About this property
Situated in the seaside village of Charmouth, Dorset, this charming, thatched cottage is an ideal retreat for families. With easy access to local walks and the nearby beach, Foxley Cottage will make a perfect base for a holiday on the popular UNESCO Jurassic Coast.
A property steeped in history, the cottage maintains many feature typical of a property of its age including ceiling beams and sloping walls. The sitting room is a cosy retreat where you will find a feature fireplace with gas stove, perfect for the cooler months. The kitchen at the rear overlooks the courtyard outside and offers everything needed for creating meals to enjoy around the dining table in the lounge. Outside you will be delighted to find a raised patio area with seating, making a great place for you to enjoy a hot chocolate in an evening.
When it comes to bedtime, there are two bedrooms, a spacious double with ensuite shower room and a single bedroom with a pull out truckle bed. The family bathroom is located on the ground floor and perfect for enjoying a soak in the bath to warm yourself up after a long day at the beach.
The local area of Charmouth offers many different National trust and countryside walks including the South West Coastal Path which offers walks far reaching coastal views. Charmouth itself has a good selection of local shops and pubs, including a popular village bakery and a convenience store. Charmouth beach is a popular spot for eager fossil hunters with its impressive cliffs hiding fossils of prehistoric creatures. Why not visit the Heritage Coast centre on the beach to find out more about the spectacular area and pick up tips on how to find your own fossils. Popular days out include nearby Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb harbour, local gift shops, and popular eateries.
With so much to see and do, make the perfect seaside holiday with a stay at Foxley Cottage.
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.
Accommodation
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 included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included 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 pets and no smoking.
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
Nearby points of interest
- Lyme Regis Museum
- Beer Beach
Reviews (8)
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Jo
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.)
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John
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.
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Tasha
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.