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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

Less than a mile from the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, this cosy home is perfect for seaside holidays. Sleeping five guests over two bedrooms, invite family and friends along to escape to the coast. Fill your day with fossil hunting, sea swimming or clifftop hiking before settling down for the night at this welcoming abode. With access to shared facilities at the neighbouring holiday park including a pool, sauna and a play area, there is plenty to keep guests of all ages entertained.

Make your way inside this fantastically located home and leave boots, bags and coats in the spacious hallway before getting comfortable. A pair of sofas in the open-plan lounge/diner invite you to do just that and provide a welcome spot to relax in after adventures and days in the great outdoors. Put your feet up with a mug of tea and switch on the TV for a lazy afternoon or throw on a DVD for a film night and swap the tea for a glass of something cold. A fresh space with all you need to enjoy cooking up a storm, the kitchen has plenty of room for a couple of chefs to rustle up treats to be enjoyed at the dining table. Eat together and spend sociable evenings nattering around the table or throw open the French doors and enjoy al fresco aperitifs in the fresh air. Rinse away the day in the ground-floor wet room or climb to the first floor and soak in the bath. Rest your head in one of two charming bedrooms and take care as rooms on the first floor have sloping ceilings. There is ample off-road parking.

With so much to explore, plan your time wisely and enjoy all that Dorset has to offer. For a traditional, family-friendly day by the sea, with the added bonus of being in fossil-hunting heaven, travel less than a mile to the local beach at Charmouth and spend time in the sand and sea. For a different vantage point of the ocean, wander the National Trust’s Golden Cap estate where a plethora of walks await.

  • 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.

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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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Dorset Coastal 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.