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Relax in the enclosed garden
Step into the welcoming sitting room
Unwind by the cosy wood burner
Separate dining area
Enjoy leisurely meals with family and friends
Prepare your favourite meals in the kitchen
Ideal spot for drinks in the delightful sun room
Catch up with your companions or a good book
Views over the rear garden from the sun room
Head upstairs to the spacious double bedroom on the first floor
Dual aspect double bedroom with pretty window seat
Cosy single bedroom on the first floor
Bathroom on the first floor
Take the stairs to the second floor twin bedroom
WC located on the second floor
Charming cottage garden
Views from the rear enclosed garden
Looking towards the front of the cottage
Stroll to the nearby beach
Visit Charmouth's Heritage Coast Centre
1 / 25  Relax in the enclosed garden
2 / 25  Step into the welcoming sitting room
3 / 25  Unwind by the cosy wood burner
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5 / 25  Separate dining area
6 / 25  Enjoy leisurely meals with family and friends
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8 / 25  Prepare your favourite meals in the kitchen
9 / 25  Ideal spot for drinks in the delightful sun room
10 / 25  Catch up with your companions or a good book
11 / 25  Views over the rear garden from the sun room
12 / 25  Head upstairs to the spacious double bedroom on the first floor
13 / 25  Dual aspect double bedroom with pretty window seat
14 / 25  Cosy single bedroom on the first floor
15 / 25  Bathroom on the first floor
16 / 25  Take the stairs to the second floor twin bedroom
17 / 25  WC located on the second floor
18 / 25  Charming cottage garden
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20 / 25  Views from the rear enclosed garden
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22 / 25  Looking towards the front of the cottage
23 / 25  Stroll to the nearby beach
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25 / 25  Visit Charmouth's Heritage Coast Centre

St Gabriel's

Charmouth, Dorset
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • This charming cottage is an idyllic coastal getaway for families, nature-lovers, cyclists and keen walkers
  • Set in a delightful unspoilt seaside village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Jurassic Coast
  • Stroll to the fantastic beach, world renowned for its fossils or explore the many surrounding footpaths
Overview
Property code: DC155

Built in 1797 as part of Charmouth’s Almshouse, this light and welcoming property is now a fantastic holiday base for a family looking to explore Dorset’s countryside and the glorious Jurassic Coast.

Formerly part of Charmouth’s Almshouse, this semi-detached cottage is just half a mile from the dog-friendly sandy beach. Perfect for family holidays with the dog, the cottage boasts good-sized homely rooms with a wood burner in the lounge and a delightful sunroom for reading. In the summer, enjoy BBQs in the charming garden with views of rolling countryside or dine at the local pub.

Prepare home-cooked meals in the traditional shaker-style kitchen and dine at the large antique table in the lounge next door. After a busy day on the beach, put your feet up on one of the comfortable sofas nearby while the wood burner creates a warm and cosy atmosphere in the inglenook fireplace. Lazy afternoons can be spent with a good book in the sunroom, which opens onto the stunning cottage garden. With raised beds, shrubs, an al fresco dining area and BBQ, the garden offers wonderful views over rolling countryside. There is parking for one car with additional parking on the lane.

The delightful seaside village of Charmouth sits on Dorset’s dramatic Jurassic Coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Brimming with old world charm, the village is home to pubs, cafes, a Post Office, bakery and convenience store while the beach is famous for its fossils. Stroll along the beach to reach the popular coastal town of Lyme Regis or head east to reach the Broadchurch-famous West Bay (9.5 miles) and the bustling market town of Bridport (8 miles).

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 single, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over small bath and WC
  • 1 WC on second floor
  • Kitchen - electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher
  • Smart TV in the lounge and in the king-size bedroom
  • Selection of books
  • Wood burner - first basket of logs provided October - end of April
  • Washing machine in outhouse
  • Enclosed garden with outdoor furniture and BBQ
  • Off-road parking for one small/medium sized car, further roadside parking in the village (subject to availability)
  • 1 dog welcome - dogs are not permitted upstairs
  • Steep and narrow winding cottage style stairs lead to the second floor
  • Regret no children under the age of 5
  • Beach 0.5 miles
  • Shop 400 metres
  • Pubs 400 metres
  • Lyme Regis 2 miles
  • Minimum stay is 3 nights
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Belinda Withey

This property is personally managed by Belinda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sara 17th February 2024

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We had a lovely stay at St Gabriel's. The cottage has everything we needed for a family of 4 and a small dog. The place was very clean and well equipped with very comfy beds. The welcome tea, coffee, milk and cake! was very appreciated after our long drive. We couldn't easily get our medium sized car on the drive (Kia Carens) but we had no trouble Read moreparking it on the road outside instead. Hide

Reviewed by Kate 22nd December 2023

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We've just returned from a wonderful Christmas week at St Gabriel's. This is the 2nd time we've spent Christmas here and it didn't disappoint. The location is fantastic and the cottage well equipped and very comfortable.

Reviewed by Martin 13th October 2023

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Reviewed by kate 29th September 2023

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Cottage was really lovely. Good location, very clean and comfortable. Well equipped and lovely garden. Clear instructions for using the facilities in the cotaage too. Would reccomend and go again.

Reviewed by Vince 1st September 2023

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Spacious, comfortable, well equipped and in a good location.

Reviewed by Jemima 11th August 2023

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Charming cottage in a great location. Close to the beach and the local fish and chip shop/pizzeria is fantastic.

Reviewed by Helen 4th August 2023

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This was an enjoyable stay in a comfortable, well-equipped and characterful holiday cottage. It is located at the top of the steep hill in Charmouth so some people might need to be aware. Bus stops very near the cottage made for easy hourly travel along the coast and Charmouth was a good centre for us. I can happily recommend St. Gabriels to other Read moreholiday makers. Hide

Reviewed by Nikki 30th June 2023

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Reviewed by Colin 23rd June 2023

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Cottage was lovely in a great location. Garden was a great size but does need some maintenance as was overgrown. Walking distance to beach and village, perfect for us.

Reviewed by Nancy 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Edward 5th May 2023

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Brilliant accommodation, lovely area. Enjoyed every minute.

Reviewed by Jamie 14th April 2023

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Nothing was overlooked - the property was very well equipped and we were welcomed by a lovely bunch of flowers, a cake and some milk. The electric shower is a bit slow, but I suspect nothing can be done about that. The garden is a little wild, but that's the sort of thing we like. Will be lovely in the summer. The house is at the top of Charmouth sRead moreo it's a good walk back up the hill to it from the beach/shops/pub. Would recommend the place and we'd love to come back again. Hide

Reviewed by Leanne 14th February 2023

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We very much enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Fantastic location. Cottage was very homely and extremely well equipped. Very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed by Lillian 22nd December 2022

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Lovely, warm, comfortable cottage, well located and the best equipped one we have stayed in. The owners had left a thoughtful welcome package, and decorated the cottage with christmas tree and lights. It was very welcoming and festive. The village - 2 pubs, a NISA store, newsagent etc - and beach are only a 10 minute walk down the hill (a slower waRead morelk back up!). Lots of good walks, though the top of Golden Cap was in thick mist the day we walked up it, unfortunately. Hide

Reviewed by Fi 1st October 2022

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Have to be fit with all the steep hills but a great cottage and garden.

Reviewed by PETE 9th September 2022

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A fabulous cottage in a CHARMing CHARMouth. Spacious and well equipped. Our bed was so comfortable and the added extra to relax in the sun room snug was great. Though high up from the village centre the cottage is on the SouthWest Coast path and our 13 yo Black lab, managed the walk up the hill, across the golf course and down into wonderful Lyme RRead moreegis. The bus ride back dropped us 50 yards from St Gabriel's. Very likely that we will rebook (rare for us) so hurry to beat us. (;>) Hide

Reviewed by Carla 19th August 2022

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Lovely cosy feeling cottage. Great views and a great location. We will definitely be booking again.

Reviewed by Lianne 12th August 2022

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Good location for the beach and visiting local area. We had difficulty with parking due to the length of our estate car, this caused a problem for the neighbour. There is a road close by where you can park if your vehicle is too big for the driveway. Check-in is at 4pm and not 3pm, if you arrive and the property isn't ready you can happily wait in Read morethe Royal Oak pub on the High Street! Hide

Reviewed by Brook 5th August 2022

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We stayed as a family of two adults, three teenagers, and an energetic and inquisitive dog. The cottage was well appointed and comfortable with everything we needed. It remained cool during the August heatwave, and the sun room didn't get too hot. The garden is a lovely place to hang out, and secure and enclosed for the dog, with lots of corners foRead morer him to explore. The small driveway was perfect for our medium-ish sized car (Toyota Coralla), and no problems backing into it. Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 8th July 2022

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Lovely house, our family really enjoyed our stay. Be aware that the house is located on a steep hill, worth considering for anyone with mobility issues. On the downside the garden was overgrown and this was disappointing. I would stay there again.

Reviewed by Karen 1st July 2022

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Reviewed by Alex 27th May 2022

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Reviewed by Kate 20th May 2022

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We loved our holiday at St Gabriel's; a rustic but also elegant tall cottage in a great location. Master bedroom is fantastic, and our teenage daughter loved having the top floor as her domain- she didn't mind the steep stairs up there!)the mature cottage garden is a beautiful haven to eat alfresco (and a great exploring area for our woofer). Car pRead morearking space is tight, but we managed to reverse our small estate in with no problem. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 13th May 2022

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Lovely cottage very spacious with everything we needed. Pretty garden with lovely views. Located on a steep hill so not for everyone. Charmouth is charming lovely beach and quaint village perfect for trips to Lyme Regis and Bridport. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Claire 29th April 2022

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Cosy co.fortsble cottage excellent location but steep hills and twin bedroom on top floor

Reviewed by Jean-Claude 22nd April 2022

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We were so lucky to have this charming cottage, so typical and well situated in a quiet and friendly neighbourhood. The weather was just fantastic, we were mostly outdoors hiking but back home by late afternoons, we enjoyed the still bright and sunny rooms. We loved the conservatory and the garden overlooking the sea. We marvelled at the way all thRead moree houses could be so close together and yet offer so much privacy by the way the garden walls were cleverly intertwined. Hide

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Photos
Relax in the enclosed garden
Step into the welcoming sitting room
Unwind by the cosy wood burner
Separate dining area
Enjoy leisurely meals with family and friends
Prepare your favourite meals in the kitchen
Ideal spot for drinks in the delightful sun room
Catch up with your companions or a good book
Views over the rear garden from the sun room
Show 13 moreHead upstairs to the spacious double bedroom on the first floor

Location

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