Charlesmead

About this property

A beautiful, detached bungalow situated in the quaint village of Uplyme, Dorset. With a garden, countryside walks and easy access to Lyme Regis, Charlesmead is the perfect base for a family. Enter into a wonderful open-plan living area, where wooden flooring and bay windows create an air of opulence, and window seats create a great space for morning coffee. With stylish sofas and a fantastic kitchen area, you will be drawn to create a meal made from local produce, with the option of a bar area amongst the contemporary kitchen space or a dining table, creating a fantastic social space for the whole family. Enjoy a soak amongst the bubbles after a long walk through the countryside in the blue tiled bathroom before settling down for the night in one of the two bedrooms, beginning with a double with homely décor, and a twin room perfect for children. Outside you will find a fantastic and spacious raised decking area with wonderful countryside views, an amazing space to dine al fresco and read a book, and there is also a wonderful garden area with a lawn and shrubs that add a splash of colour. Uplyme is known for its fantastic countryside trails, including a wonderful riverside walk leading down to the town centre of Lyme Regis, where you will find amazing shops, cafes, bars and restaurants as well as a variety of beaches for you and your family to explore. Hunt for fossils along the famous Lyme Regis Fossil Bay or Monmouth Bay or why not try out kayaking? Close by there is the option of visiting historical sites such as Cannington Viaduct and Trinity Hill Nature Reserve. A wonderful property with amazing views, make a perfect family holiday to Dorset with a stay at Charlesmead.

The beautiful countryside surrounding the village of Uplyme, on the borders of Devon and Dorset, is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, criss-crossed by bridleways and footpaths including the East Devon Way, and providing perfect country walks and superb views. The area was chosen by TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall for his River Cottage HQ at Park Farm, where you can treat yourself to a great meal. Just a short drive takes you to the stunning Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis. This delightful historic seaside town boasts a maze of narrow streets, with an interesting array of shops and cafes, whilst the sandy beach lends itself to great bathing and watersports, and the bustling little harbour offers regular fishing trips, or try your hand at fossil hunting. Within an easy drive is the quaint town of Axminster, or how about a ride on the Seaton Tramway? A glorious location for a varied and interesting holiday.

Accommodation

Single-storey.

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area

Gas heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, dishwasher, hairdryer.

TV, DVD player, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 3 cars.

Enclosed garden with decking, gazebo, lawn and furniture.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles.

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