Bed and Breakfast, Lyme Regis B&B

Skerries Bed and Breakfast

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With sea views from its private balconies, spacious comfortable en-suite accommodation, and location in one of the most sought after areas of the town, Skerries is a truly exceptional B and B.

We cater largely for couples who are looking for a restful break in beautiful surroundings and are well placed for all the attractions of the area. The accommodation comprises a large double bedroom and a self contained flat called The Sail Loft.

The very large double bedroom is comfortably furnished, light and airy with an adjoining en suite shower room. Patio doors lead off the bedroom onto a large private balcony with seating to take advantage of the delightful sea and coastal views.

The room has been tastefully decorated and is gas centrally heated,with freesat TV, DVD player, and tea and coffee making facilities. WIFI is also available. B and B Lyme Regis

A separate entrance to the accommodation avoids entering through the main house and there is plenty of off road parking.

Breakfast is served in the adjoining dining room where we pride ourselves on the quality of our food and being able to source much of it locally. We provide an extensive choice of breakfast with a range of different fruit juices, quality cereals, porridge, fresh fruit, free range eggs from a nearby farm and sausages and bacon from award winning Colyton Butchers.

Tarriff. Single night two sharing £35pppn. Two or more nights two sharing £32pppn. Single occupancy £38pppn.

Situated within a ten to fifteen minute walk of Lyme Regis town centre and beaches, the accommodation is away from the noise and holiday bustle of the town, and affords excellent sea and coastal views. There is ample off road parking and a short and beautiful walk takes you across fields to Ware Cliffs and the Coastal footpath. Westerly the path leads you to Seaton through the world famous Undercliff, and Easterly down through woods to the historic Cobb Harbour, famous for its enactment of John Fowles, “French Lieutenants Woman” and many other historic novels.

The Pearl of the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. The resort, which has The Cobb Lyme Regis played a significant role in national and world affairs down through the centuries, is blessed with its location in one of the most beautiful areas of the country.

Local Walks

The Lyme Regis Undercliff, 5 to 10 minutes walk from Skerries, is a delight for walkers and strenuous efforts are rewarded by the sight of rare flora and fauna. The Undercliff National Nature Reserve lies to the west of Lyme Regis. The reserve is an active landslip and the Southwest Coast Path which extends some 7 miles between Lyme Regis and Axmouth runs through it. Part of the Devon and East Dorset World Heritage Site, geologists will note exposures in the rocks of the Triassic-Jurassic transition. The last great landslide occurred here on Christmas Day in 1839 resulting in a seaward slip of some 16 acres. It created a chasm 120m wide, 45m deep and about three-quarters of a mile long.

Fossil hunting

The area around Lyme Regis is Charmouth Heritage Centerfamous for its fossils and was the home of Mary Anning the famous paleontologist. In 2001 the coast around Lyme Regis was given World Heritage Site status. There are several shops and centres in Lyme specialising in fossils and at Charmouth there is a dedicated visitor centre to help you explore the coast. Organised fossil hunting walks are regularly arranged throughout the season.

Forde Abbey

This historic building was founded by the Cistercians in 1140 and became one of the richest and most learned monasteries in the country. The church was demolished in the Forde Abbeydissolution, but in 1649 Sir Edmund Prideaux transformed the Abbey into a magnificent house. Of particular note are the splendid tapestries and ceilings from the 1650's and a crucifixion painting dated c1320. The 30 acres of world famous gardens include a walled working kitchen garden, ponds, cascades, rockery, bog garden and the Centenary Fountain.

Sailing, Diving and Fishing

The historic Cobb harbour dates back to at least 1294 and is a delightful area much appreciated by artists and photographers. There are plenty of good quality restaurants and bars on the shore line. The harbour is the home to many fishing and diving boats. Sailing Lyme RegisFor a list please click here. The resort is also a mecca for sailing, providing some of the best water on the south coast, with sheltered launching and recovery. Tuition is available from the Lyme Regis Sea School and the Sailing Club hosts major sailing championships.

Fine Dining

Skerries is located very close to River Cottage and is the ideal base for those visiting Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall's base. 5 Minutes walk from Skerries B&B is the Hix Oyster and Fish House serving fish from the bay. For those after family dinning Lyme Regis is the home to a number of pubs serving good quality home cooked food please ask us for our up to date recommendations.

Shopping

Lyme is blessed with a wide variety of local shops, Lyme Regis Bookshops iknow-dorset.co.uk small galleries as well as more household names or picking up the essentials during your stay.