Best Places and Services in Charmouth, Dorset (2025)

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Joe Newton Electrical | Plumbing | Heating

38 Casterbridge Rd, Dorchester DT1 2AQ, UK

4.8 (56 reviews)

P: 01305 318558

A job well done. We are very happy to recommend Joe Newton Ltd. for plumbing and electrical work, especially as they did a very clean job, with no mess to clear up.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We've been super-happy with Joe and his colleagues. Highly recommended. We discoevered Joe through a previous small job at our colttage where they were sub-contracted by our builder. This week, they replaced a whole lot of ageing night-storage heaters with modern, programmable radiators at our rather old and crumbly cottage in Dorset. Joe gave great advice, answering every email really quickly. We were away when they did the job over a couple of days. We returned to find everything completed absolutely perfectly. The cabling from our meter was rewired as needed. Everything just right. New radiators installed, firmly fixed to our walls of various weird and historic materials. Other than the radiators being installed, we wouldn't have known they'd been here! The heavy old contraptions full of grime and bricks had been dismantled and taken away without any fuss, or dust. Through no fault of theirs, one of the new radiators had a little fault. They responded instantly and had sourced and installed a new one within 24 hours. Unbelievable! Everything friendly, cheerful, efficient, responsive and charged exactly the price agreed in advance. We are very happy (and warm!) bunnies indeed. Thank you Joe and Mark! All the best, Jon (Dorset DT2)

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I have been considering creating an en suite shower room and effecting some external works at my property but was somewhat daunted by managing a project. Joe Newton Electrical, Plumbing and Heating Services and James Newsam Construction were recommended by neighbours. Joe and James, who often work in collaboration, came to assess what was required and quote a week after contact. Options were discussed, sensible advice given and a detailed quote and anticipated start date followed shortly thereafter. The Project commenced on the agreed start date with a team of professional, pleasant, experienced, local trades arriving one after the other! all were well-briefed, hard working and consulted me in relation to any decisions (style of doors, placement of switches etc) as necessary. The ethos and importance of "Customer Satisfaction" was obvious throughout. Any queries I had were responded to by Joe or James, usually within the hour. Joe managed the sequence of events entirely for all the electrical and plumbing work, which was completed to a very high standard. I am delighted with my new En Suite Shower Room, it is spacious, practical and stylish and will doubtless add value to my property. I have no hesitation in recommending Joe Newton Electrical, Plumbing and Heating, who I will definitely use again. PS the final Invoice was exactly as quote and I literally could not fault any part of the service I received.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Upcycle Interiors have used Joe Newton Electrical & Plumbing for numerous jobs, and we will keep coming back for more - because they are reliable. They turn up on time, communicate, and provide proper written quotations. Their prices are spot on for the high *quality service* they provide, as the saying goes "buy cheap buy twice". They are a great dependable and professional team . Thanks again from Mark at Upcycle Interiors Limited

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Joe and his colleagues did the electrical work and plumbing on our houses renovation. The electrical work carried out (mainly) by Aaron and his trusty assistant Billy is superb. Aaron is extremely methodical in his approach and it shows with the end result. We also had a mini wet room built. The end result is stunning. The tiling and the tanking beneath the tiling was done to an extremely high standard. The tiler Steve is a lovely chap and again, extremely methodical in his approach. Towards the end of the project the final bits of plumbing were completed by plumber Aaron and John. Again the work was to a high standard and it was a pleasure having them in our home. We would definitely recommend using Joe and his team and we will be next spring for the other bathroom to be renovated. Thanks Joe and team. Andy and Lisa. Also I think it’s wonderful that Joe takes on apprentices, to train the next generation of electricians.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • National Trust - Max Gate - 226m away
  • Trumpet Major - 450m away
  • Dorset Prestige Cars - 348m away
Black Swan Dental Spa Crewkerne

16, Falkland Square, Crewkerne TA18 7JS, UK

5.0 (283 reviews)

P: 01460 77517

As a very nervous dental patient, I cannot recommend Black Swan more highly. I am currently undergoing a course of treatment with Dooha who is not only exceptionally knowledgeable but also exceptionally understanding and human. I’ve been totally put at ease and feel genuinely cared for by the entire team. The reception staff are second to none, and play such a vital role in the whole experience. I wouldn’t go anywhere else (it also helps that it also feels like you’re stepping into a 5* hotel when you enter the building!)

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I have been a patient at Black Swan for several years and have found every part of the service to be exemplary from the Reception staff through to the Hygienists and Dentists. I recently had extensive and difficult work done to correct a problem and Ahmad was so understanding and spent considerable time and effort ensuring that I was happy with the result. I cannot imagine any of my previous dentists taking this amount of trouble. I feel confident in knowing that Ahmad and his team will always strive to choose the best treatment I need.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Have been with Black Swan for at least 12 years. It can’t be often that people say they enjoy going to the dentist but I do. The team is welcoming and supportive. Procedures are clearly explained and why one needs them likewise. I can’t praise the whole team enough.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

In my four years of attending Black Swan I've always received exceptional care, but my last visit to see my lovely hygienist, Donna, deserves a special mention. She is absolutely first class at what she does, which is reflected in the visible and measurable improvement to my gums, and she is gentle and caring. Thank you to her and to all the team at Black Swan.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Only had 2 appointments since joined. Both with Ahmed & so pleased we moved there. Treatments were excellent & I felt comfortable at all times. The staff are very welcoming, friendly & can talk you through your treatment if needed.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Waitrose & Partners - 94m away
  • Lidl - 14m away
  • Crewkerne Aqua Centre, Gym and Studio - 149m away
  • Crewkerne Post Office - 39m away
  • The George Hotel - 75m away
Charmouth Beach

Charmouth Beach, Bridport DT6 6LS, UK

4.6 (2,547 reviews)

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Parking is rather pricey if you want more than a couple of hours...but that can easily be used up after hunting for fossils. Great little finds and friendly people all getting stuck into hunting for fossils or stones!

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Fantastic beach for fossil hunting, but beware of the landslides! Beautiful bay, with facilities, cafe and shop. Parking is paid for at the machine (or by parking app) and might be more expensive than the large carpark, but is contiguous with the sand and water. There's a tap with free water for dogs and/or wetsuits etc to wash off the salt. If you are unsteady on your feet be aware of pebbles in the carpark which may affect your stability. Not a particularly touristy place, more locals really in my humble opinion, but friendly and people seem to be helpful. You can hire various instructors, lessons, boat charters etc to enhance your experience. Esther (with her paddle boarding, fitness and yoga) is worthy of a mention! Whilst here you might feel adventurous and walk/climb up Golden Cap, the highest point in southern England, whose views are spectacular. You won't be disappointed!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Not too busy. There is plenty of parking at £6 for the day. Great for walking or fossil hunting. Lovely little cafe and public toilets available.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely beautiful beach. Wild and rugged. Dog friendly. A happy place

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Spent the afternoon wandering up and down the beach enjoying the fresh air looking for fossils. Although we didn't find much it was still very entertaining. Go when the tide is receding as it is exposing new stuff all the time and be aware that the cliffs can be unstable. Good visitor centre, car parks and toilets available.

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Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre

Lower Sea Ln, Charmouth, Bridport DT6 6LL, UK

4.6 (2,509 reviews)

P: 01297 560772

Charmouth is a stunning village with a lovely beach. Dog friendly over the bridge and a lovely walk up the south coast path. The visitors centre is brilliant with a little cafe, a couple of shops and the toilets all in one area.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely beautiful place to visit! The beach isn't very good if you have mobility problems as its made up of large stones, especially at the top of the beach. Got a couple of cracking little shops there and a nice little cafe. Well recommend 👌

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went for the fossil hunting morning group tour and it was incredible, our guides were knowledgeable, super friendly and helped is make the most of the window of time we had while the tide was low. We got lucky with the weather and came out with some great memories from that morning.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

An inspiring and highly welcoming place! We took in some fossils we had found that day and ended up spending 45 minutes talking to the wonderful and incredibly knowledgeable Anna. A very well curated collection, with the bonus of a fairly priced gift shop. Will definitely be back!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow, what a location. I knew this was going to be popular but I didn't expect it to be as popular as it was. Found parking quite easy, first couple of car parks were full, found one right down the bottom in what looks like an overflow. This had plenty of spaces thankfully. Beach and heritage centre were amazing. So much to see and learn about. Only a short visit this time due to also wanting to visit Lyme Regis the same day but we will be back again.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Beach - 138m away
  • Charmouth Fossils - 70m away
  • Hensleigh House - 395m away
Tom's Lyme Regis

Marine Parade, Lyme Regis DT7 3JQ, UK

4.5 (276 reviews)

P: 01297 816018

We had an outstanding dinner here. Loved all of the dishes really. Excellent flavors and all well prepared and cooked. The scallops (a new variation on Tom’s dish from what we understood) may have stolen the show but the lobster and Dartmoor Beef were absolute contenders. A fresh plate of oysters. Great service and we felt well attended to. Beautiful views of the coast. We left our experience ready to recommend to others and will do so in this post as well. Food from a kitchen that cares. Kudos to the whole team.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Hubby and I stopped here this evening whilst passing through Lyme Regis on gallery deliveries. It was around 5:30pm and quite a few places were closed but Tom’s had twinkling fairy lights and looked very inviting as we walked along the prom. We only wanted two latte’s as we still had a long drive ahead of us but we received a friendly welcome and took a seat outside. The coffee came in a large cup and was delicious! Hot and fresh and perfect for sipping whilst enjoying the fresh air and watching the waves rolling in. The restaurant is beautiful and the menus sounds great - I’m only sorry we could stay for dinner but I have bookmarked Tom’s place on my Google Map and definitely aim to stop by for lunch next time we’re in the area! Thanks guys, you’re doing everything right! Keep up the good work :)

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We went there twice in early September. Food was spectacular. The half lobster was an absolute delight and the local sea food was all so fresh . The local cider was delicious. Best part was the cheery chat and repartee, patience and knowledge of the staff. Great sitting outside looking across the bay where we had had a great fishing trip that afternoon.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Dropped into Tom's as we were after a decent seafood restaurant whilst we were in Devon. Well worth a try. Tom is a Royal Academy of Culinary Arts trained chef and he is front and centre of the restaurant plating up in front of the guests. We had the John Dory and Sea bream that were both delicious. His team were brilliant with our kids and gave them colouring in to do and made a fuss of them which was great. Wishing them all the best!

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  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Langmoor and Lister gardens - 82m away
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 313m away
  • Tesco Express - 160m away
  • Largigi Thai Restaurant - 11m away
  • Lyme Townhouse - 178m away
Bell Cliff

5 Broad St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QD, UK

4.5 (531 reviews)
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P: 01297 442459

A favourite of mine, love this place. Good honest breakfast. Great staff and swift service. All good here.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Been to Lyme so many times...first time here ..it was the rain and the wind that drove us in but the menu caught our eye. Friendly and accommodating staff,great atmosphere with history....the views from the window are great. The home made soup was out if this world...the best Mushroom soup I've tasted in a long while🎉🥳🎉 came with a huge chunk of tasty warm bread with plenty of butter and a cheese panni which I was not expecting which was lush,no cheap plastic cheese.Tasty mature Cheddar....5 stars‼️

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Brilliant! Great service, very accommodating for my gluten free requests and lovely views. The breakfast was delicious and my boys ate everything on their plates! Can't wait to come again. Such amazing service the lady let my little boy sit wherever he wanted as he wanted a window seat! And treats for the dogs! Our last holiday breakfast was one to remember thank you xx

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great cafe... doggie friendly... just what you want for on the coast bacon breakfast or more (indoor or outside seating)... even with a dog treat 🐾

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great little cafe just off the beach, right by all the attractions. We sat at a window looking at the fossil shops and the sea which was very wild today. Lovely food, great quality and portions were perfect. And the staff couldn't do enough for us happy to chat and tell us information. Coffee was great as well. Thank you for a great breakfast x

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  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Lyme Regis Museum - 87m away
  • Rock Point Inn, Lyme Regis - 45m away
  • The Pilot Boat - 52m away
  • The Town Mill - 118m away
  • Dinosaurland Fossil Museum - 202m away
Rock Point Inn, Lyme Regis

1-2 Broad St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QD, UK

4.6 (993 reviews)
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P: 01297 443153

Very friendly place to eat and dogs are welcome too. I had the fish and chips and I think it was the best I've ever had. Crispy thin batter, nice thick piece of fish (fresh I think) and delicious minted crushed peas plus chunky chips. The only issue was the front and rear doors were open the whole time and I was a bit cold sitting inside. I would recommend.

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Visited as a group of four on Christmas Eve. It was surprisingly quite which was to our advantage. Good attentive service throughout Food was enjoyable although the humus lacked any flavour. Venison was exceptional. Mains were delicious and desserts completed a lovely visit.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Came tonight for my step dad’s birthday meal. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, food was so good, unpretentious, great quality, more than your usual pub food. I had the chorizo and pie from the specials menu, absolutely lovely. All six of us cleared our plates. The serving staff and Dan the manager were so nice and friendly. Would definitely recommend, thoroughly enjoyable.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Enjoyed a lovely meal here before visiting the Marine Theatre. The staff were very pleasant and helpful, food was excellent, I had whole plaice which was cooked to perfection and my husband had the steak and ale pie with roasted veg which he said were very tasty. The restaurant had a cosy atmosphere and we're looking forward to visiting again soon.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

One of the best locations in Lyme! Right on the sea front with some amazing views. Great food and even better service. Could not fault the team and their level of service they gave us. Good value and worth the time to visit if you're in the area.

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  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Cocktails
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Lyme Regis Museum - 47m away
  • The Pilot Boat - 24m away
  • Bell Cliff - 40m away
  • Dinosaurland Fossil Museum - 200m away
  • Town Mill Bakery - 58m away
The Royal Oak Inn

The St, Charmouth, Bridport DT6 6PE, UK

4.5 (510 reviews)
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P: 01297 560277

Fantastic pub and great selection of beers, didn't try the food but it looked extremely tasty. Service was also brilliant and got to try 3 1/3 beers as I couldn't decide on which to choose. Perfect English pub!

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went there for lunch the other day and found a very cosy pub with nice service and tasty food. I liked it a lot!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Came here for my birthday meal, booked in advance as it can be busy. Food was amazing, nice selection of drinks and the staff were friendly!! Made for a very special night, thank you for making my weekend so special.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely lunch . My husband had fish and chips which he said was the best fish and chips he’d ever had! My ploughman’s was very nice. Staff very helpful dealing with my specific food allergy:

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  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
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  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Charmouth Fish Bar - 264m away
  • Charmouth Bakery Ltd - 221m away
  • Hensleigh House - 309m away
  • The George - 326m away
  • Seadown Holiday Park - 440m away
The Anchor Inn

Seatown, Bridport DT6 6JU, UK

4.6 (1,679 reviews)
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P: 01297 489215

We came for a roast dinner on a rainy Sunday. The service was incredible. The food was delicious. The only problem was the portion size - barely enough meat on the plate to make a sandwich let alone a Sunday roast. Otherwise all good.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A good restaurant in a great location ! Market fish was the best choice on the menu! Extremely fresh and perfectly cooked, accompanied by fennel and good buttered bread. I must say I was a little disappointed with the bouillabaisse... A bit coarse for my French-educated palate... And the apple cake was as beautiful as amber but not very subtle and not rich enough in apples for my taste. The staff were extremely friendly, polite, smiling and efficient. Impeccable hygiene and one of the nicest toilets (perhaps not what you'd expect from a restaurant review, but how important it is! Particularly when you're on the road a lot, it's important that the place where you stop offers comfort in this respect too, and even better with a touch of aesthetics. I highly recomand 🩵

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

Me and my girlfriend came here for a dinner and had a great time. The food was amazing, the drinks somehow tasted better than other pubs I've been to and service was brilliant. We were served by an Australian girl and her partner and they were really lovely!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Wonderful spot down a country lane, nestled right on the beach. Great fresh local produce and friendly staff. I would love to stay one evening in their rooms and wake to the fabulous sea view

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

The location is absolutely stunning, with Golden Cap behind and a view down to the Isle of Portland. This place really is a treat, service is excellent but, it can get very, very busy and you may have to wait for seating. It is on the pricey side too, so as I said, it's a treat. Ask for extra salt on the Padron peppers and you won't be disappointed. Beers were in good condition. A great place to while away a warm summer's evening.

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  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Golden Cap Holiday Park - 124m away
  • Seatown Beach - 65m away
  • Seatown Car Park - 38m away
The Bank House Cafe

The St, Charmouth, Bridport DT6 6PU, UK

4.6 (290 reviews)
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P: 01297 561600

I was a regular visitor while taking my daughter to a lesson in Charmouth every Saturday morning for 6 months. I couldn't recommend this place highly enough.... Bacon roll on point and a nice pot of tea. Always the warmest of welcomes and a highlight of my week!

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Super friendly and accommodating, especially of our large family group trying to escape the unpredictable weather, even with a young baby! Everyone had delicious food, the chips were stand-out! Gluten-free and dairy-free needs were well-catered for. Tasty coffee. Nice and quiet and comfy inside, none of the usual noisy cafe sounds! Couldn’t recommend this wonderful cafe more.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Wonderful, friendly local cafe. The staff are attentive, caring, very cold friendly, lovely children's menu with rabbit glasses that were greatly appreciated! The staff were very knowledgeable and helpful regarding the local area... Definitely worth a visit. The food was also second to none!

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The cafe is just a short walk from Charmouth beach. The staff were really friendly and welcoming and even though it was full we didn't get left hanging around.You can really tell that a great customer service is important here.Our food was all great and reasonably priced. Would definitely ear here again if we find ourselves this way again.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Little Gem 💎 Great food and staff. Really welcoming. A throwback to the type of family run establishment you'd find years ago but with a mix of modern and traditional on the menu. All food and cakes were excellent but I semi expected that. The slight shock was the coffee which would put some of the best artisan coffee houses charging triple the price to shame!

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  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Charmouth Fish Bar - 18m away
  • Charmouth Bakery Ltd - 58m away
  • The George - 86m away
  • Seadown Holiday Park - 230m away
  • Manor Farm Holiday Centre - 249m away

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