Guests say
Guests appreciate the cottage's peaceful location, ideal for exploring Charmouth and the Jurassic Coast. The property is praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and comfort, particularly for couples and small families. Some guests encountered issues with Wi-Fi and hot water, but found the property well-equipped and the caretaker responsive. The welcome pack was a delightful touch.
The property consistently receives high marks for cleanliness, with guests noting it as clean and comfortable. There were no significant complaints regarding cleanliness, indicating a well-maintained environment.
The location is highly regarded for its quietness and proximity to local attractions like Charmouth, Lyme Regis, and the Jurassic Coast. Easy access to roads and coastal paths adds to the appeal, although the mention of a private water supply may concern some.
The cottage is generally considered comfortable, with a spacious main bedroom and two bathrooms. However, some guests suggested improvements such as additional seating in the living room and handrails in the bath/shower for stability.
Facilities are well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and a new shower installation. However, issues with Wi-Fi, TV reception, and hot water have been noted, alongside some plumbing problems, affecting the score.
The welcome pack was mentioned positively, indicating thoughtfulness from the owner. However, as gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, this score reflects the overall attentiveness of the owner rather than the expectation of receiving gifts.
About this property
With a backdrop of splendid trees and a garden to the rear, this delightful property rests in the picturesque countryside of Charmouth, Dorset and is within the grounds of The Fernhill Heights Hotel, Sleeping four guests and with close access to the popular seaside resort of Lyme Regis, 44 Fernhill Heights will make the perfect holiday home for a family or two couples looking to explore the Jurassic coast.
Be welcomed by a quaint row of terrace newbuilds, each with an individually coloured door and shrubs adding a splash of colour to the front gardens. Upon entering the property, you will find a delightful sitting area with a selection of sofas offering a spot to recline with a book, homely décor and a glass dining table where you can also enjoy a family games night. A snug kitchen is supplied with a selection of amenities to keep you cooking up a storm, however there is a laundry on site which you will need coins to use. Freshen up before settling into one of the two bedrooms, both double rooms with ample storage and lovely contemporary furniture and décor, one of the double rooms sporting a great en-suite bathroom where you can enjoy a relaxing soak amongst the bubbles after a long day at the beach. Outside you will find a delightful patio, surrounded by shrubs and with furniture for you to recline in, as well as a fantastic communal garden space with a lawn where you can enjoy a picnic in the sunshine.
With a small town centre close to the property, Charmouth offers several pubs, shops and restaurants, but the best feature of this area is the stunning countryside and available walks, most notably at Charmouth Beach, where towering cliffs hide fossils and long bays allow for walks in the salty air. For a more action-packed day out head over to the Tunnel Tree Tops adventure course. The location for this property is close to the bustling town of Lyme Regis where there is an abundance of activities available, beginning with the Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, where you can find out about the local history dating back millions of years, or you can explore the current wildlife with a visit to Lyme Regis Fossil Museum, where you will be able to see amazing creatures from around the coast. Explore the amazing Jurassic coast with a stay at 44 Fernhill Heights.
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 bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double.
Shower-room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
kitchen.
Dining/sitting area
Electric heating.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer.
TV with BT TV, CD player.
WiFi included.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed rear garden with patio, furniture.
One well-behaved dog allowed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: Laundry available on site, please bring coins to use it.
Note: Reserved parking space plus parking off-road for several cars on site.
Note: The holiday complex borders the Fernhill Hotel (seasonal opening) The Hotel Swimming Pool will normally be open between 10am-7pm daily, non-residents may book a 50min slot the day before/on the day, by calling 01297 560518 between 10am-12midday and making a non-refundable payment of £2 per person (adult or child), maximum 1 slot per household per day, no other form of communication will be accepted, phones will be switched off outside these times or when the allocation is full.
Reviews (13)
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Julie
It's a lovely little cottage and was so clean and we were treated with a lovely welcome pack with tea coffee and biscuits etc which was such a nice touch. The kitchen has everything we needed including washing up liquid/ cleaning sprays etc. The bedrooms were very clean and comfortable with plenty of wardrobe/drawer space to store clothes etc. The only 2 things i would say that i would change about this property was, the living room only had one 2 seater sofa and 2 single wooden chairs, unlike the photos which show two 2 seater sofas and 2 wooden chairs. For a family of 4 we didn't feel one small 2 seater sofa was enough, especially as my husband is over 6 foot and took up practically the whole sofa. I'd probably swap the 2 wooden chairs for another 2 seater sofa to make it a bit more cosy. The second thing is that the listing states that the property had an 'enclosed garden'. Which it does have, but the fence at the top of the garden is only about 15cm tall, so when letting my dog out in the garden for the first time, I was quite surprised to look up and see him looking at me excitedly from the next door garden! Thankfully he has excellent recall so came straight back on command, but for anyone with young kids or dogs more than a few inches tall, there's not a lot to stop kids and dogs going over to the next door garden. Overall we really enjoyed our stay here, and found the 5 minute drive to charmouth beach really handy, also a 5 minute drive to Lyme Regis bitg both of which had plenty of parking.
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Terry
Loved our week there. Happy to recommend to others. Terry
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Margaret
Plenty of places to visit in the locality and good weather, A couple of minor issues with the property - lights in the living room flickere d and we couldn;t use them. More instructions as to turning on hot water etc would have been useful but in general excellent and I would recommend.