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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Charmouth in West Country

From £220 per week

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

This picturesque 200 year old cottage is the second of a row of four old coastguard cottages. Situated in the coastal village of Charmouth it is only a 5 minute walk from it's famous fossil beach.

Entry to the cottage is via a small black gate directly off the road, leading to an inviting little porch with a private patio and garden to your right. The patio has a large seating area and bbq, great for summer evenings. The front door opens onto the large open plan dining room and lounge with it's warm cosy wood burner. Upstairs are two large comfortable bedrooms and a newly fitted bathroom. There is a utility room to the rear of the property containing a shower room and undercover washing facilities.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Please bring your own towels and linen (duvet covers and pillow slips) as these will not be provided due to the extra cleaning costs involved.

Further details outdoors:
There is a car park opposite the entrance of the cottage. Charges start from: 1hr - 30p ; 4hrs - 80p ; All Day - £1.40 Night charge is 30p.

However we would advise purchasing a parking permit as you can use it in all West Dorset District Council car parks (excludes traders car parks). See further details for more advise.

Further details

Parking permits: Permits from 3 to 8 days covering all West Dorset District Council car parks (Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Bridport, West Bay etc) are available from the car park machines and the Tourist Information Centre (TIC), and will ease parking problems for visitors to the area.

Permits are valid in all WDDC pay and display car parks where entrance signs display the WDDC logo(excludes Traders car park at Monmouth Beach).

Cobb Gate and Broad Street car parks have a maximum stay of 2 hours per day.(Lyme Bay)
You may also purchase your ticket in advance from the council on 01305 252240 to pay by card, alternatively you can send a cheque to West Dorset District Council, Stratton House, 58-60 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UZ

Please allow a few days for the post as they will send the permit by post.
3 - 8 day permits
3 days £8.40
4 days £11.20
5 days £14.00
6 days £16.80
7 days £19.60
8 days £22.40

Conditions

A deposit of 20% is required 8 weeks before the holiday starts. Full payment is required no later than 4 weeks prior to the start of your holiday.
Please contact us for long term rates.

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Winter's evening on Charmouth Beach facing Golden Cap

The West Country / Dorset region

Dorset county has outstanding natural beauty, unspoilt countrysides, stunning coastlines and breathtaking views which are dotted with sleepy villages and busy market and fishing towns. There is plenty to enjoy here, from nearby towns such as Lyme Regis, to the Jurassic Coast and great food.

Many of Dorset's residents and visitors enjoy walking their dogs on the beaches. Each beach, however, has its own regulations on dog walking.
Abbotsbury
Dogs are allowed.
Bournemouth
Beach Office 01202 451781 Between 1 May and 30 September dogs are allowed to the west of Durley Chine and east of Fisherman's Walk up to Hengistbury Head.
Bridport
Burton Bradstock Beach-no dogs between 1 May and 30 September, except on East Beach. West Bexington Beach-dogs allowed in a restricted area. Eype Beach-dogs permitted. West Bay-no dogs to the west of East Cliff. Cogden-dogs allowed (please note that Cogden Beach is a naturist beach).
Christchurch
Between 1 May and 30 September no dogs on Avon Beach, Friars Cliff Beach and Highcliffe Beach between Groynes H8 and H11. Dogs are allowed between the wave wall at end of Friars Cliff Beach and Groyne H8 at Highcliffe Crow's Nest Beach, Mudeford Sandbank and Gundimore Beach.
Lyme Regis
Between 1 April and 31 October no dogs on Lyme Regis's front beach and on leads for rest of year. Dogs allowed on Monmouth Beach, Cobb Gate and East Beach. Charmouth Beach-no dogs from 1 May to 30 September. Seatown Beach-no dogs.
Poole
No dogs from 1 May to 30 September.
Purbeck
Studland Beach-no dogs on Middle and Knoll Beaches from the 30 June to 1 September. Dogs allowed on Shell Bay and South Beach all year if on a lead and owners clean up after them. Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Worbarrow Bay, Kimmeridge Beaches- dogs allowed.
Swanage
No Dogs from 1 May to 30 September.
Weymouth
No dogs on main beach from 1 May to 30 September. There is a dog area all year round at the Pavilion end of the beach and Preston Beach.

The Charmouth area

This charming seaside village lies on the Jurassic Coast and is known as the "gateway" to the World Heritage Site. It is known for having one of the best fossil beaches in Europe and has the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre on the seafront. The Centre has various events throughout the year ie. fossil hunting days or weekends including information on ways of finding fossils; plankton trawls and rock pool rambles. There are also two beach cafes and an interesting vintage clothing shop. It has a relaxed pace of life with a safe clean beach which is also great for fishing. The village has a reliable bus service, cafes, restaurants, family pubs, takeaways, grocers, butchers, pharmacy, doctors, dentist, a bowling green, tennis courts, a putting green and a safe playground with playing fields for younger people which makes it an ideal location for a family break. The area also has peaceful cliff top walks.

Across the bay you can see the harbour town of Lyme Regis where Turner and Whistler both painted and Jane Austen wrote Persuasion. The town also featured in The French Lieutenant's Woman. This bustling seaside resort hosts the famous Jazz Festival, Carnival and Regatta Week and the Lifeboat Week. It is also known for it's shabby chic shops, modern restaurants, golf course, cinema, theatre and boat fishing trips.
The market town of Bridport with it's larger shops and supermarkets are only a ten minute drive away.

How to get there

What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

Map showing the Charmouth areaReset Map

From London by car:
- Take the M25 to jct 12 down the M3 take the exit at jct 14 to the M27 and then onto the A31 which later changes to the A35 taking the Charmouth exit.
- Or take jct 8 off the M3 towards Yoevil on the A303 turn off at Yoevil taking the A30 to Crewkerne and down the A366 heading to Bridport and along the A35 to Charmouth

By Air
- Exeter Airport is approximately an 1hr away by car or taxi (www.flybe.com)
- Bournemouth Airport is approx

By Coach / Bus
- National Express X53

By Train
- The nearest train station is in Axminster which is a 15 minute drive away (www.thetrainline.com)

By Sea
- There are ferry terminals at Poole and Weymouth travelling to and from the Channel Islands

Activities near Charmouth

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Half Term	21 Oct 11	31 Oct 11	365£ 365	0-	0-	5 Nights
January 2012	3 Jan 12	4 Feb 12	220£ 220	0-	0-	2 Nights
Early February	4 Feb 12	11 Feb 12	260£ 260	0-	0-	2 Nights
February Half Term	11 Feb 12	18 Feb 12	300£ 300	0-	0-	1 Week
February	18 Feb 12	3 Mar 12	280£ 280	0-	0-	2 Nights
March	3 Mar 12	31 Mar 12	290£ 290	0-	0-	2 Nights
Easter Half Term	31 Mar 12	7 Apr 12	370£ 370	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter Week	7 Apr 12	14 Apr 12	380£ 380	0-	0-	1 Week
April	14 Apr 12	28 Apr 12	300£ 300	0-	0-	2 Nights
May	28 Apr 12	5 May 12	350£ 350	0-	0-	3 Nights
May Holiday	5 May 12	12 May 12	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
May	12 May 12	2 Jun 12	380£ 380	0-	0-	2 Nights
June Half Term	2 Jun 12	9 Jun 12	510£ 510	0-	0-	1 Week
June	9 Jun 12	16 Jun 12	480£ 480	0-	0-	3 Nights
	16 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
July	30 Jun 12	21 Jul 12	520£ 520	0-	0-	4 Nights
Olympics	21 Jul 12	4 Aug 12	590£ 590	0-	0-	1 Week
August Peak	4 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	625£ 625	0-	0-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	390£ 390	0-	0-	3 Nights
October	29 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	330£ 330	0-	0-	2 Nights
Half Term	27 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	370£ 370	0-	0-	1 Week
November	3 Nov 12	24 Nov 12	300£ 300	0-	0-	2 Nights
December	24 Nov 12	22 Dec 12	250£ 250	0-	0-	2 Nights
Christmas/New Year	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

- Tariff for well behaved pets is £25.00 per pet per booking.

- Short Breaks are 3 or 4 nights from Friday-Monday, Saturday to Tuesday and are 70% of the weekly rate for shorter breaks please contact the us.

- A booking fee of £30.00 has been added to the weekly rate booking please be aware that this is non refundable. The booking fee will be added to the total of all short breaks too.

- Deposit of 20% required when booking (to be received 48hrs within booking).

- A refundable security deposit of £100.00 per week and full payment are required 4 weeks before arrival. Please note that the security deposit refund is subject to the property condition after departure and if pets are

not paid for in advance.

- Pay Pal payments will incur a 4% charge. We also accept bank transfers, sterling cheques and

sterling postal orders.

Cancellations: The deposit is fully refundable 8 weeks prior to arrival.

If we are able to resell your time up to 2 weeks before your arrival we will refund your full rental price and security deposit less your inital deposit amount. If are unable to resell your booking time we would only refund your security deposit and 50% of your rental price less your initial deposit amount.

No refunds will be given for cancellations 2 weeks prior to arrival.

Availability

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2 years listed You are contacting Jodi And Ben Landline +44 01883 371194 Mobile n/a Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.