COVID & Information
First a note for our Guests and those thinking of booking,
We are starting holiday lets with the Retreat with own Hot Tub to get the business started again from a standstill on the 4th July 2020 all being well. In case you are worried about booking let me reassure you:
GOVERNMENT LOCK DOWN AND IF THERE IS ANOTHER: Just to reassure you that if there is another Government Order we will transfer your booking to another date in either 2020 or 2021 which ever you find suitable. We are a small business and hope that you will book knowing that this is the booking condition should there be another lock down.
CLEANLINESS: We can reassure our Guests that we are accredited through a PERSONAL INSPECTION by an OFFICER from ‘Quality in Tourism’ and were one of the first in the country to be awarded their ‘Safe, Clean & Legal’ certification. The property will have a full and thorough clean between bookings. Cleaning materials are also provided at the property. We do recommend you may like to bring your own pillows for your own peace of mind. I gather Visit Britain is coming up with an online kite mark, but nothing can compare to the personal visit from an Inspector such as we have had. We also hold a 5 Start Hygiene rating with East Devon Council who have inspected our hot tubs.
HOT TUBS: We use a chlorine sanitiser and the highest levels of water checks are carried out by me personally – either very early in the morning before you get up or when we see you and your car are out for the day. We will not visit the property when you are in situ unless you call us out or there is an emergency.
SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PRIVACY ON SITE: The Retreat is detached, private and secluded with your own hot tub, parking area, entrance and front door. You won’t see another soul whilst at the property or in the private property’s own garden and terrace. Acorns, which will be opening at a later date, is a large separate apartment with own hot tub parking area, entrance and front door, again you won’t see another soul whilst at the property or on the apartments own private terrace.
I live on site well away from the properties and guests and will endeavour to give you a warm Socially Distanced Welcome and from the garden path tell you how the hot tub works and answer any questions. Your key is in a key box, the code is emailed to you 6 & 2 days prior to arrival. Please return the key to the key box on departure. I will also endeavour to give you a Socially Distanced wave from the main drive on departure when you are level with Reception (and check the key is returned to the box).
See the videos on the web site to get a feel for each property.
I am available 24/7 by phone – use land line at night and or mobile in the day time – numbers sent on booking.
I have a track record of happy guests if you read our Trip Advisor Reviews (see web site) and many comment on the cleanliness of the property.
I look forward to your stay. For The Retreat Secure Online Bookings and at a later date Acorns Apartment Secure Online Booking page.
After the A-Z below see further down page for information on River Cottage HQ Cookery School, Dining & Kitchen, Taxis, Cream Teas, Parking in Lyme Regis & Local Millers Farm Shop.
A-Z for Holiday Property and their contents below
Access Key safe box code and directions emailed to you prior to arrival.
Accessibility See Access Guide 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
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) all properties are set in an AONB
Arrival Time welcomed from 3pm – 8pm, departures by 10.00am please
Assistance your host Joy is contactable 24/7 during your stay.
Bathrobes (and flip flop sandals for Hot Tub) provided & spare swim wear if required.
Bedding Duvet with sheet and blanket in cupboard. Retreat – King brass bed, Acorns – Double brass bed.
Book Direct with us – no booking fee – agencies charge you a booking fee.
Breakfast Hive Beach Cafe at Burton Bradstock, Watch House at West Bay, SWIM Cafe Lyme Regis – all sea views.
Broadband Wi Fi unlimited, complimentary, available in Acorns & Retreat
Bus First Bus Service X53 & X51 meet the London train at Axminster hourly on to Lyme Regis – stops at pub at end of road.
Cancellation if you cancel: please see Terms & Conditions
Cantilever huge 2.7m x 2.7m cantilever umbrella over each Hot Tub to cover you if required in rain or sun.
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, Balloons & Baskets of Flowers can be ordered for delivery from the licensed The House of Flowers on 01297 444743.
Champagne & Gourmet Fish Hamper can be ordered for delivery from the licensed www.sallysfishcamp.co.uk
Children regret adult only
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, Cafetiere, Fair trade instant coffee sachets & Tea sachets
Cool Fans in summer with remote control plus sheet & blanket at each property.
Complaints I am happy to do my best to rectify any problem.
Countryside all properties view gardens, fields & copse in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Cycling The immediate area not suitable for cyclists – only nearby nature reserve and villages.
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 10.00am please. Please put furniture back in its place washing up done & put away. Recycling box provided.
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 kit, condiments, cooking & olive oil, kitchen & loo rolls, foil, dishwasher & laundry tabs,
Fake Tan you may not use hot tub if using fake tan. All other lotions & make up must be showered off before use.
Farm Shop Millers Farm shop 1 mile away at Kilmington on the A35
Fire Feature fire in each property with effect flames and remote control.
Food Shopping Millers Farm Shop, Kilmington 1 mile away, Tesco in Axminster 3 miles away. Online delivery see Groceries below.
Flowers & Champagne can be delivered by local licensed florist The House of Flowers 01297 444743
Fully Equipped all with every appliance, all linen, towels, including washer drier & dishwasher per property.
Garden Furniture all properties have garden furniture, cushions, recliners, huge cantilever parasol.
Groceries online orders for delivery AFTER your arrival 3pm & let me know.
Groups Regret we do not permit both properties to be booked by a group together.
Hair Drier in each property, iron & board.
Hanky Panky please respect our Hot Tubs they are very shy.
Heating Central heating +electric rads + feature fire 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 as no pavement or street lights. See £20 RETURN taxi fare below for River Cottage.
HOLIDAY INSURANCE: please take it out in case you cancel ie. are ill, bereavement etc.
Host Joy your host is contactable 24/7 either at Reception or by phone – numbers in information book
Hot Tubs chlorine sanitiser, heated to 38c full information Access Statement.We even carry a spare hot tub should it ever be needed!
Hunters Lodge Inn within 3 mins walk. (01297 33286) Book meals in advance to avoid disappointment.
Hygiene We have Quality in Tourism’s Accreditation for ‘Safe, Clean & Legal’
Hygiene for Hot Tubs we have the Council’s 5* Hygiene Rating which included a Hot Tub inspection
Ice frozen ice tray for freezer.
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 (washer drier too), hair drier, toiletries, robes & slippers.
Joy your host is on call 24/7. Land Line & 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 salt & pepper, olive oil, cooking oil, foil, cling film, washing up kit, tea towels provided
Left items an increasing problem! £5 P&P pro rata on Royal Mail.
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 2 rolls provided.
Market Bridport has a thriving Saturday and Wednesday Market
Mint pick fresh mint from kitchen patio at Acorns and outside sitting room window for Retreat
Mobility see Access Statement. Acorns is best for those with limited mobility. Retreat has flight of steps.
No Smoking inside property. Fine outside in garden/terrace only please.
Parasol large 2.7m x 2.7m cantilever 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.
Rain Tubs have huge cantilever umbrellas (2.7m x 2.7m ) to cover for rain or sun. Note the pedal at floor level to rotate it!
Radio Roberts Retro in each property.
Recycling box provided.
Refreshments tea, coffee, milk sachets on arrival.
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 – numbers below. River Cottage Walking not recommended as no pavement or lighting.
River Cottage Kitchen our guests enjoy a 10% discount (include main meal) details given on booking River Cottage web site
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 and hand grab provided at all properties. HSE insist you must shower before using hot tub
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 should it ever be needed.
Steps see access statement for descriptions. 3 easy risers to Acorns patio and 10 easy risers to Retreat.
Store Cupboard: oil, olive oil, salt, pepper, herbs,milk, teas, coffee, coffee pods, biscuits.
Sun reflects off the hot tub water and can cause sunburn if precautions not taken use Cantilever umbrella provided.
Sun lotion (any body lotions) severely damages hot tub filter & tub, HSE insist you must shower before using tubs.
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 and shower hat + hair grips for use in Tub.
Toilet Rolls 2 provided
Torch at each property for walk to pub with high viz jacket provided as no pavement. Emergency torch by Retreat steps too.
Towels 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 Roberts Retro Radio, SMART 43″ TV with DVD in both Acorns & Retreat, + bedroom TVs.
Umbrella in wardrobe. Also Parasol & garden furniture.
Visitor Information information book at property.
Walking the South West Coastal Path from Lyme Regis or Charmouth.
Wi Fi complimentary unlimited wi fi with Smart TVs in Acorns & Retreat.
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 Kitchen Bistro dining in Axminster town centre (2.5 miles approx). Discount voucher for our guests at property.
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 to River Cottage HQ .
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:
Cycling & Walking
The South West Coastal Path can be accessed easily at Lyme Regis (Holmbush Car Park) or Charmouth (from the car park). We do not recommend walking or cycling to Lyme Regis as the main road is busy, bendy and hilly. Both activities are safely undertaken on a nearby Nature Reserve or villages. We do not recommend walking to River Cottage as no pavement or street lighting.
The local pub The Hunters Lodge (01297 33286) is some 500 yards along the road but note no pavement or street lighting – we provide luminous jackets and torches at your property.
Breakfast out
Award Winning Hive Beach Cafe at Burton Bradstock opens 10am(25 mins drive), sister cafe The Watch House at West Bay opens 10am (20 mins drive), SWIM Cafe Lyme Regis, opens early (5 Mins drive) – all with sea views. At weekends for Hive and Watch Cafe’s so get there just before 10am – such is their fame for fab food. All have web sites.
Whats on in Lyme Regis
Click here to find details of what is going on in the town of Lyme Regis
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
We love the view from the deck at the end of the garden of the Alexandra Hotel in Lyme Regis