South West Coast Path: Lyme Regis to Poole (8 Days & 7 Nights)

Featuring sea views, The Mariners Hotel is nestled in the heart of Lyme Regis. Dating back to the 17^th century, this former coaching inn has a large private garden and rooms with free WiFi access. 

Clovelly is a stylish, comfortable Guest House in the centre of Lyme Regis, Dorset. They offer top quality mattresses, clean crisp bed linen and fresh white towels. Each room has a TV\DVD player, tea\coffee making facilities and private en-suite shower room. You will have access to a large collection of films, books and games.

The Royal Lion is a 400 year old former coaching inn and is just 150 metres from the beach. Some rooms have sea views and balconies. All rooms have a TV with Freeview, tea/coffee making facilities and modern bathroom and rooms feature classic décor. The indoor pool is next to the spa bath and sauna. The games room has full-size snooker, pool and table tennis tables. The Royal Lion also has 2 guest lounges and offers free Wi-Fi. The Oak Room restaurant serves a full cooked breakfast and uses local and seasonal produce for their evening meals. The bar has original fireplaces and panelled walls and the courtyard café provides outdoor dining. They serve real ales, light meals and home-made cakes.

The Tiger Inn is a free house in the town centre of Bridport. Offering food, drink and accommodation in a grade two listed building, only one and a half miles from West Bay beach. Their new boutique guest rooms have king sized beds, flat screen TV, free WiFi and en suite bathrooms, WiFi, a TV, clock radio, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities. The accommodation has recently been extensively refurbished and is clean, bright and airy with interesting and beautiful views over the town and surrounding countryside. They have two pretty courtyard gardens that are sheltered and heated where you can relax with a drink.

Haddon House is a regency style, country house hotel and is the areas only three star Visit England Hotel. The hotel is set in over an acre of grounds and is situated just 300 yards from the picturesque harbour, Jurassic coastline and 18 hole golf course at West Bay.

The Bull Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel, situated in the heart of Bridport. The Bull has 19 individually furnished rooms. There are two restaurants in the hotel and a courtyard garden for the warm summer evenings.

With on-site parking, 8 en suite bedrooms (pre-renovation) and beautiful views from the garden up to St Catherine’s chapel, The Ilchester Arms is the perfect destination to enjoy precious time with friends and family. All rooms offer either double or single beds, en-suite bathrooms, complimentary toiletries and tea making facilities. Some bedrooms also have tv’s. A delicious full English breakfast is provided in the morning.

The Swan Lodge is a warm and friendly Bed and Breakfast establishment set on the East side of Abbotsbury opposite the Swan Inn.

This is 18^th century stone cottage situated in the heart of Abbotsbury, but off the main road so very quiet and peaceful. The cottage is on the South West Coast Path just a five-minute walk from the famous Swannery, unique Tithe Barn and urbeck 1.5km from the wonderful Sub Tropical Gardens, historic Jurassic Coast and Chesil Beach. They have a comfortable double bedroom overlooked by the beautiful church, with TV/DVD, Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate making facilities, free WiFi.

John and Sue welcome you to The Redcliff, a charming building set among a row of Victorian houses in a quiet cul de sac and only a few paces from the beach. The building was built in 1827 and they have kept the character of the home, including its creaks and groans and the narrow stairs to all 3 floors. The Redcliff has 12 en-suite rooms, 6 of which have stunning sea views across Weymouth bay.

The Esplanade is a Grade II listed building situated alongside the sea. The Hotel is yards from the award winning Weymouth beach and a short stroll from Weymouth town centre. All of their rooms have en-suite facilities and are furnished with 100% Egyptian cotton linen on the beds, the bathrooms are well stocked with a host of complimentary luxury toiletries as well as again providing 100% luxury Egyptian cotton towelling.  Each room presents a free view flat screen TV. And complimentary tea tray. The rooms on the front of the house have splendid views across Weymouth Bay and the beach. 

The Cunard has seven comfortable rooms, all rooms have their own en-suite shower room, and are all fresh, clean and modern. The owners pride themselves on their high standards of cleanliness and friendliness. They are situated in a prime position, just off the main road and are just steps from Weymouth’s beautiful and acclaimed sandy beach and coastline. They are close to the town centre and within walking distance of all local amenities.

Lulworth Cove Inn is situated on the doorstep of Lulworth Cove, which has stunning coastal views. All rooms are comfortable, have en-suite facilities, tea & coffee making facilities, tv’s and great views along the coast. 

Reflecting the Castle Inn’s stunning coastal location, the plush furnishings and bed linen ensure a great night’s rest, with sleek en-suite bathrooms topping off the laid-back luxury feel.

Little extras like free parking, WiFi and a selection of teas and coffee in your room make your stay easy and worry-free.

The Countryman Inn is a family-run Inn and bed and breakfast. All rooms are en suite with a TV, an iron and ironing board, a hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. The bars have cosy open fires and a rustic atmosphere and good home-cooked food is served. The Inn is proud to use suppliers from Dorset. The food sourced is fresh to your plate from pan fried sea bass to roasted ribs of beef, the vegetables garnishing your plate and the desserts served, all are as local as possible.

The Pines Hotel enjoys a magnificent view over Swanage Bay, most of the comfortable, well-appointed bedrooms have their own sea facing balcony. All have private en-suite facilities, colour television, telephone and radio. The Head Chef is proud of his excellent reputation. His “raison d’être” is to delight guests with a variety of splendid menus. He uses only the finest fresh produce and makes full use of local specialities. The Restaurant is personally supervised by an experienced Manager who ensures that you will receive the friendly, attentive service necessary to enjoy your meal – complimented by a wide choice of wines from the cellar.

Glenlee is an attractive 1930s detached building set in a tranquil location on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, opposite putting greens, and is less than a five-minute walk from the beach. Rooms are decorated to a high standard and are all en suite with Egyptian cotton bedding, fresh flowers, fast free Wi-Fi, high-def smart TV (offering catch-up services), hot drinks facilities and high quality toiletries. The town centre is a ten-minute stroll along the promenade.

The Limes is an informal, comfortable and well-appointed B&B and theyare pleased to welcome families, groups and pets. Full of character and within a two-minute walk to Swanage town centre, the beach, clifftop walks and all that Purbeck has to offer are within easy reach.

The Poole Quay Hotel offers prime views over Poole Quay Boat Haven and Brownsea Island Nature Reserve, situated on the world’s second largest natural Harbour. Return from your activity packed day to relax over a chilled drink sitting on the terrace of the Anchor Bar or in the comfortable lounge of the Harbour View Restaurant, before enjoying dinner with a view.

All rooms offeriample storage space as well as an iron and ironing board, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, TV and a desk with a chair. All  bathrooms have a shower over the bath. Reception is manned 24hrs a day seven days a week and room service is available daily throughout the day and night with complimentary Wi-Fi  available throughout.

This lovely Georgian house has been beautifully transformed into a stylish boutique bed and breakfast. It has elegant rooms all en-suite, lcd tv, coffee/tea facilities, choice of breakfast at The Merchant House or Oriels restaurant. It has parking facilities very close by, with superb restaurants, wine bars, historical pubs and shopping, all walking distance from The Merchant House.

Acorns is a well established, quality guesthouse, offering a relaxed and friendly service to ensure your stay is an enjoyable one. It is centrally located only 5 minutes drive to Poole Town Centre.