South Coast Lyme Regis
Cumberland Cottage, Lyme Regis
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated August 2026 · paw rating built from 0 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
- You're basing yourself in Lyme Regis / the South Coast and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.2/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 0 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet limits: max 1 pet - research-verified; the fee isn't published, so confirm the charge when you book
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- Wider context: The property has 6 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.2/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: August 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
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Pet policy at a glance
- One pet per booking.
- The garden is enclosed, with a patio, lawn and furniture.
Pet-friendly summary
Cumberland Cottage is a whole-house holiday let on Charmouth Road in Lyme Regis, and the enclosed garden is what makes it work for a dog. Renting the entire house means no shared corridors or lobbies to negotiate, so a dog that finds other guests unsettling can come in off the street and settle straight away. One pet is allowed per booking.
The garden is the practical draw: fully enclosed, with a patio, lawn and furniture. That is a rare thing in a coastal town where most self-catering shares a yard, and it means first thing in the morning and last thing at night can happen without a lead. Off-road parking comes with the house, which matters more in Lyme Regis than it might elsewhere - the streets are steep, narrow and heavily parked through the season, and carrying bags and a wet dog up from a distant car park is a poor start to a holiday.
The position suits walkers. The town centre is a walk away, either along the road or by the cliff path, and the seafront, the Cobb and the coast path towards Charmouth are all reachable on foot. Inside, the house is spacious and well equipped, with comfortable bedrooms and a large open-plan living area, and it earns strong marks from guests for how it is presented.
Beyond the one-pet limit the arrangements are not published, so ask the owner about any charge and the house rules when you book, particularly if you hope to leave a dog in the house unattended. Cumberland Cottage suits a couple or a family after a private, well-kept Lyme Regis base with a secure garden and the coast a short walk away.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Fully enclosed garden with patio and lawn
- Whole house, no shared corridors
- Off-road parking included
- One pet per booking
- Walkable to seafront and coast path
About this hotel
Cumberland Cottage is a self-catering house on Charmouth Road in Lyme Regis, on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. The whole property is yours, with comfortable bedrooms, a spacious open-plan living area, an enclosed garden with a patio and lawn, and off-road parking. The town centre, seafront and coast path are all within walking distance.
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Location
Charmouth Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3DW
