Charmouth is a picturesque seaside village about two miles east along the southern Dorset coast from Lyme Regis. The village is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The beach is formed from Lower Jurassic clay which is full of fossils which regularly wash out into the sands on the beach which makes Charmouth a popular destination for fossil hunters. Charmouth featured prominently during the development of the 'new sciences' of Geology and Palaeontology two centuries ago. The village itself is fairly unique, being a medieval planned community. 'Monk's Wall' to the north and an earthen embankment to the south formed the original boundaries of the Village. Evidence of Neolithic and Bronze Age settlements exist in the area, but the Iron Age people, the Durotriges, left the greater mark with their impressive hill forts. Today Charmouth features lime rendered cottages and buildings ranging from the late medieval through to regency villas and late Victorian residences. Visitors to Charmouth can stay at the Hensleigh Hotel, a delightful family run hotel close to the sea. One visitor from the past, Jane Austen, described the village mentioning its 'sweet retired bay' and calling it 'the happiest spot for watching the flow of the tide'.
Camping
Manor Farm Holiday Centre
Monkton Wyld Farm Caravan Park
Newlands Caravan & Camping Park
Wood Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Doctor
Holiday Park
Market
Pub and Bar
School
Charmouth County Primary School
Taxi
Sports Clubs
Charmouth TC (Tennis)
Shops
The Beach Cafe
Charmouth Bakery Ltd
Pattimore Butchers
Pattimore Butchers
FG Lock - The Pharmacy
Charmouth Fossils Ltd
Places to Stay near Charmouth
The Abbots House (0.20 miles)
Discreetly restored in 2007 to uncover some of its fascinating history, The Abbots House in West Dorset (near Lyme Regis and Bridport) balances the contemporary ambience of a boutique hotel ... More
Stonebarrow Manor (0.62 miles)
Stonebarrow Manor is ideally placed for day excursions into East Devon or east to the Georgian town of Bridport and “Hardy” country to Dorchester. There are several beaches nearby and ... More
The Fernhill Hotel (0.78 miles)
Located on South England’s Jurassic coastline, just outside the popular fossil-hunting beaches of Charmouth and the historic seaside town of Lyme Regis is the Fernhill Hotel. Its elevated position in acres of woodland gives enviable ... More | visit website
Classic Cottages (1.53 miles)
Royal Lion Hotel (1.67 miles)
Lyme Regis is a picturesque coastal town, steeped in history and set on the Dorset, Devon border. It is renowned for its dramatic coastline - recently awarded World Heritage status, its fossil beds, fascinating history, and ... More | visit website
Mariners Hotel (1.79 miles)
Lyme Townhouse (1.86 miles)
Beech Grove House (2.04 miles)
Luxurious bed and breakfast. 5* silver award. Relaxed contemporary country house, set in 2.5 acres of parkland style gardens on the borders of east devon and west dorset. NO CHILDREN; ... More
Netherleigh B&B (3.13 miles)
Deanswood Bed & Breakfast (3.19 miles)
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