Hensleigh House

Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Dorset, Charmouth, DT6 6LW, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>435</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
435 reviews

Perfect Stay! Started on arrival with ample easy on-site parking at this beautiful B&B. Perfect location with short walk one direction to the beach and short walk other direction to pubs, restaurants and shopping. Spacious room equipped with everything we could possibly need. Friendly owners with helpful recommendations to enjoy area, who serve up a delicious breakfast. Highly recommend!

Lara United States of America
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Hensleigh House

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Located just 984 feet 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 center 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 private 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Charmouth
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  • Lara
    United States of America United States of America
    “Perfect Stay! Started on arrival with ample easy on-site parking at this beautiful B&B. Perfect location with short walk one direction to the beach and short walk other direction to pubs, restaurants and shopping. Spacious room equipped with...”
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    “Very clean property & updated interior. The staff was very friendly & the breakfast was wonderful!”
  • Brenda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast was excellent Staff very cheerful and helpful”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.8Based on 433 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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...

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of Hensleigh House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

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

    House rules

    Hensleigh House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 3 are welcome.

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

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Hensleigh House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

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

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

    FAQs about Hensleigh House

    • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Hensleigh House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Hensleigh House include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Single
      • Suite

    • The prices at Hensleigh House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Hensleigh House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Hensleigh House is 1,500 feet from the center of Charmouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Cycling
      • Fishing
      • Water sports facilities on site