Guests say
Yarrow is a spacious property with stunning sea views, ideal for family gatherings. Guests appreciate its clean, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedding, and generous welcome pack. The location is perfect for beach access and exploring Dorset. While some maintenance issues are noted, the property's potential and the responsive maintenance team are highlighted.
The property is generally found to be clean and well-maintained, with a few isolated incidents of overlooked areas. Guests have mentioned finding dog poo in the garden and sweets under sofas, but these seem to be exceptions rather than the rule.
The location is highly praised for its superb views and proximity to the beach and local attractions. It is considered perfect for exploring Charmouth and the surrounding Dorset area.
Comfort is rated positively for the property's spaciousness and bedding quality. However, some guests have reported issues with uncomfortable mattresses and noise travelling easily through the house, which affects the overall comfort level.
Facilities are adequate with a well-stocked kitchen and utility room, but several guests have reported maintenance issues such as problematic ovens, non-working outdoor lights, and poor Wi-Fi connectivity. The maintenance team is responsive, but recurring issues suggest room for improvement.
The provision of a generous welcome pack is well-received, indicating thoughtfulness. However, as these gifts are subject to change and not guaranteed, they are a delightful bonus rather than a consistent offering.
About this property
Boasting a simply stunning setting close to delightful Charmouth, Yarrow is a stylishly presented holiday home which is ideal for families keen to explore the delights of this beautiful part of Dorset. Having been extended and renovated, the property is more than just a house and offers a truly impressive range of home comforts. The living space has been well thought out and gives the opportunity for socialising whilst also providing more chilled out spaces to give guests the best of both worlds. The sitting room is sumptuously appointed with an inviting seating area and patio doors opening onto a gorgeous sun terrace so visitors can soak up the captivating sea views. The sleek and contemporary kitchen is a pleasant space in which to cook up a storm and the central breakfast bar helps to make it a wonderfully sociable area. Leading off from here is a stylish dining room all set up for guests to enjoy their culinary experience and spend time eating, drinking, chatting and generally getting into the holiday spirit. If the weather allows then the outside sun terrace is a great place for eating and socialising alfresco with those gorgeous views on show constantly. After a busy day of holidaying, it’s good to know that there is a welcoming bedroom to lay your weary head from the ground-floor king-size and twin to the magnificent master suite which comes with its own delightful roof terrace, as well as a twin and even children’s bunk beds to complete the boudoirs. For families on holiday in the area, this is a splendid base from which to discover the delights of Dorset. Charmouth itself is beautifully unspoilt and is located within an Area of Outstanding Beauty so there are photo opportunities at every turn when you’re exploring! The kids will love the Tunnel Tree Tops zip-line and aerial adventure park which is just a short drive from Charmouth as is the Tunnel Target Sports Centre shooting range and sports centre. Forde Abbey and Gardens is well worth a visit and there are also the Beer Quarry Caves near Seaton and Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens which are activities the whole family can enjoy. For a family holiday to remember Yarrow is the perfect destination.
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.
Accommodation
A 4 star Gold property.
Five bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x ground-floor twin (can be zipped super king on request), 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x children’s bunk.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC, shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Utility.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi, Travel Cot, Stair-gate, High-Chair.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Rear gardens with lawns, shrubbery, sun terrace, furniture.
Sorry, no smoking.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.6 miles.
Note: 4 steps down to property
Reviews (30)
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Rebecca
The sliding doors are temperamental and do not always lock. If you want/ need WiFi this is not the property for you, although this didn't bother us. One of the tub chairs is broken (springs sticking through) and one of the downstairs single beds also has springs sticking through. Many of the pans do not work on the hob- they are not induction compatible. Garden needs some TLC. Outside chairs on the roof terrace are broken. On the positives: Easy to find. Super location for visiting the local beaches and places of interest. Some great places to eat nearby.
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Ian
The facilities kitchen, bathrooms all spotless and well stocked. The welcome pack was one of the best we have had. Well thought out and generous. The internet worked but is very slow and the TV signal also has a poor reception. We were supposed to put the towels in clear plastic bags but the previous occupants or cleaners had used them as bin liners. There were no other bin liners provided and the bins were full to overflowing. Overall it's a superb property and we would happily come back there.
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Andrew
We did not give this 5 stars because: - one of the lounge chairs had broken springs and some outdoor chairs were in poor condition - headroom upstairs was limited, especially for tall people - the dishwasher seals had gone, so it leaked. Could do with more smaller saucepans - the rubbish hadn't been collected (a point often mentioned before), the bins were full by the time we left. The bins said no food waste but there was nowhere else to put it and our enquiries couldn't answer this point - no recycling facilities, which is very poor for the environment - all other properties in the road had their bins and recycling collected.