Dog Friendly Visits to Lyme Regis
Situated on the Jurassic Coast our lovely coastal town has so much to offer for everyone, including your four-legged friends!
There’s so much to do that’s dog-friendly so we’ve narrowed it down to some of our favourite spots to help you plan the paw-fect holiday for you & your family.
From dog friendly beaches & wonderful walks to welcoming pub, café and restaurant trips to help everyone refresh after a busy day exploring Lyme Regis, we’ve got you covered! To further help you find the perfect spot, we’ve also listed our dog-friendly stays, to help find the perfect base to make some precious memories.
Our Dog-Friendly Stays
Headland Hideaway
One for those seeking an idyllic retreat nestled on the Lyme Bay headland, sleeping up to four, Headland Hideaway is the perfect getaway for a romantic trip or a family adventure.
Featuring an expansive sundeck, fire pit & swimming pool as well as a garden perfect for your canine companions you’ll find all of your stress whisked away as you gaze out across the panoramic ocean views. Only a short but wonderful jaunt into Lyme along the South-West Coastal Path, Headland Hideaway allows you to enjoy everything Lyme has to offer with the wonderful seclusion of a restful break.
2. Box Cottage
One of our favourites, Box Cottage offers unlimited charm and bedecked cosiness throughout with it’s earthy tones, light pinks & chic greens. It’s quaint log-burner and sun-trap decking make it an ideal getaway throughout the year.
Combined with it’s ideal location, a trip to the beach, pub or a coastal walk are all easily accessible for you and your four-legged friend. If you’re up for an adventure it’s also the perfect spot to do the circular hike to Golden Cap, do check out our blog A Dorset Adventure: Golden Cap “There and Back Again” if you fancy the challenge!
3. Lym River Cottage
For those wanting a spot in the heart of Lyme Regis, Lym River is perfect for you!
This grade 2 listed fisherman’s cottage sits alongside the babbling River Lym and is only a few minutes walk from the hustle and bustle of Lyme, perfect for those wanting a relaxing getaway with their four-legged friends.
The cosy hobbit’s stove and private fenced garden will allow you to have a stress-free trip, boasting two bedrooms it offers the perfect space for family and friends.
4. Starch Mill
If you’re planning a get together with friends or family and don’t want to leave your four-legged friends out, Starch Mill offers the perfect solution!
Sleeping up to 6 people and equip with a large riverside garden, you no longer have to leave your canine companions at home during your Dorset adventure. Set in the iconic Blue Shutter Mill and originally built in the 1800s, each of the three floors have been tastefully refurbished to ensure you have a wonderful stay.
Our Top Dog-Friendly Places in Lyme Regis
1. Townmill Bakery
A lovely sourdough bakery, café and deli right in the heart of Lyme Regis, only a few minutes from our properties on Sherbourne Lane. It’s covered courtyard and rustic benches are dog-friendly! With delicious coffee and a wonderful range of homemade fresh dishes it’s the perfect spot for breakfast and Brunch before exploring everything Lyme has to offer.
2. The Lyme Bay Café & Bar
An incredible spot with delicious food, great views and best of all, has the title of ‘ultimate dog-friendly haven!’ Offering the warmest welcome to all guests (including pooches!) it offers a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere for all occasions, from brunch to cocktails or evening meals.
Our favourite spot is out by the firepit on the terrace relaxing with a coffee and breakfast to start the day.
3. The Millside
Sent in the wonderful Artisan quarter, Millside is full of delicious delights! With a focus on fresh & local ingredients, Millside aims to give you that coastal kick centred around scrumptious seafood. Its beautiful setting with an emphasis on relaxing and enjoying local produce is the perfect place for a get together, with extra bonus points for being a few minutes walk from all our stays on Sherbourne Lane!
For a delicious sit-down meal at one of Lyme’s best restaurants it’s also wonderful that Millside is also dog-friendly!
4. The Ship Inn
Looking for the best place to grab a drink in Lyme that your four-legged friend is welcome in?
The Ship Inn is a popular haven for both local and visitors alike, it’s warm atmosphere and inviting space is a great spot to relax and unwind, with a wide variety of drinks both on tap and behind the bar what’s not to love!
Dog-Friendly Beaches in Lyme Regis
Luckily here in Lyme we have a whole host of amazing beaches to chose from to find the perfect place for a four-legged adventure!
We even have some spots that are dog-friendly all year round, so for an off-lead wander do check out Monmouth Beach, Church Cliff and East Beach below to find the perfect spot for you and your pooch.
On the main sandy & pebble beach by Marine Parade dogs are permitted off-leash on this beach between the 1st October and 30th April. It’s sheltered by the harbour and does not get covered at high tides, you’ll often spot swimmers out braving the waves all year round! Due to it’s central location it’s a great spot to grab a coffee from Kiosk or (weather permitting!) an ice cream from Mollys whilst you explore with your four-legged friend!
Church Cliff Beach: A small stretch of beach that although covered at high tide, unearths some wonderful rockpools once the tide recedes. It’s a mix of sand, pebbles and rocks but dogs are allowed off-lead here all year round!
East Cliff Beach: Our favourite spot for a fossil hunting adventure, this beach lies eastwards and extends out towards Charmouth. It’s easy to reach, simply heads east and walk along the sea wall before descending to the beach. Dog’s are allowed off-lead all year round, so if you wanted to combine a fossil search with a pooch walk this is the best spot. Access is limited during high tides so do check the tides before venturing out!
Monmouth Beach: Located on the Westward side of Lyme Regis, this is a pebble ridge beach that evolves into rocky outcrops the further west you go. It has a wonderful view of the Cobb and is also a fossil hunting spot. Dog’s are allowed off-leash all year round!
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