Hensleigh House

3.5 star property
3.5-star B&B near Lyme Regis Beach

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Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Kingsize) | Bathroom
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Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Bridport, England, DT6 6LW
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Kingsize)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite (Smaller)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, Ensuite (Larger)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Suite, Ensuite ( Family )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Bridport

In Bridport .Within a 5-minute walk of this Bridport B&B, you'll find Dorset and East Devon Coast and Charmouth Beach. Also, Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre is within half a mile (1 km) and Lyme Regis Golf Club is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charmouth Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 12 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 13 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fox & Owl Cellar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Volunteer Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cobb Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Rock Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Swim - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hensleigh House

3.5-star B&B near Lyme Regis Beach
Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Bridport bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
Hensleigh House offers 8 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Guests must contact this hotel in advance to reserve a rollaway bed, available in the Family room for kids 15 years old and under only.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hensleigh House to the airport?

Hensleigh House is 28.7 mi (42-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hensleigh House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hensleigh House.

How close is Hensleigh House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 4-minute walk from Charmouth Beach and 3.1 mi (11-min drive) from Lyme Regis Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hensleigh House offer free breakfast?

Hensleigh House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hensleigh House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Hensleigh House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hensleigh House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Hensleigh House have a pool?

Hensleigh House does not have a pool.

Does Hensleigh House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Hensleigh House to downtown Bridport?

Hensleigh House is 0.2 mi away from Charmouth.

Hensleigh House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bassem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect lovely B&B with host and team who are thr most attentive and caring. Room (two bedroom we had for 4 of us) was perfect in clenlisness and decor. Location is outstanding , breakfast was lovely and all in everything is perfection
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well run hotel in great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
kind and courteous staff, clean and tidy, excellent breakfast, comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary and Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at Hensleigh House! The staff was amazing as were the breakfasts we enjoyed each morning. Our room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. We would highly recommend booking there due to the great location and outstanding bed and breakfast. Five stars aren't enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mags

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short break

Great B & B, friendly welcome on arrival. Very clean modern room, good choice for breakfast and would highly recommend as a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable hotel within easy reach of the beach. Extremely friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Lovely rooms. Lots of parking available. A real gem
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay at this first rate B&B
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Relaxing, lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about my stay here was outstanding. The room, location and staff were all incredible. Can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant!

Great location. Lovely welcome Excellent room Great Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This B & B was such a find - it was superb in every way and would highly recommend it! Will definitely go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet B&B with on-site parking. Short drive to nearby attractions or walk to beach. Quiet and comfortable rooms, recently decorated and totally unmarked, almost as if we were the first to use the room. Excellent breakfast and lovely friendly staff. Would definitely use again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for a few days on the jurassic coast

A really good location for a few days on the jurassic coast. We spent the time fossil hunting, and the accommodation was just what we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay - beautiful property which was wonderfully clean. Very friendly staff and a lovely breakfast. Really suitable for a family with great room choice. Also great for walking to the beach, or a short drive to Lyme Regis.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very comfortable well looked after break - Hensleigh house is clean and caring - owners amazing - would recommend to anyone
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, B&B very close to the beach. Staff were lovely and friendly and kept me well supplied with tea and coffee each day. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful clean and friendly hotel. Excellent all round. Would highly recommend them. The perfect peaceful break.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was spotless, well decorated and over all very nice. Breakfast was served and nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time coming to Hensleigh House - first time was superb and so was this time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spotless accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable B&B with impeccable service and cleanliness! Everyone there was super friendly and welcoming. 2 blocks to the main road of the village and 3 blocks to the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely - close to the beach, clean and comfortable. The only issue was that there weren’t many places to eat within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts,cleanliness in all areas of the B&B 5*. fantastic breakfast, only thing let down was that there was no mirror above the dressing table. would definately recommend and stay there again if i was visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Everything about the hotel was excellent, the hotel had been recently refurbished to an excellent standard, great breakfast, really well looking after.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022