Situated just 300 metres from the famous Jurassic Beach, Hensleigh House offers free WiFi throughout. Within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the property is just 3 minutes' walk from the village centre of Charmouth and 2 miles from the historic town of Lyme Regis. Each room offers a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite bathrooms have a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. In the mornings, Hensleigh House serves a hearty cooked breakfast in the conservatory. Served alongside cereals and fruits, dishes are prepared using fresh, locally sourced produce. Fish and vegetarian options are available with prior arrangement.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Charmouth
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Owners and staff are lovely - we stayed for three nights and would stay again Short walk to the beach Room was comfortable and airy and nothing too much trouble - property is lovely Breakfast beautifully presented and you had your own table...
  • Philip
    South Africa South Africa
    Modern, comfortable rooms, fresh and cleanliness, friendly welcome, excellent breakfasts, parking, location near Charmouth beach.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely spotlessly clean bedroom and bathroom, the staff and owners obviously care a lot. Owners were welcoming, friendly and accommodating. It hadn’t sunk in at the time of booking exactly how close to the beautiful beach it was, perfect...

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 414 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We have recently taken over Hensleigh House, and hope to have many years within this industry.We have had a Guest House previously, then sold and returned to our " day jobs " . We missed the hospitality: Here we are again, in a beautiful house, in a beautiful area, within a stones throw of the sea. We would love to share our beautiful home " Hensleigh House " with you.

Property information

Situated in Charmouth on the Jurassic coast just 2 miles from Lyme Regis, Hensleigh House Charmouth provides quality bed and breakfast, 300 metres from the famous fossil beach. The West Dorset coast is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, with spectacular scenery and a favourite for fossil hunters from beginners to professionals. Charmouth village centre is just a 3 minute walk away. The 8 comfortable rooms have flat screen televisions, en-suite bathrooms, free toiletries, hairdryers, and tea and coffee making facilities. Family rooms and family suites with connecting rooms are available. Free WiFi is available throughout. We pride ourselves on providing clean, comfortable and friendly accommodation in a perfect location to explore the Dorset coast. Whether you normally stay in hotels or bed and breakfast, we are sure you will enjoy Hensleigh House. A hearty English breakfast prepared with local fresh produce is served in the delightful dining room, with cereals, fruit and fish, vegetarian options are also available. In Lyme Regis family rooms are often in short supply. However, we have 2 family rooms each with 2 bedrooms enabling parents and children to have a little privac...

Neighbourhood information

Charmouth is an unspoilt traditional village on the West coast of Dorset just 2 miles from Lyme Regis. Thatched cottages and buildings dating back hundreds of years, mingle with a selection of pubs and shops. However the star of Charmouth is the beach. As part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is the ideal family beach with a mix of sand and pebbles, fossils, clean sea and safe swimming.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hensleigh House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Activities
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Hensleigh House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 20:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 3 years are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Hensleigh House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Hensleigh House

    • Check-in at Hensleigh House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Room options at Hensleigh House include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Single
      • Suite

    • Hensleigh House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Fishing
      • Water sport facilities on site

    • Hensleigh House is 500 yards from the centre of Charmouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Hensleigh House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.