrived it smelt stale.”

“Master bedroom full of moths and master bedroom shower next to useless - lack of ...”

“Enjoyed a lovely few days in this well-equipped, comfortable and scrupulously clean cottage.”

“We enjoyed our stay very much.”

“The mattress on the double bed wasn't as firm as we would have liked.”