About this property
Original characterful features collide with contemporary amenities for an authentic but modern getaway. You will be proud to call this charming Georgian cottage your home from home on your visit to the coastal Dorset village of Charmouth.
Make those upcoming work deadlines and daily chores a distant memory by choosing to get away and discover the delights that are hidden at this cottage in Charmouth. With many rural and coastal walks from the doorstep to explore, you can really get away from it all in the fresh air. Charmouth is a popular all year destination, with the beach having been voted the world's number one best beach to visit in winter by Lonely Planet. The historic seaside town of Lyme Regis is just 2 miles away where you can arrange fishing trips from the Cobb, stroll along the seafront promenade or browse the variety of local shops and eateries. Many popular visitor attractions are within easy reach including Abbotsbury Swannery, Abbotsbury Children's Farm, Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens, Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary, Burrow Farm Gardens, Forde Abbey and Mapperton House, to name but a few. This whitewashed cottage boasts a front courtyard decorated with colourful flowers and shrubs giving off tantalising aromas. Stepping inside is a convenient entrance space to store coats and boots which then meanders its way to a relaxing living area. Original floorboards and an open fireplace (Logs provided beginning of November to end of February further logs can be purchased from the shop which is just 30 metres away) lay in your wake intertwined with modern amenities in the shape of a Smart TV and a digital piano. Alongside the living space, there is a modern kitchen which provides unrivalled facilities on rustic beech worktops. There is an adjacent dining area with a bespoke, sloping glass roof allowing light to flood into the room and doubles as a bright entertainment space, with French doors to let the fresh coastal air drift through the cottage. Also downstairs you will find a spacious utility room with walk in shower. Moving upstairs (be careful the stairs are steep and winding, please refer to the 'need to know') there are two spacious characterful bedrooms with original floorboards, and a family bathroom. The restful bedrooms consist of one king size bedroom and a further double bedroom which contains an additional single. Passing through the French doors of the conservatory you will find yourself in an outdoor oasis, perfect for a spring or summer afternoon. Directly outside the property is a raised flower bed and steps leading up to a plush lawn, which features as the centrepiece to fruit trees, shrubs and a pebbled seating area ideal for an al fresco brunch. Unrestricted street parking in front of the cottage or there is a public car park (pay and display) within a 5 minute walk from the property. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 king size and 1 double (with an additional single bedroom). 2 bathrooms 1 shower room downstairs with WC; 1 bathroom upstairs with bath, handheld shower and WC. Staircase to first floor is steep and winding but fully carpeted with grab rails. The cottage is not recommended for younger children due to the steep cottage style stairs younger children have stayed before, however, please be aware of the steep staircase which has no stair gates and there is a low sash window in the Master bedroom. Range style cooker with gas hob and electric ovens, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave and Butler sink. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Open fire (first basket of logs included for stays between beginning of November to the end of February, further logs can be purchased from the shop which is just 30 metres away). Wi Fi included high speed BT Fibreoptic broadband. Enclosed garden with patio area, lawn and outdoor furniture. Shops, bakery and traditional fish and chip shop within 100 yards, pub 30 yards and a second pub a short walk up the hill. Lyme Regis 2 miles, sandy Beach 0.5 miles. Smart TV with built in DVD player, sound system with iPod docking station, both CD and vinyl record players, digital piano and Alexa smart speaker. Selection of books, games, DVD s and vinyl records. Ample unrestricted street parking in front of the cottage (subject to availability) or there is a public car park (pay and display) within a 5 minute walk from the property. The nearest EV charging points are in the public car park approximately 300 metres from the property .
Accommodation
Downstairs bathroom, Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Beach within 5 miles, Decorated for Christmas, Cottage, Does not allow pets, Yes, Yes