Anchor

Easily accessible and comfortable ground floor apartment. Anchor is found in a quiet residential street and guests can walk downhill to the bustling sea front and promenade within 10 minutes and reach the main shopping area, with its cafes, pubs and restaurants. Nearby is the Sea Front, with its sandy beaches, Langmoor Gardens and the historic Cobb’ so visitors can park their cars at Anchor and forget about them for the entire holiday! This modern, light and airy apartment offers ease of movement, making it very suitable for those guests who may have limited mobility.

Lyme Regis itself is a truly fantastic place. Situated on the magnificent UNESCO Jurassic Coast, it's known as the pearl of Dorset and upon visiting, it's easy to see why. A famous spot for fossil hunters worldwide, it also sits on the South West Coast Path and offers a whole host of wonderful hikes and walks nearby. Lyme Regis' sheltered south-facing beaches are safe for both children and water sport enthusiasts, with great fishing and leisure boat opportunities available from the Cobb harbour. It has a fantastic food and music scene and is often used as a prime filming location. There are also vast amounts of festivals and events happening in the town throughout the year. Some of the bigger ones include the jazz and folk festivals, Food Rocks, Regatta & Carnival Week, Guitars on The Beach, and Lifeboat Week which offers a week of fun, games, music and displays for all the family.

Please do take note that Anchor is the Ground Floor apartment from the conversion of Ilex House into two apartments. Above is the First Floor holiday apartment.

Outside

The small rear courtyard is for the exclusive use of visitors to Anchor and is equipped with patio table and chairs.

The local area

The picturesque seaside resort of Lyme Regis, with its relaxed pace of life and genteel, old-world charm is a wonderful place to escape and unwind. Situated on the dramatic Jurassic Coast, on the border between Dorset and Devon, visitors to the town will appreciate the natural beauty of the setting nestled in rolling countryside, with miles of stunning coastal scenery right on their doorstep.

The town itself is famous for its iconic Cobb, a curving harbour wall dating back to the 13th century that is also a great spot for crabbing, fishing, or taking a boat trip to admire the magnificent views from the water. At the far end of the Cobb you’ll find the Lyme Regis Aquarium featuring a variety of local marine life, including crabs, seahorses and (at the time of writing) an 80-year-old lobster!

The Lyme Regis Museum is certainly worth a visit, and afterwards, why not use your new-found local knowledge to find a few fossils of your own along the ancient coast, or take part in a guided fossil walk to uncover some relics from the ancient cliffs around the town, which are continuously being eroded by the sea.

Lyme Regis is the perfect place to while away a pleasurable afternoon strolling through the historic 14th century old town which is brimming with characterful shops, tempting tea rooms and quirky galleries. Then enjoy a lively evening at the sea front theatre, or at one of many outstanding bars and restaurants serving locally caught fish and locally produced culinary treats.

If you fancy a beach day, the town's Cobb beach is popular with families, but there are several more beautiful beaches to discover nearby, including Charmouth beach, Chesil beach and Weymouth beach.

Meanwhile, for a family day out, there are several attractions within easy reach, including the Axe Valley Wildlife Park, Seaton Tramway and Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary, all of which are just over the border in East Devon.

A holiday cottage in Lyme Regis allows you to take full advantage of all this lovely seaside town has to offer, whilst being a great base to explore this beautiful corner of Dorset and East Devon.

Parking

To the front of the property there is off-road parking for one large car or two small cars, with consideration for other guests.

Electric Cars: Please note that this property does not have suitable facilities for charging electric vehicles.

Additional information

Included: All bed linen and towels, (please bring your own beach towels), WiFi, electricity, gas central heating.

Pets: One well behaved dog or two small dogs welcome in public areas of property only (not bedrooms). Pet Charge: £30.00 per pet per week.

Smoking/vaping: Not permitted.

Electric Cars: Please note that this property does not have suitable facilities for charging electric vehicles.

Telephone: Mobile reception mixed.

Local facilities: Beach, shops and pubs: 5 to 10 minutes walk downhill or 2 minutes in the car.. Axminster 5 miles, Bridport 10 miles.

Short breaks: Are available from a Friday, Tuesday or Wednesday in low / mid seasons only.

Please note: Lyme Regis is a hilly location and the walk from the town to the property maybe steep for some guests on the way back.