Lucy-Ann’s guidebook
Food scene
Hive Beach
Fresh & local Fish Restaurant. One of our favorites places to eat.
The Hind
The StreetMusbury Restaurant not far from Compbyne
River Cottage has given millions of TV viewers a taste for great cooking since 1999, when Hugh first brought his famous food ethos to Channel 4. Our hard-hitting campaigns have changed the eating habits of a nation and improved the welfare and sustainability of animals and fish.
68 locals recommend
River Cottage
Trinity Hill RoadRiver Cottage has given millions of TV viewers a taste for great cooking since 1999, when Hugh first brought his famous food ethos to Channel 4. Our hard-hitting campaigns have changed the eating habits of a nation and improved the welfare and sustainability of animals and fish.
Golden House Restaurant
1 Lyme StOur favorite local Chinese restaurant.
Poco Pizza
29 Marine ParadeHarbour Inn
Church StreetLovely pub in Axmouth
Internet cafe with light lunches, cakes, pastries & toasties with a small deli.
11 locals recommend
The Rousdon Village Bakery
Internet cafe with light lunches, cakes, pastries & toasties with a small deli.
Sightseeing
Lyme Regis
Beer Beach
Great for Fossil hunting!
Charmouth beach is also great for the family – lots of sand especially at low tide, safe swimming, picnic areas, cafes and beach shops.
Beach huts are available to hire (including the on
61 locals recommend
Charmouth
Great for Fossil hunting!
Charmouth beach is also great for the family – lots of sand especially at low tide, safe swimming, picnic areas, cafes and beach shops.
Beach huts are available to hire (including the on
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Bullers WayLovely tropical garden and cream tea.
Iconic Jurassic Coast line near Bridport - one of the settings of BBC series Broadchurch
167 locals recommend
West Bay
Iconic Jurassic Coast line near Bridport - one of the settings of BBC series Broadchurch
Pecorama
UnderleysGreat day out for train enthusiast-young or old. Kids favourite day out!
Great place for walks, quaint tea room, working forge, café and pebble beach.
44 locals recommend
Branscombe
Great place for walks, quaint tea room, working forge, café and pebble beach.
Lulworth Cove
A 40 mile walking route through outstanding East Devon
https://www.eastdevonway.org.uk/
Devon County Council
Topsham RoadA 40 mile walking route through outstanding East Devon
https://www.eastdevonway.org.uk/
City/town information
Totnes
Good for culture and independent retailers
Bridport Harbour, West Bay, Bridport, UK
Our Favorite Places to Visit
Symondsbury Estate
Mill LaneGreat Events and Local Artisan Markets throughout the year!
National Trust - A la Ronde
Summer LaneGreat walks, lunch at Otterton Mill and shopping in the local arts and craft shop. Hunt for beavers and kingfishers or just splash in the river.
6 locals recommend
River Otter
South West Coast PathGreat walks, lunch at Otterton Mill and shopping in the local arts and craft shop. Hunt for beavers and kingfishers or just splash in the river.
Abbotsbury
Lovely walk to the Abbey and stunning views
Musbury Castle
Pleasant walk from the cottage and fantastic view of Axe Valley.
Golden Cap
Great walk and views. A must see.
Pilsdon Pen
Iron age fort with lovely views.
Walk or bike ride from the cottage to Lower Buckland reserve for tasty locally made ice-creams!
lower bruckland wildlife gardens & nature reserve
Bruckland LaneWalk or bike ride from the cottage to Lower Buckland reserve for tasty locally made ice-creams!
Lovely walk, kids bike rides or simply nature watching.
36 locals recommend
Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve
Colyford RoadLovely walk, kids bike rides or simply nature watching.
Shopping
Millers Farm Shop
Gammons HillOur local farm shop
Felicity's Farm Shop
A35Tesco Superstore
West StreetSainsbury's
Hind StreetWaitrose & Partners
42-44 West StCo-op Food - Axminster
West StreetMorrisons
West Bay RoadTraveler advice
Getting around
Public EV Charging Points
Lyme Regis:
- Holmbush car park
- Charmouth Road car park
- Monmouth Beach car park
Seaton
- Tesco car park
- Aldi car park