Self Catering in Dorset - Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis Travel and Heritage Information

Sleeps a maximum of: 13
Pricing From: £2,019
A traditional property bursting with character in the heart of Lyme Regis in Dorset. Spacious. Family-friendly.
Woodburning stove. Dog-friendly. Lyme Regis less than 1 miles; Charmouth less than 3 miles; Axminster less than 6 miles; Seaton less than 9 miles.
Believed to be one of the oldest houses in the centre of Lyme Regis in Dorset, Old Monmouth is a property literally bursting with charm and character. The perfect holiday destination for large families or groups of friends, Old Monmouth offers guests a beautiful environment with a wealth of original features all within walking distance of the amenities of Lyme Regis. There are a number of delightful reception rooms giving guests the ultimate in flexibility so they can choose from the fantastic sitting room with its extensive seating and feature fireplace or the warm and welcoming drawing room complete with woodburning stove.
Both rooms offer a relaxing sanctuary to guests and are a great space to gather and socialise together. The vast, fully fitted kitchen is fully fitted with everything needed to whip up some fabulous cuisine for your holiday party with a gorgeous rustic dining table forming a real focal point to the room and somewhere you can imagine spending many happy hours eating, drinking and sharing holiday stories. There is no shortage of bedrooms at Old Monmouth and no matter what combination of guests there are in your party there will be a bedroom to suit.
Choose from two doubles, three king-sizes (all en-suite) or a twin. All are stylishly presented and boast a wealth of traditional features making them really inviting spaces in which to relax and get into the holiday ambience. Old Monmouth is a delightful place to wake up in the morning and after a refreshing shower or bath, youâre ready to hit the sights of Lyme Regis which are literally on the doorstep.
From a great selection of shops, galleries and boutiques, to bars, cafes, tearoom and restaurants, Lyme Regis has it all as well as beaches, a harbour and causeway and a museum and aquarium. Jump in the car for a scenic trip to places such as Charmouth with its excellent beaches and Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, Beer with its quaint collection of shops and infamous caves and Seaton famous for its tramway. You canât beat a family hike for blowing the cobwebs away so lace up your walking boots and head out onto the less than 630 miles long South West Coastal Trail and youâll be rewarded by some breath-taking views along the way.
A stay at Old Monmouth promises to be truly memorable.
Amenities:
Highlights
Linen Provided
Dishwasher
Washing Machine
Highchair
Wi-Fi
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6
Details
Sykes Gem Awards 2025 Bronze winner for Best Historic Property
A 4 star Gold property
Seven bedrooms: 2 x doubles with en-suites with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 2 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC, 1 x single (door access adjoining one of the double rooms)
Lower-ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Lower-ground-floor kitchen/diner
Lower-ground-floor utility room
Drawing room with woodburning stove Gas central heating, woodburning stove
Electric oven, grill and hob, fridge/freezer, fridge, two washing machines, tumble dryer, two dishwashers, hairdryer, highchair
Five TVs, WiFi
Fuel and power inc in rent
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Public car park a short walk from property, subject to availability, 1 permit supplied for 2026 bookings - permit will no longer be available from 2027 onwards
Three well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking Shop less than 1 miles, pub less than 1 miles
Note: The owner kindly requests that all pets are required to wear a flee collar for the duration of their stay
Note: Due to the age of the property there are steep and narrow stairs so please bear this in mind when booking
Note: Stairgates don’t fit this property
Note: Car parking subject to availability
Note: Logs for the fire and woodburning stove are not included
Sat
Map is approximate and should only be used to get a rough idea of the cottage location.
Nearest Attractions
Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interestJurassic Coast -
1.6 miles (Countryside) ![]()
Monkton Wyld, St Andrew's Church -
2.6 miles (Historic Church) ![]()
Whitchurch Canonicorum, St Candida & Holy Cross Church -
3.8 miles (Historic Church) ![]()
Musbury, St Michael's Church -
4.4 miles (Historic Church) ![]()
Axminster Heritage Centre -
4.8 miles (Museum) ![]()
Axmouth, St Michael's Church -
5.4 miles (Historic Church) ![]()
Colyton, St Andrew's Church -
6.1 miles (Historic Church) ![]()
Shute Barton -
6.5 miles (Historic Building) ![]()
Loughwood Meeting House -
7 miles (Historic Building) ![]()
Forde Abbey -
7.5 miles (Historic House) ![]()
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Details of facilities are believed correct at time of publication, but may be subject to change by the cottage proprietor. Up-to-the-minute facility listings will be always presented during the booking process for your approval.
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