Albury House

Charmouth

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

10 guests

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Features

Bird Watching
Children Welcome
On Site Parking
WiFi
Baby Welcome
High Chair
Enclosed Garden
Central Heating

Description

Albury House is a thatched 17th century spacious, stylish and comfortable family home in the centre of Charmouth, ideal all year round for large families to enjoy quality time together. There are two attractive reception rooms, each with a television and comfortable seating, plus a library and reading area, with a separate conservatory with a table and chairs. The well-equipped kitchen has an Aga and family dining area, that extends galley style with two further areas to allow for easy meal preparation and includes a dedicated coffee station with pod machine. A study, a useful utility area and a cloakroom, complete the ground floor accommodation.

Two separate staircases lead you to the five first floor bedrooms and all are all light and airy, with four having en-suite facilities. A generous family bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower enclosure completes the first floor accommodation, along with a small snug area off the rear landing. For those wishing to accommodate 12 guests, a fold-away bed or sofa bed are available when booking.

Guests are well catered for with Fibre Broadband, Sky with Sky Sports HD and Sky Cinema HD, an Xbox 360 and plenty of games, books, DVDs and children’s toys. Outside there is a pretty and enclosed large garden, mostly laid with lawn adorned with trees and shrubs; with a good-sized paved terrace complete with wooden table and chairs for 10, a parasol and barbecue. A full-size table tennis table, football net, cricket set and trampoline will ensure that everyone will enjoy time spent outside and there is plenty of off-road parking at the rear of the property.

The local shops, takeaway and pub are just a short stroll away and famous Charmouth Beach is just a five minute walk from the front door. The beach is great for families with lots of sand, especially at low tide, safe swimming, picnic areas, cafe and beach shop, and is perfect for rock-pooling, fossil hunting and exploring the Jurassic Coast. The beach has been filmed regularly for television programmes due to its unique Jurassic history and dinosaur connections, and the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre has fossil displays and organises fossil finding walks. Nearby is ever-popular Lyme Regis with its iconic Cobb, beaches and fossil museum. A short drive away are West Bay with its harbour, Abbotsbury with its Swannery, the market town of Bridport and the county town of Dorchester. Whilst being conveniently located for exploring Dorset, Charmouth is also close to the Devon border, so trips to the coastal favourites of Sidmouth, Seaton and Beer are also recommended.

Additional Information:
Sorry, no pets
Infants and children welcome, a highchair and travel cot is available on request (please provide your own cot linen).
A sofa bed and a fold-away bed are available to sleep a maximum of 12 guests including children & infants. (additional charge).
Please note the use of suction padded black out blinds is prohibited at this property.
Please note that the fireplace in the ground floor snug room is ornamental.

Property Layout

Ground Floor:
Open-plan kitchen and dining area
Dining area
With a four-oven AGA, dishwasher, and a dining table seating ten guests.
One step up to:
Galley kitchen area
With an electric oven and gas hob, a fridge/freezer, a microwave, a Nespresso coffee machine, a Marley sound system, doors leading to the back garden and a spiral staircase leading to a second snug area.
Study
With a desk and a chair.
Sitting room
With two four seater sofas, a two seater sofa and a LCD television with Sky and a Blu-Ray player.
Cloakroom
With a wash basin and WC.
Snug
With two arm chairs, a three seater sofa, two foot stalls, a selection of books, an LCD television with Sky, Blu-Ray player and an Xbox 360 with multiple controllers and games.
Conservatory and utility area
With a dining table seating five guests, a utility area with Belfast sink, washing machine and tumble dryer.

First Floor:
Bedroom one
With a 6' super-king size bed and en-suite shower room.
En-suite shower room
With a walk-in shower, wash basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Bedroom two
With a 5' king-size bed and en-suite shower room.
En-suite shower room
With a shower, wash basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Bedroom three
With 2'6 single bunk beds, room for the fold-away bed and an en-suite shower room.
En-suite shower room
With a shower, wash basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Bedroom four
With two 2'6 twin beds and an en-suite cloakroom.
En-suite cloakroom
With a wash basin and WC.
Bedroom five
With a 4'6 double bed.
Family bathroom
With roll top bath, separate walk-in shower, wash basin, heated towel rail and WC. With dual access from the first floor snug and landing area.
Snug Area
With a sofa bed, and a spiral stair case leading to the kitchen area.

Outside:
With garden furniture seating ten guests, four sun loungers, a child-size picnic bench, a patio set seating four guests, a full-size table tennis, football goal, a trampoline, and a selection of lawn games.
A Weber charcoal barbecue is provided. Please provide your own charcoal.
Off-road parking for four cars at the rear of the property with additional on street parking at the front of the property.

Location

Information correct at time of writing.

This large luxury home enjoys a prominent position on the main road through Charmouth, a charming seaside village offering a choice of pubs, gift boutiques, a well-stocked local shop and bakery.

Charmouth Beach on the world famous Jurassic Coast is perfect for families, and you can enjoy swimming, making sandcastles, fossil hunting and rock pooling, whilst the more energetic can take advantage of this fabulous walking region, all within a short stroll of Albury House.

Panoramic views of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site can be viewed from nearby Stonebarrow which lies above the village of Charmouth and extends along to the Golden Cap Estate - the highest point of the South Coast of England. Numerous footpaths invite you to walk and explore the countryside, whilst admiring the sea all along.

The popular town of Lyme Regis is just a ten minute drive away, where you will find a sandy beach, pebble shoreline, and its iconic Cobb and harbour. There are number eateries, art galleries, and you can book fishing trips or attend one of the regular art and music festivals. Make sure you visit the Town Mill Bakery, it’s a firm favourite.

West Dorset is a fabulous location for foodies: with Tom's in Lyme Regis; the highly acclaimed Hive Beach Café in Burton Bradstock and its equally fabulous sister café, The Watch House in West Bay.

Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall’s River Cottage Canteen is nearby where you could book yourselves onto one of the popular cookery courses or one of the many different dining experiences they have on offer.

Felicity's Farm Shop at nearby Morecombelake is well worth a visit, and the market town of Bridport has a large selection of independent shops and supermarkets.

Seaton, Sidmouth and Beer offer further opportunities for beaches, coastal walks, shopping and enjoying seaside attractions, and are all just a pleasant drive away.

Reviews

The T & N Family

On Saturday, 10 Feb 2024

Lucky to have spent half term together in this gorgeous house, perfect for three families. Beach walks and bus trips, table tennies tournaments and trampolining! We have had the most fantastic time - thank you!

The P Family

On Friday, 14 Jul 2023

We have always enjoyed our family holiday in Albury House; homely, well appointed and ideal for grandparents, grandchildren and their parents! Lots to do whatever the weather. thank you.

The M Family

On Saturday, 10 Jun 2023

A lovely stay with the whole family. Beautiful house which kept the children entertained for hours - the trampoline was a big hit! The sun shined all week long and lots of memories were made. Perfect family home in a lovely location.

The C Family

On Friday, 02 Jun 2023

A wonderful 3 generation holiday superb house - everything we needed, I can't praise it enough. Made even better by glorious sunshine! We have booked for next year! You can't get a better recommendation than that!

The B - Family

On Saturday, 01 Oct 2022

Yet another wonderful stay at Albury House! Plenty of walking has been done as usual, it goes without saying when you are in such a beautiful part of the country. The views from Golden Cap were amazing! as was lunch at the Anchor Inn, If going do book as very popular. Hopefully we will be back for more walking and relaxing in the garden.

The B - Family

On Friday, 09 Sep 2022

Our second visit now we are 10! Another lovely holiday in a beautiful part of the country. Thank you

The W-Family

On Saturday, 20 Aug 2022

Beautiful house, everything we needed. The garden was thoroughly enjoyed by all three families ranging from 4 to 73 years old. The bust to Lyme Regis is worth using to avoid parking. A good time was had by all.

The F-family

On Saturday, 13 Aug 2022

What a wonderful house - comfortable, quirky and incredibly well equipped. Perfect for a family holiday - 3 generations. The garden with nets, trampoline and table tennis kept our 5 grandsons entertained. And the house was 'made' for games of Hide & Seek/ A wonderful family place to stay - so handy for the village, beach, buses and convenience store. Highly recommended.

Anon

On Saturday, 16 Jul 2022

We so love this house/home! And what an amazing week we have had, altogether for a week as a family from Singapore, Dubai and Salisbury. The weather has been beautiful everyday, for crabbing, walking, boating, swimming, picnics and it is just the perfect house for all ages. - the 4 little cousins loved the garden, goal and trampoline - and we (the grandparents) loved watching them play together after so long. This is our 'go to' house - just perfect, and our 2nd stay - and please may we return?!

The Q-family

On Saturday, 11 Jun 2022

We chose Charmouth for a family holiday as it offered something for everyone. Our group ranged in age from 2 to 80 and the house and garden provided everything we needed, including a large sheltered garden and plenty of space indoors. We were fortunate to enjoy a dry, sunny week, but were reassured that there was a good selection of activities available indoors as well. We’d definitely consider coming here again and would certainly recommend it to others.

Guest G

On Friday, 06 May 2022

Albury house was to allow the gathering for the celebration by family(8) of a 70th birthday! It did not disappoint. All very straight forward by Dorset Hideaways to secure for our time. The house and gardens all very spacious as is the parking for easily for 4 cars, which we needed. The generous welcome pack allow us to get off to a good start, tea and cake all round. Blessed with sunshine the trampoline and full size quality table tennis table and kit came into their own for the young, and young at heart, leading to the need for a trophy. Full use also made patio and garden furniture as garden also gets its fair amount of sun. Entertainment in the house also well catered for given our mixed ages. Tech savvy persons an advantage from older(74) point of view. Team work enabled full English breakfasts to be produced from the Aga and conventional cooker. The Royal Oak pub across the road from the house needs a mention, did us proud(11), Saturday evening and Sunday lunch, need to book early, as great food good value and the "Team" for attentive service. Midweek too.

Anon

On Saturday, 09 Apr 2022

We had a lovely family holiday, we loved the garden,table tennis and trampoline . Being able to walk down to the beach and further from the house was also an advantage. It took us a while to navigate the kitchen but it was fully equipped. The maintenance man was immediately available and helpful. Thank you.

Anon

On Friday, 17 Sep 2021

Our 4th year, and an excellent property as the children begin to grow up. With 3 seating areas, the big family kitchen table, the safe garden and the terrace with the barbecue, it caters excellently for our 3 families, with children niw from 2 to 8 A new fence and trampline this year, but otherwise just the same as ever.

Anon

On Wednesday, 16 Jun 2021

Beautiful cottage - had everything we needed. We had a wonderful stay. Thank you.

Anon

On Saturday, 05 Jun 2021

We we’re a family of 10, ranging from 6months - 65 years. We all thoroughly enjoyed our time at Albury house. The cottage was superb, with everything you could ever need.The location is great. Overall amazing stay in a great house in a superb location, will definitely be back!

Anon

On Saturday, 19 Sep 2020

We had a fab stay here. House was spacious and first class in terms of location and cleanliness. The inside was very well appointed and the owners have gone above and beyond to make the house extremely comfortable for guests. Well situated for coastal walks and fossil hunting. Would certainly recommend it to others.

Anon

On Saturday, 01 Aug 2020

We have enjoyed everything - there is lots to do - and the beautifully maintained garden and patio.

Anon

On Saturday, 25 Jul 2020

Our post lock-down escape to the seaside has been brilliant. The house has everything we could have needed and Charmouth is delightful. The bakery does excellent bread and we might have sampled the scones more than once! The East beach was our favoured spot for some bucket and spade work, our children enjoyed the digging almost as much as me! Thank you so much. Just off for a final bounce on the trampoline.

Anon

On Friday, 21 Feb 2020

Firstly, so lucky with the weather considering how wet it has been! Wonderful house, perfectly equipped, exceedingly comfortable and "Happy Aura"! Location provided all we required for a short break, sea air on Saturday and tasty lunch in Symondsbury followed by Colmers Hill trail. Jolly good for us all, thank you. "The Best" of the February weekenders from West Sussex and Surrey! P.S. Love our favourite "Molton Brown" showergels - extra thanks.

Dr B.P.

On Friday, 04 Oct 2019

What a fabulous house! We loved the location, the lounge area and the amazing kitchens. Thank you..... We'll be back to this area for more hilly walks, fossil hunting and general enjoyment of this wonderful coast.

The R & MD families

On Saturday, 03 Aug 2019

Thank you for a lovely stay in your amazing cottage. We found it SO well equipped with everything we could possibly need. We had lots of fun, especially in the kayak!! ! The "A Taste of India" do a very good curry and the fish & chips from down the road were lovely! Beds super comfy and we enjoyed the garden on the sunnier days.

J P

On Saturday, 08 Jun 2019

A beautiful house with enclosed garden. Inside was every thing you needed for a Family holiday - and so much more. It was well furnished with plenty of rooms for everyone to do their own thing and was spotlessly clean with plenty of towels . The cooking utensils, China, glasses cutlery were plentiful and immaculate clean. There were toys, games, books, for children and adults. Also trampoline and table tennis outside. The situation close to shops , beach and bus stop were ideal. We have been having family holidays for years and this was the best house by far. Can’t wait to return next year!

The P, M and W families

On Saturday, 08 Jun 2019

Thank you for a wonderful holiday in this fantastic house. Everything you could wish for to make a perfect holiday. Shame about the weather! We will all have great memories of the week together. 3 years - 75 years in ages.

J G

On Saturday, 25 May 2019

A wonderful cottage, spacious, very well equipped & appointed, clean, perfect location. Our family of 3 generations had a fantastic stay. The owners have thought of everything and all the extras were much appreciated. The mix of artwork was very interesting. Would definitely recommend the property.

The G, L & E families

On Saturday, 25 May 2019

Thank you for a wonderful stay in a perfect cottage. Although the weather was mixed, we all had a great time, especially the walks down to Charmouth beach which was so convenient. The fossil hunting trips was great fun for all 3 generations in our party. The guys made a trip to "Palmers Brewery" and they said it was the best brewery trip they had done - very informative. It was so nice to have all the little extras included that makes renting a property so helpful. We all love the artwork and just the whole feel of a truly loved cottage. We would recommend to anyone thinking of holidaying this way.

G F - Surrey

On Saturday, 04 May 2019

Excellent property for a larger family get together. Albury House exceeded our expectations for a wider family get together of 9 people including three young children/babies. The facilities were great, especially the patio area and BBQ adjacent to the house. The kitchen had an unusual layout, but was great for family dining with the working AGA which was really appreciated. Bedrooms, living area, conservatory and bathrooms are all excellent. Will seriously consider staying again.

The S- family

On Saturday, 04 May 2019

The extended family of 9 really enjoyed our stay in a fantastic house for an extended family get-together. For the children (both small and large) enjoyed Sidmouth Tramway, Abbotsbury Farm and Swannery. Gastromic high light was the Hive Beach Cafe at Burton Bradstock. Coastal walking also fantastic. The garden and barbecuing also lovely in the surprisingly good weather.

Mr and Mrs S

On Saturday, 27 Apr 2019

Splendid week in a splendid house. Appreciate the design and the finish of the house. The Lyme Regis to West Bay walking on the Sout West Coastal Path was exhilarating as ever.

The S, P, MCP, L-H families

On Tuesday, 25 Dec 2018

This house has been truly wonderful for the 10 of us and it really has met our every need for an intergenerational group. Thank you so much for the festive touches - was so nice to have a Christmas Tree! The cake on arrival was lovely too! We had M&S cater Christmas lunch but it was all cooked in your lovely AGA! So much to love about this house and all the home comforts. We did the Charmouth Christmas morning swim. We also went to the Crib Service on Christmas Eve at the church opposite. Charmouth fish bar served us well for takeaway one night - lots of choice for varied family palates! We all hope to be back another time!

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