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Coastguard cottage with views of the sea and the famous Lyme Regis Cobb

Kitchen opens out into the lounge/dining area

Carefully selected top quality bed linen & towels

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Lyme Regis, Dorset

Lyme Regis Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Monmouth Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Marine Theatre
‪9 min walk‬
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 (sea view)

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Coastguard cottage with views of the sea and the famous Lyme Regis Cobb

Lyme Cottage is two minutes from the sandy beach and set just back from the famous Cobb in the World Heritage Site of Lyme Regis. The cottage was originally built for coastguards and has been completely refurbished to a high standard. The renovations have revived the charm of the original building and incorporated modern facilities to ensure you have a fantastic break. Every room at Lyme Cottage has been carefully planned to help make best use of the space to ensure that you thoroughly enjoy your stay. The kitchen opens out into the welcoming living/dining space so that preparing a meal can be a social occasion. There are plenty of options for dining - out on the terrace with views over the sea, in the front conservatory or in the secluded rear courtyard.

Property manager

Sam Milford

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The house was renovated with my kids in mind.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lyme Regis

Located in Lyme Regis, this holiday home is near the beach. Marine Theatre and The Town Mill are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium and Seaton Tramway. Travelling with kids? Consider Seaton Jurassic and Pecorama. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

Lyme Regis, Dorset

What's nearby

Lyme Regis Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Monmouth Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Marine Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Lyme Regis Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

Axminster Station - 16 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Royal Standard - ‬2 min walk
‪Swim - ‬3 min walk
‪The Harbour Inn - ‬2 min walk
‪The Pilot Boat - ‬9 min walk
‪Volunteer Inn - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastguard cottage with views of the sea and the famous Lyme Regis Cobb pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Coastguard cottage with views of the sea and the famous Lyme Regis Cobb?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastguard cottage with views of the sea and the famous Lyme Regis Cobb?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastguard cottage with views of the sea and the famous Lyme Regis Cobb located?

This family-friendly Lyme Regis holiday home is located by the sea, steps away from Dorset and East Devon Coast, Lyme Regis Beach and Monmouth Beach. Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium and Lyme Regis Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

8 Jun, 2016

Great location, well appointed accommodation with lots of thoughtful extras

We loved our stay at the Cobb. The cottage is very well designed and equiped. Lots of great extras too, like the hifi, washing machine and the kitchen is fantastic. Sam the owner was a pleasure to deal with as well. Great holiday, we will be returning, which is the best endorsement you can give.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Doug M., Edmonton

18 Jul, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Location

We really liked this cottage overlooking the sea. 1 minute to the beach and you can’t beat the location. Would gladly make a return visit. Sam is also a great communicator. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

PATRICK F., Eastbourne UK

14 Jun, 2019

Quiet cottage in excellent location

Short walk along the prom to the town, good close parking (Chargeable), clean, tidy with all facilities needed for a relaxing stay. Only negatives were the garden furniture ( Ready for the bonfire) & in need of some garden maintenance before access is a problem? Apart from that all was good 👌

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

David S.

8 Aug, 2018

Excellent!! Highly recommend..

Very impressed with the location and extremely equipped cottage....

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Briony H.

14 Jun, 2016

Lovely cottage in a great location.

This lovely cottage had everything that our family needed, with great extras that you don't usually find, like herbs and spices, tea and coffee and even ice in the freezer! The cottage was decorated to a high standard, with modern kitchen and bathrooms, and lovely comfy beds. The WiFi was also included (phone reception is not great in Lyme, so this was much appreciated). We had great communication from the owner, who provided a high chair and travel cot for then our nine month old grandson. We love Lyme Regis, and cannot wait to return to this home from home just seconds from The Cobb.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Romy S.

6 May, 2016

Stylish, comfortable cottage

We really enjoyed our short stay. The cottage is warm and comfortable. It is very well equipped, with an excellent kitchen equipment, lots of towels and a lovely deck overlooking the sea, just right for an evening sundowner.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

2 May, 2016

Wonderful break away

On my arrival at Lyme Cottage I immediately started to relax. Aside from having everything at hand to make your holiday special it exudes a warm inviting home from home atmosphere the minute you step through the door. The cottage is ideally located only a few minutes walk away from the beach and the Cobb. I would like to think that I will return in the very near future and cannot recommend it highly enough as a holiday retreat.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

11 Apr, 2016

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage with a modern renovation but still has some period qualities. There's everything you will need. Great sea views and great location. Will definitely return.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Polly Woolstone

25 Mar, 2016

A lovely cottage with everything needed for a very enjoyable stay

The cottage is perfectly positioned near the Cobb with a south facing garden to maximise the sun and the views. It is a very comfortable and stylish base for exploring the beautiful Dorset and Devon coastline. We enjoyed exploring Lyme itself and relaxing in the very well equipped cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

24 Aug, 2014

Lyme Cottage

Had a lovely few days in this beautiful cottage! The attention to detail in the design was excellent and the location was great for a relaxing few days around the beach and harbour. We particularly enjoyed spending meal times on the decking in the garden, but the light open feel of the whole cottage was great. Clean, comfortable, characterful and with a hint of luxury: a really lovely cottage.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

13 Aug, 2014

Fantastic Holiday

From first booking the Holiday, to after,. The owner was friendly and kept us informed of everything. The cottage was superb well equipped and comfortable. The Wet fish shop three minute walk down the road,was used four of the seven days,and the fish and sea food were great. The weather was good which was a bonus. all in all We fully enjoyed the Holiday and would certainly recommend it to anyone.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

4 Aug, 2014

Lyme Regis holiday

We were two couples staying in Lyme Regis for a week. My wife was in a wheelchair after a broken leg. We had a marvelous time in LR. Cottage was well located and great for our use. It was well stocked with utensils making life easy. A great holiday destination.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

2 Jul, 2014

Superb accommodation

We spent a wonderful week in this beautifully appointed and comfortable apartment. The welcome pack of local goodies on arrival was much appareciated. Location terrific and within walking distance of the town centre and very close to the harbour. Terrace was a delightful place to sit and enjoy a meal and the view. Booking was easy and owner responded quickly to all emails. We would love to have stayed longer and would certainly return. Highly recommended.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

22 May, 2014

fantastic find

We had a really lovely stay at this cottage.It is beautifully clean and all your needs are catered for. Fluffy towels, comfy beds and a surprising amount of room .We had wine in the well kept garden where youcan see the sea. Highly recommended

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine m., United Kingdom

27 Apr, 2014

Best of English seaside

We really enjoyed our stay in Lyme Cottage. It is some years since we visited Lyme Regis and the first time with the children. The weather was fantastic for the whole stay and we spent most of it on the beach building sandcastles. The cottage is really lovely and we appreciated your attention to detail and the cosy feel. I'm already missing the sea views and the fossil hunting!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

29 Nov, 2013

Lovely, lovely, lovely

Thanks Sam. We just got back from Lyme and we're reminiscing about what a lovely week we had. And in no small part thanks to your lovely cottage. It's in such an amazing spot – perfect for The Cobb, seafront, downtown Lyme and sunrises – and you've clearly put lots of thought and clever touches into the renovation. It's lovely and airy and makes the most of the space, the natural light and stunning views to the sea. If it was summer, I think we'd have camped out on the decking for the week! Loved cooking in the kitchen and the herb garden was a nice touch and came in very handy. All in all, a flipping ace pad!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

13 Nov, 2013

Truly wonderful!

This cottage is a gem! It is beautifully styled and decorated, cosy and welcoming and has plenty of little extras that make it one step ahead of the rest. The location is excellent, being down by the historic cobb, with a handful of pubs, cafés and restaurants right on your doorstep, or you can walk along the prom for 10 minutes to get to the town centre which is full of unique and rather wonderful shops and places to eat and drink! We would highly recommend Lyme Cottage to anyone, and would love to go back ourselves one day.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

5 Sept, 2013

Lyme Cottage

The cottage was beautifully clean and fresh on our arrival and it was lovely to be greeted with a selection of eatable goodies, thank you. We loved the proximity to the beach and town, brilliant for children when you are carrying lots of equipment to the beach. The walk up the hill and through the gardens to town was a delight, such gorgeous views! We spent quite a lot of time on various beaches (!), walked up Golden Cap, 'fossiled' at Charmouth, visited Dorchester, went to the old fashioned cinema and had a trip to the swimming pool in Axminster on 1 of the only 2 rainy days we had during our 2 weeks. The rest of the time it was glorious sunshine. Sam was very helpful and booking was very easy, all in all a lovely holiday. We love Lyme and will be back! Thank you.

About the host

Hosted by Sam Milford

Lyme Cottage has been in my family for three generations but was in a fairly poor state of repair when I first came down to stay. The simplest option would have been to sell up - but I have never been tempted. Lyme Regis is endlessly gorgeous and I felt that the cottage had the potential to be something very special...

It took around three years of work to get the cottage in shape for guests and I can't wait to hear what you think!

Why they chose this property

Lyme Cottage was built in 1860 and is an important part of Lyme's heritage. The terrace was initially built to house the town's coastguards and later became home to fishermen. Lyme Cottage was Grade 2 listed in the 1970s.

The area is absolutely stunning. Coming down Cobb Road towards the cottage takes your breath away - with a view that is never the same twice.

You don't have to love dinosaurs to be staggered by the local geology... the Jurassic rocks are exposed along the beaches and we're actively encouraged top collect 200 million year old fossils before they are eaten away by the sea!

What makes this property unique

I've really tried to make sure that Lyme Cottage is something special.

In planning for the renovations I used heritage architects to ensure that the charm of the house wasn't lost, whilst bringing it all right up to date so that it's a gorgeous, comfortable place to stay. I've tried to think of everything!

Although this a relatively small coastguard cottage the photos should give you an idea of the sense of space that we've created by not trying to cram too much in, and by leaving you space to fill when you arrive!