Key Features
- Property code: CHSEAS
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Seascape is a delightful self-contained apartment forming the upper two floors of a semi-detached house. The property provides a spacious and comfortable holiday apartment with stunning sea and country views. Including a fitted kitchen and bathroom, this attractive property offers outstanding views from the large living area and from both bedrooms. The property includes access to a pretty little garden area and a private patio with furniture, perfect for al fresco dining. Charmouth's famous fossil beach is only five minutes walk away.
Charmouth is located in the heart of this lovely West Dorset county and famously featured in the television series Broadchurch. It has a small selection of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. The Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre on the seafront provides a wealth of information about local geology, rock pooling and fossil collecting. There is also a large park, with a well-equipped children's playground nearby. A great location for walkers; the South West Coast footpath and a network of inland footpaths allow visitors to explore the stunning West Dorset coast and countryside. There are also regular bus routes running through Charmouth village along the Jurassic coast and it's only a five-minute drive to the historic seaside town of Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb Harbour and Promenade.
Key Features
- Property code: CHSEAS
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Seascape is a delightful self-contained apartment forming the upper two floors of a semi-detached house. The property provides a spacious and comfortable holiday apartment with stunning sea and country views. Including a fitted kitchen and bathroom, this attractive property offers outstanding views from the large living area and from both bedrooms. The property includes access to a pretty little garden area and a private patio with furniture, perfect for al fresco dining. Charmouth's famous fossil beach is only five minutes walk away.
Charmouth is located in the heart of this lovely West Dorset county and famously featured in the television series Broadchurch. It has a small selection of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. The Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre on the seafront provides a wealth of information about local geology, rock pooling and fossil collecting. There is also a large park, with a well-equipped children's playground nearby. A great location for walkers; the South West Coast footpath and a network of inland footpaths allow visitors to explore the stunning West Dorset coast and countryside. There are also regular bus routes running through Charmouth village along the Jurassic coast and it's only a five-minute drive to the historic seaside town of Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb Harbour and Promenade.
Stairs from garden to private first floor entrance:
Sun room.
Living/dining room with Sea and Countryside Views.
Kitchen with ceramic hob and electric oven, air fryer, fridge with icebox, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine.
Bathroom with bath and shower over, W.C. Second floor:
Bedroom 1: Double 4ft 6inch bed with Sea Views. Hairdryer.
Bedroom 2: 2'6" twin beds (can be zip-linked to form a king-size, please specify if required when booking). Sea Views
Steps lead down to an attractive enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture.
Charmouth is a beautiful seaside village, and one of the gateways to the world famous Jurassic Coast. Charmouth was also novelist Jane Austen’s favourite seaside resort, and with its stunning ancient coastline, dramatic cliffs, and blue flag bathing beach, it’s easy to see why.
Surrounded by rolling countryside and picturesque woodland, Charmouth is perfectly located for coastal or rural walks, boat or beach fishing, family days at the beach, and relaxing strolls through the pretty village with its friendly shops and cosy pubs.
If you'd like to discover more about the Jurassic Coast, the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre is worth visiting for its amazing fossil collections and guided fossil hunts that give you the chance to uncover an ancient relic of your own.
Meanwhile, the picturesque seaside resort of Lyme Regis is just a 10-minute drive away and home to a wide range of shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as the Lyme Regis Museum, Lyme Regis Aquarium, and Marine Theatre.
If you're looking for a day out, there are several family-friendly attractions within easy reach, including the Axe Valley Wildlife Park, Seaton Tramway and Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary, all of which are just over the border in East Devon.
A holiday cottage in Charmouth makes a stunning base for enjoying the many rural and coastal charms of Dorset, whilst being convenient for venturing over the border into East Devon too.
Off road parking for one small/medium car.
Electric vehicles: Electric car charging point is available on-site (podPOINT). Guests are asked to bring their own adaptor (Type 2 charging cable) and order this in advance. Please see additional information.
- Included: Bed linen (not towels) - towels available at an additional cost of £6.00 per person per week - request when booking if required. Please bring own beach towels. Gas Central Heating. Travel cot (please bring own cot linen), highchair and stair gate available on request. Wifi available.
- Pets: Regret no pets
- Arrival time - 4pm and Departure time - 10am.
- Electric vehicles: Electric vehicle charging possible (See parking section for details). £30.00 charging fee per vehicle, per booking.
- Smoking/Vaping: Not permitted.
- Local Facilities: Shops: 300 metres. Pub: 200 metres. Beach: 300 metres. Lyme Regis 3 miles, Bridport 7 miles.
- Short Break Information: Short breaks are available at this property, please call 01297 443550 to book or to find out prices.
The Royal Oak Inn - Charmouth
(Less than a mile)
(11)
A pub with a warm and friendly atmosphere serving quality food and local Palmers Ales. Outdoor terrace and a log fire for the colder months and traditional roast on Sunday. Free WiFi and dogs welcome.
The Royal Oak Inn The St, Charmouth DT6 6PE (T: 01297 560277)
We enjoyed a lovely lunch. Well cooked fresh fish dishes. Very busy!
July 2023
A warm welcome, lovely staff and excellent food. Sunday lunch was wonderful!
May 2023
Very good meal and great beer
April 2023
We got there early for the Sunday roast and it was busy and a bit of a bun fight to find a table. Someone queued jumped and (selfishly) took up several seats with their dogs sitting at a table whilst some young families had nowhere to sit. There is a fair size beer garden. The roast was great and plenty to eat, its meat, no veg option so be wary. We got given a bit of each of the roasts; turkey and beef. The beef was exceptional. The staff were friendly and made you aware there were puddings, which we enjoyed. Get early and bag a table.
June 2022
What a lovely, friendly place this is! The food is excellent and so is the service. Jason and Chloe are very welcoming and we ate here twice during our stay.
May 2022
Excellent local - food very fresh. Friendly and welcoming staff.
July 2021
Loved our visit to the Royal Oak. Covid times meant we were outside. The staff were very pleasant. If you get a chance to visit, a pint of Dorset Pride (lager) is well worth a try.
May 2021
Now closed.
October 2020
Good menu, great quality food and catered well for children. Well priced and friendly service.
May 2019
Not very friendly " Mine Host we booked a table for three for Sunday Lunch as pub says dog friendly,but on arrival were told we cannot have our reserved table because I did not mention our small Border terrier dog,at time of booking. There was no alternative table offered,but two gentlemen sitting in the bar area got up and offered us there very tiny table. Again very little bon ami from the Landlord. And add to this a not very memorable Sunday Lunch,but I suppose as holiday incomers we were not going to be seen again,but our money was very welcome.Needless to say even if We lived next door to the Royal Oak The street Charmouth,I would not set foot in the door again.This is not sour grapes but a true example of a Public House to bypass and go further afield. date of visit 03 September 2017 3 Adults and a Border terrier. Stars minus 10 awarded
September 2017
Great 'old fashioned' pub. Good food with enormous portions.
September 2017
Charmouth Fish Bar & Pizza
(Less than a mile)
(13)
Serving up the finest sustainable local fish and seafood as well as a delicious range of pizzas. Choose to take away or eat in the restaurant or in the Dorset sunshine on the outside terrace.
Charmouth Fish Bar & Pizza The St, Charmouth DT6 6PU (T: 01297 560220)
Excellent fish, chips and row!
September 2021
Close to the Toll House best fish and chips in a long time
September 2021
We are dealing with a pandemic, so allowances do need to be made. But the level of service was so slow and unorganised, and that is compared to other establishments at the same time who were making a much better job of it. Its a fish and chip shop at the end of the day, you don't expect hour long waits for food. Plan way ahead. The fish was great, but they got some of the order wrong.
June 2021
Excellent takeaway
May 2021
Good takeaway food. Wide variety available. Better to book in advance during pandemic.
October 2020
A very popular place and satisfactory pizzas. Fish and chips is the better dish however.
September 2019
Excellent food, fabulous service, lovely dog friendly restaurant.
January 2019
This place really knows how to fry good fish and chips! There was a wide range of different white fish to choose from in addition to the usual cod, plaice and haddock. You can taste the quality. The young team of staff were friendly and efficient and service was excellent. Went back the following night to sample the pizzas on offer again faultless. An absolute winner!
August 2018
We found the take away food overpriced for what you got. The food was tasty though.
August 2018
Fantastic fish and chips with great service.
August 2018
Excellent fish and chips, good service.
October 2017
We had haddock and plaice which were delicious and the portion sizes were huge. Definitely recommend eating here or getting a takeaway.
October 2017
Freshly cooked to perfection. Can be very busy with queues for the take away .
July 2017
The George - Charmouth
(Less than a mile)
(5)
A traditional family friendly pub serving a Sunday carvery and daily special accompanied by a good range of local ales. Spacious outside area with plenty of seating and childrens play area. Dogs welcome. Free WiFi.
The George Charmouth, DT6 6PZ (T: 01297 560280)
the standard of customer care in this pub was brilliant was made to feel very welcome in this place and the addition of being able to sit outside and still under cover was great. Food and drink were good. Even the meal that my dog had she loved and was great to have her included in the family meal with her own menu :-) we will be back to this pub
September 2023
We got there early the carvery, it was busy but there is a fair size beer garden. The roast was great and plenty to eat, its meat, no veg option so be wary. The beef was exceptionally good. The staff were friendly and made you aware there were puddings, which we enjoyed. Get early and bag a table.
June 2022
Excellent menu and most welcoming. Lunch and dinner available but garden now closed due to pandemic. Very welcoming and friendly
October 2020
A good pub for families and groups with children as there is a play area and large garden. However there are a lot of places nearby that do better food if that's what you are looking for.
September 2019
Excellent value for money with a varied menu of traditional pub grub. Went twice during our holiday, Highly recommended.
August 2018
The Pilot Boat
(2 miles)
(24)
A traditional Dorset pub set in the heart of the busy seaside town of Lyme Regis which is popular with locals and visitors alike. Produce is bought daily depending on seasonality, from what is offered by nearby farms, caught in the sea, grown in the garden, foraged or available at good local suppliers. Dog and children friendly.
Pilot Boat, 1 Bridge St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA (T: 01297 443157)
Excellent atmosphere and food at The Pilot Boat. Recommended!
April 2024
Good food and service but it was cold where we were sat as the outside door is permanently open as it's a fire door.
April 2024
Excellent lunch time meal for our family of 5 adults & 2 children. Food nicely presented & very tasty. Children's meals were of a good size. Service was good & the staff were very friendly. Wouldn't hesitate to return when we are next in the area.
October 2023
Absolutely superb. Great atmosphere and staff. Food is top quality
October 2023
Tried 2 beers from Palmer's and both were undrinkable. Did not stay long!
October 2023
Dog friendly pub with good food down at the centre of town.
April 2023
We ate in here quite a few times whilst we were staying in Lyme Regis for the week and the food was delicious and freshly prepared. Really good choice on the menu. We were allowed to sit in the bar with our dog but they did have proper tables and chairs. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
July 2022
Overpriced and poor menu. What a shame that an old traditional pub was pulled apart and ruined.
July 2022
Good food at fair price, nice relaxed atmosphere.
July 2022
Busy and many seemed to like it. Service was quick but we were early. It got busier and unless you had booked there were limited spaces. Food Ok but pricey. Good for big noisy families but not so cosy for couples.
June 2022
even better than expected !! Two excellent meals in very pleasant surroundings with excellent service
May 2022
We were a group of 4 adults and we ate evening meals here twice within a week in February; great service from friendly staff, cosy and warm, good food at good prices- definitely the best place we ate at in Lyme, hence our second visit.
March 2022
Good food but over the Christmas period, none of the staff wore Covid face masks and it felt very insecure
December 2021
We booked in advance (a week) as we knew it would be busy as summer and restrictions were easing. Our tale was for 5.30 and we arrived at 5.20 and sat down immediately. Table was clean and there was a nice separation between the tables. Majority of staff had masks on and from where I was seated I could see that they were regularly sanitising their hands. Food - Portions as a little off with starters being quite large. We had the catch of the day (Sea Bass) which was delicious but came with an enormous green leaf salad. The burger was delicious and portioned well. We had a delay between the starters and mains of nearly half hour but the atmosphere was relaxed and they checked in with us for drinks and apologising for the delay. When we left around 7pm the place was getting busier. So definitely book in advance. Lovely food, relaxed atmosphere, excellent covid measures and great location near the sea front.
August 2021
Great food and speedy service, good variety of choice and was a great way to end our holiday.
August 2021
Had a top-notch dinner here in the superbly refurbished pub, service was excellent, friendly and efficient even though Lyme Regis (and I assume much of the UK's service industry) was suffering a staffing shortage when we visited in early summer 2021.
July 2021
Excellent food choice for all the family
June 2021
Great pub, good menu choice, attentive service and quality food. What more could you want!
September 2020
Had a lovely cream tea here. Staff very nice and friendly. Would recommend .
July 2020
Excellent meal there, could not fault service. Top marks
March 2020
Visited twice in the week as a party of 10. Good service on both visits and some good meals but some only average. Considered the menu to be slightly overpriced. Worth a visit but not great.
July 2019
fab food. attentive staff. loved the decor and ambiance. we came here most days of our holiday.
June 2019
We dined here twice. The food was of a high standard, our waitress Charlotte, who served us both times was bubbly and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble, she even managed to find some blood orange sorbet on our second visit ( which we had had the first time as this was the flavour of the day and was to die for.) The Pilot Boat is right in the heart of the town and looks like a pub when you enter, but go further in and find their fabulous restaurant. Try the sorbet or ice-cream flavour of the day, you won't be disappointed. Starters and mains are excellent too.
July 2018
Nicely refurbished inside. Sun terrace has lovely view. Food not bad. Good with young kids. Went twice
June 2018
LBK Gourmet Burger Bar
(2 miles)
(5)
Family run restaurant specialising in delicious homemade gourmet burgers, seasoned and prepared in the kitchen and cooked to perfection. They also offer daily specials and a Sunday Roast menu.
LBK Gourmet Burger Bar 44 Coombe St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA (T: 01297 445816)
AWESOME burgers!
March 2024
Visited for a Sunday Lunch whilst on holiday the staff are very pleasant & accommodating, nothing special inside but the food was absolutely amazing just like a home cooked roast a large portion with a choice of 3 meats & veggie option plenty of fresh vegetables with lashings of Gravy they also brought out a bowl of turkey for our dog which was a nice touch. We had a bread & butter pudding with custard for dessert it was to die for! Well worth a visit if you are in the area.
July 2023
Lovely cafe, so accommodating and helpful, the burgers were excellent.
May 2022
The best Burger in Lyme - always good to book. Family run business and we return there everytime we visit the town
June 2019
Ate here twice during our stay in Lyme Regis. The food is amazing and the price really good and the service was great too
July 2017
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
(Less than a mile)
(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
(Less than a mile)
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
Jurassic Footgolf
(2 miles)
Situated at Strawberry Field on the outskirts of Lyme Regis, this fun activity is a hit with all ages. Combining the best of football and golf, the object of the game is to get the ball into the hole using only your feet in the fewest number of shots possible. The 9 hole course is set in 5 acres and offers stunning countryside views.
Click here for further details
Lyme Regis Golf Club
(2 miles)
(2)
Lyme Regis Golf Club welcomes all visitors to experience the great scenic golf course which overlooks the Jurassic coast and the historic and beautiful seaside resort of Lyme Regis. The Club’s Greens Restaurant also offers great tasting snacks and meals throughout the day, 7 days a week, prepared by its award winning, local chef Steve Pielesz. Discounted food and drink as well as rounds of golf are available for Toad Hall guests. Lyme Regis is the friendly club where everyone is welcome!!
Click here for further information
Enjoy 10% off food excl. specials, 20% off all drinks and discounted green fees of £25 a round for groups of 4 or more with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card.
Took my son for lessons with the club pro Duncan while we were away. Absolutely excellent coaching and superb value.
April 2023
Stopped for tea and cake on return walk from Charmouth. Fabulous value for money.
July 2022
Samudra Life Paddleboard Yoga
(2 miles)
(1)
Yoga classes on a paddleboard, on the sea in Lyme Regis. No yoga experience necessary, just a sense of humour and willingness to get wet. Paddleboards can be hired or you can bring your own. Other classes are available: find out more.
Samudra Life, Marine Parade, Lyme Regis. T: 07974386212
Beautiful beach, well worth a visit.
June 2023
Charmouth Beach
(Less than a mile)
(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
Church Cliff Beach, Lyme Regis
(2 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
(2 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
Cobb Gate Beach, Lyme Regis
(2 miles)
(8)
This pretty harbour town dates back to the 14th century, and is sheltered by a curving harbour wall, The Cobb, as its known contains a small sandy beach made famous in the opening shot of the film The French Lieutenant’s Woman. You reach the beach between the RNLI station and the slipway, and there is lifeguard cover in the summer months. Activities nearby include fishing, sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, surfing and water skiing, while facilities close to the beach include cafes and restaurants and toilets. There are lots of walks in the area including guided tours of the famous fossil bearing cliffs. There is paid parking nearby, Axminster train station is five minutes away as the crow flies and buses are available to the town centre. Dogs are allowed on the beach from 1st November to 30th March as long as they’re on the lead, but they are not permitted in the summer months.
Love the stroll along the Cobb beach and area so clean plenty of places to eat and drink. The locals are so warm and welcoming, can’t beat Lyme regis
November 2021
Perfect sandy beach for everyone. Loved the Marine Parade with food and drink and ice creams.
October 2021
excellent, safe beach
September 2021
Always raked and cleaned. Pretty safe, excellent lifeguards. Restaurants and cafes need to be open later. Toilets very clean but not enough of them so long queues. Watch out for seagulls stealing food from your hands!
August 2021
Lovely harbour and great places to grab a bite to eat. But it is extremely busy. Every inch of the small patch of sand by the cobb was taken up but beach shelters, feet deck chairs etc. If your kids are not fussed about sand avoid the area if you want quite and relaxing. The other side of the cobb is quite and so are the toilets (which are clean)
August 2021
We walked here from Seaton along the muddy coastal path and Lyme Regis is lovely . We took a boat out from the cob .
July 2021
The cob was lovely to walk on and all you needed was near by
September 2020
Lovely to see this in sunshine for the first time in several visits. Worth going early to see it uncrowded.
June 2018
Monmouth Beach, Lyme Regis
(2 miles)
(7)
Named after the Duke of Monmouth who landed here in 1685 in an attempt to take the crown from King James II, Monmouth Beach is a large pebble and sand beach that stretches over a kilometer southwest from the Cobb wall. There are beach huts, a bowling green, the Lyme Regis Power Boat Club and paid car parks close by. Meanwhile, for those wishing to have their own exploratory adventures, you can find a layer of limestone called the ammonite graveyard at Monmouth Beach, containing a large number of (you guessed it) ammonites. There are numerous walks close by and dogs are allowed on the beach all year round. There is lifeguard cover in the summer, and all the town’s cafés, restaurants and amenities are within easy reach.
A very lovely beach if you like stones! But great when the tide is right out and you can fossil hunting.
October 2023
My dog Luna and I really enjoy walking and playing ball along the beach keeping eyes down to see if we can find a fossil!!! very clean and looked after Love it!!!
June 2022
Stunning, quiet and picture perfect ideal place to relax and paint ?
November 2021
Stayed here in The Little Sea House right on the beach. Amazing sunrises. Beautiful and peaceful but tricky to walk on in places.
October 2021
We had a lovely holiday staying in the little sea house. Perfect location on the beach. Was very warm & cosy inside. Was generally clean on arrival but think it could do a intensive deep clean occasionally to clean racks /hard to reach places ( plug holes) but this did not effect our stay ( I’m just bit OCD with cleaning) I would recommend this to anyone wanting a relaxing tranquil break. Also the out hours staff from toadhall cottages were very helpful. Would book again
May 2021
Just beautiful
September 2020
Great for fossil hunting and dog friendly!
September 2017
September 2023
We would definitely stay here again. Mr Kennedy was very friendly and made us feel at home as soon as we arrived. The views are amazing from the property and you can hear the sea at night time. The place was very clean. We had problems with the shower but didn’t think it worth mentioning as it didn’t affect our stay. We originally booked 4 nights and the owners kindly let us extend by a further 2 nights with no hassle at all. The parking is definitely for a small to medium car (which is advertised) so we parked down a side street as we were unable to bring a smaller car for a weeks holiday with little ones- this was the only real practical issue for us. Also we personally think towels should be included in the cost and the option to subtract if not required, rather than paying additional as most people expect these days for towels to be provided and we were caught out and had to go to Tesco on our first day to pay for some. Again, this is in the fine print it’s unusual for them not to be provided. We used the garden a lot which was great for shade in the hot weather. . Thank you so much and we will definitely come back once the children are a bit older ! x x
June 2023
Jane and John were so friendly and helpful, the cottage was just perfect and felt like home.
May 2023
If you're looking for accommodation with a view, then Seascape is the place! Loved sitting at the dining table looking at the hills through one window and the sea through the other. Had a very comfortable and relaxing stay, ideal location for exploring the Dorset/Devon area. Tea and cakes on arrival were very welcome too. Highly recommended.
November 2022
Yes beautiful views, warm and cosy.
September 2022
We had a fantastic week. Our host was there to greet us and the property was absolutely spotless. We found everything we needed to make our stay really comfortable and very much appreciated the cakes and milk. Thank you!
August 2022
Perfectly good accommodation - clean, well-maintained, plenty of equipment / facilities / inventory etc., can't fault it. Charmouth itself has a great little food store and brilliant take-away (fish & chips, pizzas, and others), and a decent pub-with-restaurant, all within 10 mins walk of the property. Handy for, but well away from, the 'people hell' of the clearly frantic / over-congested Lyme Regis centre.
May 2022
Warm friendly welcome. Good stay lots available to see and do in the area.
May 2022
We had a wonderful week in a lovely location.
May 2022
Bob Woodroofe and I had a fabulous week. Thank you!
August 2021
No radio.! But lush homemade cakes on arrival
July 2021
Seascape is very well located within Charmouth and was spotlessly clean on arrival. We enjoyed our ‘welcome cakes’ -thank you and the owners are very friendly. We had a lovely week exploring the coastal paths and lovely beaches.
June 2021
Such lovely welcome from the owners Jan and John when we arrived, there was milk in the fridge, homemade cakes and a vase of beautiful flowers from their garden. Would definitely stay there again.
June 2021
A most enjoyable holiday at Seascape; the owners were really kind, friendly and helpful. A great place to stay, just a short walk to the village and beach; fabulous walks from the door- Golden Cap Estate coastal walk was amazing. Well equipped, spacious and comfortable accommodation with stunning views; loved the home made cakes on arrival, plus tea, coffee and milk- there were also beautiful fresh flowers. Would happily stay here again and recommend to others. Thank you for a super holiday.
April 2021
Excellent location, great hosts, lovely property
August 2020
We had a lovely time in Charmouth. The owners that lived under the property were lovely.
September 2019
We felt it was a bit mean to just have one toilet roll in the bathroom on arrival, no cling film or foil in the kitchen. The flat was very clean and the views amazing. Friendly owners. and the flowers, cake and milk were very welcome.
September 2019
We had a fantastic holiday at Seascape. The owners were so accommodating and helpful. The views were fabulous and the apartment was bright, comfortable and had everything we needed.
August 2019
A wonderful place to stay, in a great location for exploring the village. Thanks to Jan and John for such a warm welcome.
June 2019
Very clean and homely.Great views.
June 2018
We had a lovely week at Seascape. Janet and John are very friendly and have lots of local knowledge. The house was very comfortable and the views from all the windows were just stunning. There is outside space to sit and eat and a little sunroom.
May 2018
We enjoyed our stay very much. The hosts were very welcoming, especially as we arrived late. Your company were excellent, we were impressed with the young lady who at 6.30-7.10pm, went all out to find us somewhere to rent for 4nights we would go there again, especially if they had a new bed!
April 2018
Very friendly owners with a lot of extra touches to make the stay memorable. The rock cakes waiting for us were delicious!
October 2017
Yes we enjoyed our stay. Seascape is ideally situated for those wanting to explore the area with plenty of good eating places within a short distance
October 2017
We very much enjoyed our stay and would come again and recommend it to others.
September 2017
The apartment has a really nice feel to it, and was well thought out and comfortable. The bathroom on the lower floor was a pain at night, but so practical during the day for sandy children just back from the beach! John and Jan were very welcoming and we had a lovely time.
July 2017
Just to let you know we had a brilliant time at the above. The owners were terrific, the cottage was immaculate and we were delighted. Thanks, Mark and Sylvia
July 2017
Cottage has everything for a relaxing holiday.
June 2017
Yes, we enjoyed our stay, the area is wonderful and the position of the house fantastic, and Mr John Kenney helpful in providing suggestions about the area. However, we would like you to consider the following: as we feel we paid a proper amount for a week's stay, we had expected at least a minimum package in the kitchen to get on with such as a bit of salt&pepper, more than just half a toilet roll for a whole week, at least a few tablets for the washing and washing-up machines, etc. I don't think guests can be expected to cart all these things with them from all over Europe. I don't really understand why this can't be included in the weekly rent! We've been in Dorset 7 times over the past so many years now and we have noticed that there is no consistency in what guests can expect! Maybe you could suggest landlords provide a minimum of provisions for guests to get on with. Thank you, Ineke Touber, Netherlands
May 2017
We had a lovely week at Seascape as we did last year .... only marred by builders renovating the property next door (early morning starts!). Jane and John did apologise for the noise.
November 2016
We had a wonderful family friendly stay at Seascape in Charmouth and the owners are lovely people who were very helpful. The location was perfect with just a short stroll to the sea-a great place to unwind. Highly recommended.
August 2016
Jan & John were wonderful, lovely accommodation and location, weather was general kind, the Royal Oak food was excellent. First home holiday holiday break for many years, hope to revisit as we really enjoyed our stay.
May 2016
What a wonderful property clean tidy wonderful views nice garden and Jan & John wonderful hosts
November 2015
Seascape is excellent, well equipped accommodation, with wonderful views in an excellent location. Would recommend this accommodation to couples and families seeking a wonderful seaside holiday with lots of attractions and interesting things to do.
September 2023
We would definitely stay here again. Mr Kennedy was very friendly and made us feel at home as soon as we arrived. The views are amazing from the property and you can hear the sea at night time. The place was very clean. We had problems with the shower but didn’t think it worth mentioning as it didn’t affect our stay. We originally booked 4 nights and the owners kindly let us extend by a further 2 nights with no hassle at all. The parking is definitely for a small to medium car (which is advertised) so we parked down a side street as we were unable to bring a smaller car for a weeks holiday with little ones- this was the only real practical issue for us. Also we personally think towels should be included in the cost and the option to subtract if not required, rather than paying additional as most people expect these days for towels to be provided and we were caught out and had to go to Tesco on our first day to pay for some. Again, this is in the fine print it’s unusual for them not to be provided. We used the garden a lot which was great for shade in the hot weather. . Thank you so much and we will definitely come back once the children are a bit older ! x x
June 2023
Jane and John were so friendly and helpful, the cottage was just perfect and felt like home.
May 2023
If you're looking for accommodation with a view, then Seascape is the place! Loved sitting at the dining table looking at the hills through one window and the sea through the other. Had a very comfortable and relaxing stay, ideal location for exploring the Dorset/Devon area. Tea and cakes on arrival were very welcome too. Highly recommended.
November 2022
Yes beautiful views, warm and cosy.
September 2022
We had a fantastic week. Our host was there to greet us and the property was absolutely spotless. We found everything we needed to make our stay really comfortable and very much appreciated the cakes and milk. Thank you!
August 2022
Perfectly good accommodation - clean, well-maintained, plenty of equipment / facilities / inventory etc., can't fault it. Charmouth itself has a great little food store and brilliant take-away (fish & chips, pizzas, and others), and a decent pub-with-restaurant, all within 10 mins walk of the property. Handy for, but well away from, the 'people hell' of the clearly frantic / over-congested Lyme Regis centre.
May 2022
Warm friendly welcome. Good stay lots available to see and do in the area.
May 2022
We had a wonderful week in a lovely location.
May 2022
Bob Woodroofe and I had a fabulous week. Thank you!
August 2021
No radio.! But lush homemade cakes on arrival
July 2021
Seascape is very well located within Charmouth and was spotlessly clean on arrival. We enjoyed our ‘welcome cakes’ -thank you and the owners are very friendly. We had a lovely week exploring the coastal paths and lovely beaches.
June 2021
Such lovely welcome from the owners Jan and John when we arrived, there was milk in the fridge, homemade cakes and a vase of beautiful flowers from their garden. Would definitely stay there again.
June 2021
A most enjoyable holiday at Seascape; the owners were really kind, friendly and helpful. A great place to stay, just a short walk to the village and beach; fabulous walks from the door- Golden Cap Estate coastal walk was amazing. Well equipped, spacious and comfortable accommodation with stunning views; loved the home made cakes on arrival, plus tea, coffee and milk- there were also beautiful fresh flowers. Would happily stay here again and recommend to others. Thank you for a super holiday.
April 2021
Excellent location, great hosts, lovely property
August 2020
We had a lovely time in Charmouth. The owners that lived under the property were lovely.
September 2019
We felt it was a bit mean to just have one toilet roll in the bathroom on arrival, no cling film or foil in the kitchen. The flat was very clean and the views amazing. Friendly owners. and the flowers, cake and milk were very welcome.
September 2019
We had a fantastic holiday at Seascape. The owners were so accommodating and helpful. The views were fabulous and the apartment was bright, comfortable and had everything we needed.
August 2019
A wonderful place to stay, in a great location for exploring the village. Thanks to Jan and John for such a warm welcome.
June 2019
Very clean and homely.Great views.
June 2018
We had a lovely week at Seascape. Janet and John are very friendly and have lots of local knowledge. The house was very comfortable and the views from all the windows were just stunning. There is outside space to sit and eat and a little sunroom.
May 2018
We enjoyed our stay very much. The hosts were very welcoming, especially as we arrived late. Your company were excellent, we were impressed with the young lady who at 6.30-7.10pm, went all out to find us somewhere to rent for 4nights we would go there again, especially if they had a new bed!
April 2018
Very friendly owners with a lot of extra touches to make the stay memorable. The rock cakes waiting for us were delicious!
October 2017
Yes we enjoyed our stay. Seascape is ideally situated for those wanting to explore the area with plenty of good eating places within a short distance
October 2017
We very much enjoyed our stay and would come again and recommend it to others.
September 2017
The apartment has a really nice feel to it, and was well thought out and comfortable. The bathroom on the lower floor was a pain at night, but so practical during the day for sandy children just back from the beach! John and Jan were very welcoming and we had a lovely time.
July 2017
Just to let you know we had a brilliant time at the above. The owners were terrific, the cottage was immaculate and we were delighted. Thanks, Mark and Sylvia
July 2017
Cottage has everything for a relaxing holiday.
June 2017
Yes, we enjoyed our stay, the area is wonderful and the position of the house fantastic, and Mr John Kenney helpful in providing suggestions about the area. However, we would like you to consider the following: as we feel we paid a proper amount for a week's stay, we had expected at least a minimum package in the kitchen to get on with such as a bit of salt&pepper, more than just half a toilet roll for a whole week, at least a few tablets for the washing and washing-up machines, etc. I don't think guests can be expected to cart all these things with them from all over Europe. I don't really understand why this can't be included in the weekly rent! We've been in Dorset 7 times over the past so many years now and we have noticed that there is no consistency in what guests can expect! Maybe you could suggest landlords provide a minimum of provisions for guests to get on with. Thank you, Ineke Touber, Netherlands
May 2017
We had a lovely week at Seascape as we did last year .... only marred by builders renovating the property next door (early morning starts!). Jane and John did apologise for the noise.
November 2016
We had a wonderful family friendly stay at Seascape in Charmouth and the owners are lovely people who were very helpful. The location was perfect with just a short stroll to the sea-a great place to unwind. Highly recommended.
August 2016
Jan & John were wonderful, lovely accommodation and location, weather was general kind, the Royal Oak food was excellent. First home holiday holiday break for many years, hope to revisit as we really enjoyed our stay.
May 2016
What a wonderful property clean tidy wonderful views nice garden and Jan & John wonderful hosts
November 2015
Seascape is excellent, well equipped accommodation, with wonderful views in an excellent location. Would recommend this accommodation to couples and families seeking a wonderful seaside holiday with lots of attractions and interesting things to do.
The Royal Oak Inn - Charmouth
(Less than a mile)
(11)
A pub with a warm and friendly atmosphere serving quality food and local Palmers Ales. Outdoor terrace and a log fire for the colder months and traditional roast on Sunday. Free WiFi and dogs welcome.
The Royal Oak Inn The St, Charmouth DT6 6PE (T: 01297 560277)
We enjoyed a lovely lunch. Well cooked fresh fish dishes. Very busy!
July 2023
A warm welcome, lovely staff and excellent food. Sunday lunch was wonderful!
May 2023
Very good meal and great beer
April 2023
We got there early for the Sunday roast and it was busy and a bit of a bun fight to find a table. Someone queued jumped and (selfishly) took up several seats with their dogs sitting at a table whilst some young families had nowhere to sit. There is a fair size beer garden. The roast was great and plenty to eat, its meat, no veg option so be wary. We got given a bit of each of the roasts; turkey and beef. The beef was exceptional. The staff were friendly and made you aware there were puddings, which we enjoyed. Get early and bag a table.
June 2022
What a lovely, friendly place this is! The food is excellent and so is the service. Jason and Chloe are very welcoming and we ate here twice during our stay.
May 2022
Excellent local - food very fresh. Friendly and welcoming staff.
July 2021
Loved our visit to the Royal Oak. Covid times meant we were outside. The staff were very pleasant. If you get a chance to visit, a pint of Dorset Pride (lager) is well worth a try.
May 2021
Now closed.
October 2020
Good menu, great quality food and catered well for children. Well priced and friendly service.
May 2019
Not very friendly " Mine Host we booked a table for three for Sunday Lunch as pub says dog friendly,but on arrival were told we cannot have our reserved table because I did not mention our small Border terrier dog,at time of booking. There was no alternative table offered,but two gentlemen sitting in the bar area got up and offered us there very tiny table. Again very little bon ami from the Landlord. And add to this a not very memorable Sunday Lunch,but I suppose as holiday incomers we were not going to be seen again,but our money was very welcome.Needless to say even if We lived next door to the Royal Oak The street Charmouth,I would not set foot in the door again.This is not sour grapes but a true example of a Public House to bypass and go further afield. date of visit 03 September 2017 3 Adults and a Border terrier. Stars minus 10 awarded
September 2017
Great 'old fashioned' pub. Good food with enormous portions.
September 2017
Charmouth Fish Bar & Pizza
(Less than a mile)
(13)
Serving up the finest sustainable local fish and seafood as well as a delicious range of pizzas. Choose to take away or eat in the restaurant or in the Dorset sunshine on the outside terrace.
Charmouth Fish Bar & Pizza The St, Charmouth DT6 6PU (T: 01297 560220)
Excellent fish, chips and row!
September 2021
Close to the Toll House best fish and chips in a long time
September 2021
We are dealing with a pandemic, so allowances do need to be made. But the level of service was so slow and unorganised, and that is compared to other establishments at the same time who were making a much better job of it. Its a fish and chip shop at the end of the day, you don't expect hour long waits for food. Plan way ahead. The fish was great, but they got some of the order wrong.
June 2021
Excellent takeaway
May 2021
Good takeaway food. Wide variety available. Better to book in advance during pandemic.
October 2020
A very popular place and satisfactory pizzas. Fish and chips is the better dish however.
September 2019
Excellent food, fabulous service, lovely dog friendly restaurant.
January 2019
This place really knows how to fry good fish and chips! There was a wide range of different white fish to choose from in addition to the usual cod, plaice and haddock. You can taste the quality. The young team of staff were friendly and efficient and service was excellent. Went back the following night to sample the pizzas on offer again faultless. An absolute winner!
August 2018
We found the take away food overpriced for what you got. The food was tasty though.
August 2018
Fantastic fish and chips with great service.
August 2018
Excellent fish and chips, good service.
October 2017
We had haddock and plaice which were delicious and the portion sizes were huge. Definitely recommend eating here or getting a takeaway.
October 2017
Freshly cooked to perfection. Can be very busy with queues for the take away .
July 2017
The George - Charmouth
(Less than a mile)
(5)
A traditional family friendly pub serving a Sunday carvery and daily special accompanied by a good range of local ales. Spacious outside area with plenty of seating and childrens play area. Dogs welcome. Free WiFi.
The George Charmouth, DT6 6PZ (T: 01297 560280)
the standard of customer care in this pub was brilliant was made to feel very welcome in this place and the addition of being able to sit outside and still under cover was great. Food and drink were good. Even the meal that my dog had she loved and was great to have her included in the family meal with her own menu :-) we will be back to this pub
September 2023
We got there early the carvery, it was busy but there is a fair size beer garden. The roast was great and plenty to eat, its meat, no veg option so be wary. The beef was exceptionally good. The staff were friendly and made you aware there were puddings, which we enjoyed. Get early and bag a table.
June 2022
Excellent menu and most welcoming. Lunch and dinner available but garden now closed due to pandemic. Very welcoming and friendly
October 2020
A good pub for families and groups with children as there is a play area and large garden. However there are a lot of places nearby that do better food if that's what you are looking for.
September 2019
Excellent value for money with a varied menu of traditional pub grub. Went twice during our holiday, Highly recommended.
August 2018
The Pilot Boat
(2 miles)
(24)
A traditional Dorset pub set in the heart of the busy seaside town of Lyme Regis which is popular with locals and visitors alike. Produce is bought daily depending on seasonality, from what is offered by nearby farms, caught in the sea, grown in the garden, foraged or available at good local suppliers. Dog and children friendly.
Pilot Boat, 1 Bridge St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA (T: 01297 443157)
Excellent atmosphere and food at The Pilot Boat. Recommended!
April 2024
Good food and service but it was cold where we were sat as the outside door is permanently open as it's a fire door.
April 2024
Excellent lunch time meal for our family of 5 adults & 2 children. Food nicely presented & very tasty. Children's meals were of a good size. Service was good & the staff were very friendly. Wouldn't hesitate to return when we are next in the area.
October 2023
Absolutely superb. Great atmosphere and staff. Food is top quality
October 2023
Tried 2 beers from Palmer's and both were undrinkable. Did not stay long!
October 2023
Dog friendly pub with good food down at the centre of town.
April 2023
We ate in here quite a few times whilst we were staying in Lyme Regis for the week and the food was delicious and freshly prepared. Really good choice on the menu. We were allowed to sit in the bar with our dog but they did have proper tables and chairs. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
July 2022
Overpriced and poor menu. What a shame that an old traditional pub was pulled apart and ruined.
July 2022
Good food at fair price, nice relaxed atmosphere.
July 2022
Busy and many seemed to like it. Service was quick but we were early. It got busier and unless you had booked there were limited spaces. Food Ok but pricey. Good for big noisy families but not so cosy for couples.
June 2022
even better than expected !! Two excellent meals in very pleasant surroundings with excellent service
May 2022
We were a group of 4 adults and we ate evening meals here twice within a week in February; great service from friendly staff, cosy and warm, good food at good prices- definitely the best place we ate at in Lyme, hence our second visit.
March 2022
Good food but over the Christmas period, none of the staff wore Covid face masks and it felt very insecure
December 2021
We booked in advance (a week) as we knew it would be busy as summer and restrictions were easing. Our tale was for 5.30 and we arrived at 5.20 and sat down immediately. Table was clean and there was a nice separation between the tables. Majority of staff had masks on and from where I was seated I could see that they were regularly sanitising their hands. Food - Portions as a little off with starters being quite large. We had the catch of the day (Sea Bass) which was delicious but came with an enormous green leaf salad. The burger was delicious and portioned well. We had a delay between the starters and mains of nearly half hour but the atmosphere was relaxed and they checked in with us for drinks and apologising for the delay. When we left around 7pm the place was getting busier. So definitely book in advance. Lovely food, relaxed atmosphere, excellent covid measures and great location near the sea front.
August 2021
Great food and speedy service, good variety of choice and was a great way to end our holiday.
August 2021
Had a top-notch dinner here in the superbly refurbished pub, service was excellent, friendly and efficient even though Lyme Regis (and I assume much of the UK's service industry) was suffering a staffing shortage when we visited in early summer 2021.
July 2021
Excellent food choice for all the family
June 2021
Great pub, good menu choice, attentive service and quality food. What more could you want!
September 2020
Had a lovely cream tea here. Staff very nice and friendly. Would recommend .
July 2020
Excellent meal there, could not fault service. Top marks
March 2020
Visited twice in the week as a party of 10. Good service on both visits and some good meals but some only average. Considered the menu to be slightly overpriced. Worth a visit but not great.
July 2019
fab food. attentive staff. loved the decor and ambiance. we came here most days of our holiday.
June 2019
We dined here twice. The food was of a high standard, our waitress Charlotte, who served us both times was bubbly and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble, she even managed to find some blood orange sorbet on our second visit ( which we had had the first time as this was the flavour of the day and was to die for.) The Pilot Boat is right in the heart of the town and looks like a pub when you enter, but go further in and find their fabulous restaurant. Try the sorbet or ice-cream flavour of the day, you won't be disappointed. Starters and mains are excellent too.
July 2018
Nicely refurbished inside. Sun terrace has lovely view. Food not bad. Good with young kids. Went twice
June 2018
LBK Gourmet Burger Bar
(2 miles)
(5)
Family run restaurant specialising in delicious homemade gourmet burgers, seasoned and prepared in the kitchen and cooked to perfection. They also offer daily specials and a Sunday Roast menu.
LBK Gourmet Burger Bar 44 Coombe St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA (T: 01297 445816)
AWESOME burgers!
March 2024
Visited for a Sunday Lunch whilst on holiday the staff are very pleasant & accommodating, nothing special inside but the food was absolutely amazing just like a home cooked roast a large portion with a choice of 3 meats & veggie option plenty of fresh vegetables with lashings of Gravy they also brought out a bowl of turkey for our dog which was a nice touch. We had a bread & butter pudding with custard for dessert it was to die for! Well worth a visit if you are in the area.
July 2023
Lovely cafe, so accommodating and helpful, the burgers were excellent.
May 2022
The best Burger in Lyme - always good to book. Family run business and we return there everytime we visit the town
June 2019
Ate here twice during our stay in Lyme Regis. The food is amazing and the price really good and the service was great too
July 2017
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
(Less than a mile)
(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
(Less than a mile)
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
Jurassic Footgolf
(2 miles)
Situated at Strawberry Field on the outskirts of Lyme Regis, this fun activity is a hit with all ages. Combining the best of football and golf, the object of the game is to get the ball into the hole using only your feet in the fewest number of shots possible. The 9 hole course is set in 5 acres and offers stunning countryside views.
Click here for further details
Lyme Regis Golf Club
(2 miles)
(2)
Lyme Regis Golf Club welcomes all visitors to experience the great scenic golf course which overlooks the Jurassic coast and the historic and beautiful seaside resort of Lyme Regis. The Club’s Greens Restaurant also offers great tasting snacks and meals throughout the day, 7 days a week, prepared by its award winning, local chef Steve Pielesz. Discounted food and drink as well as rounds of golf are available for Toad Hall guests. Lyme Regis is the friendly club where everyone is welcome!!
Click here for further information
Enjoy 10% off food excl. specials, 20% off all drinks and discounted green fees of £25 a round for groups of 4 or more with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card.
Took my son for lessons with the club pro Duncan while we were away. Absolutely excellent coaching and superb value.
April 2023
Stopped for tea and cake on return walk from Charmouth. Fabulous value for money.
July 2022
Samudra Life Paddleboard Yoga
(2 miles)
(1)
Yoga classes on a paddleboard, on the sea in Lyme Regis. No yoga experience necessary, just a sense of humour and willingness to get wet. Paddleboards can be hired or you can bring your own. Other classes are available: find out more.
Samudra Life, Marine Parade, Lyme Regis. T: 07974386212
Beautiful beach, well worth a visit.
June 2023
Charmouth Beach
(Less than a mile)
(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
Church Cliff Beach, Lyme Regis
(2 miles)
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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
(2 miles)
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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
Cobb Gate Beach, Lyme Regis
(2 miles)
(8)
This pretty harbour town dates back to the 14th century, and is sheltered by a curving harbour wall, The Cobb, as its known contains a small sandy beach made famous in the opening shot of the film The French Lieutenant’s Woman. You reach the beach between the RNLI station and the slipway, and there is lifeguard cover in the summer months. Activities nearby include fishing, sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, surfing and water skiing, while facilities close to the beach include cafes and restaurants and toilets. There are lots of walks in the area including guided tours of the famous fossil bearing cliffs. There is paid parking nearby, Axminster train station is five minutes away as the crow flies and buses are available to the town centre. Dogs are allowed on the beach from 1st November to 30th March as long as they’re on the lead, but they are not permitted in the summer months.
Love the stroll along the Cobb beach and area so clean plenty of places to eat and drink. The locals are so warm and welcoming, can’t beat Lyme regis
November 2021
Perfect sandy beach for everyone. Loved the Marine Parade with food and drink and ice creams.
October 2021
excellent, safe beach
September 2021
Always raked and cleaned. Pretty safe, excellent lifeguards. Restaurants and cafes need to be open later. Toilets very clean but not enough of them so long queues. Watch out for seagulls stealing food from your hands!
August 2021
Lovely harbour and great places to grab a bite to eat. But it is extremely busy. Every inch of the small patch of sand by the cobb was taken up but beach shelters, feet deck chairs etc. If your kids are not fussed about sand avoid the area if you want quite and relaxing. The other side of the cobb is quite and so are the toilets (which are clean)
August 2021
We walked here from Seaton along the muddy coastal path and Lyme Regis is lovely . We took a boat out from the cob .
July 2021
The cob was lovely to walk on and all you needed was near by
September 2020
Lovely to see this in sunshine for the first time in several visits. Worth going early to see it uncrowded.
June 2018
Monmouth Beach, Lyme Regis
(2 miles)
(7)
Named after the Duke of Monmouth who landed here in 1685 in an attempt to take the crown from King James II, Monmouth Beach is a large pebble and sand beach that stretches over a kilometer southwest from the Cobb wall. There are beach huts, a bowling green, the Lyme Regis Power Boat Club and paid car parks close by. Meanwhile, for those wishing to have their own exploratory adventures, you can find a layer of limestone called the ammonite graveyard at Monmouth Beach, containing a large number of (you guessed it) ammonites. There are numerous walks close by and dogs are allowed on the beach all year round. There is lifeguard cover in the summer, and all the town’s cafés, restaurants and amenities are within easy reach.
A very lovely beach if you like stones! But great when the tide is right out and you can fossil hunting.
October 2023
My dog Luna and I really enjoy walking and playing ball along the beach keeping eyes down to see if we can find a fossil!!! very clean and looked after Love it!!!
June 2022
Stunning, quiet and picture perfect ideal place to relax and paint ?
November 2021
Stayed here in The Little Sea House right on the beach. Amazing sunrises. Beautiful and peaceful but tricky to walk on in places.
October 2021
We had a lovely holiday staying in the little sea house. Perfect location on the beach. Was very warm & cosy inside. Was generally clean on arrival but think it could do a intensive deep clean occasionally to clean racks /hard to reach places ( plug holes) but this did not effect our stay ( I’m just bit OCD with cleaning) I would recommend this to anyone wanting a relaxing tranquil break. Also the out hours staff from toadhall cottages were very helpful. Would book again
May 2021
Just beautiful
September 2020
Great for fossil hunting and dog friendly!
September 2017
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