Holiday rentals and lettings in Lyme Regis

It is easy to find a wide selection of holiday rentals in and around Lyme Regis. Stay in the town centre and find the comforts of your own house and plenty of privacy. Enjoy your space to bring your family to this historic town and its leafy surroundings. Select the lettings close to the sea and enjoy its beaches or stay in the outskirts and enjoy nature. This beautiful coastal town is the ideal setting for a nice getaway, a romantic weekend and a family trip.

Find your holiday rental from the selection Holidu has prepared for you. You can find rentals to accommodate couples, groups and families of up to 10 people. Cosy properties with spacious lounges to share your best moments of the day, open plan floors and lovely kitchens to enjoy homemade meals and outdoor areas to enjoy a summer diner or a barbecue with friends. Some lettings provide incredible sea views from the comfort of your sofa. You will feel at home.

Nestled on the Heritage Jurassic Coast, Lyme Regis lies on Lyme Bay and it is known as the “Pearl of Dorset”. The town is popular for its fossils in cliffs and beaches, so fossil hunting is one of the great activities to do here. If you pay close attention to the lamp posts you will notice they are shaped like ammonites! As an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the surrounding area of this beautiful seaside town is renowned for its natural beauty, and an interesting history dating back to the 8th century. Lyme Regis is a popular destination for families as the town hosts many family-centred events including a Fossil Festival, Carnival Week, the Lifeboat Week or the Jazz Festival.

Those who prefer an active holiday can enjoy coastal walks along the Lim Valley or a pleasant and interesting time strolling The Sculpture Trail. As a maritime town, the sea activities on offer are wide too. Admire the coastline form a boat, enjoy fishing in the clear waters or practise your favourite water sports in Lyme Bay. The little ones can have so much fun at Anning Road playing field, an inclusive park with a Jurassic and maritime theme and a pirate ship in the middle. BMXers and skaters have a skatepark for all ages in Charmouth Road car park. Music, walks, sports, sunbathing and fossils. Lyme Regis rocks!

Perched above the sea with stunning views of the coastline and the Cobb, Langmoor and Lister Gardens are home to the Sculpture Trail since 2015. The trail is filled with contemporary sculptures by local artists made of different materials and styles. The sculptures give the trail a special beauty and a unique experience for the visitors. Admire “The Air we breathe” by Brendan Murless or The Trapeze by Clare Trenchard. The Skateboarder, The Ripper and The Speaking Volumes are part of the trail as well and finally, the Breaking Through and The Open Form 1 & 2 complete this fabulous trail. Enjoy the trail and the views.

The sea bond with Lyme Regis is patent in most activities. From swimming and bathing to windsurfing, water skiing and sailing. Angling is among the popular activities as well. Get on a deep-sea trip to catch conger or cod or stay closer to the coastline for mackerel. For a pleasant afternoon, fishing by the pier or casting on the beach is a good alternative to enjoy angling.

Lyme Regis is a renowned fossil hunting spot but no trip is complete without going to the Lyme Regis Museum. They run regular fossil hunting walks led by expert geologists. Along the way you might find ammonites and belemnites and maybe a few dinosaur fossils! Come and experience this exciting adventure and have a fantastic day out with the family.

Lyme Regis is home to an unspoilt seafront housing sheltered sandy and pebble beaches. Clean and clear waters safe for swimming and a great environment for adults to relax and sunbathe on the deckchairs lining the promenade. Church Cliff is ideal for fishing or rock pooling. Lyme Regis Beach, Sandy Beach, Monmouth Beach or Lyme Regis are popular bathing spots offering a unique seaside stay.

The Cobb is the name of Lyme Regis’ harbour. Walk the footsteps Meryl Streep took to the end of the Cobb in the The French Lieutenant’s Woman in bad weather. The Cobb has also been the setting of Jane Austin’s Persuasion in which Lousia jumps off the steps! Walking the wall is the recommended way to admire the Cobb, as long the weather and sea conditions allow to do so. So, be careful and check the weather conditions! A marine aquarium in one of the buildings on Victoria Pier. At the end of this pier, you can sit and take in the views of Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Stonebarrow and Golden Cap.

The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival has become a major annual event for fossil enthusiasts from all over England. This is a varied weekend that includes several activities such as walks, theatre, music, talks and a large amount of hands-on activities. Now you know where to head to next May Day Bank holiday.

By the sea you can always expect good shellfish and seafood. Lyme Regis boasts a varied range of restaurants and eateries to satisfy your taste buds! Try some recipes from Lyme’s 'celebrity chef', Mark Hix, whose seafood restaurant overlooks the bay. Can you think of something better than a dinner for two with sea views? And talking about fish, we need to remind you of the fantastic fish and chips shops as well as tearooms and pubs. Try some Dorset Fudge and Baboo Gelato. Have a cocktail at Swim, right at the seafront, enjoy a vegetarian dish by the river at Tierra Kitchen or the best Italian flavours at Poco Pizza.