Eat, Rest, Play.
Lyme Regis.
Fossil Hunting…
Beachside in all directions
Fossil Hunting on Lyme Regis’s famous Jurassic Coast where Mary Anning 1799-1847), discovered the first complete ichthyosaur to be found in England.
Paddle Boarding…
Beachside
Take a Stand Up Paddle Board lesson with Boylos BSUPA friendly instructors.
The Cobb…
Harbourside
Walk along the world famous Cobb where Meryl Streep famously walked in the film The French Lieutenant’s Woman and Kate Winslet stars in the upcoming movie Ammonite.
Mackerel and Deep Sea Fishing (and Crabbing)
Harbourside
Lyme Regis has an abundance of mackerel fishing boats down by the Cobb, take a wander down and pick your favourite. Harry May and Nicks Fishing Trips always get highly rated. If you don’t fancy the water there is always crabbing off The Cobb Harbour walls, nets are available at all the shops down there.
Join The West Dorset Forager…
Local beaches
Set days or buy your own group day with Chris Gasson. 37 years of experience. Get up close with creatures, finds and fossils. Set days are booked around full moons lunar cycles. You can also join Chris at night to watch sea creatures go about their feeding and observe bio illumination. Truly fantastic! All booked via phone:
Chris, 07875959120.
Jurassic Cycles…
Delivered to your door
Explore the stunning Jurassic coast by bicycle with www.jurassiccycles.co.uk with bikes delivered to your door.
Catch of the day…
Near the harbour
The Wet Fish Shop for the best hand dived Lyme Bay scallops and amazing selection of fish at this historic shop by The Cobb.
Seriously Good Wine…
Central
Shop at Seriously Good Wine Company on Broad Street offering a broad selection of wines, spirits, ciders and beers with an emphasis on local and regional products, many of which are available for tasting.
Maitri Yoga with Pip
Maitri Yoga, strengthen your body and mind through a series of beautifully linked poses to leave you feeling rejuvenated and nourished from the inside out.
Crazy Golf
Above the beach, Langmoor Gardens
Who doesn’t love crazy golf. This gorgeous course is only a walk away through Langmoor Gardens, or approach from the beach near on the way to the Cobb and look up right! Next to Oyster & Fish House. You just can’t beat the views!! Rock up and play open weekends all year holidays all week.
The Marine Theatre
Beachfront
The Marine is right on the seafront in beautiful Lyme Regis, part of a UNESCO world heritage site. The location—with wide views of the sea and Lyme bay—is very important to the Marine’s identity, which makes it appealing to both the public and performers.
While it’s called a theatre, the offering is broad: there’s a vibrant programme of entertainment including bands, films, comedians, plays, bands, DJs, screenings, and community-led events. It’s a destination for performers from across the country. Check out the what’s on
Shoreline Sauna
Harbourside
A luxury wood-fired mobile sauna with perfect sea and harbour views next to The Cobb.
Golden Cap…
15 minute drive away
A visit to Golden Cap, at 191 metres, the highest point on the south coast of Great Britain.
Lyme Regis Brewery…
The Town Mill Quarter
Visit The Lyme Regis Brewery by the Town Mill. Sit inside or out. These guys are passionate about bringing unique, creative, and quaffable craft beers to The Jurassic Coast. Top fun is the beer tasting!!!
Life’s a beach…
Beachside
Relax on the sandy beach by The Cobb, protected by the Bay a perfect place to unwind and watch the boats sailing in and out of the harbour.
Lyme Rib Rides
Harbourside
Lyme Bay Rib Rides is a family run business that provides both fast and leisurely boat trips for the whole family, run by qualified and experienced skippers you are in safe hands on their rib (rigid inflatable boat) Sea Spirit which has two 250hp Honda engines and leather bench seats that can seat up to 12 passengers, ensuring an exhilarating ride.
Lyme Kayak Hire…
Beachfront
Take a stride down to the harbour where the kayaks are kept. Depending on winds mostly these lovely people take bookings only 24 hours in advance, call 01297 443373. Or pop in to the Tackle Box Shop, one minute from the harbour, behind the Cobb Arms, right of the Wet Fish shop.
Lyme Bay Therapies
Sophie from Lyme Bay Therapies offers a range of holistic treatments including massages where you can take a step away, breathe, relax and come back to yourself. With bespoke treatments tailoring to your unique needs and a truly beautiful sea view to finish, Lyme Bay Therapies offers the perfect place to unwind, restore and rebalance on your trip away.
The Whole Hog
Broad Street, our Hight Street
Fun street food. Hog, Bird, Jackfruit, Vegan, unbelievable Donuts and Cracking Coffee… always handmade. The Whole Hog
Lyme Bay Cafe
Lower Broad Street
Seasonal breakfasts, brunches and lunches. Inside and outside fire bowl seating, a brilliant anytime destination, scrumptious home-made food & views of the sea. Try booking as gets busy! Or walk up. Lyme Bay Cafe
Kiosk
Beachside
A must for coffee, toastie or hot chocolate. Deckchairs scattered on the beach, yummy breakfast bagels and coffee fans will love the prized organic Honduran coffee. Kiosk Instagram.
Beach and Badger
Beachside, overlooking.
Picture yourself enjoying a delicious delicacy while watching the world go by or savour your pie from the sandy shores, serenaded by the sound of the lapping waves, infectious laughter and dogs barking with joy. Beach and Badger is the ideal destination for those beachgoers craving a delightful lunch. Beach & Badger
Lyme’s Fish Bar
Coombe Street
Family run, cracking batter and all the chip shop delights you need. Two secs away, turn right over Gosling bridge keep walking it’s on the left. Pop in for a pint opposite at the Ship Inn too!
(Fish & Chips - Eat in or Takeaway) Lyme’s Fish Bar
Red Panda
Broad Street, our High Street
Bao buns, incredible salads, great quality Asian dishes, bring home or eat by the sea (keep a water pistol handy for seagulls if doing so!). You have to buy their crunchy chilly oil too !! Red Panda
Good Days
Beachside
‘Swims’ little hole in the wall takeaway on marine parade. Fantastic gourmet burgers, cocktails and wine to take away right by the sandy beach. Open sunny days only in the summer. Enquire here SWIM
Lal Qilla Curry House
Broad Street, our High Street
Fabulous curry house. Take your own alcoholic beverages. Book before you come if want a weekend table.
01297 442224
Poco Pizza
Beachside, on the way to the Harbour
A lovely small, friendly restaurant overlooking the beach that prides itself on serving a no-compromise, authentic italian pizza. Poco Pizza
Town Mill Bakery
Coombe Street
Everything locally baked from sourdough to the most scrumptious cakes & buns. But don’t be fooled these guys are giving us heaps more on top of their bakery gems. Packing a punchy amount of ingredients into their salads, breakfasts & brunches. Awesome vegan & veggie options. Takeaway homemade soups. Breakfast (love their own baked beans!!) served until 2pm! This covers every eventuality. Town Mill Bakery
River Cottage
Five miles from Lyme Regis
Surprise surprise, did you know Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s The River Cottage was so close to Lyme Regis? The River Cottage Kitchen & Store is the perfect spot to drop by for breakfast, lunch, drinks and cakes, with incredible views over the Axe Valley and beyond. With cookery school on site and incredible courses also!
Open Thursday - Monday 9am to 5pm, kitchen closes 3pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the autumn and winter months.
The Oyster & Fish House
Beachside, Langmoor Gardens
The Oyster and Fish House from ‘Mark Hix’ winner of ‘Best Restaurant’ 2023. We are very proud as an official accommodation partner to invite you to 10% off your food & drink bill, including at weekends. (Max table of 6, not for use with Oyster happy hour, valid until 1st Oct 2024). See the post card in your property, which explains how or contact us anytime! Def best to book a table in advance.
Lilac Restaurant & Wine Bar
Broad Street, our High Street
Totally fabulous hip small plates (big we think) mix and match tapas style, you’ll be full as a gun. Top dollar, locally foraged, incredibly tasty dishes from restaurant owner Harriet Mansell who you’ll find in the Michelin Guide. Expect the best wines and djs once a month with a later night. Def a babysitter night out or wine boozy lunch!
Lilac is ranked 35 in Squaremeal.co.uk's top 100 list of restaurants in the UK 2024.
The Lyme Bay Café Bar
Lower Broad Street, our High Street
Our fave café bar/restaurant: seasonal breakfasts, brunches, lunches & suppers. Wonderful fresh specials every day! Inside and outside fire bowl seating, sea views, a brilliant anytime destination, scrumptious home-made food & views of the sea. Best to book as gets busy or try a walk up.
01297 444700 The Lyme Bay Cafe
The Strawberry Tree
The Town Mill Quarter
Fab Spanish tapas, family run by Giselle (chef) & Ed, wonderful authentic dishes freshly cooked which transport you straight to Andalusia. Cosy décor & wine choices which really work. Affordable. It’s perfect anytime and utterly delicious. Look out for their pop ups & cookery school dates for your stay, it’s so fun.
01297 445757 The Strawberry Tree
The Millside
The Town Mill Quarter
This is top dollar eating for all ages, family run by John & Georgina. Specialists in amazing local seafood, meats and veggies. Foraged & locally sourced produce it’s sensationally seasonal. Lunch & supper. Check avails, get booked in, it’s popular too! The Millside
The Ship Inn
Coombe Street
The Ship Inn is nestled next to the Old Mill quarter in the foodie heart of the old town. An old school pub to be enjoyed all year round including a wooden skittle alley, good pub grub & authentic pubby atmosphere. Given these guys were in ‘The Carnabys’ you’ll find a good band playlist and a live band on here now and again. The Ship Inn
Black Cow Saloon
Top of Broad Street, our High Street
Visit the Saloon in Lyme Regis as they bring the essence of Black Cow to life with a brand new experience. Celebrating the perfect pairing: coffee and Pure Milk vodka, their pop-up saloon bar has a large menu of perfect Black Cow serves, including a range of Espresso Martini flavours. Drop by for a cocktail, partake in a tasting, or peruse their shop full to the brim with Black Cow delights.
Open Thursday through to Sunday with happy hour between 5pm until 6pm where you can grab yourself two cocktails for £15.
Alexandra Hotel & Restaurant
Top of Broad Street, our High Street
Fine dining, oldie experience should you fancy. Good for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But a wonderful place to take high tea. Stunning views all year round, a perfect way to spend an afternoon. They offer some lovely massage treatments too.
01297 442010 Alexandra Hotel
The Royal Standard
Beachside Harbourside
Traditional pub with food right by The Cobb (great pint of prawns) good for families. A great pint! The Royal Standard
SWIM
Beachside, Harbourside
Modern, cool energetic bar & restaurant, with far reaching views out to sea. Great cocktails, brunches and craft beers. Burgers are up there!! Something for everyone menu. SWIM
Harbour Inn
Harbourside
Casual, laid back, seafood eating. Showcasing fresh locally sourced seafood and meat specialities with fantastic seafront views. A good old pub we’d say. Harbour Inn
The PIG at Combe
25 minute drive
Nestled in the Otter Valley and just 25 minutes from Lyme Regis. Three walled kitchen gardens, a panelled, secluded, mellow honey-coloured restaurant, a rustic ‘drop-in’ Folly for quaffing and troughing and a huge bar.
Lyme Regis Loyalty Card
Jurassic Feast is the new App featuring the best food and drink companies across the Jurassic Coast as part of a digital loyalty scheme. Subscribers get instant access to over 80 exclusive offers when eating out or at home and on their food and drink shopping. Download on iOs and Android to join and then view and redeem offers to start saving money and supporting local business. A win win!
Mackerel Fishing
8 minute walk
Harry May is a great trip but walk down to The Cobb and there is lots of choice.
Lyme Regis Museum
5 minute walk
Sign up for a fossil walk here too.
Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium
12 minute walk
Located on the end of The Cobb and worth a visit to hand feed the fish!
Marine Theatre
6 minute walk
Bands, films, comedy, plays, screenings …. or just admire the view.
Seafront Gardens
6 minute walk
Comprising the Langmoor and Lister Gardens, enjoy lovely sea views and beautifully kept gardens, located above Marine Parade.
Dinosaurland Fossil Museum
5 minute walk
A traditional small museum with more than 12,000 specimens on permanent display.
Town Brewery
3 minute walk
A five-minute walk from the cottage, follow the riverside walk towards the beach. Grab a locally brewed beer and chill out by the river)
The Town Mill
3 minute walk
Working watermill housing art galleries, pottery, café with amazing cakes and cheesemonger. Located next to the Town Brewery.
The Tackle Box
10 minute walk
Fishing tackle and bait. Really friendly staff. You can hire kayaks here too. If you are a fisherman I can give you lots of advice for places to fish mike@lymeregisstays.co.uk