Key Features
- Property code: POSTOF
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4.00pm
- Check out: 10.00am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
This lovingly, restored quintessential country cottage is an excellent holiday property and just a short drive from the sea. Walkers will be drawn to this wonderful location with its wealth of countryside, whilst those preferring to explore the area will find themselves well placed for the many attractions of West Dorset and East Devon. Adventurous lanes and paths are immediately accessible from the cottage and the beautiful National Trust land at Golden Cap is within walking distance. Morcombelake has a very good farm shop, post office and stores, tea rooms, bakery and the village of Chideock, with two very good pubs is within easy reach by car.
Charmouth 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 the 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.
Please note that the maximum amount of infants (under two year olds) allowed at the property is 2.
Key Features
- Property code: POSTOF
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4.00pm
- Check out: 10.00am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
This lovingly, restored quintessential country cottage is an excellent holiday property and just a short drive from the sea. Walkers will be drawn to this wonderful location with its wealth of countryside, whilst those preferring to explore the area will find themselves well placed for the many attractions of West Dorset and East Devon. Adventurous lanes and paths are immediately accessible from the cottage and the beautiful National Trust land at Golden Cap is within walking distance. Morcombelake has a very good farm shop, post office and stores, tea rooms, bakery and the village of Chideock, with two very good pubs is within easy reach by car.
Charmouth 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 the 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.
Please note that the maximum amount of infants (under two year olds) allowed at the property is 2.
Hallway
Dining Room with large dining table and 8 chairs, Woodburner.
Living Room with two sofas, Smart TV, DVD and Woodburner.
Kitchen with electric hob and oven, dishwasher, tall fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, Nespresso Vertuo machine and tumble dryer. Rear door access to patio and garden.
Ground Floor
Bedroom 1: Double 4ft 6inch bed.
Bathroom 1: Ground floor Shower room with washbasin and WC.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: King size bed with Jack and Jill access to Family bathroom.
Bedroom 3: Zip-link Super King bed. 3ft Twin beds can be available if requested at time of booking.
Bedroom 4: Double 4ft 6inch bed.
Family bathroom: Large walk in shower, wash basin and WC.
Bathroom 2: Bath with mixer taps, washbasin and WC.
Gardens to the front and rear of property. The rear garden has a raised decked area with dining table and chairs for 8 guests, accessed by steps from the kitchen.
Private parking for 3 cars.
Electric Cars: Please note that this property does not have suitable facilities for charging electric vehicles. https://www.zap-map.com
- Included: All bed linen and towels, (please bring your own beach towels), Wi-Fi, electricity, gas central heating. Cot and Highchair.
- Telephone: Mobile reception fair to good depending upon network.
- Pets: One well behaved small to medium sized dog welcome in public areas of property only (not bedrooms). Regrettably, the owner will not accept any dog under the age of 1 year old. Pet Charge: £30.00 per pet per week.
- Local facilities: Felicity Farm Shop, Post Office stores and tea rooms less than 1 mile. Chideock stores 2 miles. Pubs: Five Bells Inn 1 mile. The George Inn and Clock House Pub 1.7 miles. Beaches: Seatown 2.5 miles, Charmouth 3.6 miles, Lyme Regis 6 miles.
- 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
- Access Statement: Available on request, please call 01297 443550 for further information.
- Smoking/Vaping: Not permitted inside property.
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
(2 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 George - Charmouth
(3 miles)
(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
Charmouth Fish Bar & Pizza
(3 miles)
(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
Wiggle Tails Paddock
(Less than a mile)
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
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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Enjoy £5 off per person on any booking with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
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
Vineyard Stables
(3 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
Church Cliff Beach, Lyme Regis
(4 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
(4 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
(5 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
April 2024
We try to visit Dorset, especially the Charmouth area at least once a year and this is our favourite cottage to stay in!
August 2023
Beautiful cottage. Tastefully decorated. Very well equipped. What an amazing selection of books! Could happily read most of those if only I had the chance. Some of our party enjoyed the walks from the house...either up the hill or to golden cap and back. Not the greatest weather - we were so grateful for the wood burner and logs provided in the sitting room.
July 2023
Lovely cosy cottage in a beautiful setting. Peaceful and quiet and an ideal location to explore the gorgeous coastline.
June 2023
We loved sitting in the gardens both front an rear. Lovely area and cottage.
June 2023
We very much enjoyed our stay in Morcomblake. The cottage was very comfortable and the area is very beautiful. The walks on the south side of the A35 were outstanding.
June 2023
Perfect place to stay, with everything we needed.
May 2023
We did enjoy our stay. It was our third time at the Old Post Office this time with other members of our family. It’s a lovely spacious house in a great location.
April 2023
Large and comfortable The Old Post Office, Morcomblake was perfect for young and elder generations on holiday together. Would definitely choose to stay here again. Staff at Toad Hall Cottages always helpfull and informative on the occasions that I called. Thank you.
April 2023
Large and comfortable The Old Post Office, Morcomblake was perfect for young and elder generations on holiday together. Would definitely choose to stay here again. Staff at Toad Hall Cottages always helpfull and informative on the occasions that I called. Thank you.
February 2023
A beautiful cottage - wonderful
September 2022
Exceptionally well kept property - would highly recommend
August 2022
Very enjoyable stay, lovely house and garden, good location for getting to beaches and shops and other attractions around Lyme Regis
June 2022
“Beautiful house, set in lovely gardens. Great location with stunning beaches close by. We had a lovely time swimming and looking for fossils at Charmouth! It would be lovely to return to explore more!!!” Comments from the guest book June 2022
June 2022
As people of a mature age with 50 years of holidays together, we appreciated the comfort, location and lovely beaches. Taken from the Guest Book May 2022
June 2022
“Lovely week with the family, 4 generations. Fabulous cottage. Very well-equipped kitchen, lovely garden. Great beaches, found fossils. Great location to explore the Jurassic coast.” Comments from the guest book June 2022
June 2022
everything was good
May 2022
Yes we loved our stay and want to book again but note your site doesn’t yet show any prices for next year?
May 2022
Our 2nd stay in this lovely house and we very much hope to return. Very clean and everything you need close to hand. Taken from the Guest book May 2022
May 2022
What a fabulous find: location, facilities, quality – all top notch. Felt like 5 days in a luxury hotel with no other guests. Wonderful local walks and views outside the front door.” Taken from the Guest Book May 2022
April 2022
Three generations of our family have all greatly enjoyed the area and the cottage is beautiful with everything anyone would need to have an ‘easy’ vacation. A great base to explore the area. Taken form the guest book April 2022
April 2022
We had a wonderful stay and would recommend The Old Post Office to anyone wishing to explore the Jurassic Coast
April 2022
Three generations of our family have all greatly enjoyed the area and the cottage is beautiful with everything anyone would need to have an "easy" vacation. Wonderful walks, Golden Cap to Seatown with wonderful if a bit tough on the legs! A great place to explore the area.
We are delighted that you all enjoyed your stay at The Old Post Office.
- The Toad Hall Team
February 2022
Thank you so much for the most wonderful stay – absolutely idyllic – beautiful house, stunning scenery, lovely walks and the best time at Tunnel Tree Tops. And a pasty by the beach is a must. Taken from the Guest Book Feb 2022
September 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed our stsy
June 2021
Regarding directions, if approaching on the A35 from the direction of Bridport visitors need to take the 2nd turn signed to Whitchurch Canonicorum.
June 2021
We very much enjoyed our stay and have already booked a return trip. We also welcomed the telephone call from your office to let us know the property was ready.
May 2021
We loved our time at the Old Post Office, obviously restrictions were in place and that limited local services and attractions. However, we had good weather and loved the Anchor at Seatown and especially wonderful food at Tim's - Lyme Regis. Lyme Regis it'self was a wonderful place, Weymouth and the Isle of Portland, the giant at Cerne Abbas, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, the most beautiful villages and countryside but the most magical place for us was The Swannery at Abbotsbury, top class and first place, oh we did Longleat too, that was a re visit but still great even though the weather was rubbish so we just did the safari.
April 2021
yes, really nice house in a very good location for what we wanted to do. We would come back.
August 2020
Coffee maker uses old-sized pods, which we were not prepared for. Otherwise an excellent holiday house - great location for walks and beaches. The garden and deck were lovely. Symondsbury Estate Cafe, only a few minutes away by car, was great for coffee.
We are delighted you had a fabulous holiday at the Old Post Office. The Nespresso Vertuo machine is a new machine from nespresso and we have updated the details for the benefit of future guests. Thank you
- The Toad Hall Team
April 2024
We try to visit Dorset, especially the Charmouth area at least once a year and this is our favourite cottage to stay in!
August 2023
Beautiful cottage. Tastefully decorated. Very well equipped. What an amazing selection of books! Could happily read most of those if only I had the chance. Some of our party enjoyed the walks from the house...either up the hill or to golden cap and back. Not the greatest weather - we were so grateful for the wood burner and logs provided in the sitting room.
July 2023
Lovely cosy cottage in a beautiful setting. Peaceful and quiet and an ideal location to explore the gorgeous coastline.
June 2023
We loved sitting in the gardens both front an rear. Lovely area and cottage.
June 2023
We very much enjoyed our stay in Morcomblake. The cottage was very comfortable and the area is very beautiful. The walks on the south side of the A35 were outstanding.
June 2023
Perfect place to stay, with everything we needed.
May 2023
We did enjoy our stay. It was our third time at the Old Post Office this time with other members of our family. It’s a lovely spacious house in a great location.
April 2023
Large and comfortable The Old Post Office, Morcomblake was perfect for young and elder generations on holiday together. Would definitely choose to stay here again. Staff at Toad Hall Cottages always helpfull and informative on the occasions that I called. Thank you.
April 2023
Large and comfortable The Old Post Office, Morcomblake was perfect for young and elder generations on holiday together. Would definitely choose to stay here again. Staff at Toad Hall Cottages always helpfull and informative on the occasions that I called. Thank you.
February 2023
A beautiful cottage - wonderful
September 2022
Exceptionally well kept property - would highly recommend
August 2022
Very enjoyable stay, lovely house and garden, good location for getting to beaches and shops and other attractions around Lyme Regis
June 2022
“Beautiful house, set in lovely gardens. Great location with stunning beaches close by. We had a lovely time swimming and looking for fossils at Charmouth! It would be lovely to return to explore more!!!” Comments from the guest book June 2022
June 2022
As people of a mature age with 50 years of holidays together, we appreciated the comfort, location and lovely beaches. Taken from the Guest Book May 2022
June 2022
“Lovely week with the family, 4 generations. Fabulous cottage. Very well-equipped kitchen, lovely garden. Great beaches, found fossils. Great location to explore the Jurassic coast.” Comments from the guest book June 2022
June 2022
everything was good
May 2022
Yes we loved our stay and want to book again but note your site doesn’t yet show any prices for next year?
May 2022
Our 2nd stay in this lovely house and we very much hope to return. Very clean and everything you need close to hand. Taken from the Guest book May 2022
May 2022
What a fabulous find: location, facilities, quality – all top notch. Felt like 5 days in a luxury hotel with no other guests. Wonderful local walks and views outside the front door.” Taken from the Guest Book May 2022
April 2022
Three generations of our family have all greatly enjoyed the area and the cottage is beautiful with everything anyone would need to have an ‘easy’ vacation. A great base to explore the area. Taken form the guest book April 2022
April 2022
We had a wonderful stay and would recommend The Old Post Office to anyone wishing to explore the Jurassic Coast
April 2022
Three generations of our family have all greatly enjoyed the area and the cottage is beautiful with everything anyone would need to have an "easy" vacation. Wonderful walks, Golden Cap to Seatown with wonderful if a bit tough on the legs! A great place to explore the area.
We are delighted that you all enjoyed your stay at The Old Post Office.
- The Toad Hall Team
February 2022
Thank you so much for the most wonderful stay – absolutely idyllic – beautiful house, stunning scenery, lovely walks and the best time at Tunnel Tree Tops. And a pasty by the beach is a must. Taken from the Guest Book Feb 2022
September 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed our stsy
June 2021
Regarding directions, if approaching on the A35 from the direction of Bridport visitors need to take the 2nd turn signed to Whitchurch Canonicorum.
June 2021
We very much enjoyed our stay and have already booked a return trip. We also welcomed the telephone call from your office to let us know the property was ready.
May 2021
We loved our time at the Old Post Office, obviously restrictions were in place and that limited local services and attractions. However, we had good weather and loved the Anchor at Seatown and especially wonderful food at Tim's - Lyme Regis. Lyme Regis it'self was a wonderful place, Weymouth and the Isle of Portland, the giant at Cerne Abbas, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, the most beautiful villages and countryside but the most magical place for us was The Swannery at Abbotsbury, top class and first place, oh we did Longleat too, that was a re visit but still great even though the weather was rubbish so we just did the safari.
April 2021
yes, really nice house in a very good location for what we wanted to do. We would come back.
August 2020
Coffee maker uses old-sized pods, which we were not prepared for. Otherwise an excellent holiday house - great location for walks and beaches. The garden and deck were lovely. Symondsbury Estate Cafe, only a few minutes away by car, was great for coffee.
We are delighted you had a fabulous holiday at the Old Post Office. The Nespresso Vertuo machine is a new machine from nespresso and we have updated the details for the benefit of future guests. Thank you
- The Toad Hall Team
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
(2 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 George - Charmouth
(3 miles)
(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
Charmouth Fish Bar & Pizza
(3 miles)
(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
Wiggle Tails Paddock
(Less than a mile)
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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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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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
Vineyard Stables
(3 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
Church Cliff Beach, Lyme Regis
(4 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
(4 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
(5 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
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