Olivia's Guidebook
Immediate vicinity
Areas within 15 minutes walking distance from the house.
Lyme Regis
Beautiful views, calm sandy beach, excellent location being close to the harbour, eateries and Lyme Regis gardens and high street.
The stretch of beach can be divided into sections. Black Venn, Church Beach and Monmouth Beach are all dog friendly all year round. These are situated to the left and right of the main sandy central section of beach. Dogs are not allowed on the sand between April - September.
The Lyme Regis webcam looks out on to the Sandy section which allows you to view the sea conditions before leaving the house.
https://www.classic.co.uk/webcams/dorset/lymebay.html
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Lyme Regis Beach
Beautiful views, calm sandy beach, excellent location being close to the harbour, eateries and Lyme Regis gardens and high street.
The stretch of beach can be divided into sections. Black Venn, Church Beach and Monmouth Beach are all dog friendly all year round. These are situated to the left and right of the main sandy central section of beach. Dogs are not allowed on the sand between April - September.
The Lyme Regis webcam looks out on to the Sandy section which allows you to view the sea conditions before leaving the house.
https://www.classic.co.uk/webcams/dorset/lymebay.html
The harbour for Lyme Regis is called the Cobb. A refuge has been in place here since 1313 but the present construction was built in 1824. Walk along the Cobb (avoid the top wall in windy weather) to gain lovely sea views over to Portland and Golden Cap.
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The Cobb
The harbour for Lyme Regis is called the Cobb. A refuge has been in place here since 1313 but the present construction was built in 1824. Walk along the Cobb (avoid the top wall in windy weather) to gain lovely sea views over to Portland and Golden Cap.
Monmouth beach is dog friendly all year. It is located just past the lifeboat station. A favourite of mine is to paddle board and BBQ!
Monmouth Beach Car Park
Monmouth beach is dog friendly all year. It is located just past the lifeboat station. A favourite of mine is to paddle board and BBQ!
Very informative with low admission costs. Tend to hold family focussed activities within the holidays and fossil finding trips throughout the year. This years Lyme Regis Fossil Festival is being held from 1st - 3rd May.
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Lyme Regis Philpot Museum
Bridge StreetVery informative with low admission costs. Tend to hold family focussed activities within the holidays and fossil finding trips throughout the year. This years Lyme Regis Fossil Festival is being held from 1st - 3rd May.
Lifeboat week is to be held from Friday 24th July to 31st July this year. Lots of activities for families throughout the week.
RNLI Lyme Regis Lifeboat Station
Lifeboat week is to be held from Friday 24th July to 31st July this year. Lots of activities for families throughout the week.
Very good range of performances including outdoor performances in the summer months.
Full programme of events to be found at https://www.marinetheatre.com
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Marine Theatre
Church StreetVery good range of performances including outdoor performances in the summer months.
Full programme of events to be found at https://www.marinetheatre.com
Marine Parade
Marine ParadeWalkway hub connects footpath from either side of Lyme Regis.
Such a lovely way to walk down to the beach. Fantastic views over the Jurassic Coast on to Portland on a clear day.
Langmoor Gardens station
Such a lovely way to walk down to the beach. Fantastic views over the Jurassic Coast on to Portland on a clear day.
Mini Golf Lyme Regis
Fun for the young and old!
Boat Building Academy
Easy to hire for the hour, half a day or full day. Please always be conscious of the tide times.
Lyme Kayak Hire LTD
Marine ParadeEasy to hire for the hour, half a day or full day. Please always be conscious of the tide times.
Dinosaurland Fossil Museum
Coombe StreetCentral large car park at the top of Lyme Regis. This costs £8 for 24 hours so ideal for day trippers. You can also park on the main road in designated sections for 1/2 hours for free.
Holmbush Car Park
Pound StreetCentral large car park at the top of Lyme Regis. This costs £8 for 24 hours so ideal for day trippers. You can also park on the main road in designated sections for 1/2 hours for free.
Food scene
Fantastic pizza, great for children and adults. Best to book as popular. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
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Poco Pizza
29 Marine ParadeFantastic pizza, great for children and adults. Best to book as popular. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Swim
Marine ParadeBeachside location, outside seating, family and dog friendly.
Largigi
Marine ParadeBeach front location.
This comes highly recommended by guests and locals alike. The pork baps are very tasty and donuts come in a number of flavours. Vegetarians and vegans also catered for. Not to be missed!
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The Whole Hog
6a Broad StThis comes highly recommended by guests and locals alike. The pork baps are very tasty and donuts come in a number of flavours. Vegetarians and vegans also catered for. Not to be missed!
Pilot Boat
1 Bridge StGood pub food for all. Small section of outside seating.
For that special occasion, lovely gardens over looking the beach and Cobb.
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Alexandra Hotel & Restaurant
Pound StreetFor that special occasion, lovely gardens over looking the beach and Cobb.
Good food although can be a little pricy. Great location.
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Harbour Inn Lyme Regis
23 Marine ParadeGood food although can be a little pricy. Great location.
The Lyme Bay
8-10 Bridge StRelaxed setting, outside seating, lovely food.
Cobb Arms
Marine ParadeGood for groups.
The Rockpoint opened last year and offers good food for families and adults.
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Rock Point Inn, Lyme Regis
1-2 Broad StThe Rockpoint opened last year and offers good food for families and adults.
The Fisherman’s Wife
Ozone TerraceVery tasty fish and chips! Located opposite the lifeboat station.
Red Panda
7A Broad StreetA new addition to Lyme Regis in 2020. I have yet to experience but reviews are 5*. Locally sourced food, dinner with wine pairings.
Ideal for special occasions, best to book.
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Robin Wylde
Silver StreetA new addition to Lyme Regis in 2020. I have yet to experience but reviews are 5*. Locally sourced food, dinner with wine pairings.
Ideal for special occasions, best to book.
Lovely tapas restaurant next to the Town Mill Gallery and Lyme Bay mini brewery. Great atmosphere and lovely hosts. Also serves coffee and cake in the daytime.
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The Strawberry Tree
Mill LaneLovely tapas restaurant next to the Town Mill Gallery and Lyme Bay mini brewery. Great atmosphere and lovely hosts. Also serves coffee and cake in the daytime.
The Millside
1 Mill LnTucked away from the Main Street.
Always on hand alongside a number of cafes to provide daily coffee when needed.
Costa Coffee (Lyme Regis)
48 Broad StAlways on hand alongside a number of cafes to provide daily coffee when needed.
Small pub on the high street. Good for Sunday Lunch. Children welcome.
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The Volunteer Inn
31 Broad StSmall pub on the high street. Good for Sunday Lunch. Children welcome.
Lal Qilla
61 Broad StSocial dining, good for groups.
Lovely wine bar and restaurant on the high street. Highly recommended by guests.
Lilac Restaurant & Wine Bar
Lovely wine bar and restaurant on the high street. Highly recommended by guests.
Highly recommended for coffee and hot chocolate. Also provides croissants, bagels, lunch and ice cream. Beach front location with deckchairs looking out to the sea. One of my favourites!
Kiosk
Highly recommended for coffee and hot chocolate. Also provides croissants, bagels, lunch and ice cream. Beach front location with deckchairs looking out to the sea. One of my favourites!
Amid Giants & Idols
59 Silver StCoffee comes highly recommended. Just down the hill from the rental.
Local shops
All within 10 minutes walking distance from the house.
Tesco Express
40-41 Broad StCo-op Food - Lyme Regis
38 Broad StNational Trust
Marine ParadeFantastic beach front selling all the usual National Trust gifts and products.
Very reasonably priced wetsuits for the cooler days. You can also hire paddle boards from here.
Boylos Watersports
Marine ParadeVery reasonably priced wetsuits for the cooler days. You can also hire paddle boards from here.
Seasalt Cornwall
8 Broad StFatFace Lyme Regis
25 Broad StAmmonite Fine Foods
39 Broad StLovely selection of local food, wine and gifts.
Ginger Beer
12 Broad StRyder & Hope
30 Broad StPug and Puffin
20 Broad StOld Forge Fossil Shop
15 Broad StPrimary Colours
50 Broad StSerendip
11 Broad StNeighbourhoods
Long stretch of beach, great for fossil hunting. The small local fossil information centre is perfect for children and it houses some very good fossils for you to view. Fossil hunting tours run from this location.
You can walk from Lyme Regis to Charmouth at low tide, this is a lovely walk of approx 45 minutes to 1.5 hours depending how often you want to stop to look for fossils, coloured glass or to look at the view. Just make sure you check the tide times.
Take note of tide times and
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Charmouth
Long stretch of beach, great for fossil hunting. The small local fossil information centre is perfect for children and it houses some very good fossils for you to view. Fossil hunting tours run from this location.
You can walk from Lyme Regis to Charmouth at low tide, this is a lovely walk of approx 45 minutes to 1.5 hours depending how often you want to stop to look for fossils, coloured glass or to look at the view. Just make sure you check the tide times.
Take note of tide times and
Bridport
West Bay was the set for the well known ‘Broadchurch’ series featuring David Tennant.
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West Bay
West Bay was the set for the well known ‘Broadchurch’ series featuring David Tennant.
Exeter
Fantastic walking and views.
National trust car park at Langdon Woods. Golden Cap is the highest point in the south west coast park.
Golden Cap
Beautiful views, great for dog walking. Walks of varying length. One of my favourite places! National trust car park. Approx 15 minutes drive from Lyme Regis.
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Stonebarrow Hill
Beautiful views, great for dog walking. Walks of varying length. One of my favourite places! National trust car park. Approx 15 minutes drive from Lyme Regis.
Great tree climbing for children. Great for dog walking. 10 minutes drive from Lyme Regis.
National Trust Lambert's Castle
Great tree climbing for children. Great for dog walking. 10 minutes drive from Lyme Regis.
Beer
Food by car
All listings are within 40 minutes drive of Lyme Regis.
River Cottage hosts cookery courses and dining opportunities. It is approximately 10 minutes drive from Lyme Regis.
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River Cottage
Trinity Hill RoadRiver Cottage hosts cookery courses and dining opportunities. It is approximately 10 minutes drive from Lyme Regis.
Lovely setting for a special occasion. Good food and wine list. Approximately 40 minutes drive from Lyme Regis.
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The Pig - at Combe
Lovely setting for a special occasion. Good food and wine list. Approximately 40 minutes drive from Lyme Regis.
Fantastic location. Approximately 20 minutes drive from Lyme Regis or a fantastic day walk along the coast path and over Golden Cap.
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The Anchor Inn
Fantastic location. Approximately 20 minutes drive from Lyme Regis or a fantastic day walk along the coast path and over Golden Cap.