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Gull Cottage, Lyme Regis

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4.7
out of 5
Sleeps up to 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4

Gull Cottage is a four-bedroom slate-clad house rising above Lyme Regis beach in Dorset. This former 19th-century harbour tavern sleeps eight guests comfortably. The property offers four en-suite bedrooms making it perfect for larger groups wanting privacy and convenience.

Located right on the beach doorstep in this famous Jurassic Coast town. Lyme Regis offers narrow streets packed with craft shops, galleries and cafés. The famous Cobb causeway sits nearby.

Ground floor features one king-size bedroom with en-suite wet room. First floor has three more bedrooms - two king-size rooms with en-suite shower rooms plus one twin room. There's also a family bathroom with bath and shower.

 

About Gull Cottage

Gull Cottage is a four-bedroom slate-clad house rising above Lyme Regis beach in Dorset. This former 19th-century harbour tavern sleeps eight guests comfortably. The property offers four en-suite bedrooms making it perfect for larger groups wanting privacy and convenience.

Located right on the beach doorstep in this famous Jurassic Coast town. Lyme Regis offers narrow streets packed with craft shops, galleries and cafés. The famous Cobb causeway sits nearby.

Ground floor features one king-size bedroom with en-suite wet room. First floor has three more bedrooms - two king-size rooms with en-suite shower rooms plus one twin room. There's also a family bathroom with bath and shower. The kitchen includes electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer and dishwasher. Large bay windows in the sitting room overlook the beach and Cobb.

Groups can explore Monmouth Beach for fossil hunting (2-minute walk). Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre (4 miles, 8 minutes). Abbotsbury Swannery (18 miles, 25 minutes). Beer Quarry Caves (12 miles, 20 minutes).

Gull Cottage combines beachfront location with spacious group accommodation. Perfect for multi-generational families or friend groups wanting seaside luxury with individual privacy.

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Need To Know

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Gull Cottage

Beachfront Location

Right on the beach doorstep with stunning views of the Cobb from bay windows

Four En-Suite Bedrooms

Every bedroom has private bathroom facilities perfect for larger groups and families

Spacious Group Areas

Large sitting room and dining room provide ample space for eight guests to gather

Modern Kitchen Facilities

Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washer-dryer makes group catering simple and easy

Historic Character Property

Beautiful slate-clad former harbour tavern with traditional fireplace and stylish period features

Central Lyme Regis Position

Walking distance to shops galleries cafés and famous fossil hunting beaches on doorstep

Getting To Gull Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Gull Cottage by car, follow the A35 to Lyme Regis and head towards the seafront area. The property is located right by the beach with one private parking space a short walk away.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Axminster, approximately 6 miles away. From there, take the regular bus service or taxi to Lyme Regis seafront where the cottage is located.

One private parking space included
Axminster station (6 miles)
Beachfront location in Lyme Regis

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Lyme Regis Museum
Distance: 0.2 miles
DT7 3QA
The Cobb
Distance: 0.1 miles
DT7 3JF
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Distance: 4 miles
DT6 6LL
South West Coast Path
Distance: 0.1 miles
DT7 3JF
Monmouth Beach
Distance: 0.2 miles
DT7 3JQ
Undercliff Walk
Distance: 1 mile
DT7 3HZ
Lyme Regis Town Centre
Distance: 0.3 miles
DT7 3HF
Broad Street Shops
Distance: 0.2 miles
DT7 3QE
Mill Lane Gallery
Distance: 0.4 miles
DT7 3PU
Lyme Regis Harbour
Distance: 0.1 miles
DT7 3JF
Marine Aquarium
Distance: 0.3 miles
DT7 3JF
Langmoor Gardens
Distance: 0.5 miles
DT7 3DB
Lyme Regis Museum
Distance: 0.2 miles
DT7 3QA
The Cobb
Distance: 0.1 miles
DT7 3JF
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Distance: 4 miles
DT6 6LL
South West Coast Path
Distance: 0.1 miles
DT7 3JF
Monmouth Beach
Distance: 0.2 miles
DT7 3JQ
Undercliff Walk
Distance: 1 mile
DT7 3HZ
Lyme Regis Town Centre
Distance: 0.3 miles
DT7 3HF
Broad Street Shops
Distance: 0.2 miles
DT7 3QE
Mill Lane Gallery
Distance: 0.4 miles
DT7 3PU
Lyme Regis Harbour
Distance: 0.1 miles
DT7 3JF
Marine Aquarium
Distance: 0.3 miles
DT7 3JF
Langmoor Gardens
Distance: 0.5 miles
DT7 3DB

Is Gull Cottage Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Children will love the beachfront location with direct access to Lyme Regis beach for sandcastle building and paddling. Monmouth Beach offers exciting fossil hunting adventures just a short walk away. The Marine Aquarium and seafront attractions provide entertainment when weather turns. Twin bedroom accommodates children comfortably with family bathroom access.
Groups Will Love...
The four en-suite bedrooms make Gull Cottage exceptional for groups wanting privacy and convenience. Three king-size rooms have individual shower rooms while the ground floor bedroom features a wet room. This means no bathroom queues for eight guests. The large bay windows in the sitting room create a stunning focal point overlooking the beach.
Pet Friendly
Gull Cottage does not accept pets to maintain the high standard of cleanliness and décor throughout this premium beachfront property. The policy ensures all guests can enjoy the spotless accommodation without concerns about pet allergies or damage. Alternative pet-friendly properties are available in the Lyme Bay Holidays collection for those travelling with animals.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Gull Cottage

The Volunteer Inn

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT7 3HF

Harbour Inn

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT7 3JF

Penny Black Café

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT7 3QA

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Gull Cottage

Is Gull Cottage suitable for large groups?
Yes, this four-bedroom property sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms with four bathrooms. The spacious layout includes large sitting and dining rooms perfect for group gatherings.
Is the property pet friendly?
No, Gull Cottage does not accept pets. This policy helps maintain the high standard of cleanliness and décor throughout the property.
What kitchen facilities are available for groups?
The kitchen includes electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washer-dryer. Marble-look worktops provide ample preparation space for cooking group meals.
How close is the beach to the cottage?
The beach is right on your doorstep with direct access. You can walk straight out to Lyme Regis beach and the famous Cobb causeway within seconds.
What parking is available for groups?
There's one private parking space included with short walk to the property. Additional parking may be available nearby for larger groups with multiple cars.
Are all bedrooms suitable for adults?
Three bedrooms have king-size beds perfect for adults including two with en-suite shower rooms. The twin room works for adults or children with family bathroom access.
What entertainment facilities are provided?
The property has two TVs and one DVD player for group entertainment. The large bay windows provide stunning sea views for natural entertainment and relaxation.
Is the property accessible for elderly guests?
There's a ground floor king-size bedroom with en-suite wet room perfect for guests with mobility concerns. The property has gas heating and electric towel rails throughout.

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Gull Cottage Reviews

Perfect house and location and will definitely book again next year One small ... Perfect house and location and will definitely book again next year One small observation the extractor fans in the shower rooms didnt work
Lovely position, nice clean and tidy property, could do with better direction to the parking spot especially as we arrived in the dark. We had to ask in the pub and they werent sure, but got there in the end, though had to pay for an hours parking while sorting it out.
One of the most delightful cottages we have ever hired. The location was superb right on the beach as promised and the accommodation and facilities were excellent. Hope to come again!
Absolutely loved the cottage, beautifully renovated and spotlessly clean. Would have expected kitchen roll, cling film etc. but no real complaints! Would love to go back.
Perfect accommodation. Super clean and comfortable. Very tastefully decorated and furnished. Three generations stayed at Gull Cottage and my 6yrs old grandson gave it 100 out of 10. Just an amazing place to stay. It exceeded my expectations. Will definitely go back. Views from bay window in lounge overlooking the beach and Cobb are stunning.
Our third time at Gull Cottage. Love the house, the position, the facilities and the decor. Some issues this visit though, with the internet connection, the gas central or lack of and the bed frame in the downstairs bedroom. The internet was restored after the weekend, the central heating didnt work effectively all week. Family bathroom radiator was on all week, other radiators failed to heat. General overhaul required. The bed frame needs replacing, very creaky and lacks support. Mattress good. Still love the cottage!
Alison
The property was in a fantastic location and was clean, beautifully decorated and set out with lots of space. Unfortunately despite checking before we arrived because of other reviews and being assured that it would not be an issue, the downstairs bedroom was extremely cold and the radiator didn't work at all. We did contact the agent and try the owner, but unfortunately as we were only staying for a few nights it wasn't fixed. From the guest book and the previous reviews it looks as though this has been an issue for some time we would recommend the owner provides a supplementary heater for that room in the colder months.
Very comfortable place in good condition, clean and wellequipped. Near the beach and all that Lyme Regis town has to offer.
We had a lovely stay at Gull Cottage. Weve stayed in many cottages in Lyme as we love the area and this was the best one. There were a couple of issues when we first arrived but they were quickly dealt with and it didnt affect our stay. One point it might be useful to add to the listing is the low ceilings and lamp shades in some rooms. My son is 65 and found the dining area a bit of a problem as well as the lamp in the hallway. This was a minor problem and wouldnt stop me booking the cottage again.
Our 10th stay at Gull Cottage. We love the improvements youve made, Great to have more seats on the terrace. Always feels like a home away from home The Makepeace family
Nicholas
A beautiful house in a great location. We had a great week and will hopefully be back in the future
Sandra
We enjoyed our stay and found the cottage very central for our needs. The rooms where very clean and linen . The main fault was it was very cold down stairs and the ground floor bedroom had no heating this was a problem for my elderly in laws.
Stephanie
We were a group of 8 'Grannies and Grandpas' spending our annual week together this time Lyme Regis. The house was excellent wonderful location, pleasingly decorated, very well equipped, spotlessly clean and comfortable. The twin bedroom is small for two adults, but the other bedrooms are lovely and we enjoyed all sitting in the upstairs sitting room or round the spacious kitchen table. It is good fun sitting up on the sun loungers on the sea wall watching the world go by. Our only problem was with the downstairs heating we could not get help till the office opened and then the problem was not really resolved. to our understanding. We used Justpark for our 2 extra cars, but didn't use them all week there is plenty to do and see in and around Lyme itself. A really enjoyable holiday which we ended off with a big breakfast in Swim before setting off for home.
Tracey
Great accommodation right by the sea in Lyme Regis. Comfortable & lovely space to relax. Would definitely book again. Two negatives cold showerswater & lack of heating. Finally found out on our last night that hot water was turned off at boiler & Lounge Dimplex fire was turned off behind drop down cover which was not obvious as instructions manual said remote would operate by pressing top right button Thankfully after internet searches for fault finding had a warmer 2nd night !! Please can hot water & dimplex heater be turned on ready to use for incoming guests. Otherwise a fabulous house to stay in
Very comfortable, clean and wellequipped property. Central location near the local fossil sites, access to walks, shops, food and drink outlets.
Victoria
Fabulous property in a fantastic location. Cant wait to return!
The property is in an ideal position for the family of which we made up 5 adults, one disabled and 2 grandchidren under 5yrs. We enjoyed being so close to all facilities it is such a great position for everyone and many happy hours spent people watching from the balcony. The cottage is well equiped and was lovely and clean on arrival. The outside umbrella broke and was immediately replaced which was great. We reported a constant noise which we thought might be the extractor fan in the bathroom that would not switch off this did not get sorted before we left. On the morning of leaving half the electrics went out leaving us with no hot water or cooker to heat babies bottles and all other appliances were out including Wifi, TV etc. We tried to report this as an emergency as it was before 9.00am both for ourselves and the next people arriving. The emergency telephone link with Lyme Bay HolidaysSykes sends you in a recorded loop not to a person to manage the emergency. The recorded message advised there would be a call back at 9.00am. I do not consider that an emergency response!! Thankfully the cafes helped us with hot water for the baby.
We have been coming to Lyme for years and believe that Gull cottage and the Captains house have the best position of all holiday rentals in the town. This time we were here for our granddaughters wedding which was wonderful. We were however disappointed at your policy of increasing your prices over the half term bank holiday as we had to rent 7 properties which made it an extremely expensive affair!
We had a great time. The only negative is car parking. The cottage only has one free space and that's a little way away. A cottage sleeping 8 people needs 2 or 3 spaces especially in a place like Lyme Regis where public parking is difficult and expensive.
Gull Cottage, is in an idyllic position for those who enjoy the fun of the seaside. We certainly enjoyed our stay in this well equipped property. We did encounter a number of issues. The power tripping throughout the first evening and the following morning, the washing machine had been left with water in it and consequently we were unable to use it and the heating not being on. These issues were largely remedied and in this regard I would like to thank the support team for helping to ensure that this didnt unduly affect our holiday. The staff I spoke with were polite, friendly, apologetic and helpful. Mark from the maintenance team, did all he could to try to resolve the issues. Although these issues were not completely resolved at least they did not seriously blight our experience. I would however say that when paying nearly 3,400 to rent a property for a week, I would expect everything to be functioning correctly. I appreciate that with a quick change over this can be difficult but feel a solution to this would be of value. A wonderful holiday, delightful cottage with a few little issues, very helpful staff. Peter Hanauer
Jennifer
A lovely house in a great location. It was exceptionally well furnished and equipped. Would love to stay there again sometime.
Fantastic property in a great location right on the front. Great sea views from the lounge. Plenty of room for a family of 5. Kids were impressed they all had a room each with their own ensuite or bathroom to use. Will definitely stay here again next time we come.
Josephine
Back bedroom upstairs needs the mirror above the sink moving or a bigger sink as ... Back bedroom upstairs needs the mirror above the sink moving or a bigger sink as its almost impossible to clean your teeth without banging your head
Excellent service by both Lyme Bay Holidays and the owner of the two properties our family stayed in.
Its only minor but there was no shelves or stand to put anything on in downstairs bathroom including toothbrushes sponge etc and we didn't want to leave anything on floor because the shower soaked all the floor.
Property is lovely. This is our second stay in it
Joanna
The property was beautiful and suited our needs perfectly one elderly relative enjoyed being on the ground floor whilst the others in our family were upstairs. Having a sofa in the dining area as well as having the separate lounge also made it good for family members to have their own space. The terrace overlooking the beach was also really lovely to have, despite being attacked by the mother of a baby seagull who had decided to make the terrace his home! The only disappointment we have is the ridiculous price hike you are making for next year. During our stay in early July 2022, we decided that as the property worked so well for our family and elderly relative, that wed book again for the same week in 2023, only to be horrified by the increase in price by approx 1000 for the exact same week! Its not even the school holidays! This price increase makes it impossible for us to afford and we dont understand why youre making such a huge increase. Were incredibly disappointed and sad that well never stay at Gull Cottage again.
The property would have been ideal, in an ideal location and ideal weather to accommodate our disabled son with limited mobility and 3 yr old grandson had it not been for the annual dredging that began on the Monday at the start of our holiday. We could not believe the sight of the beautiful sandy beach being turned into a building site with diggers, trucks, cranes right outside our balcony. It was unbelievable that we were not informed even that this was a possibility and a huge mountain of sand completely blocking the view. Mo of Lyme Bay holidays was equally shocked and they sent someone to take pictures of the beach. He was also incredibly kind but could not do anything about it but inform the owner. I felt so tired and distressed by these events which had a profound impact on us as my sons and ourselves as we cannot leave him best way of enjoying the view and the sea was completely gone. We were living with a backdrop of noise and in front of us a mountain of sand which at night was topped with cranes and diggers. After waiting all year for a break finding the house perfect to begin with as we had the weekend. I cannot tell you the extent of the distress that was caused. We were invited to leave the property on the Tues to recover some of our money so my other son and family left then. Mo contacted to say the deal was actually for leaving Mon night we did not get the message until Tues My disabled son and ourselves could not easily move out until the following day. I found myself in a dispute I had no energy to have and could not haggle anymore. I was too tired and could not pack us all up again and be out until end of Tues. I felt worn out we accepted 500 which goes nowhere to compensate the distress. We did appreciate the owner coming with a bottle of Prosecco and chocolates and the offer of use of the other adjoining terrace. I think the whole process of the Council not informing about the dredging, dredging occurring in the middle of June a significant holiday period is disgraceful there was even a piece in The Times!. Knowing this is an annual event I think those involved in promoting these properties have a duty of care and management to assure that the property fits the trade description and is accurate and a warning is given to those who may wish to stay that they may find themselves booking a dredging period!! In talking to the surveyor of the site it seems it can be anytime from end of March to end of June depending on working with West Bay that makes booking a holiday in Oct year before 'pot luck' as notification for this year only went out for this dredging in May!! It was more distressing for us as we could not easily move away from the property because of my son's needs. It would have been ideal instead it became a trap we lived with for a week.
Such a brilliant place to stay, great location, spacious rooms and amazing views. Shame it doesnt allow dogs, but we would stay again.
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