Vine Cottage Charmouth
A word of welcome from the owners
When we decided to purchase a property to use for weekends and holidays we arranged to see 16 properties along the coast from Lyme Regis to Portland. Charmouth was our second stop and we fell in love with the village.
Why Charmouth? We can walk to the beach for a picnic on the wooden picnic tables overlooking the sea, surrounded by coastal cliffs and green hills. The village itself is warm and welcoming and has more than adequate shopping facilities. Charmouth is a ‘gateway town to the Jurassic coast’ with its own fossil centre.
Why Vine Cottage? It is on the main street so one truly feels part of the village (do not worry, Charmouth is by-passed by the A35!!) The rooms are all cosy in feel, though well sized to accommodate up to 6. The house is very comfortably furnished and has all the convenience of a modern property whilst maintaining the charm of a traditional cottage.
Enjoy your stay!
News
Local news and information
SHORT BREAKS AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER
Short breaks are now available from 8th September and throughout the Autumn and Winter. Please check availability from the booking page and click on 'short breaks' to give dates available and resepctive rates.
FreeSat TV Added Recently
We are pleased to advise visitors that Satellite HD Television has now been installed offering a wide selection of channels.
What's On in the Charmouth area
There are many events for all the family during the summer months such as the Lyme Regis Regatta & carnival week, Lifeboat week, Bridport Carnival & fireworks in Weymouth.
Click here for a Lyme Regis calendar of events
Lyme Regis Webcam
There are several live views of Lyme Regis and the Charmouth coastal areas from the Lyme Regis Webcam
Summer Walks - Fossil hunting
Join Chris Pamplin to explore Charmouth beach and collect your own fossils on a series of walks throughout the Summer. Recently reported landslides near Lyme Regis, which are about a mile to the West of the Charmouth Heritage centre, have not affected these walks. The landslip area is very clearly identified and is to be avoided however it is not an area which would have been of interest to fossil seekers.
For further details: - click here
Local Knowledge: Dorset
Friends have drawn our attention to a series of very informative interviews by Vincent Crump compiled in an article in the 18th November edition of The Sunday Times. The articles cover tips on fossils, places to eat and other items of information which could be helpful for those planning a holiday in the area.
Holiday Cottage, Dorset. Self-Catering?
Vine Cottage fulfills all of the above criteria. If you have arrived here because you have searched any of the above, welcome to our Web Site. Our visitors book already contains many warm remarks from delighted holidaymakers. So if you decide to book, not only will you be amogst the first to enjoy the house in our first year, you will also be very special to us! We love the house we have created and had lots of pleasure in choosing furnishings and fabrics. Please e-mail us at info@vinecottagecharmouth.co.uk if you have any questions.
Christmas in Charmouth
If you are planning to spend Christmas in Charmouth in 2008, the beach could be the place to be at 11am on Christmas Day. This article from Christmas 2007 gives some fashion ideas!