Dorset House, Lyme Regis

Dorset House has five guest rooms: three standard and two premium. The premium Lighthouse suite doubles as a family room and features a superking bed, a living area with a sofa bed, and views of the coast towards Portland. The Sea View room includes three sash windows with coastal views. Standard rooms include Fossil, decorated in blue tones with a walk-in shower; Porthole, featuring an original fireplace; and Church View, the quietest room with views of the Catholic Church. Each room includes free WiFi, TVs, iPod docks, blackout curtains, and Bramley organic toiletries.

Dorset House offers a breakfast featuring local suppliers. The four-course breakfast includes options such as Eggs Benedict, Honey Baked Figs with Rose Scented Ricotta, and Peacomole, Feta & Mint with Poached Egg. Home-made bread, granola, and Haye Farm bacon and sausages are available. Crankhouse Artisan Coffee is served. For other meals, Poco Pizza offers pizza and beach views, and Lilac Wine Bar and Eatery features small plates and wines. Tom's serves seafood with a focus on local ingredients. The Oyster and Fish House offers fish dishes with coastal views. High Grange Devon, Brassica, and River Cottage are a short drive away.

Dorset House provides a range of amenities, including a veranda for evening drinks, a patio with a barbecue, and a cinema room. The house has a large, fully equipped kitchen with an induction range cooker, a Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, and a dishwasher. There is also a utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer. Guests can access free WiFi and use the bluetooth speaker. Local activities include fishing tours with Harry May, paddleboarding lessons from Boylos Watersports, and wild swimming. Guests can book tours with Lyme Rib Rides.

Dorset House is a walk from Lyme Regis's high street, beaches, and attractions. Nearby landmarks include Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, Lyme Regis Museum, and The Town Mill. Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre and Langmoor and Lister gardens are also close. The hotel is near the South West Coast Path. Local shops include Ryder and Hope, Ammonite Fine Foods, and Boylos Watersports. Town Mill Galleries and Coombe Street Gallery offer local art. Kathrens Rare Knitwear and Broad Street Vintage provide shopping.

Dorset House focuses on sustainability, as reflected by its Green Tourism Gold Award and TripAdvisor Green Leaders Award. The Grade II listed building uses sustainable building methods and materials. The hotel supports local suppliers, particularly for organic food. Waste is sorted for recycling, and food waste is collected for recycling. Environmentally friendly cleaning products are used. Staff live locally and are paid above the Living Wage. Public transport is accessible via Axminster train station, with bus and taxi services to Dorset House.