Useful Information
A-Z for Property & contents and further below for Taxi numbers & River Cottage info.
Access Key safe box code and directions emailed to you prior to arrival.
Accessibility See Access Statement on web site to ensure we suit your access requirements
Accidents First Aid kit & medical numbers at each property. Please report any accidents to Joy.
Adult Only (sleeps 2) Acorns & Retreat – (babe in arms under 12 months by prior request)
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) all properties are set in an AONB
Arrival Time welcomed from 3pm, departures by 10.30am please
Assistance your host Joy is contactable 24/7 during your stay.
Baby can be sometimes be considered under 12 months of age by prior request please.
Bathrobes (and flip flop sandals for Hot Tub) provided & spare swim wear if required.
Bedding “NoMite” & “Downafresh” retailed as anti allergy bedding. Retreat – King brass bed, Acorns – Double brass bed.
Book Direct with us – no booking fee – agencies charge you a booking fee.
Breakfast Basket per booking at Acorns & Retreat, ample for your stay – Contents of Breakfast Basket
Broadband Wi Fi available in Acorns. Retreat is 1 mins walk to main house porch.
Bus X53 & X51 meet the London train at Axminster hourly on to Lyme Regis – stops at pub at end of road.
Cancellation please see Terms & Conditions
Car Hire Practical Car & Van Hire Tel: 01297 553700 www.practical.co.uk they will collect you from station.
Central Heating in Acorns & electric radiators in both Retreat and Acorns, plus flame effect fire in each.
Champagne & Baskets of Flowers can be ordered from The House of Flowers on 01297 444743.
Cleaning We clean after your departure. Please ensure washing up done, dishwasher empty and furniture back in it’s place.
*Extra cleaning if required if departure process unreasonably ignored and property left in a “state” @ £20 per hour.
Coffee, Dolce Gusto Coffee Machine & selection of pods, Ground Coffee sachets with Cafetiere, Clipper instant coffee – Clipper Hot Chocolate & Teas
Cool Fan plus sheet & blanket at each property.
Complaints I am happy to do my best to rectify any problem. We carry a spare hot tub if there are ever any problems so feel confident on booking.
Countryside all properties view gardens, fields & copse in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Damage Please report at the time so I can get a repair for you and following guests. Please let me know – I don’t bite.
Departure by 10.30am please
Dogs regret no pets in Acorns or Retreat. Only Assistance Dogs i.e. guide and hearing dogs most welcome.
DVDs good selection provided in Retreat with books & magazines. Acorns has a Smart TV. Roberts Retro Radio in each.
Duvet retailed as non allergy “NoMite” & “Downafresh” duvets & bedding provided with all linen & towels.
Dressing Gowns (and slippers for Hot Tub) provided
Electric Car Charger Type 2 at Hedgehog Corner
Epilepsy Please note one of the choices in the Hot Tub light sequences is ‘disco’ flashing lights.
Extras included tea towels, washing up cloth, condiments, cooking & olive oil, kitchen & loo rolls, foil, dishwasher & laundry tabs
Farm Shop Fabulous Millers Farm shop 1 mile away at Kilmington on the A35
Fire Feature fire in each property with effect flames.
Fully Equipped all with every appliance including washer driers & dishwashers, laundry & dishwasher tablets.
Garden Furniture all properties have garden furniture, cushions huge umbrella for rain & sun. A patio and/or garden area.
Groceries online orders from both Waitrose & Tesco to Hedgehog Corner EX13 5SU. (Let Joy know and put our phone number on order 01297 32036).
Hair Drier in each property, iron & board.
Hanky Panky please respect our Hot Tubs they are very shy.
Heating Central heating & electric rads in Acorns + feature fire, Electrical heating in Retreat + feature fire.
Hedgehog Corner EX13 5SU is where Acorns Garden Apartment & The Retreat Cottage are based.
High Viz Jacket & Torch for walk to pub at each property. See £20 RETURN taxi fare below for River Cottage.
Hix See their web site Hix Lyme Regis local man Mark Hix of top London restaurant & TV fame – great sea views. Book in advance.
Host Joy your host is contactable 24/7 either at Reception or by phone – numbers in information book
Hot Tubs full information at the property and within the Access Statement Please read. We even carry a spare hot tub should it ever be needed by you!
Hunters Lodge Inn within 3 mins walk. (01297 33286) Book meals in advance.
Information Book at all properties & Joy a font of local knowledge.
Insurance Please consider holiday insurance in case you have to cancel due to illness or bereavement.
Iron & Board at each property and clothes rack for swim wear.
Joy your host [or suitable deputy] is on call 24/7 at main house. Mobile number in your property & at main reception.
Jurassic Coast 5 minutes drive away including South West Coastal Path.
Keys details of Key Safe Box Code emailed prior to arrival – you must bring code with you!
Kitchen Roll condiments, olive oil, cooking oil, foil, cling film, tea towels provided
Linen all beds made up with all linen, tea towels, towels provided.
Lyme Regis Events Events in Lyme Regis and What’s On in Lyme
Loo Roll ample provided
Market Bridport has a thriving Saturday and Wednesday Market
Mobility see Access Statement. Acorns is best for those with limited mobility.
Parasol large 6′ parasol to use with hot tub if required. Use on sunny days as water reflects sun = sun burn!
Parking at property ample safe well lit private parking close to all properties
Parking in Lyme Regis busy at peak times, Holmbush Car Park £2 all day, sea facing £1.20 per hour.
Pets regret no pets
Picnic all properties have a cool bag, ice blocks & plastic utensils for a picnic.
Post Office minutes away sells papers and groceries. Just past the pub over the new crossing.
Pub 3 mins walk The Hunters Lodge Inn (01297 33286) torch & high viz vest provided as no pavement or lighting. Book meals in advance.
Radio Roberts Retro in each property.
Refreshments ample supplies of tea, coffee, milk, juices with your Breakfast Basket
Restaurants web site has list of eating out & places to visit. Book restaurants in advance.
River Cottage we are one of the closest 1.5 miles – £20 RETURN taxi fare (see below) www.rivercottage.net Walking not recommended as no pavement or lighting.
Robes (and slippers/slip ons for Hot Tub) provided
Sea and Coast The World Heritage Jurassic Coast is 5 minutes drive from your accommodation.
Sensor lighting outside lights are all on sensors
Sheet and Blanket if your duvet is too warm – sheet & blanket kept in your wardrobe
Shower anti slip mats at all properties.
Smoking No smoking inside properties or when in the Hot Tub. OK outside.
South West Coastal Footpath see their web site for great coastal walking SW Coastal Footpath
Spare Hot Tub The Hot Tub you see coming up the drive is our SPARE should it ever be needed.
Steps see access statement for descriptions. 3 easy risers to Acorns patio and 10 easy risers to Retreat.
Sun reflects off the hot tub water and can cause sunburn if precautions not taken. Use huge patio brolly provided.
Swim wear bring your own swim wear for use in Hot Tub. We do have spares if you’ve forgotten yours.
Taxi Terry’s Taxi 01297 443167 (07502 262206) M Cabs: 01297 442222 book now! More info further down.
Terms & Conditions see full details at Terms & Conditions
Tissues provided
Toiletries eco selection in Acorns & Retreat + shower hat, vanity kit, hair grips for use in Tub.
Toilet Rolls ample provided
Torch at each property for walk to pub with high viz jacket provided as no pavement.
Towels 5 towel set per person and Hot Tub towels with tub sandals provided. Tea towels etc. all provided.
Train Hourly service (journey 2.45 hours) from Waterloo to Axminster: see www.southwesttrains.co.uk
TVs (2 or 3 per property) DVDs, Roberts Retro Radio, Smart TV in Acorns.
Umbrella in wardrobe. Also large 6′ Parasol & garden furniture.
Visitor Information information book at property.
Wi Fi complimentary in Acorns. Retreat wifi is a 1 min walk to the Porch at Main House.
River Cottage – we are one of the closest accommodations 1.5 miles
River Cottage HQ at Park Farm on Trinity Hill (1.5 miles).
Please consider driving or taking a taxi as no pavement or street lighting (great care should be taken and a torch & hi viz jack provided should be worn).
Torch and Hi Viz jacket provided at your property.
River Cottage Canteen Bistro dining in Axminster town centre (2.5 miles approx)
One of the cheapest RETURN Taxi fares £20 from any local accommodation in the area – see below
All meals out (local pub, Hix, River Cottage) and taxis should be booked well in advance to avoid disappointment
Taxis
Book in advance £20 return to River Cottage HQ (*save New Year’s Eve/Xmas).
Terry’s Taxi 01297 443167 (07502 262206) (£20 return to River Cottage HQ)
M Cabs: 01297 442222 (£20 return to River Cottage HQ).
Paynes Premiere Travel 01297 35895
Axminster Taxis: 01297 34000 Axminster Taxi
Parking in Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis: Holmbush Car park (long hill incline to car park) at the top of Cobb Road is £2.00 all day and a very short walk to The Hix Restaurant. Sea Front Car Parks £1.20 per hour.
The Cobb Car parks have blue badge parking but are £1.20 an hour in the day time for all users – based on level ground – no hills.
Woodmead Road car park £1 per hour (small hill incline to car park)
Park early (before 10.30am) at peak times i.e. weekends, public holidays, school holidays, sunny days.
Other Information
Local Pub 3 mins walk (no pavement or street lighting) Hunters Lodge Pub 01297 33286 – book well in advance – open lunch and 6pm onwards for evening meals.
Hi Viz jacket & torch provided at your property.
Whats on in Lyme Regis
Click here to find details of what is going on in the town of Lyme Regis
Hix Oyster & Fish House
HIX Oyster and Fish House, boasts stunning panoramic views across the Jurassic coast and Lyme Regis.
The informal, light and airy dining room with simple white wooden tables and chairs, lets the food do the talking. A daily changing menu serves up fresh seafood and locally foraged produce in true HIX style. It has fab sea views but the place is popular so book in advance. Owned & run by the TV Chef Mark Hix who comes from this area.
Axminster Railway and the X51 and X53 Bus
There is no taxi rank at the Axminster station so book a taxi to meet you or catch the X51 bus from outside the station to our local pub, Hunters Lodge just minutes from the B&B. Be aware there is no pavement or street lighting from bus stop to us. The X51 bus stops at our local pub The Hunters Lodge before continuing into Lyme Regis. From Lyme Regis you can catch the X53 bus which goes all along the famous UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast from Bournemouth to Exeter and vice versa. You can purchase a get on/get off ticket.
Millers Farm Shop along A35 at Kilmington
Run by Malcolm Miller and his family, Millers Farm Shop has been growing and selling locally sourced produce for over thirty years. The shop is an Aladdin’s Cave of the most sumptuous food imaginable. Some of the vegetables are grown on the farm, the rest are provided by local suppliers passionate about good quality food. Fresh fruit and vegetables are locally sourced and colourful arrays of seasonal plants are available. You can find Lyme Bay fresh fish, beef, pork and lamb from local farms, local milk and cream, cider from Lyme Bay Winery and Perry’s Cider Mill and sample a variety of local cheeses. Also very popular with customers are the mouth watering array of breads and pastries, along with an impressive selection of teas, coffees and juices.
Cream Teas
Lucy’s Tea Room, Oathill Farm, Clapton which is quite divine with a traditional cottage garden and pets area.
Step inside and relax and indulge with a Lucy’s Dorset Cream Tea, two home baked scones homemade strawberry jam and Devonshire clotted cream complimented with an English pot of tea made with our own spring water and served to your table either indoors or out side in our country house tea garden. Fabulous Sunday Lunches are also available but book first on 01404 30234. (Closed Tuesday).
Horse Riding
Horse Riding at Woodhouse Stables 8 minutes drive away.