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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.

Charlotte Johnson-King

This property is personally managed by Charlotte.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by John 25th April 2025

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Lovely cottage, clean and comfortable. Parking a bit tricky and good work out walking up the hill fromthe village.

Reviewed by Nicola 19th February 2025

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We had a lovely, and too short stay at St Gabriels. We were pleasantly surprised with the size of all the rooms in this cottage and the really comfortable beds - a must for me! The kitchen was well kitted out, including dog bowls which wed forgotten,and we really appreciated the board games for the rainy evenings. I would definitely stay again!

Reviewed by Robert 15th November 2024

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The cottage was excellent and completely exceeded our expectations. It was roomy, warm and cozy, with outside space both front and back, which was greatly appreciated by our dog. We enjoyed our morning coffee in the garden room, which had a an efficient heater for chilly November days, but made it possible to enjoy any winter sun. The delicious dorRead moreset apple cake and milk in the fridge was welcoming, as was the basket of logs, firelighters and kindling. The bed was super comfortable too. Hide

Reviewed by Ruth 21st September 2024

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Good location but description did not fit what was provided. 5 person accommodation with only 2 garden chairs that could be sat on. No bbq even though it was listed and a broken washing machine.

Reviewed by Alan 6th September 2024

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St. Gabriels cottage from the outside and inside, is unique, beautiful, and enchanting. All rooms were and especially beds were tidy and comfortable. The kitchen was well equiped with all the necessary appliances to be able to cook your own breakfast, dinner and tea, if needed. Bathrooms with shower and bathing options, on both floors were very cleRead morean and tidy. Location. 1. Drive upto the cottage, go left when outside, then reverse in. N.B. Take into account the slope of the road. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 23rd August 2024

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It's a lovely cottage and our stay there was most enjoyable. It was our second time.

Reviewed by Anne 16th August 2024

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Reviewed by Jen 26th July 2024

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Lovely old cottage in a nice location. The ceilings are nice and high but the doorways are still low, worth bearing in mind for anyone over 6ft tall. The lane is incredibly steep and quite narrow and the driveway is only accessible for a small car - can make manoeuvering/parking outside the cottage quite tricky. Local area and beach are lovely.

Reviewed by Caroline 19th July 2024

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The cottage is charming and full of character - perfect for those, like us, who like quirky properties. The warnings about steep stairs need to be heeded and those with any mobility issues might be advised against this place. The cottage is very well equipped, especially the kitchen. The garden is lovely although a little overgrown in places and thRead moree outside furniture is a bit tired. Also there is no BBQ provided. The garden room was a real bonus for cooler days. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 5th July 2024

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Reviewed by Stephen 31st May 2024

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Excellent cottage , ideal location

Reviewed by Anne 22nd April 2024

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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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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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