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Jurassic Retreat

Charmouth, near Bridport, Dorset
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Complex
Indoor swimming pool
Swimming pool
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At a glance

  • Charming coastal cottage on the Jurassic coastline
  • Lovely shared indoor swimming pool, please refer to 'need to know' for more details
  • Health Club with gym, sauna, indoor pool and steam room onsite
  • Stunning Charmouth beach, shops, pubs and village amenities all within walking distance
  • Perfect for families looking for an action-packed holiday
Property code: OC-JURRE

Situated in the traditional Dorset seaside village of Charmouth, this charming gated holiday complex contains a number of cosy cottages, converted from former farm buildings. The lovely Charmouth beach is within walking distance and the property's great location means the local pubs and shops are also just a short walk from your door, ideal for picking up the morning paper and more. A short drive or bus ride away is the wonderful town of Lyme Regis, which offers a beautiful unspoilt seafront with sheltered south-facing beaches and traditional deckchairs that line the promenade in the summer. The Jurassic coastline is now known as one of the wonders of the natural world and spans 95 miles of the Dorset and East Devon coastline, taking in some of the very finest walks and views available. There are many other attractions in the area including the charming resorts of Beer, Branscombe and numerous National Trust properties and gardens to name but a few.

Upon entering the cottage, you will be met with a spacious entrance hall leading to the lounge/diner area which has comfy sofas, a TV and DVD. There is ample room around the dining table to enjoy leisurely meals and French doors from this room open on to the outside patio area. The kitchen includes an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. There is a separate utility room containing a washer/dryer. Completing the ground floor is a wet room with a shower and WC. Heading upstairs there are two bedrooms, firstly a Master double bedroom with a king-size bed and TV, and also a triple bedroom containing three single beds. The bathroom on the first floor has a shower over the bath and a WC.

Outside is an enclosed patio area with a table and chairs. Guests are invited to enjoy the neighbouring holiday park which includes a shared, covered outdoor heated swimming pool (available during specific dates only and not available all year, please refer to the 'need to know' section for details), Char Valley coffee shop which serves teas, coffees, milk shakes, ice creams and biscuits, and a shared outdoor children's play area. For a reduced charge and available to adults, is the well-equipped Char Valley Health Club, including a gym, indoor pool, sauna and steam room. The beach, shops and pubs are all a short walk away.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double bedroom with a king-size bed, 1 triple bedroom with 3 single beds
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC on the first floor; 1 wet room with shower and WC on the ground floor
  • Kitchen - electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher
  • Utility room with a washer/dryer
  • TV and DVD in the lounge, TV in the double bedroom
  • Swimming pool - use of the covered outdoor heated swimming pool is included for guests and is open for the following dates in 2026: 28 March – 10 April, 2 May – 4 May, 23 May – 31 August, 24 October – 30 October. The pool is open 7 days a week in the main school summer holidays between 10am-5pm and closed for lunch. Details of the pool opening times outside of the summer school holiday period are available on request, please call for more information.
  • Please bring your own towels for the beach
  • Health Club (available to over 18’s at an additional charge) and coffee shop - opening times are: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday (closed for lunch), 9am-1pm Sat and Sun.
  • Club Wi-Fi available for an additional charge payable onsite, charges are for up to 5 devices – charge for 24 hours is £5.00, for 48 hours is £10, for 1 week is £20.00, for 1 month is £30 (please note Wi-Fi speeds may vary, therefore this connection may be unsuitable for streaming movies and games etc)
  • Short breaks only available during off peak weeks
  • Complex of 16 properties
  • Ample parking on-site
  • Beach, shops and pubs all within walking distance
  • Guests can arrive between 4pm - 8pm
  • EV cars cannot be charged from the property under any circumstances, the nearest EV charging point can be found in nearby Lyme Regis, West Bay and Bridport
  • Please note there is a refundable £50 security deposit for this property payable closer to the start of your holiday
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Helen Gardner

This property is personally managed by Helen.

Reviews

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Reviewed by Lisa 6th October 2025

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What a wonderful week! We have just returned from the most gorgeous stay at Manor Farm, the owners are incredibly friendly and nothing is too much to ask. The cottage was comfortable, cosy, clean, spacious and well equipped. We couldnt have wished for better.

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Location

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.