Lyme Regis self catering and cottage accommodation

Coppers Cottages - Marple Cottage, Lyme Regis, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Lyme Regis sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: In rich rolling acres of natural grounds – just a riverside walk from the beach and sea . . .

Just a mile or so from the beach and picturesque harbour at Lyme Regis, this attractive cluster of individually owned holiday cottages enjoys a peaceful setting in an area of exceptional natural beauty. Skilfully converted from a range of lovely old stone barns, they are surrounded by acres of pastures with abundant wildlife, including deer and badgers. Fitted and furnished to comfortable standards throughout, each holiday cottage is independently owned and has its own sunny patio at the front with peaceful and uninterrupted views over a picturesque pond and the countryside beyond. A lovely riverside walk leads to historic Lyme Regis, passing through wonderful countryside with no roads to mar the views. The rolling farmland scenery is easily enjoyed via the 28-mile network of local footpaths and bridleways, including the World Heritage Dorset Coastal Path (½ mile) and its spectacular Jurassic coast.
Accessible within 4 minutes by car or via a walk over fields and along the riverbank, Lyme Regis is one of England’s most memorable small towns. It is famous as the setting for both the story and film of The French Lieutenant’s Woman, with its harbour bright with boats, streets of elegant colour-washed buildings, lofty cliffs and a great sweep of sea. Inns, restaurants and a choice of shops can be found amongst the town’s attractive jumble of narrow streets, and it is a notable water sports centre. Motor boats can be hired, and there are fishing trips, a sailing school and club, and a wind-surfing school. There is also a sports complex at Axminster (4 miles) which offers swimming and other facilities. For nature lovers, the area has some of the most diverse scenery in the country: Lyme Bay sweeps round from the National Nature Reserve on the Dowlands Cliffs in an uninterrupted arc along the huge bank of shingle that is Chesil Beach, all the way to the limestone slab of the Isle of Portland. The 626-ft Golden Cap, is a breathtaking viewpoint and part of a lovely 2,000-acre NT estate, it is the highest point on England’s south coast, which is a World Heritage Site. An easy drive to Bridport, Honiton, Sidmouth, Exeter and Dorchester. For families there are many lovely beaches close at hand, and a theme park at Cricket St Thomas and Crealy Park, near Exeter. Lyme Regis golf course is within half a mile and visitors are welcome. Each cottage has a comprehensive information folder giving details of local pubs, restaurants, shops, walks, excursions and includes many interesting facts about Lyme Regis and finding fossils along the Jurassic coast. Shops 1 mile.

1 bedroom cottage, Lyme Regis, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £247 to £465

Self catering accommodation in Lyme Regis sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: 1 OF 3 PROPERTIES SITUATED ON THE DEVON / DORSET BORDER IN A DELIGHTFUL VILLAGE SETTING A SHORT DRIVE TO THE HISTORIC TOWN OF LYME REGIS Situated just off the Kilmington village green and with lovely far-reaching countryside views, these delightful cottages are ideally placed for touring the area. Tastefully converted from 18th century traditional flint barns, incorporating a wealth of original features. Virtually on the Devon / Dorset border, this little known, unspoilt, unhurried haven is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is ideal for anyone seeking a 'get away from it all' holiday or short break. The World Heritage 'Jurassic Coastline' and seaside port of Lyme Regis are about 6 miles away. The lovely regency resort of Sidmouth, with its beaches, shops, restaurants and galleries, and the beautiful coastal villages of Beer and Branscombe are all nearby. Enjoy the many other local attractions including National Trust properties and gardens. Kilmington is located just 2 miles from the town of Axminster and boasts a local village shop and post office, a well-stocked farm shop and a petrol station with shop and bistro. In the evenings sit in the cottages' orchard and gardens and enjoy glorious views across meadows and farmland to the Axe Valley beyond or take a stroll to one of the two thatched village pubs, both serving good food. Shared utility room: with washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board. Outside: shared use of enclosed gardens as well as fields, orchards and woodland. Amenities: allocated parking. Bed linen, towels and general electric included. Regret no smoking or pets. Location: beach 5 miles, pubs and shops walking distance. Arrival: 3pm.The accommodation offers ONE bedroom: twin which can be a double on request with room for a child's bed or cot and en-suite shower over bath and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: on the ground floor with TV, Freeview, DVD, video, cooker, fridge and microwave. Outside: own patio area. Amenities: electric heaters, first 80kw of use included in rental, additional units paid direct to owner.

Lyme View, Lyme Regis, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Lyme Regis sleeps 10.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: On the edge of Lyme Regis, one of the prettiest seaside resorts on the famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast, this detached four-storey house for ten is excellent holiday accommodation to enjoy this popular area. It offers five bedrooms, two en-suite (one of the double bedrooms on the second floor boasts views of Lyme Bay), a large kitchen/dining room, living room and on the lower ground floor a sitting room/games room opening up onto the patio where one can unwind and relax. Within easy walking distance lies the heart of Lyme Regis with its narrow streets, restaurants and shops, or the sandy beach, picturesque harbour and Cobb, made famous by the setting of the film The French Lieutenant’s Woman. There are water activities such as boat trips, fishing, swimming, diving, sailing and wind surfing, fossil hunting along the Jurassic Coast, and exhilarating coastal walking on the coastal path with its beautiful scenery, particularly from the top of Golden Cap with its commanding views over Lyme Bay from Portland to Torquay. There are many attractions within easy driving to visit, ranging from Forde Abbey and Gardens, Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park, Crealey Adventure Park, Abbotsbury Swannery and Sub Tropical Gardens, or days out exploring Weymouth, Dorchester, Sherborne and Exeter cathedral, city capital of the south west. Shops and pub ¾ mile.

Large living room with open fire. Large, well-equipped kitchen/dining room with gas range (for cooking) and tiled floor. Shower room with toilet. Lower ground floor: Sitting room with TV/games room. Study. Utility. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 6ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet, one with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed, TV, sea views and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

1 bedroom cottage, Lyme Regis, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £215 to £385

Self catering accommodation in Lyme Regis sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: FAR REACHING VIEWS OVER OPEN COUNTRYSIDE IN QUIET LOCATION. REGRET NO BABIES OR CHILDREN This lovely ground floor wing of the main house is situated in a quiet rural location with lovely countryside views. An ideal bolt hole to enjoy a relaxing holiday. There are some beautiful local walks, bird watching at the Axmouth Reserve and the Seaton tram line. You will be just 6 miles away from Hugh Fernley Whittingstall's shop, 'River Cottage Store and Canteen' , with the River Cottage headquarters a few miles further along offering numerous courses. You will also be close to a range of popular attractions which include the Jurassic Coast and beaches, Bicton Gardens, the historic lace town of Honiton with its antique shops, National Trust gardens and more. Explore the East Devon coast line with its renowned seaside resorts of, among others, Lyme Regis, Sidmouth and Charmouth. In the evenings, relax in the garden or enjoy a meal in our award winning local pub at Dalwood (2 miles). The studio style accommodation offers: Lounge/kitchen/diner/sleeping area: open-plan with double bed, 26" TV, DVD and Freeview. Galley-style kitchen area with cooker, fridge, microwave and washing machine. Shower room: wet room style with WC. Outside: use of large front garden. Amenities: parking. Bed linen, electric and central heating included. 1 dog welcome. Regret no smoking in the property. Regret no babies or children. Location: beach 10 miles, pub and shop 2 miles.

Old Monmouth, Lyme Regis, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 16
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Lyme Regis sleeps 16.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 16

Accommodation overview: Dating back to 1630 - when it was originally established as a coaching inn - Old Monmouth lies in the heart of the popular seaside resort of Lyme Regis and forms one of a row of properties, just 100 yards from the seafront. Full of character, it offers spacious holiday accommodation for 16 people - with seven bedrooms (five en-suite) and also has many period features, including beamed ceilings, inglenook fireplaces and pine wooden shutters.
Old Monmouth has endured a chequered history with Monmouth’s cavalry lodging there in 1685, being visited by Oscar Wilde in 1891 and used by the Americans as a HQ during the war. This unique property is an excellent holiday home to enjoy Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb, beach, shops and cafes, and also to explore the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site. There is superb scenery, coastal walking, golf and fishing on the doorstep, and within easy driving distance are Bridport, Charmouth, Beer, Seaton and Sidmouth. Weymouth, with its Deep Sea Adventure, Timewalk and many other attractions also makes for a good family visit. There are a host of National Trust properties to visit, as well as Forde Abbey and Gardens - whilst inland, the Yeovilton Air Museum, the Haynes Motor Museum, Sherborne Castle and much more provide alternative days out. Shops 200 yards, pubs and restaurant 100 yards.

Large beamed living room with gas ‘coal-effect’ fire. Large beamed dining room with wooden floor. Well-equipped kitchen with gas range, breakfast area, wooden floor and side access to outside. Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. First floor: Four double bedrooms, all with en-suite shower room and toilet, one with additional twin beds (for +2). Twin bedroom with wooden shutters and wash basin. Bunk bedroom with double bed on bottom, single bed on top and vanity unit. All bedrooms with TV (except bunk bedroom). Bathroom with toilet. Separate toilet.

3 bedroom lodge, Lyme Regis, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £525 to £1185

Self catering accommodation in Lyme Regis sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: SITUATED IN THE GROUNDS OF THE IMPRESSIVE ROUSDON ESTATE Set on a complex of properties and is one of many within the grounds and offers many original features and a unique holiday experience. Nestled on the Jurassic Coast (England's first natural World Heritage Site), this unique stretch of coastline has joined the ranks of the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon as one of the wonders of the natural world, and is famous for fossils and day to day there are many new discoveries which are constantly being uncovered, including exceptionally well preserved dinosaurs and dinosaur footprints. Lyme Regis is only a short drive away and offers an unspoilt seafront with sheltered south-facing beaches and provides a perfect environment in which children can play and adults can relax in the traditional deckchairs that still line the promenade in summer. Many boat excursions run from the ancient harbour for pleasure and fishing trips. The Estate boasts 350 acres of land, and direct access to the Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs National Nature Reserve, where wild deer, foxes, rabbits and squirrels can often be seen. There are many attractions in the area including the theme and country park at Cricket St Thomas, the charming resorts of Beer, Seaton, Sidmouth, Branscombe and numerous National Trust properties and gardens to name but a few. The accommodation offers THREE bedrooms: 1 double room with distant sea views and en-suite hand basin and WC, 1 twin room (2'6" beds). A small flight of stairs takes you to 1 additional double room. Bathroom: adjacent upstairs double with shower over bath and WC. Shower room adjacent the twin room with WC and heated towel rail. Downstairs WC. Lounge: with TV, DVD and hi-fi. Entrance dining hall. Kitchen: with large range style cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer dryer. Outside: enclosed garden area with seating. Amenities: parking for 2 cars. Bed linen, electric and central heating included. Cot, highchair and stair gate available. Regret no pets or smokers. Location: shop and pub 1 mile. Arrival: 3.30pm.

Ware House Cottage, Lyme Regis, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Lyme Regis sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Nestling in a tranquil location on the Devon/Dorset border, this well-presented single-storey barn conversion is set within the 40 acres of the owner’s home, which was the setting for The French Lieutenant’s Woman. It lies ½ mile from the popular medieval port of Lyme Regis with picturesque harbour known as the Cobb. Wonderful scenic walking abounds, with the South West Coastal Path just 500 yards away. Shop and pub ½ mile.

Large open-plan beamed living room with wood-burning stove, oak floor, and large well-equipped beamed kitchen/dining room with oak floor. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with toilet.

Stable Cottage, Lyme Regis, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Lyme Regis sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: On the outskirts of Lyme Regis, on the famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast and ¾ mile from the beach, scenic harbour and historic Cobb, these two properties; a 300 year old Coach House, and single storey thatched cottage offer excellent holiday accommodation individually or for for larger groups can be booked together to sleep up to 16 guests. The Coach House, which is located on one side of a beautiful high walled courtyard has charm and character, retaining an inglenook, beams, flagstones and one four-poster bedroom, and is ideal to accommodate two family groups or larger extended families. On the other side of the courtyard is Stable Cottage which is thatched, built from local stone and makes excellent family accommodation. Being on the outskirts of Lyme Regis, one can enjoy a stroll into Lyme itself and wander around the local shops, lanes, cafes, restaurants and along the picturesque Cobb, made famous by the film The French Lieutenant’s Woman, or simply chill out on the beach, fishing, boating, beach walking and of course fossil hunting. There is superb scenic coastal walking all along the Lyme Bay Coast, with views stretching to Portland Bill and far into Devon, and for those without a faint heart, the National Trust’s Golden Cap, southern England’s highest cliff is an exhilarating walk with spectacular scenery. One can visit the many popular seaside resorts from Weymouth in the east to Abbotsbury, West Bay, Charmouth, Seaton, Sidmouth and onto Exmouth in the west, or enjoy the beautiful Dorset countryside with its quaint villages, pubs and cream tea cafes. There are many historic houses to visit, including Forde Abbey and Gardens and Montacute House and Gardens, and family entertainment such as The Donkey Sanctuary, Crealy Adventure Park and inland Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum. Exeter Cathedral City is worth a day out to see the Cathedral itself, the catacombs, museums and shops. Shops and pubs ¼ mile.