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The Dower House Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Lyme Regis hotel

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Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Staircase
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

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The Dower House Hotel, Rousdon, Lyme Regis, England, DT7 3RB
  • Place, Lyme Regis Undercliff
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyme Regis Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Monmouth Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • 306 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 268 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 302 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room (Four Poster Bed) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 417 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 486 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • 335 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite (Four Poster Bed) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Suite (Four Poster Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Lyme Regis

Close to the beach.You'll find Lyme Regis Undercliff and Lower Bruckland Farm Nature Reserve within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and East Devon are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lyme Regis Undercliff - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Marine Theatre - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Monmouth Beach - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Charlton Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 14 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swim - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪River Cottage - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Standard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hind - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cobb Arms - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Dower House Hotel

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Lyme Regis hotel
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Dower House Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Lyme Regis hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1880
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Dower House Hotel offers 10 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 120.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Dower House Hotel Lyme Regis
Dower House Hotel
Dower House Lyme Regis
Dower Hotel Lyme Regis
Dower House Hotel Lyme Regis, Dorset
The Dower House Hotel Hotel
The Dower House Hotel Lyme Regis
The Dower House Hotel Hotel Lyme Regis

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Dower House Hotel to the airport?

The Dower House Hotel is 27 mi (40-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Dower House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Dower House Hotel.

How close is The Dower House Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.1 mi (5-min drive) from Charlton Bay Beach and 3.3 mi (11-min drive) from Lyme Regis Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Dower House Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Dower House Hotel offers free English breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Dower House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Dower House Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

Is there free parking at The Dower House Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Dower House Hotel have a pool?

The Dower House Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does The Dower House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Dower House Hotel to downtown Lyme Regis?

The Dower House Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Combpyne.

Reviews

The Dower House Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 150 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

STEWART

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice small hotel full of character and in a beautiful setting and convenient to lyme regis. See and countryside views from the room. Lovely gardens. Friendly owners and staff went out of their way to make sure we had eventing we needed... the owners checked in with us at breakfast each morning. The 3 course table service breakfast was selectable from a menu. Classy but not pretentious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Special Hotel

Our stay at the Dower House was special to us. It was everything you want in a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! We had such a lovely time-gorgeous hotel, incredibly warm welcome, lovely pool, fabulous room and great breakfast. We will be back! 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuno

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful charming hotel near the sea

Charming bed and breakfast style hotel only 4 minutes to downtown Lyme Regis by car. The property: My kids LOVED the pool and the huge flat green lawn to run and play on. The building and grounds were clean and comfortable. The room: Our family of five stayed together in one large room at a reasonable price. Food: We got takeout for dinner and a.nd ate it on the back deck. The property has a bar, so we were able to buy a beer and wine to enjoy with dinner and by the pool. Breakfast was in a charming dining room and everything was delicious. Family friendly: They have a cot and bedding for babies/toddlers, as well as a high chair for the dining room. The owners/staff: Super friendly and helpful yet non-obtrusive. If you need anything you just ring a buzzer and they come out to help. I would LOVE to stay here again. It's a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hima

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and the owners were really friendly and always happy to help. Just a little niggle about the price as we had to pay extra on top for the kids (so price was as good as we thought). Other that that it is a super place and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kuldip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very pleasant and friendly. Beautiful building full of charm!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We simply loved the Dower House Hotel. Everything, the warm welcome from the hosts, the lovely grounds, excellent room and traditional breakfast was exactly what we would want from a break away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Some rogue decor, but overall nice hotel and stay. Nice host. You need a car if you’re going to stay here because there’s nothing around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a comfortable & wonderful stay. The owners & staff were very helpful & polite. The hotel was a peaceful setting with wonderful grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sampsons Easter break

Very nice home from home room, nice and quiet, friendly owners and staff, clean well kept accommodation, nice atmosphere, will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic few days at Dower House. The rooms are beautiful, the food was outstanding and we couldn’t have been better looked after. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous 2 Night Stay

What an amazing Hotel made even more amazing by our lovely hosts Neil and Rosemary. Fabulous room, experience and breakfast. We were made to feel part of the family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was simply perfect. The loction was quiet . The team looking after us were so helpful and attentive. the room was beautiful and had everything we needed. The breakfast was lovely and cooked yo how we wanted. The staff recommendations were also a hit. will be recommending this to others for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Hotel, you MUST stay here!

Fantastic hotel with gorgeous views and amazing rooms, spotless with plenty of parking, the staff and owners were amazing and helped to make this a very enjoyable stay, would definitely stay again and recommend for anyone to do so.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel !!

Wonderful hotel in a beautiful setting. Rosemary and Neil were extremely accommodating and we would most definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommended.

Neil and Rosemarie were wonderful. The service was excellent as was the breakfast, the rooms were spotless along with the whole hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, personal service. Very comfortable accommodation, with excellent breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The warmest welcome ever!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place. Great property with lovely grounds in a fabulous location. The hotel was a great blend of old and new with a lovely overall feel. The owners gave a really warm welcome to my wife and I and our 2 dogs. If you want luxury and somewhere that also caters for your 4 legged friend, this is it! Cannot recommend more highly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First Class

Dower House Hotel is one of the most welcoming & accomodating hotels. Makes you wish you could stay longer in super comfortable room & lovely surroundings. They don’t have evening meals but this provides opportunity to explore the selection of eateries in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024