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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Washing machine
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
18 Customer Reviews
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"Third visit ,fab cottage,great location,cosy and comfortable."
Fully stocked with everything you could possibly need .
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"THE COTTAGE WAS VERY COMFORTABLE AND CLEAN."
SHOWER OVER THE BATH IN BEDROOM WAS A BIT AWKARD BECAUSE OF SHOWER CURTAIN BLOWING WHEN WE PUT EXTRACTOR FAN ON BUT WE MANAGED OK.PLENTY OF HOT WATER.PLENTY OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.TV WAS A BIT COMPLECATED TO GET CHANNELS BUT WORKED IT OUT IN THE END.WE COULDNT LET OUR SMALL DOG OUT INTO THE GARDEN AS SHE COULD GET OVER INTO THE NEXT DOOR SO WOULD BE GOOD TO HAVE SOMETHING TO STOP DOGS.BUT APART FROM THOSE LITTLE THINGS WE HAD A LOVELY TIME AND WOULD RECOMMEND AND COME BACK AGAIN.
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"On arrival we found the Chalet was presented in a pleasant manner."
On using the kitchen we found it to be very claustraphobic with a counter top freezer with a micro wave oven sitting on the top taking up a third of the already limited work space. On sitting down on the sofa we found dirty used tissues that had been stuffed down the side cushions. On unpacking our supplies we found that all the cupboards were full of equipment and seemed to be stocked for 8 to 10 people. The fridge did not have a bulb which made it awkward to see inside. The TV service kept switching off every so often. On going upstairs we found there was no rail on the right side, ( being 75 and 72 we found this a little worrying as to safety. We found dirty tissues ( which we have left ) under the head end of the bed. We could not open the shylight and it was very dirty. Whilst reading the welcome book it stated that NO VISITORS WERE ALLOWED. What we could not work out was why there was enough cutlery and glasses and crockery for 12 people. Having no dishwasher the used crockery etc had to be washed up .when used.. We have holidayed at Fernhill since 1990 ish and have stayed in different Chalets. The site seems to now be occupied by owners and is not in the best upkeep that it could be. Lyme Bay staff were again outstanding. There to help in all cases 10 out of 10. We have photos of all our concerns, we would stay at Fernhill again but not at No 44.
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"We stayed here for 4 nights, 2 adults and 2 kids (8 & 6) and our dog."
It's a lovely little cottage and was so clean and we were treated with a lovely welcome pack with tea coffee and biscuits etc which was such a nice touch. The kitchen has everything we needed including washing up liquid/ cleaning sprays etc. The bedrooms were very clean and comfortable with plenty of wardrobe/drawer space to store clothes etc. The only 2 things i would say that i would change about this property was, the living room only had one 2 seater sofa and 2 single wooden chairs, unlike the photos which show two 2 seater sofas and 2 wooden chairs. For a family of 4 we didn't feel one small 2 seater sofa was enough, especially as my husband is over 6 foot and took up practically the whole sofa. I'd probably swap the 2 wooden chairs for another 2 seater sofa to make it a bit more cosy. The second thing is that the listing states that the property had an 'enclosed garden'. Which it does have, but the fence at the top of the garden is only about 15cm tall, so when letting my dog out in the garden for the first time, I was quite surprised to look up and see him looking at me excitedly from the next door garden! Thankfully he has excellent recall so came straight back on command, but for anyone with young kids or dogs more than a few inches tall, there's not a lot to stop kids and dogs going over to the next door garden. Overall we really enjoyed our stay here, and found the 5 minute drive to charmouth beach really handy, also a 5 minute drive to Lyme Regis bitg both of which had plenty of parking.
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"Lovely holiday home in a perfect location."
Loved our week there. Happy to recommend to others. Terry
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"Despite what the listing says, the hotel and pool did not seem to be operating."
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"One of the best holiday properties that we have stayed in."
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"The property was very nice and comfortable and we had an enjoyable week."
Plenty of places to visit in the locality and good weather, A couple of minor issues with the property - lights in the living room flickere d and we couldn;t use them. More instructions as to turning on hot water etc would have been useful but in general excellent and I would recommend.
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"Left feedback in folder ,amazing value for money ,lovely space ,couldn't think of anything else the owner could provide ."
Welcome pack was a lovely thought x
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"The cottage was well equipped and situated in a lovely location on the out skirts of Charmouth."
A new shower was put in during our stay that works very well. This is the second stay for my wife and I this year at this property is very good value for money. I am grateful for all the useful information that you gave me, my wife, labrador and I look forward to using your services again in the near future.
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"So pleased we chose this cottage."
A great, quiet location. Spacious main bedroom, we loved having 2 bathrooms, easy parking. The owner seems very attentive.
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"Nice, clean and comfortable place maintaining Sykes high standards."
Our only reservation is that we could have done with some handrails in the bath/shower for extra stability. My wife has Parkinson's and her stability is limited.
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"A lovely little holiday home in very peaceful location."
Clean and comfortable. A washing machine would be a real added bonus and perhaps the garden could be made a little bit more secure but other than that it was great. A place we would consider returning to in the future. Easy access to the coast path for morning walks with the dog.
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"We left feedback in the feedback folder at the property."
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"The Cottages is well equipped and I cannot fault it, however I feel that visitors to the site should be fully informed about the private water supply."
I spoke to three owners who live on the site who informed me they all drink bottled water because of the variable quality, yet visitors are not given any information. You have a duty of care to all of your clients and you should confirm if the supply is safe to drink at all times and ensure that all visitors are fully informed that the water is safe to drink without the need to boil it. The criticism is not directed to the owner, but your selves.
The water is certified by the local council and Wessex Water to be completely safe and, as with all private water systems, tested regularly. There had been some water quality problems in the past, but these were resolved a long time ago. During those problematic times, the house was removed from the letting market to ensure the safety of visitors. Property Owner
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"Quiet location close to local roads to Lyme Regis and Charmouth, as well as major roads to further afield."
Useful having recycling bins on-site and having 2 bathrooms was very convenient. Parking close to the property appeared to be ‘first come first served’ but plenty of space a short walk towards the hotel. A good and comfortable base for touring the Jurassic Coast.
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"We had a lovely stay at the cottage!"
It was an ideal location for exploring charmouth and Lyme regis and a really nice house. It was very clean, felt much bigger than it was, and worked really well for a couple with small baby. Although we had a really good stay, there were a few things we wanted to mention that weren't ideal: - the house was advertised as having internet, but we couldn't find anything to indicate there was internet. - there were no oven gloves - there was only one tea towel although we were there for a week Other than that, it was great and one of the nicest places we've stayed.
Thanks for your constructive feedback. In June '23 I have had broadband and Wi-Fi installed. This has also allowed me to install BT Television via broadband, giving quality access to many channels, including Netflix. Property Owner
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"The house was well equipped and in a really nice location."
It was helpful that the Lyme Bay Holidays caretaker could come promptly to sort out the problem that we had with the taps. It would have been much better if the cleaner or someone local could have turned on the immersion heater the day before we arrived or even the morning that day. It wasn't so nice to arrive to no hot water and then it was quite difficult to find the instructions and figure out how to turn on the switch in the cupboard. We had a 5 hour drive with lots of traffic, so were quite tired and just wanted a hot shower. There seems to be some issue with the plumbing that the tap upstairs on the shower / bath jammed up, so we couldn't get anything out of the tap. And then when we used the hot water tap downstairs for washing up, the water came in fits and starts, suddenly spraying out and then stopping for a bit. This was fairly consistent through the 4 days we were there. The downstairs shower was fine to use with enough pressure, once the immersion heater had been turned on over night for there to be enough water. I think if there were some more clear instructions in the guest book about the hot water that would be better. Overall we had a nice holiday, the terrace was nice, and the kitchen was well furnished. Thank you for hosting us. (It is up to you how much of this you want to publish online, I don't mind)
Thank you for your feedback. We have now replaced the old hot water tank with a pressurised system so the issues with water pressure have been resolved. Property Owner
This property is part of the Lyme Bay Holidays collection.
Lyme Bay Holidays are a large, friendly, local agency established for over 40 years. Specialising in the area surrounding Lyme Regis on the Dorset and Devon border, they cover much of the World Heritage Coast as well as some stunning countryside and attractive market towns and villages.
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double
- Shower-room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- kitchen
- Dining/sitting area
- Electric heating
- Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer
- TV with BT TV, CD player
- WiFi included
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for 1 car
- Enclosed rear garden with patio, furniture
- One well-behaved dog allowed
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 1.1 miles, pub 1 mile
- Note: Laundry available on site, please bring coins to use it
- Note: Reserved parking space plus parking off-road for several cars on site
- Note: The holiday complex borders the Fernhill Hotel (seasonal opening) The Hotel Swimming Pool will normally be open between 10am-7pm daily, non-residents may book a 50min slot the day before/on the day, by calling 01297 560518 between 10am-12midday and making a non-refundable payment of £2 per person (adult or child), maximum 1 slot per household per day, no other form of communication will be accepted, phones will be switched off outside these times or when the allocation is full.
The property
With a backdrop of splendid trees and a garden to the rear, this delightful property rests in the picturesque countryside of Charmouth, Dorset and is within the grounds of The Fernhill Heights Hotel, Sleeping four guests and with close access to the popular seaside resort of Lyme Regis, 44 Fernhill Heights will make the perfect holiday home for a family or two couples looking to explore the Jurassic coast.
Be welcomed by a quaint row of terrace newbuilds, each with an individually coloured door and shrubs adding a splash of colour to the front gardens.
Upon entering the property, you will find a delightful sitting area with a selection of sofas offering a spot to recline with a book, homely décor and a glass dining table where you can also enjoy a family games night.
A snug kitchen is supplied with a selection of amenities to keep you cooking up a storm, however there is a laundry on site which you will need coins to use.
Freshen up before settling into one of the two bedrooms, both double rooms with ample storage and lovely contemporary furniture and décor, one of the double rooms sporting a great en-suite bathroom where you can enjoy a relaxing soak amongst the bubbles after a long day at the beach.
Outside you will find a delightful patio, surrounded by shrubs and with furniture for you to recline in, as well as a fantastic communal garden space with a lawn where you can enjoy a picnic in the sunshine.
With a small town centre close to the property, Charmouth offers several pubs, shops and restaurants, but the best feature of this area is the stunning countryside and available walks, most notably at Charmouth Beach, where towering cliffs hide fossils and long bays allow for walks in the salty air.
For a more action-packed day out head over to the Tunnel Tree Tops adventure course.
The location for this property is close to the bustling town of Lyme Regis where there is an abundance of activities available, beginning with the Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, where you can find out about the local history dating back millions of years, or you can explore the current wildlife with a visit to Lyme Regis Fossil Museum, where you will be able to see amazing creatures from around the coast.
Explore the amazing Jurassic coast with a stay at 44 Fernhill Heights.
About the location
Charmouth
Charmouth is an unspoilt seaside village, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a fantastic beach world renowned for its fossils on the famous Jurassic Coast.
Note: Laundry available on sigh, please bring coins to use it
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas