Old Monmouth

Believed to be one of the oldest houses in the centre of Lyme Regis in Dorset, Old Monmouth is a property literally bursting with charm and character. The perfect holiday destination for large families or groups of friends, Old Monmouth offers guests a beautiful environment with a wealth of original features all within walking distance of the amenities of Lyme Regis. There are a number of delightful reception rooms giving guests the ultimate in flexibility so they can choose from the fantastic sitting room with its extensive seating and feature fireplace or the warm and welcoming drawing room complete with woodburning stove. Both rooms offer a relaxing sanctuary to guests and are a great space to gather and socialise together. The vast, fully fitted kitchen is fully fitted with everything needed to whip up some fabulous cuisine for your holiday party with a gorgeous rustic dining table forming a real focal point to the room and somewhere you can imagine spending many happy hours eating, drinking and sharing holiday stories. There is no shortage of bedrooms at Old Monmouth and no matter what combination of guests there are in your party there will be a bedroom to suit. Choose from two doubles, three king-sizes (all en-suite) or a twin. All are stylishly presented and boast a wealth of traditional features making them really inviting spaces in which to relax and get into the holiday ambience. Old Monmouth is a delightful place to wake up in the morning and after a refreshing shower or bath, you’re ready to hit the sights of Lyme Regis which are literally on the doorstep. From a great selection of shops, galleries and boutiques, to bars, cafes, tearoom and restaurants, Lyme Regis has it all as well as beaches, a harbour and causeway and a museum and aquarium. Jump in the car for a scenic trip to places such as Charmouth with its excellent beaches and Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, Beer with its quaint collection of shops and infamous caves and Seaton famous for its tramway. You can’t beat a family hike for blowing the cobwebs away so lace up your walking boots and head out onto the 630 mile long South West Coastal Trail and you’ll be rewarded by some breath-taking views along the way. A stay at Old Monmouth promises to be truly memorable.

A traditional property bursting with character in the heart of Lyme Regis in Dorset. Spacious. Family-friendly. Woodburning stove. Dog-friendly. Lyme Regis 0.3 miles; Charmouth 2.7 miles; Axminster 6 miles; Seaton 8.1 miles.

Sykes Gem Awards 2025 Bronze winner for Best Historic Property. A 4 star Gold property. Seven bedrooms: 2 x doubles with en-suites with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 2 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Bathroom with bath, basin and WC, 1 x single (door access adjoining one of the double rooms). Lower-ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Lower-ground-floor kitchen/diner. Lower-ground-floor utility room. Drawing room with woodburning stove

Gas central heating, woodburning stove. Electric oven, grill and hob, fridge/freezer, fridge, two washing machines, tumble dryer, two dishwashers, hairdryer, highchair. Five TVs, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Public car park a short walk from property, subject to availability, 1 permit supplied for Woodmead Car Park. Three well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles. Note: The owner kindly requests that all pets are required to wear a flee collar for the duration of their stay. Note: Due to the age of the property there are steep and narrow stairs so please bear this in mind when booking. Note: Stairgates don’t fit this property. Note: Car parking subject to availability. Note: There is a pull-out single truckle bed in the king-size bedroom. Note: Logs for the fire and woodburning stove are not included