beech grove house

contemporary country house

the area

 

beech grove house is a unique 5 star luxury bed and breakfast offering  relaxing country house style breaks in a tranquil setting

 located in uplyme, lyme regis, in a designated area of outstanding beauty set in 2.5 acres it has stunning views across open countryside to the sea at lyme regis

guests are welcome to spend their stay relaxing in the house or make use of the garden and terraces and of course the hot tub, however, there is much to see and do in the locality from strolls along the beach, fossil hunting, or sea fishing, to visiting the many beautiful gardens and historic buildings nearby, plus of course the diary of entertainments and events lyme regis offers throughout the year

the dorset and east devon coast now known as the jurassic coast is newly designated as a UNESCO world heritage environmental site

there are countless secluded haunts and walks away from crowds; views from the cliff tops along the coastal paths are breathtaking, the surrounding hills and vales provide many stunning walks, including the famous 'undercliff'  one of the first of britain's national nature reserves and ‘golden cap’ the highest point on the south coast

here you will find woodland strewn with bluebells in spring and all kinds of flora throughout the year

such a varied landscape means  that it’s rich in wildlife too, providing a haven for badgers, rabbits, hares, foxes, deer, squirrels, buzzards, falcons and much more

 

the town is steeped in history and has literary connections with thomas hardy, jane austen and of course john fowles, who can forget the haunting image of meryl streep on the windswept cobb as the eponymous heroine of his novel the french lieutenant's woman

famous for the cobb - the long, serpentine breakwater described by the writer john fowles as "…simply the most beautiful sea rampart on the south coast of england…redolent of seven hundred years of English history…"

 

the sea has, of course, been central to the community’s development; its roots stretch back to the 8th century when monks distilled salt from the sea

the cobb breakwater, first constructed in the 13th century from massive oak beams and boulders, provided essential harbour protection for the development of a thriving trading port

today you will find frequent reminders of lyme’s past: cannons survive from the battles; fossils on show in the museum and on the beaches go back to pre– history, the changing strata of the cliffs are tangible evidence of landslips past and present

traditional wooden fishing boats trip in and out of the harbour all summer, providing pleasure cruises, mackerel and deep sea fishing

 

the town mill, dating from the 14th century and now a fully restored working watermill which generates it's own electricity, is situated in the heart of lyme regis' old town in addition to the mill, gift shop and cafes there are two art galleries, which house a number of different exhibitions during the year

the golf course  at lyme regis must be set in one of the finest locations in all britain, occupying a cliff top site with glorious coastal views.

 

for foodies —  river cottage headquarters have opened about a mile away and the river cottage store and canteen is in axminster

mark hix has recently opened a fish and oyster restaurant in the gardens at lyme regis

there are regular farmers markets around lyme regis

 

for shopping

as you might expect, most of lyme's shops are, just like the people, truly independent, and many are of an artistic nature

visit honiton for antique browsing (and buying), bridport for its regular markets, or further afield the newly opened princesshay in exeter, features a wide range of local and national retailers

garden lovers will not be disappointed, great country houses, national trust properties and wonderful gardens in the area include forde abbey, mapperton, killerton, knightshayes and the sub-tropical gardens at abbotsbury

 

lyme regis is conveniently situated for ngs open gardens in devon, dorset and somerset

also for the keen gardener, there are numerous specialist nurseries stocking rare and unusual plants

lyme regis a gateway town to the jurassic coast is an attractive coastal resort for all seasons, it enjoys a dramatic location, congenial climate, timeless charm and the hospitality of the townsfolk

 

take country walks, lie on the beach, take a sea trip, wander around book stores, shops and galleries, dine at one of the many restaurants or country pubs or just chill out around the house—the choice is yours                                         

beech grove house   rhode lane   uplyme    lyme regis   dorset  dt7 3tx                                                tel: 01297 442723

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