A cosy pet friendly family house that straddles the river Lym, set in the historic centre of Lyme Regis. 3 minutes level walk to the beach and shops. Comfy seating for 12 in the large main lounge, with exposed 200 + year old Blue Lias stonework and wood beams. The large dinning room has 2 expanding tables for up to 14 people and additional lounge seating, an open log fireplace (wood supplied) with a unique glass floor panel to view the river below, which can be lit at night. West facing 'sunset' garden with patio and covered outside kitchen/wood fired pizza oven/BBQ and dining facilities. Perfect for evening cocktails/glass of wine, with cooking herbs growing in the garden. Rear access to the Town Mill, micro brewery/bar, river walk and short cut to the shops. Parking for 4 cars in our long but narrow yard. Well behaved pets welcome.
We have alcohol hand sanitisers and cleaning products available for guests to use.
To ensure our weekends are available to as many people as possible, we prefer weekend stays to be Fridays to Mondays. Mid week stays should start or end on a Monday or Friday, with a 3 night minimum stay. Requests for a Saturday or Sunday arrival/departure will need to be negotiated with us, which will include an additional cleaning fee.
All 5 bedrooms are on the first floor. Room 1 has a king size bed with an en-suite shower room. Room 2 has an en-suite bathroom with a super-king bed that can be separated into 2 singles. 3 non en-suite bedrooms have sinks and all rooms have cupboards with hangers. There is a communal shower room and a separate communal toilet and sink. We have a travel cot with bedding, a high chair and potty. On the ground floor, we have a large lounge, dinning room/lounge and kitchen. Our front room is a second lounge and can be used as a quiet space, children activities or an extra bedroom with its comfortable sofa bed for 2 people if required. The main lounge has a side door to the yard with a convenient basic outside toilet 2 steps from the lounge, via a covered porch. The house has various levels, is not suitable for wheelchairs but has grab rails on stairs and level changes. We have smoke and CO detectors, foam fire extinguishers and emergency lighting on all stairs and exit doors.
We have Sky TV & Netflix, a DVD player (with some DVDs for children and adults) and WiFi. Reception for mobile phones is not always good inside the house due to thick walls and our location at the bottom of the valley. Use WiFi apps for good connections, or go outside for reception. We have a well equipped kitchen, a 2 level grill BBQ (replace fuel after use), wood fired oven suitable for pizzas, casserole, roasts, bread making and smoking fish etc. We supply wood and kindling and instructions for use. Garden table and chairs on the garden patio (move dinning chairs outside for extra 'al fresco' eating space). Herbs in the garden can be used for cooking. We have some books, children toys and books, board games and a piano. We have plenty of buckets and spades for the beach. Central heating in every room has thermostatic controls on each radiator. Our open log burning fireplace can be used - wood supplied.
Founded over 1,200 years ago, when monks from Sherborne set up a sea salt works by the mouth of the river Lym, Lyme Regis sits on the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Known as ‘The Pearl of Dorset’, it is rich in history, the arts and leisure activities and has a growing reputation as a 'food' destination. There are a number of annual cultural and community festivals throughout the year. River House is in the heart of the 'cultural quarter' and oldest part of town, next to the restored Town Mill - its working water wheel produces flour and hydroelectric power and hosts a cluster of craft producers and regular art exhibitions. We are a few metres away from the Philpot Museum, Dinosaurland, Marine Theatre and several art galleries. Excellent restaurants, bakery, cafes, pubs, interesting independent shops, 2 small supermarket branches and 2 cash points are close by. The historic grade 1 listed Cobb harbour facilitates numerous sea activities and the sheltered seafront has the only gently shelving sandy beach for miles around – perfect for young children. The coast is famous for fossils and Lyme is next to Europe’s largest active landslide, constantly exposing new fossils. Do not go close to the cliffs when fossil hunting or sun bathing, as rock falls can occur at any time! A children's sport and play park with pirate ship climbing frames etc is 3 minutes level walk inland. Skate and BMX park is 5 minutes walk up Charmouth Road, at the back of the large long stay car park. Coombe Street is narrow and partly one-way. Consequently, it has little traffic, is generally quiet and pedestrians normally use the whole street.
Once you have settled in River House, everything in Lyme Regis is within walking distance. There are good road connections in and out of Lyme. Trains stop at Axminster, 6 miles by bus or taxi. Buses generally connect with trains. There are many trails and bridleways to explore the surrounding Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage Jurassic Coast, either by foot, bicycle (some steep areas) or horse riding. Kayaks, sea taxis and local fishing boats all can be hired to give different experiences of the sea. Visiting sailing and powerboats can hire moorings and parking. Guided fossil and cultural/literary walking tours share expert knowledge. Airports are in Exeter, Bristol, Bournemouth and Southampton. Ferries sail from Weymouth, Poole, Southampton and Plymouth.
Some facilities and businesses may have changed their normal opening hours or operating procedures during the Covid19 pandemic.
Located in Lyme Regis, this vacation home is on a river. Marine Theatre and Lyme Regis Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lyme Regis Golf Club and Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at The Tunnel Target Sports Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
Weekly price from £1610
Set in the beautiful Rempstone Forest, Ower Quay Cottage is an idyllic remote waterfront house on its own beach at the edge ...
Our beautifully refurbished New England style home is ideal as the perfect holiday destination in the UK. We are five minutes ...
About this space “Oh Goodey” is a pet friendly home designed and created to offer cozy relaxed ‘beachside’ living, with wooden ...
A recently refurbished large house, ideal for extended family holidays Close to the beach and Greenhill’s beautiful sea front gardens. ...
Situated in a commanding position with views of the National Trust owned coastline and down to Hive Beach, All Views is ...
This property is great for families if you wish to stay & relax for a week or two. There is a ...
A superb and spacious detached house with large open plan living area, five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a large swim spa ...
Bournecoast is thrilled to present this bungalow (refurbished in 2023) known as Driftwood, an exquisite chalet bungalow with five bedrooms, located ...
Get a spectacular taste of 1930’s glamour in this stunning Art-Deco, Hollywood -Spanish inspired style villa on the Dorset coast.
A highly rated, beautiful and spacious, detached 5 bedroom house with grand reception rooms and large bedrooms, plus 3 Bathrooms Comfortably ...
Overview A stunning brand new addition to Silverlake, an impressive 3 storey property on the water's edge. Boasting a hot ...
Beautiful 6 bedroom 6 shower room home a few minutes walk from Weymouth beach and town centre. Newly installed kitchen ...
The Grand is a lovely Victorian maisonette set in a wide tree-lined avenue. It boasts many original features, high ceilings and ...
Lilliput House is a very large detached house at the end of a cul de sac in Poole, BH14 close to ...
A large conservatory is a feature of this spacious Georgian house which lies 1 mile from Lyme Regis and close to ...
Elegantly poised at the edge of the lake, White Nothe encapsulates a perfect escape to the Dorset coast. With sweeping views ...
Silverlake is a true jewel located in West Dorset. Opportunity for adventure abounds at every turn with a heated infinity pool, ...
This beautiful converted farmhouse in Salwayash is pet friendly, has a games room and can sleep twelve people in six bedrooms. ...
Chesil Views is a splendid mid-terrace house resting in Fortuneswell, Dorset and can sleep 12 people in six bedrooms. The ...
Tanglewood Cottage offers well equipped self-catering accommodation, ideal for large parties to explore Dorset. It is part of a 200 year ...
Think rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, great surf and sparkling blue seas, the wild moors of Dartmoor to the Somerset Levels and the dramatic Cheddar Gorge, the South West has plenty to offer. With a lively arts scene, great local food and walking and cycling opportunities galore.