Charmouth Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Charmouth, Bridport

A trip to the significant historical sites in Charmouth is likely first on your travel itinerary. While you’re here, why not check out the beaches and restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Hensleigh House is a top B&B for history seekers booking on Expedia and it features free parking. Marine Theatre is a short 5-minute drive away.

In Charmouth, there are 76 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Charmouth Beach, Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Additionally, you might want to add Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to your itinerary.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can stay in a building that has an officially recognised historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Charmouth, giving a real sense of character.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Charmouth, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.