Olivia's Guidebook

Olivia
Olivia's Guidebook

Immediate vicinity

Areas within 15 minutes walking distance from the house.
326 locals recommend
Lyme Regis
326 locals recommend
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
81 locals recommend
Lyme Regis Beach
81 locals recommend
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.
69 locals recommend
The Cobb
69 locals recommend
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.
40 locals recommend
Lyme Regis Philpot Museum
Bridge Street
40 locals recommend
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.
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
30 locals recommend
Marine Theatre
Church Street
30 locals recommend
Very good range of performances including outdoor performances in the summer months. Full programme of events to be found at https://www.marinetheatre.com
Walkway hub connects footpath from either side of Lyme Regis.
Marine Parade
Marine Parade
Walkway 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.
Fun for the young and old!
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 Parade
Easy to hire for the hour, half a day or full day. Please always be conscious of the tide times.
19 locals recommend
Dinosaurland Fossil Museum
Coombe Street
19 locals recommend
Central 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 Street
Central 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.
22 locals recommend
Poco Pizza
29 Marine Parade
22 locals recommend
Fantastic pizza, great for children and adults. Best to book as popular. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Beachside location, outside seating, family and dog friendly.
50 locals recommend
Swim
Marine Parade
50 locals recommend
Beachside location, outside seating, family and dog friendly.
Beach front location.
Largigi
Marine Parade
Beach 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!
6 locals recommend
The Whole Hog
6a Broad St
6 locals recommend
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!
Good pub food for all. Small section of outside seating.
24 locals recommend
Pilot Boat
1 Bridge St
24 locals recommend
Good pub food for all. Small section of outside seating.
For that special occasion, lovely gardens over looking the beach and Cobb.
17 locals recommend
Alexandra Hotel & Restaurant
Pound Street
17 locals recommend
For that special occasion, lovely gardens over looking the beach and Cobb.
Good food although can be a little pricy. Great location.
44 locals recommend
Harbour Inn Lyme Regis
23 Marine Parade
44 locals recommend
Good food although can be a little pricy. Great location.
Relaxed setting, outside seating, lovely food.
23 locals recommend
The Lyme Bay
8-10 Bridge St
23 locals recommend
Relaxed setting, outside seating, lovely food.
Good for groups.
Cobb Arms
Marine Parade
Good for groups.
The Rockpoint opened last year and offers good food for families and adults.
6 locals recommend
Rock Point Inn, Lyme Regis
1-2 Broad St
6 locals recommend
The Rockpoint opened last year and offers good food for families and adults.
Very tasty fish and chips! Located opposite the lifeboat station.
The Fisherman’s Wife
Ozone Terrace
Very tasty fish and chips! Located opposite the lifeboat station.
18 locals recommend
Red Panda
7A Broad Street
18 locals recommend
A 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.
9 locals recommend
Robin Wylde
Silver Street
9 locals recommend
A 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.
6 locals recommend
The Strawberry Tree
Mill Lane
6 locals recommend
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.
Tucked away from the Main Street.
27 locals recommend
The Millside
1 Mill Ln
27 locals recommend
Tucked 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 St
Always 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.
18 locals recommend
The Volunteer Inn
31 Broad St
18 locals recommend
Small pub on the high street. Good for Sunday Lunch. Children welcome.
Social dining, good for groups.
15 locals recommend
Lal Qilla
61 Broad St
15 locals recommend
Social 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!
Coffee comes highly recommended. Just down the hill from the rental.
Amid Giants & Idols
59 Silver St
Coffee comes highly recommended. Just down the hill from the rental.

Local shops

All within 10 minutes walking distance from the house.
17 locals recommend
Tesco Express
40-41 Broad St
17 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Co-op Food - Lyme Regis
38 Broad St
11 locals recommend
Fantastic beach front selling all the usual National Trust gifts and products.
National Trust
Marine Parade
Fantastic 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 Parade
Very reasonably priced wetsuits for the cooler days. You can also hire paddle boards from here.
Seasalt Cornwall
8 Broad St
FatFace Lyme Regis
25 Broad St
Lovely selection of local food, wine and gifts.
7 locals recommend
Ammonite Fine Foods
39 Broad St
7 locals recommend
Lovely selection of local food, wine and gifts.
Ginger Beer
12 Broad St
11 locals recommend
Ryder & Hope
30 Broad St
11 locals recommend
Pug and Puffin
20 Broad St
Old Forge Fossil Shop
15 Broad St
Primary Colours
50 Broad St
Serendip
11 Broad St

Neighbourhoods

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
61 locals recommend
Charmouth
61 locals recommend
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
154 locals recommend
Bridport
154 locals recommend
West Bay was the set for the well known ‘Broadchurch’ series featuring David Tennant.
167 locals recommend
West Bay
167 locals recommend
West Bay was the set for the well known ‘Broadchurch’ series featuring David Tennant.
409 locals recommend
Exeter
409 locals recommend

Fantastic walking and views.

National trust car park at Langdon Woods. Golden Cap is the highest point in the south west coast park.
103 locals recommend
Golden Cap
103 locals recommend
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.
10 locals recommend
Stonebarrow Hill
10 locals recommend
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.
93 locals recommend
Beer
93 locals recommend

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.
68 locals recommend
River Cottage
Trinity Hill Road
68 locals recommend
River 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.
60 locals recommend
The Pig - at Combe
60 locals recommend
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.
79 locals recommend
The Anchor Inn
79 locals recommend
Fantastic location. Approximately 20 minutes drive from Lyme Regis or a fantastic day walk along the coast path and over Golden Cap.