Key Features
- Property code: BETSYS
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Betsy’s Byre has been lovingly restored to provide an excellent holiday property in a quiet location, just a short drive from the sea. Its location on a small-holding is home to a wide range of animals and there are free range eggs and delicious homemade honey available from the owners. Walkers will be drawn to this wonderful location with its wealth of countryside, whilst those preferring to explore the area by car will find themselves well placed for the many attractions of East Devon and West Dorset. Morcombelake, very nearby, has a farm shop and the village of Chideock, with two very good pubs is within easy reach.
The World Heritage coast, known as the Jurassic Coast, offers opportunities for fossil hunting, walking, fishing and many other activities. You can walk to Golden Cap a National Trust site with stunning coastal views. The West Dorset market town of Bridport and its bustling harbour at West Bay are only a 10-minute drive away, as is the lovely seaside resort of Lyme Regis. The delightful seaside village of Charmouth, with its famous fossil beach, is also a short drive away. The village is a great location for walking and cycling with a few country pubs in the Marshwood Vale.
Short Breaks available all year. Please contact Toad Hall to discuss your requirements.
Pet friendly cottage. Two well behaved dogs welcome in public areas of property.
Key Features
- Property code: BETSYS
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Betsy’s Byre has been lovingly restored to provide an excellent holiday property in a quiet location, just a short drive from the sea. Its location on a small-holding is home to a wide range of animals and there are free range eggs and delicious homemade honey available from the owners. Walkers will be drawn to this wonderful location with its wealth of countryside, whilst those preferring to explore the area by car will find themselves well placed for the many attractions of East Devon and West Dorset. Morcombelake, very nearby, has a farm shop and the village of Chideock, with two very good pubs is within easy reach.
The World Heritage coast, known as the Jurassic Coast, offers opportunities for fossil hunting, walking, fishing and many other activities. You can walk to Golden Cap a National Trust site with stunning coastal views. The West Dorset market town of Bridport and its bustling harbour at West Bay are only a 10-minute drive away, as is the lovely seaside resort of Lyme Regis. The delightful seaside village of Charmouth, with its famous fossil beach, is also a short drive away. The village is a great location for walking and cycling with a few country pubs in the Marshwood Vale.
Short Breaks available all year. Please contact Toad Hall to discuss your requirements.
Pet friendly cottage. Two well behaved dogs welcome in public areas of property.
Detached cottage all on one level.
Open plan design
Living room with 3 seater sofa, armchair, Smart TV and Blu-Ray DVD player. French doors to balcony.
Dining area with table and chairs.
Kitchen with electric cooker, ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge with ice box.
Utility area is fitted with a washing machine and additional fridge with ice box.
Bedroom 1 with King Size bed.
Wet room with shower, wash basin and WC.
Elevated deck area and seating. Views of the countryside.
The attractive Georgian market town of Bridport, set in the heart of Dorset’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is renowned for its abundance of independent shops and art galleries, thriving cafés, bars and restaurants serving exceptional locally produced food and drink, and its lively music, art and literary scene.
Whether you enjoy spending your holiday browsing market stalls and quirky shops, indulging in a mouth-watering cream tea, or people-watching over a leisurely coffee - this charming town won’t disappoint.
Less than 2 miles away lies Bridport’s picturesque harbour, West Bay, which offers access to the world-famous Jurassic Coast. Here, you’ll find an assortment of pubs and restaurants, two excellent sandy beaches, a marina, and of course breathtaking coastal views.
If you’re feeling active, West Bay is perfect for a spot of fishing, walking, bathing and rock pooling. Or if you’d rather take it easy, unwind over tea and cake in one of the harbour’s delightful tea rooms. West Bay is also the setting for the popular ITV drama Broadchurch, where you will recognise many landmarks from the show.
Bridport and West Bay are ideally positioned for exploring the stunning Jurassic coastline. Why not try your luck at fossil hunting to see if you can uncover an ancient relic or two, or take a stroll along the glorious South West Coast Path to blow away the cobwebs and take in the magnificent views.
Nearby popular attractions include the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens and the Lyme Regis Aquarium, and if you fancy a day at the beach, you'll be spoilt for choice on this pretty stretch of Dorset coastline. Some of our favourite family-friendly options include both West Bay beaches, Cobb beach in Lyme Regis, Charmouth beach and Weymouth beach.
A holiday cottage in either Bridport or West Bay provides the perfect base from which to enjoy the delights of a vibrant market town, whilst staying close to the coast to easily indulge in your favourite seaside activities - making for a most memorable Dorset holiday.
Parking directly outside the property.
Electric Cars: - Please note that this property does not have suitable facilities for charging electric vehicles. https://www.zap-map.com
- Included: Bed linen and towels, electricity, heating. Wi-Fi. Please bring your own beach towels.
- Pets: Up to 2 medium sized well behaved dogs welcome in public areas of property only (not bedrooms). Pet Charge: £30.00 per pet per week.
- Smoking/Vaping: Not permitted.
- Telephone: Mobile reception fair to good depending upon network.
- Arrival time - 4pm and Departure time - 10am.
- Electric Cars: Please note that this property does not have suitable facilities for charging electric vehicles. https://www.zap-map.com
- Local facilities: Felicity Farm Shop and tea rooms: 1 mile. Chideock stores: 2 miles. Pub: Five Bells Inn 0.6 miles. The George Inn: 2 miles. Anchor Inn at Seatown: 2.5 miles. Shave Cross Inn: 5 miles. Beaches: Seatown 2.5 miles, Charmouth 3.6 miles, Lyme Regis: 6 miles.
The Clock Inn
(2 miles)
(12)
Cosy, family-friendly and dog-friendly 16th Century thatched village inn situated in the attractive village of Chideock. Newly refurbished in 2016, the restaurant serves classic homemade traditional pub food. There's also an outside seating area and games room with skittles alley, bar football, darts and table tennis for guests to enjoy.
The Clock Inn, Main St, Chideock, Bridport DT6 6JW (T: 01297 489423)
Friendly pub with good beer and reasonably priced food
June 2023
Lovely pub, lovely food & drink. Looked after so well by the staff impeccable manners nothing was too much for them and welcomed our cockerpoo Molly and gave her biscuits. Met some of the locals who had a darts match on and they were so friendly. Came here the year before and had a lovely time then too. You really must visit during your stay no matter how short
May 2023
This is a more basis pub, with what we would call good pub food. Friendly staff.
August 2022
Very pleasant lunch here. Pub very dog friendly and food was quick and good value. I had the lighter lunch option which was still very generous.
May 2022
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The pub was clean and COVID-19 safe. The food was delicious and good value.
July 2021
Friendly spacious pub with welcoming staff, serving good pub grub / home cooked food. Dogs welcome too.
October 2018
What a welcoming pub.Mike and his staff are so friendly and attentive,coupled with Mike's knowledge of the Ciders he has. The food is of a good standard and prices are reasonable.We would recommend this pub to anyone
July 2018
What a welcoming pub.Mike and his staff are so friendly and attentive,coupled with Mike's knowledge of the Ciders he has. The food is of a good standard and prices are reasonable.We would recommend this pub to anyone
May 2018
Fantastic food and service even cooked a special for us on request highly recommend this pub well worth a visit
November 2017
Good food and comfortable pub
October 2017
A very friendly pub with good value food
September 2017
Great choice of pub grub, Dog friendly and staff are helpful and pleasant . Do the pub quiz on Sunday it is good fun.
April 2017
The George Inn (Chideock)
(2 miles)
(9)
A traditional Dorset thatched pub offering a selection of Palmers real ales, bottled lagers and great wines served alongside delicious, freshly prepared seasonal food and a relaxed friendly atmosphere.
The George Inn, Main St, Chideock, Bridport DT6 6JD (T: 01297 489419)
Good for Sunday lunches and Thursday "Pizza Night". Good range of Palmers beers.
June 2023
Lovely pub, staff friendly lovely beach and good food.
June 2023
We were the only customers, and not surprising as it was outrageously expensive to eat......for a very average rather scruffy pub. The food may have been good but we didnt try it.
April 2023
The George Inn is a very lovely place to eat and spend time. The food is excellent, and the staff were so friendly. It was a pleasure to be there.
August 2022
We had a fantastic meal one evening turning up without a booking with our dog. Pub staff really friendly and service was excellent. Costs were very reasonable.
May 2022
Lovely atmosphere staff very friendly, great for just a cosy drink or a meal. We ate here twice, due to covid it was a reduced menu which is fine but would have been good if it changed now & again.
October 2020
We visited the George twice for meals and thoroughly enjoyed them. The staff were polite and well organized under the present circumstances and the food and beer were both excellent. Will visit again in the future.
September 2020
Good pub good and local ales. Dog friendly
September 2019
Good food,beers and atmosphere. Dog friendly
October 2018
The Anchor Inn
(3 miles)
(11)
A must visit pub for anyone staying in the region, the Anchor commands a wonderful position by the sea with an outside terrace and far reaching views of the Jurassic coastline. The award winning menu is made up of lots of local fish, seafood and hearty meat dishes, all beautifully presented.
The Anchor Inn, Seatown DT6 6JU (T: 01297 489215)
We know this pub of old. Love to sit by the sea with a pint.
August 2023
Wonderful location by beach and good food with emphasis on fish and efficient service.
June 2023
Lovely views, nice staff, a little pricey esp soft drinks! £3!
April 2022
Visited just for an early evening drink. Cosy inside, staff very friendly. It took us 3 attempts on 3 different days to actually get in. Always very busy even in october, I cant imagine how this pub copes with demand in the height of summer. This is probably due to the massive golden cap caravan site. A shame as a great location...
October 2020
Fantastic lunch and great views! Very well organised during the COVID situation. We would definitely visit again when in the area.
September 2020
Great location for a pint with views across the beach and across to surrounding hills. All the Palmers beers are recommended. Dog friendly
October 2018
Lovely Fish and Chips, well deserved after a long walk !
September 2018
possibly the best Fish(cod) and chips we have ever eaten.The most extensive seafood menu around
July 2018
Stopped here after a fab walk along the beach. Food was good, service was quick & polite & the views were great. Would recommend to others
April 2018
Perfect spot and beautiful old pub. But pricey, but I guess the location makes up for it.
November 2017
Great place. View amazing. Staff friendly. Food very good but a bit precious.
May 2017
The Ilchester Arms
(3 miles)
(2)
A 16th century thatched village inn with oak beams and huge open fireplace in the bar area. A great spot to enjoy a pint or something from the menu, either in the cosy bar or outside in the pretty garden.
The Ilchester Arms Symes Cottage, Symondsbury, Bridport DT6 6HD (T: 01308 422600)
Avoided this. Beer was poor on a previous visit.
August 2023
Very friendly dogs welcome Good menu and food came up piping hot the steak special for 2 was extremely good as were the other meals.
March 2018
Symondsbury Kitchen
(3 miles)
(3)
A pretty thatched café on the idyllic Symondsbury Estate surrounded by rolling Dorset countryside. Sit outside on the sunny terrace and choose from a range of delicious meals, homemade cakes and hot and cold drinks.
Symondsbury Kitchen Manor Yard, Mill Ln, Symondsbury, Bridport DT6 6HQ (T: 01308 538309)
Very pleasant surroundings rather pricey.
September 2023
Very pleasant. Tasty food and good service.
August 2023
Well worth a trip. There are some lovely walks including out to Hells Lane which has some incredible carvings in the rocks. The Food at the kitchen was fresh and delicious. All in all a great place to visit.
June 2023
Wiggle Tails Paddock
(2 miles)
A safe secure dog paddock surrounded by beautiful Dorset countryside where you can let your dog run off his or her energy safe in the knowledge that they won’t get lost. The perfect spot for exercising nervous dogs too and to practice some training.
Click here for further details
Symondsbury Estate
(3 miles)
(4)
Home to the Colfox family, the Symondsbury estate is set in beautiful Dorset countryside within a few miles of the Jurassic Coast, a world heritage site with unspoilt beaches and fabulous coastal walks. Here you'll find the Symondsbury Kitchen, the perfect spot for a bite to eat, the Symondsbury store which stocks a range of interesting local produce, a Home & Garden store, and various other boutique shops. There are also events held on the estate throughout the year including live music, open farm Sundays, workshops and more. Check the website for details.
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Very pretty courtyard now developed into unique shops and cafe, serving fresh and delicious food. Just go slowly along the pot-holed driveway!
October 2023
So good went back twice. Pub also very dog friendly.
September 2023
A lovely place to visit, nice boutiques and little shops. Well worth a visit.
April 2023
This is a lovely spot to stop for a bite and a drink with free parking. There is an excellent selection of local produce on sale plus homeware and fashion. You can ascend Colmers Hill nearby which is a wonderful vantage point for this beautiful area.
October 2021
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
(3 miles)
(14)
Featuring beautiful fossil collections, guided fossil hunting walks, rock pooling walks along the local coastline and even the opportunity to meet the Charmouth Dinosaur, Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre is a small charity and is free to visit, although they do welcome donations. A charming family day out, it’s a chance to learn about the local coastal and marine wildlife with facilities including interactive computers, hands on displays, marine tanks and a video microscope. They also have Jurassic Theatre shows of a short film on The Jurassic coast and finding fossils at Charmouth (adults £1, children 50p), and of course there’s a souvenir shop.
Very interesting visitor centre , free entry too. Good fossil exhibits intersting for younger visitors.
November 2023
Superb. Staff friendly and informative. Ideal for kids.
October 2023
I have been visiting Charmouth of and on all my 60 years on this earth and it is so sad that the visitor centre actually encourages the destruction of the beautiful stones and rock pools on the beach. We need a more look but don't take home approach to the natural world. Soon there will be nothing left.
September 2023
Bit of a nightmare...crowded with small children and stressed parents.
August 2023
Visit this is you are into fossils and geology. Lots to read and view. The staff are very helpful. We recommend you speak with them about a guided tour for fossil hunting as they can show you where and how to find things.
June 2022
A very interesting place, full of amazing information with knowledgeable staff.
May 2022
Wonderful! Only a small venue, but really impressive displays, most showing very large fossils found within the past 5 years in Lyme Bay- it seems to have had a refurb since Covid closures- would definitely recommend a visit
March 2022
Really interesting place- fascinating and well worth a visit. Great selection of gifts on sale and friendly, helpful staff.
June 2021
Brilliant! No admission fee, just a donation requested. Lots to see and read about local beaches, amazing fossils on show with accompanying info. Staff very friendly and informative.
February 2020
Brilliant, outwardly modest museum/display/centre. We were fascinated and impressed. Excellent local gem.
September 2019
Amazing really enjoyed our visit!
May 2019
Excellent for all fossil hunters out there. Really helpful especially the chance to go on the fossil hunting walk with an expert,great for small and big kids alike. We weren’t lucky at finding any but the choice they had in the shop was brilliant and reasonably priced.
February 2019
Such a brilliant place and the volunteers there are so helpful and great with children. I'd recommend going on one of the fossil walks but book in advance as it gets busy.
October 2018
Wonderful insight to the discoveries on the Jurassic coast and all free! Catering for all ages with interactive displays. A must do visit.
July 2018
Jurassic SUP & Fitness
(3 miles)
Experience the stunning beauty of the Jurassic Coast and keep fit at the same time with this great local company offering Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tours & lessons, Personal Training and HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Classes.
Click here for futher details
Enjoy £5 off per person on any booking with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Vineyard Stables
(4 miles)
A small and friendly horse riding stables, Vineyard Stables in Wooton Fitzpane is beautifully set on the edge of a forest with sea views and wonderful riding opportunities on bridle paths and country lanes with no main roads for miles. There’s a sand school as well as a cross country course, which are available for private hire, as well as off-road hacking. Lessons start at £10 per hour depending on your requirements, and they also offer personalised classes in dressage and jumping, which can be discussed over the phone to cater to the individual.
Charmouth Beach
(3 miles)
(7)
Perfect for family days out, Charmouth Beach is a mix of sand and pebbles, fossils (for which the area is famous), good swimming and good surf. It is divided into two distinct areas (East and West) by the mouth of the River Char, which often forms a lagoon suitable for boating or watching the ducks swim past. To get to the beach, simply find the centre of the village and follow Lower Sea Lane. There are ample car parks close to the beach as well as another one half way down Lower Sea Lane if those are full. Dogs are allowed on the West beach as long as they are on leads from 1st May and 30th September between the sea defenses and Lyme Regis but not on the area of beach in front of the beach huts and the Heritage Centre. From 1st July to 31st August dogs are not allowed on East Beach between 10:00am and 6:00pm, but are welcome outside these hours. At East Beach there is a beach café and picnic tables close by, and in the summer months there is a bouncy castle. There are also lots of beautiful walks close by to enjoy. West Beach meanwhile is about a mile and a half long and is a haven for fossil hunters and avid rock-poolers.
Charmouth Beach is just wonderful, lovely walks with no cars or road noise. Heaven!
April 2024
Walking this beach from Lyme Regis
October 2023
Great beach, Its busy by the shops but plenty of places to walk to find space away from others. The toilets are bad, so with a few wipes and wash you hands after. Get there early for parking. It is sand, shingle and rock pools, so great for a non commercialised beach day. Follow the tide out if you are fossil hunting but best to have a guided tour first from the museum so you know what you are looking for. One of our favourite sea sides in Britain.
June 2022
This is a beautiful area. Gets very busy and there are about four car parks and on street parking. The museum was very fascinating. Toilet queue was horrendous. This is a great area for inflatables as you can go down the stream if you want instead of the sea. There is also a large grass bank to picnic on instead of the beach cobbles.
August 2021
Great beach if but a bit stony where we went, good facilities for food and drinks and no where near as many seagulls as Lyme Regis.
August 2021
Lovely quaint beach.
May 2019
Lovely spot to sit, relax and look for fossils.
October 2018
Eype Beach
(4 miles)
(2)
A small pebble beach close to the historic market town of Bridport, Eype Beach is a steep shelved beach (Eype means ‘steep place’) with beautiful views of the West Dorset coast. Dogs are permitted all year round and refreshments are available at Lower Eype. The beach is part of one of the most beautiful little villages in the area, where buildings can be traced back to the late 18th century. Consisting of Lower Eype and Higher Eype, it’s the lower part of the village that has access to the beach, which also boasts the magnificent Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast at 191-metres above sea level. The beach is favoured by swimmers and fishing fans as well as avid fossil hunters, and there is parking nearby for a few cars as well as toilets and a pub.
Narrow access. Park at the top for free and walk down to the church and carry on down via a path.
September 2023
Very narrow single track access road with limited passing places. Would not recommend purely due to access difficulties.
June 2017
West Bay Beach, Bridport
(5 miles)
(4)
Under the golden glow of the majestic sandstone cliffs and the Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast, West Bay Beach (made famous by the popular drama series Broadchurch) is in the south of the historic market town of Bridport. At the western end of Chesil Beach, the area forms part of the Dorset Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site within Lyme Bay and is a wonderful location for family holidays. Bridport Town is a short bus ride away or a very pleasant 20-minute walk. The beach itself is shingle, sand and pebbles with steep shelving, a slipway and a harbour. There’s an auxiliary coastguard and lifeguards at your service, toilets, disabled toilets and a beachside refreshment kiosk. Nearby activities include kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, sailing, swimming surfing and jet skiing. There are also car parks close by and while dogs are banned from May to September, they are allowed out of the summer season.
Lovely to stroll along the top of the dune which is compacted, easy to walk on and accessible from either the pier or the road beside the Visitor Centre. Wonderful views.
October 2023
Lovely walk, bit strenuous climbing up Golden Cap, buts it’s worth it ! However there is an easier route too.
September 2018
Lovely place to wonder around. Great relaxing beach to stroll along brilliant view of the cliffs. Easy parking. Fish and chips from the Seasider chippie went there twice in the week. really tasty.
August 2018
we loved West Bay very much did not eat at any of the restuarants there apart from the George Hotel (one night) as Gluten Free options were either poor choices or non existant.
July 2017
Church Cliff Beach, Lyme Regis
(5 miles)
(3)
Famous for its picturesque Jurassic coastline, as well as its array of fossils, Church Cliff Beach is on the edge of Lyme Regis town. Sandy in places, at low tide there is an extensive rock ledge with hundreds of rock pools where you can catch shrimp. The River Lym flows into the bay, so paddling is a necessity if you want to stroll on the sand. The beach is flanked by rock armour which protects the promenade, and the sand is covered at high tide. There’s paid parking close by, so don’t forget your change. There are facilities, restaurants and cafes in the town. There’s no lifeguard cover on this beach, and dogs are permitted all year round, which is great news for walkers as it also makes up part of the West Dorset Heritage Coast and its accompanying footpaths.
Plenty of parking with a moderate walk down many steps to the beach. Worth the walk though with plenty of fossils around if your prepared to look.
September 2023
Lovely beach but spoilt by the amount of broken bits of glass and rusty metal components that have fallen from the cliff (believe there was some form of rubbish dump at the top of the cliff many years ago) - not a problem for most people but was worried about our dog getting injured.
May 2023
A lovely stretch of beach with rock pools and a chance to find fossils. Get there as the tide is going out and get there early. Take provisions as it is just a beach, of shingle and sand, there are some rocks to clamber over and rock pools to explore. One of our favourite beaches in the UK.
June 2022
Town Beach, Lyme Regis
(5 miles)
(9)
In the picturesque harbour town of Lyme Regis, Town Beach is covered in pebbles at one end thanks to the coastal protection scheme that placed them there to provide essential care for the Marine Parade and the buildings along it. At the other end the beach has been built up with sand, no longer gets covered at high tide and provides an extensive beach area manned by RNLI lifeguards in the summer. There are kiosks, cafes, shops and restaurants bordering the beach, so it’s ideal for visiting with family and spending the whole day on the sand if the weather allows. The main sandy beach in the area, it’s a delight and easy to get to when on holiday in Dorset. There is paid parking nearby, so don’t forget your change, and remember that dogs are not permitted from 1st April to 31st October, while from 1st November to 31st March they must be on leads.
Nice clean beach with plenty of clean WCs and cafes. The sandy bit at the harbour is good for dogs to run around (out of season) and kids to dig in.
April 2024
Nice beach but very busy and did not like the swooping seagulls!
August 2023
Wonderful location and so much to do, we didn't use our car once for a week, unheard of!! The parking in the town not good but for a town of that age, it was adequate and the other car parks further out were very good.
May 2022
Booked a beach hut from Town Council! Great fun and provided welcome shade on v hot day! Appreciated the two chairs provided but would have liked a small table for food / coffee
September 2021
Great beach on the sandy side was really busy and made use of the boat hire on the beach which was great fun, seagulls are a real issue when it comes to food and we ate ours in our tent after my daughter lost a sandwich to one right out of her mouth.
August 2021
We loved the seafront and that in October it was full of people. We liked the beach bit, seeing families enjoying the sand, and it was great to see open loos, nice ice-cream and lots of different places to eat and drink.
October 2020
We had a lovely dog walk along the beach, very pleasant.
September 2018
A lovely family friendly beach. Pebbled at one end and sandy at the other. Plenty of eateries and ice cream places. A good place for fossil hunting.
August 2018
Excellent area and beach although extremely busy if the sun makes an appearance. I go to Lyme Regis whilst dogs are allowed on the beach (I do use it with my dog) and would like to see more policing re dogs off leads.
April 2017
October 2023
Loved my stay at the Byre - very quiet and relaxing. Sitting on the balcony, with a cuppa and listening to the cows, after a day out was the ideal way for me to catch my breath again.
September 2023
Lovely quiet location
September 2023
Arrival pack appreciated
August 2023
'Extras' left for our arrival were a nice surprise and much appreciated. I feel that a 4.00pm entry is rather late and midday would be more acceptable. Owner was very friendly and greeted us warmly. Again appreciated. We will definitely stay there again.
July 2023
Lovely stay, beautiful home and Betsy was very welcoming and polite. Lovely area to stay with lots of walks for us and the dogs
June 2023
Excellent stay in this fantastic cottage. Strongly recommend!
May 2023
Yes, excellent host as usual
April 2023
We had a lovely stay, excellent accommodation . The only problem was the location, a very long and very steep hill down to cottage, not able to walk up it to go to a local pub.
September 2022
Wonderful
July 2022
Excellent stay with the bonus of very good weather.
July 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed stay.
June 2022
Lovely peaceful setting. We enjoyed having breakfast on the balcony overlooking the hills and woods.
June 2022
I had an amazing time. Totally relaxing in a lovely peaceful setting yet not too far from some of my favourite places on Dorsets stunning coast. 5 stars
May 2022
We were made to feel very welcome.
May 2022
Another wonderful stay, we'll be booking again for next year, so pleasant to hearthe birds chirping away in the morning.
May 2022
A delightful little cottage in a lovely rural location, it was spotlessly clean and welcome pack was fab. . . . there was even a towel, mattress and treats for our little dog Maze. Betsy and Michael very friendly but never intrusive, and their two dogs were just lovely and so welcoming to Maze! Very clear instructions on how to find the property. Finally, Betsy’s homemade honey was just gorgeous!!
October 2021
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Betsy's Byre. It was very clean and nicely furnished with a good selection of pots, pans, utensils etc. The utility area at the entrance was really useful for storing our walking boots and doggie bits and pieces. Betsy, the owner, was very welcoming and helpful. Highly recommended.
September 2021
The cottage was an ideal place to get away and explore, very welcoming, clean, tidy and spacious.
Thank you for your feedback, We are pleased you enjoyed your stay.
- The Toad Hall Team
August 2021
We had a lovely time. Minor point But The cottage is not 0.6 mile from the main road- it’s 0.8
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Betsys Byre. We have updated the travel details for future guests
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2021
We really enjoyed our stay Betsy's Byre it was very comfortable and quite which is what we wanted. The owners had thought of everything providing milk, tea and delicious biscuits for when we arrived. There was also a bed and a towel provided for our dog!
July 2021
Excellent well managed property.We thoroughly enjoyed or stay.
July 2021
Yes, apart from the weather which spoilt itself, otherwise lovely place and location to stay. Would wholeheartedly recommend. Betsy was very accommodating without being intrusive. The Five Bells Public House and at Whitchurch Canonicorum is a traditional country pub. Staff very friendly along with the locals. Incidentally our local pub is called the Five Bells, so we had a biased affinity to it. Felicity's Farm shop on the A35 a short distance away is well worth a visit, somethings a little pricey, but hey ho you are on holiday so splash out, we did. Some nice things to take back to our friends from Dorset.
June 2021
Yes, loved it. Owners Betsy and Michael were very friendly and welcoming. Great to be able to feed their donkeys. Lovely welcome bits especially the fresh eggs.
June 2021
Fantastic holiday. The owners Betsy and Michael very friendly and welcoming but in no way intrusive. Great to be able to feed the donkeys and welcome gifts lovely especially the fresh eggs.
June 2021
Unfortunately there was movement of farm vehicles passing the cottage early in a morning & late in the evening.
Thankyou for the positive feedback score, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay near the Jurassic Coast. It is unusual to hear about farm vehicles in this peaceful part of the countryside but from time to time you may hear activity from the neighbouring farm.
- The Toad Hall Team
May 2021
Just booked it again
April 2021
We had a wonderful stay, despite there being no restaurants, pubs, museums or houses open. This property is worth 5 stars. Can't review any of the pubs or restaurants because none were open.
October 2019
A beautiful, immaculate cottage. The owners were very friendly and helpful. A super all round experience.
September 2019
We had a wonderful week cottage was a very high standard. All our needs were met within the cottage.
September 2019
we have already booked again for May2020
August 2019
will be hard to find a property to come close to it let alone beat it first class in every way, light airy and plenty of room. welcome pack very good.we enjoyed every minute of it .owners were very helpfull and friendly
August 2019
What a wonderful place to stay, lovely and quiet, easy reach of lots of lovely beaches, we had a wonderful stay
August 2019
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay thank you .
June 2019
Fabulous cottage, very clean and welcoming. Beautiful place to relax. Can't wait to go again.
May 2019
Spotlessly clean.
March 2019
We would have no hesitation in recommending Betsys Byre to anyone ,we defy them to find any fault. Thank you again for a wonderful weekend.
October 2023
Loved my stay at the Byre - very quiet and relaxing. Sitting on the balcony, with a cuppa and listening to the cows, after a day out was the ideal way for me to catch my breath again.
September 2023
Lovely quiet location
September 2023
Arrival pack appreciated
August 2023
'Extras' left for our arrival were a nice surprise and much appreciated. I feel that a 4.00pm entry is rather late and midday would be more acceptable. Owner was very friendly and greeted us warmly. Again appreciated. We will definitely stay there again.
July 2023
Lovely stay, beautiful home and Betsy was very welcoming and polite. Lovely area to stay with lots of walks for us and the dogs
June 2023
Excellent stay in this fantastic cottage. Strongly recommend!
May 2023
Yes, excellent host as usual
April 2023
We had a lovely stay, excellent accommodation . The only problem was the location, a very long and very steep hill down to cottage, not able to walk up it to go to a local pub.
September 2022
Wonderful
July 2022
Excellent stay with the bonus of very good weather.
July 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed stay.
June 2022
Lovely peaceful setting. We enjoyed having breakfast on the balcony overlooking the hills and woods.
June 2022
I had an amazing time. Totally relaxing in a lovely peaceful setting yet not too far from some of my favourite places on Dorsets stunning coast. 5 stars
May 2022
We were made to feel very welcome.
May 2022
Another wonderful stay, we'll be booking again for next year, so pleasant to hearthe birds chirping away in the morning.
May 2022
A delightful little cottage in a lovely rural location, it was spotlessly clean and welcome pack was fab. . . . there was even a towel, mattress and treats for our little dog Maze. Betsy and Michael very friendly but never intrusive, and their two dogs were just lovely and so welcoming to Maze! Very clear instructions on how to find the property. Finally, Betsy’s homemade honey was just gorgeous!!
October 2021
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Betsy's Byre. It was very clean and nicely furnished with a good selection of pots, pans, utensils etc. The utility area at the entrance was really useful for storing our walking boots and doggie bits and pieces. Betsy, the owner, was very welcoming and helpful. Highly recommended.
September 2021
The cottage was an ideal place to get away and explore, very welcoming, clean, tidy and spacious.
Thank you for your feedback, We are pleased you enjoyed your stay.
- The Toad Hall Team
August 2021
We had a lovely time. Minor point But The cottage is not 0.6 mile from the main road- it’s 0.8
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Betsys Byre. We have updated the travel details for future guests
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2021
We really enjoyed our stay Betsy's Byre it was very comfortable and quite which is what we wanted. The owners had thought of everything providing milk, tea and delicious biscuits for when we arrived. There was also a bed and a towel provided for our dog!
July 2021
Excellent well managed property.We thoroughly enjoyed or stay.
July 2021
Yes, apart from the weather which spoilt itself, otherwise lovely place and location to stay. Would wholeheartedly recommend. Betsy was very accommodating without being intrusive. The Five Bells Public House and at Whitchurch Canonicorum is a traditional country pub. Staff very friendly along with the locals. Incidentally our local pub is called the Five Bells, so we had a biased affinity to it. Felicity's Farm shop on the A35 a short distance away is well worth a visit, somethings a little pricey, but hey ho you are on holiday so splash out, we did. Some nice things to take back to our friends from Dorset.
June 2021
Yes, loved it. Owners Betsy and Michael were very friendly and welcoming. Great to be able to feed their donkeys. Lovely welcome bits especially the fresh eggs.
June 2021
Fantastic holiday. The owners Betsy and Michael very friendly and welcoming but in no way intrusive. Great to be able to feed the donkeys and welcome gifts lovely especially the fresh eggs.
June 2021
Unfortunately there was movement of farm vehicles passing the cottage early in a morning & late in the evening.
Thankyou for the positive feedback score, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay near the Jurassic Coast. It is unusual to hear about farm vehicles in this peaceful part of the countryside but from time to time you may hear activity from the neighbouring farm.
- The Toad Hall Team
May 2021
Just booked it again
April 2021
We had a wonderful stay, despite there being no restaurants, pubs, museums or houses open. This property is worth 5 stars. Can't review any of the pubs or restaurants because none were open.
October 2019
A beautiful, immaculate cottage. The owners were very friendly and helpful. A super all round experience.
September 2019
We had a wonderful week cottage was a very high standard. All our needs were met within the cottage.
September 2019
we have already booked again for May2020
August 2019
will be hard to find a property to come close to it let alone beat it first class in every way, light airy and plenty of room. welcome pack very good.we enjoyed every minute of it .owners were very helpfull and friendly
August 2019
What a wonderful place to stay, lovely and quiet, easy reach of lots of lovely beaches, we had a wonderful stay
August 2019
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay thank you .
June 2019
Fabulous cottage, very clean and welcoming. Beautiful place to relax. Can't wait to go again.
May 2019
Spotlessly clean.
March 2019
We would have no hesitation in recommending Betsys Byre to anyone ,we defy them to find any fault. Thank you again for a wonderful weekend.
The Clock Inn
(2 miles)
(12)
Cosy, family-friendly and dog-friendly 16th Century thatched village inn situated in the attractive village of Chideock. Newly refurbished in 2016, the restaurant serves classic homemade traditional pub food. There's also an outside seating area and games room with skittles alley, bar football, darts and table tennis for guests to enjoy.
The Clock Inn, Main St, Chideock, Bridport DT6 6JW (T: 01297 489423)
Friendly pub with good beer and reasonably priced food
June 2023
Lovely pub, lovely food & drink. Looked after so well by the staff impeccable manners nothing was too much for them and welcomed our cockerpoo Molly and gave her biscuits. Met some of the locals who had a darts match on and they were so friendly. Came here the year before and had a lovely time then too. You really must visit during your stay no matter how short
May 2023
This is a more basis pub, with what we would call good pub food. Friendly staff.
August 2022
Very pleasant lunch here. Pub very dog friendly and food was quick and good value. I had the lighter lunch option which was still very generous.
May 2022
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The pub was clean and COVID-19 safe. The food was delicious and good value.
July 2021
Friendly spacious pub with welcoming staff, serving good pub grub / home cooked food. Dogs welcome too.
October 2018
What a welcoming pub.Mike and his staff are so friendly and attentive,coupled with Mike's knowledge of the Ciders he has. The food is of a good standard and prices are reasonable.We would recommend this pub to anyone
July 2018
What a welcoming pub.Mike and his staff are so friendly and attentive,coupled with Mike's knowledge of the Ciders he has. The food is of a good standard and prices are reasonable.We would recommend this pub to anyone
May 2018
Fantastic food and service even cooked a special for us on request highly recommend this pub well worth a visit
November 2017
Good food and comfortable pub
October 2017
A very friendly pub with good value food
September 2017
Great choice of pub grub, Dog friendly and staff are helpful and pleasant . Do the pub quiz on Sunday it is good fun.
April 2017
The George Inn (Chideock)
(2 miles)
(9)
A traditional Dorset thatched pub offering a selection of Palmers real ales, bottled lagers and great wines served alongside delicious, freshly prepared seasonal food and a relaxed friendly atmosphere.
The George Inn, Main St, Chideock, Bridport DT6 6JD (T: 01297 489419)
Good for Sunday lunches and Thursday "Pizza Night". Good range of Palmers beers.
June 2023
Lovely pub, staff friendly lovely beach and good food.
June 2023
We were the only customers, and not surprising as it was outrageously expensive to eat......for a very average rather scruffy pub. The food may have been good but we didnt try it.
April 2023
The George Inn is a very lovely place to eat and spend time. The food is excellent, and the staff were so friendly. It was a pleasure to be there.
August 2022
We had a fantastic meal one evening turning up without a booking with our dog. Pub staff really friendly and service was excellent. Costs were very reasonable.
May 2022
Lovely atmosphere staff very friendly, great for just a cosy drink or a meal. We ate here twice, due to covid it was a reduced menu which is fine but would have been good if it changed now & again.
October 2020
We visited the George twice for meals and thoroughly enjoyed them. The staff were polite and well organized under the present circumstances and the food and beer were both excellent. Will visit again in the future.
September 2020
Good pub good and local ales. Dog friendly
September 2019
Good food,beers and atmosphere. Dog friendly
October 2018
The Anchor Inn
(3 miles)
(11)
A must visit pub for anyone staying in the region, the Anchor commands a wonderful position by the sea with an outside terrace and far reaching views of the Jurassic coastline. The award winning menu is made up of lots of local fish, seafood and hearty meat dishes, all beautifully presented.
The Anchor Inn, Seatown DT6 6JU (T: 01297 489215)
We know this pub of old. Love to sit by the sea with a pint.
August 2023
Wonderful location by beach and good food with emphasis on fish and efficient service.
June 2023
Lovely views, nice staff, a little pricey esp soft drinks! £3!
April 2022
Visited just for an early evening drink. Cosy inside, staff very friendly. It took us 3 attempts on 3 different days to actually get in. Always very busy even in october, I cant imagine how this pub copes with demand in the height of summer. This is probably due to the massive golden cap caravan site. A shame as a great location...
October 2020
Fantastic lunch and great views! Very well organised during the COVID situation. We would definitely visit again when in the area.
September 2020
Great location for a pint with views across the beach and across to surrounding hills. All the Palmers beers are recommended. Dog friendly
October 2018
Lovely Fish and Chips, well deserved after a long walk !
September 2018
possibly the best Fish(cod) and chips we have ever eaten.The most extensive seafood menu around
July 2018
Stopped here after a fab walk along the beach. Food was good, service was quick & polite & the views were great. Would recommend to others
April 2018
Perfect spot and beautiful old pub. But pricey, but I guess the location makes up for it.
November 2017
Great place. View amazing. Staff friendly. Food very good but a bit precious.
May 2017
The Ilchester Arms
(3 miles)
(2)
A 16th century thatched village inn with oak beams and huge open fireplace in the bar area. A great spot to enjoy a pint or something from the menu, either in the cosy bar or outside in the pretty garden.
The Ilchester Arms Symes Cottage, Symondsbury, Bridport DT6 6HD (T: 01308 422600)
Avoided this. Beer was poor on a previous visit.
August 2023
Very friendly dogs welcome Good menu and food came up piping hot the steak special for 2 was extremely good as were the other meals.
March 2018
Symondsbury Kitchen
(3 miles)
(3)
A pretty thatched café on the idyllic Symondsbury Estate surrounded by rolling Dorset countryside. Sit outside on the sunny terrace and choose from a range of delicious meals, homemade cakes and hot and cold drinks.
Symondsbury Kitchen Manor Yard, Mill Ln, Symondsbury, Bridport DT6 6HQ (T: 01308 538309)
Very pleasant surroundings rather pricey.
September 2023
Very pleasant. Tasty food and good service.
August 2023
Well worth a trip. There are some lovely walks including out to Hells Lane which has some incredible carvings in the rocks. The Food at the kitchen was fresh and delicious. All in all a great place to visit.
June 2023
Wiggle Tails Paddock
(2 miles)
A safe secure dog paddock surrounded by beautiful Dorset countryside where you can let your dog run off his or her energy safe in the knowledge that they won’t get lost. The perfect spot for exercising nervous dogs too and to practice some training.
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Symondsbury Estate
(3 miles)
(4)
Home to the Colfox family, the Symondsbury estate is set in beautiful Dorset countryside within a few miles of the Jurassic Coast, a world heritage site with unspoilt beaches and fabulous coastal walks. Here you'll find the Symondsbury Kitchen, the perfect spot for a bite to eat, the Symondsbury store which stocks a range of interesting local produce, a Home & Garden store, and various other boutique shops. There are also events held on the estate throughout the year including live music, open farm Sundays, workshops and more. Check the website for details.
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Very pretty courtyard now developed into unique shops and cafe, serving fresh and delicious food. Just go slowly along the pot-holed driveway!
October 2023
So good went back twice. Pub also very dog friendly.
September 2023
A lovely place to visit, nice boutiques and little shops. Well worth a visit.
April 2023
This is a lovely spot to stop for a bite and a drink with free parking. There is an excellent selection of local produce on sale plus homeware and fashion. You can ascend Colmers Hill nearby which is a wonderful vantage point for this beautiful area.
October 2021
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
(3 miles)
(14)
Featuring beautiful fossil collections, guided fossil hunting walks, rock pooling walks along the local coastline and even the opportunity to meet the Charmouth Dinosaur, Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre is a small charity and is free to visit, although they do welcome donations. A charming family day out, it’s a chance to learn about the local coastal and marine wildlife with facilities including interactive computers, hands on displays, marine tanks and a video microscope. They also have Jurassic Theatre shows of a short film on The Jurassic coast and finding fossils at Charmouth (adults £1, children 50p), and of course there’s a souvenir shop.
Very interesting visitor centre , free entry too. Good fossil exhibits intersting for younger visitors.
November 2023
Superb. Staff friendly and informative. Ideal for kids.
October 2023
I have been visiting Charmouth of and on all my 60 years on this earth and it is so sad that the visitor centre actually encourages the destruction of the beautiful stones and rock pools on the beach. We need a more look but don't take home approach to the natural world. Soon there will be nothing left.
September 2023
Bit of a nightmare...crowded with small children and stressed parents.
August 2023
Visit this is you are into fossils and geology. Lots to read and view. The staff are very helpful. We recommend you speak with them about a guided tour for fossil hunting as they can show you where and how to find things.
June 2022
A very interesting place, full of amazing information with knowledgeable staff.
May 2022
Wonderful! Only a small venue, but really impressive displays, most showing very large fossils found within the past 5 years in Lyme Bay- it seems to have had a refurb since Covid closures- would definitely recommend a visit
March 2022
Really interesting place- fascinating and well worth a visit. Great selection of gifts on sale and friendly, helpful staff.
June 2021
Brilliant! No admission fee, just a donation requested. Lots to see and read about local beaches, amazing fossils on show with accompanying info. Staff very friendly and informative.
February 2020
Brilliant, outwardly modest museum/display/centre. We were fascinated and impressed. Excellent local gem.
September 2019
Amazing really enjoyed our visit!
May 2019
Excellent for all fossil hunters out there. Really helpful especially the chance to go on the fossil hunting walk with an expert,great for small and big kids alike. We weren’t lucky at finding any but the choice they had in the shop was brilliant and reasonably priced.
February 2019
Such a brilliant place and the volunteers there are so helpful and great with children. I'd recommend going on one of the fossil walks but book in advance as it gets busy.
October 2018
Wonderful insight to the discoveries on the Jurassic coast and all free! Catering for all ages with interactive displays. A must do visit.
July 2018
Jurassic SUP & Fitness
(3 miles)
Experience the stunning beauty of the Jurassic Coast and keep fit at the same time with this great local company offering Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tours & lessons, Personal Training and HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Classes.
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Vineyard Stables
(4 miles)
A small and friendly horse riding stables, Vineyard Stables in Wooton Fitzpane is beautifully set on the edge of a forest with sea views and wonderful riding opportunities on bridle paths and country lanes with no main roads for miles. There’s a sand school as well as a cross country course, which are available for private hire, as well as off-road hacking. Lessons start at £10 per hour depending on your requirements, and they also offer personalised classes in dressage and jumping, which can be discussed over the phone to cater to the individual.
Charmouth Beach
(3 miles)
(7)
Perfect for family days out, Charmouth Beach is a mix of sand and pebbles, fossils (for which the area is famous), good swimming and good surf. It is divided into two distinct areas (East and West) by the mouth of the River Char, which often forms a lagoon suitable for boating or watching the ducks swim past. To get to the beach, simply find the centre of the village and follow Lower Sea Lane. There are ample car parks close to the beach as well as another one half way down Lower Sea Lane if those are full. Dogs are allowed on the West beach as long as they are on leads from 1st May and 30th September between the sea defenses and Lyme Regis but not on the area of beach in front of the beach huts and the Heritage Centre. From 1st July to 31st August dogs are not allowed on East Beach between 10:00am and 6:00pm, but are welcome outside these hours. At East Beach there is a beach café and picnic tables close by, and in the summer months there is a bouncy castle. There are also lots of beautiful walks close by to enjoy. West Beach meanwhile is about a mile and a half long and is a haven for fossil hunters and avid rock-poolers.
Charmouth Beach is just wonderful, lovely walks with no cars or road noise. Heaven!
April 2024
Walking this beach from Lyme Regis
October 2023
Great beach, Its busy by the shops but plenty of places to walk to find space away from others. The toilets are bad, so with a few wipes and wash you hands after. Get there early for parking. It is sand, shingle and rock pools, so great for a non commercialised beach day. Follow the tide out if you are fossil hunting but best to have a guided tour first from the museum so you know what you are looking for. One of our favourite sea sides in Britain.
June 2022
This is a beautiful area. Gets very busy and there are about four car parks and on street parking. The museum was very fascinating. Toilet queue was horrendous. This is a great area for inflatables as you can go down the stream if you want instead of the sea. There is also a large grass bank to picnic on instead of the beach cobbles.
August 2021
Great beach if but a bit stony where we went, good facilities for food and drinks and no where near as many seagulls as Lyme Regis.
August 2021
Lovely quaint beach.
May 2019
Lovely spot to sit, relax and look for fossils.
October 2018
Eype Beach
(4 miles)
(2)
A small pebble beach close to the historic market town of Bridport, Eype Beach is a steep shelved beach (Eype means ‘steep place’) with beautiful views of the West Dorset coast. Dogs are permitted all year round and refreshments are available at Lower Eype. The beach is part of one of the most beautiful little villages in the area, where buildings can be traced back to the late 18th century. Consisting of Lower Eype and Higher Eype, it’s the lower part of the village that has access to the beach, which also boasts the magnificent Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast at 191-metres above sea level. The beach is favoured by swimmers and fishing fans as well as avid fossil hunters, and there is parking nearby for a few cars as well as toilets and a pub.
Narrow access. Park at the top for free and walk down to the church and carry on down via a path.
September 2023
Very narrow single track access road with limited passing places. Would not recommend purely due to access difficulties.
June 2017
West Bay Beach, Bridport
(5 miles)
(4)
Under the golden glow of the majestic sandstone cliffs and the Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast, West Bay Beach (made famous by the popular drama series Broadchurch) is in the south of the historic market town of Bridport. At the western end of Chesil Beach, the area forms part of the Dorset Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site within Lyme Bay and is a wonderful location for family holidays. Bridport Town is a short bus ride away or a very pleasant 20-minute walk. The beach itself is shingle, sand and pebbles with steep shelving, a slipway and a harbour. There’s an auxiliary coastguard and lifeguards at your service, toilets, disabled toilets and a beachside refreshment kiosk. Nearby activities include kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, sailing, swimming surfing and jet skiing. There are also car parks close by and while dogs are banned from May to September, they are allowed out of the summer season.
Lovely to stroll along the top of the dune which is compacted, easy to walk on and accessible from either the pier or the road beside the Visitor Centre. Wonderful views.
October 2023
Lovely walk, bit strenuous climbing up Golden Cap, buts it’s worth it ! However there is an easier route too.
September 2018
Lovely place to wonder around. Great relaxing beach to stroll along brilliant view of the cliffs. Easy parking. Fish and chips from the Seasider chippie went there twice in the week. really tasty.
August 2018
we loved West Bay very much did not eat at any of the restuarants there apart from the George Hotel (one night) as Gluten Free options were either poor choices or non existant.
July 2017
Church Cliff Beach, Lyme Regis
(5 miles)
(3)
Famous for its picturesque Jurassic coastline, as well as its array of fossils, Church Cliff Beach is on the edge of Lyme Regis town. Sandy in places, at low tide there is an extensive rock ledge with hundreds of rock pools where you can catch shrimp. The River Lym flows into the bay, so paddling is a necessity if you want to stroll on the sand. The beach is flanked by rock armour which protects the promenade, and the sand is covered at high tide. There’s paid parking close by, so don’t forget your change. There are facilities, restaurants and cafes in the town. There’s no lifeguard cover on this beach, and dogs are permitted all year round, which is great news for walkers as it also makes up part of the West Dorset Heritage Coast and its accompanying footpaths.
Plenty of parking with a moderate walk down many steps to the beach. Worth the walk though with plenty of fossils around if your prepared to look.
September 2023
Lovely beach but spoilt by the amount of broken bits of glass and rusty metal components that have fallen from the cliff (believe there was some form of rubbish dump at the top of the cliff many years ago) - not a problem for most people but was worried about our dog getting injured.
May 2023
A lovely stretch of beach with rock pools and a chance to find fossils. Get there as the tide is going out and get there early. Take provisions as it is just a beach, of shingle and sand, there are some rocks to clamber over and rock pools to explore. One of our favourite beaches in the UK.
June 2022
Town Beach, Lyme Regis
(5 miles)
(9)
In the picturesque harbour town of Lyme Regis, Town Beach is covered in pebbles at one end thanks to the coastal protection scheme that placed them there to provide essential care for the Marine Parade and the buildings along it. At the other end the beach has been built up with sand, no longer gets covered at high tide and provides an extensive beach area manned by RNLI lifeguards in the summer. There are kiosks, cafes, shops and restaurants bordering the beach, so it’s ideal for visiting with family and spending the whole day on the sand if the weather allows. The main sandy beach in the area, it’s a delight and easy to get to when on holiday in Dorset. There is paid parking nearby, so don’t forget your change, and remember that dogs are not permitted from 1st April to 31st October, while from 1st November to 31st March they must be on leads.
Nice clean beach with plenty of clean WCs and cafes. The sandy bit at the harbour is good for dogs to run around (out of season) and kids to dig in.
April 2024
Nice beach but very busy and did not like the swooping seagulls!
August 2023
Wonderful location and so much to do, we didn't use our car once for a week, unheard of!! The parking in the town not good but for a town of that age, it was adequate and the other car parks further out were very good.
May 2022
Booked a beach hut from Town Council! Great fun and provided welcome shade on v hot day! Appreciated the two chairs provided but would have liked a small table for food / coffee
September 2021
Great beach on the sandy side was really busy and made use of the boat hire on the beach which was great fun, seagulls are a real issue when it comes to food and we ate ours in our tent after my daughter lost a sandwich to one right out of her mouth.
August 2021
We loved the seafront and that in October it was full of people. We liked the beach bit, seeing families enjoying the sand, and it was great to see open loos, nice ice-cream and lots of different places to eat and drink.
October 2020
We had a lovely dog walk along the beach, very pleasant.
September 2018
A lovely family friendly beach. Pebbled at one end and sandy at the other. Plenty of eateries and ice cream places. A good place for fossil hunting.
August 2018
Excellent area and beach although extremely busy if the sun makes an appearance. I go to Lyme Regis whilst dogs are allowed on the beach (I do use it with my dog) and would like to see more policing re dogs off leads.
April 2017
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