The Royal Lion

This pretty Lyme Regis hotel in a coaching inn dating from 1601 is within a minute's walk of the Marine Parade along Sandy Beach, the South West Coast Path and Lyme Regis Museum.

Cosy rooms are furnished in a traditional style, some with original features, and come with flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi access, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Some rooms have patios, balconies and/or views of the English Channel.

There's an elegant restaurant, a lounge serving afternoon tea, and a pub with a wood-burning fireplace. Other amenities include an indoor heated pool, a hot tub and a sauna. Parking and breakfast are available. Minimum-stay rules may apply.