Introduction
Chideock and Charmouth: 253km (157 miles) SW of London, 1.5km (1 mile) W of Bridport; Lyme Regis: 258km (160 miles) SW of London, 40km (25 miles) W of Dorchester
Chideock is a charming village hamlet of thatched houses with a dairy farm in the center. About a mile from the coast, it's a gem of a place for overnight stopovers, and even better for longer stays.
On Lyme Bay, Charmouth, like Chideock, is another winner. A village of Georgian houses and thatched cottages, Charmouth provides some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in West Dorset. The village is west of Golden Cap, which is the highest cliff along the coast of southern England.
Also on Lyme Bay, near the Devonshire border, the resort of Lyme Regis is one of the most attractive centers along the south coast. For those who shun big, commercial resorts, Lyme Regis is ideal -- it's a true English coastal town with a mild climate. Seagulls fly overhead, the streets are steep and winding, and walks along Cobb Beach...
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Hotel Alexandra
Built in 1735, this hotel is situated on a hill about 5 minutes from the center of Lyme Regis. Today, it has the best bedrooms and amenities of...
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The Royal Lion Hotel
This former coaching inn dates from 1610, growing throughout the years to incorporate oak-paneled bars, lounges, and comfortably up-to-date bedrooms....
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Chideock House Hotel
In a village of winners, this 15th-century thatched house is the prettiest. The house was used by the Roundheads in 1645, and ghosts of the village...
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