Welcome to Stargazy Sky, our magical hideout boasting spellbinding vistas.
There's plenty of spots to sit back and watch the natural world go by.
Wholesome interiors adorn the inside space.
The cute kitchenette is superbly equipped with all the essentials.
Tucked away in a peaceful paradise...
Your very own little haven.
The warming wood-burner will keep you toasty during those out of season escapes.
A lovely little feature!
The comfy double bed is snuggled to the right of the hideaway.
There's also a TV and an array of books to get lost in.
Pop the radio on over breakfast, then enjoy wildlife spotting!
The sweet table is perfect for intimate dining.
The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need including a toaster, kettle, two-ring hob, combination oven and fridge.
The shower-room sits to the right of the hut.
Perfect for freshening up after the day's adventures.
The glorious views can be enjoyed from inside and out.
Dining al fresco and taking in the stunning view is a must.
Just look at the setting of this lovely retreat.
The unique outside shower is fed by a spring.
Sit back and relax in the sun lounger or swing seat, the choice is yours.
Just look at that gorgeous view.
As dusk settles, pretty festoon lighting illuminates the outside space.
Your friendly neighbours quietly graze in the fields beyond.
You may even by lucky enough to encounter a Roe Deer.
River Cottage HQ is a walkable distance across the fields.
Trinity Hill Nature Reserve is within walking distance.
The cliffs between Beer and Branscombe - a great section of the South West Coast Path.
The nearby fishing village of Beer is well worth a visit.
Millers farm shop on the A35 just outside of Axminster has some fabulous local produce and holiday treats.
Felicity's award-winning farm shop is just over the border into Dorset and has some delicious produce for the barbecue.
This tram travels between historic Colyton and Seaton following the Axe estuary through two nature resreves.
Hix Oyster and Fish House in Lyme Regis serves fabulous food with magnificent views. Hix offers a 10% discount to Classic Cottages and Unique hideaways guests for groups of 6 or less. Please show booking information.

Stargazy Sky Shepherd's Hut

3296

3.8 miles NW of Lyme Regis / Sleeps 2 + cot*

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The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.

Nearest pub

Welcome to this traditional pub where you and your dog will be made most welcome. Food is freshly cooked to order and homemade.

Nearest beach

Lyme Regis is graced with a number of lovely beaches. A mixture of sand and pebble beaches, Church Beach and Cobb Beach are the most central and are easily accessible from the town. Most are lifeguarded in the summer, although dog restrictions vary. Pick your favourite beach or hop from one to another, Lyme Regis' historic town and enchanting scenery are perfect for clearing the mind and lifting the spirits.

Nearest walk

From Trinity Hill Road the car park is on your left after about 1km. From there explore this beautiful reserve of lowland heath and views across the Axe Valley. See further details on the eastdevon.gov.uk website.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

September 2022

Nature Reserve.

We visited this place on a wet and windy day but still a beautiful place to walk. Good well kept tracks to walk along and good parking- and free! What’s not to like?

Nearest town

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

This Devon market town sits on a hill overlooking the River Axe. The town has a history of carpet making and gave its name to a type of carpet, still made here today, that is now manufactured all over the world. Today, the area is also known for being home to TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage Stores and Canteen.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

January 2010

Small East Devon market town

Still the home of Axminster carpets produced with local wool. (There is a re-created weaver's garden in the Arts Cafe couryard where you may also see the old town police cells). The fine minster church holds free lunchtime concerts on market days in Summer. Buy your home made produce at the indoor market and lunch at River Cottage canteen in the square. Enjoy a range of speciality shops and a small museum.

Also nearby

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Set right on the sea front next to the famous Cobb, enjoy homemade freshly prepared food either in the restaurant, veranda or the private beach area. Children are well catered for.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

March 2024

Great meal

Great choice of food and a lovely atmosphere


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

October 2023

Harbour inn

Excellent fish pie


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

March 2023

Trisha Everton

Excellent food and was definitely the best meal we had while staying in Lyme Regis ! Really superb and could not fault it !


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

October 2022

..best seat in the town

sit and watch the world go by with a pint, sat outside with the whole of the jurassic coast facing you.. whatever the weather, it does not get any better


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

June 2022

Friendly, good food and service, varied menu and childrens menu

Right on the front with a outside seating area on the edge of the beach


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

April 2022

Beautiful food

Beautiful food in a perfect location. Make sure you book as it gets very busy

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Awash with history, Lyme Regis is an integral part of Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast; guided fossil hunting tours are a popular way to discover the rich geological history of the area. Literary history is equally important to Lyme Regis; the unique harbour, known as ‘The Cobb’ was immortalised by John Fowles in his novel ‘The French Lieutenant’s Woman’ and Thomas Hardy set many of his novels in the area.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

September 2022

Lyme Regis

Well worth a visit to one of our favourite places in Dorset. Lovely independent shops and always walk around the Cob. The high street is a must and plenty of parking.
If you take your dog visit the Pug and Puffin for many doggy things.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

August 2019

Lyme regis

10 mins away, £2 to park all day, AMAZING! Beautiful town, lovely shops great sea front, and not too busy, highly recommend.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

September 2015

Great memories here! Would love to go back soon


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

August 2012

Excellent parking very difficult in good weather but park and ride regular and drops off in good position. Beach very crowded and deckchairs etc. in short supply.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

August 2012

This is a really brilliant bustling seaside town. The thing to be aware of before making the trip is that summertime parking is a challenge. We combat this by getting there early or late. Early means before about tenish, and you're guaranteed easy parking. A late visit for fish and chips on the beach watching the sun go down is brilliant too. The town has great shops to browse, and a huge range of pubs, restaurants and other eateries. There's always something going on, with Lifeboat week in late July being a particularly good event, with a Red Arrows fly by ending the week in style. There's a sandy section for the kids near the cob, but otherwise pebbly. Beach huts line the far end of the beach. You can walk to Charmouth from Lyme Regis and enjoy the amazing fossil hunting along the way.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

July 2012

Lyme Regis

Okay but not a lot to do there, we walked out on the Cobb which was a little disappointing and wandered around the town.We were going to eat in the Hix restaurant but after searching reviews we decided to give it a miss, the service seemed hit and miss and had some less than complimentary reviews about poor service, quality of food, service charges etc. Seems you might just be paying for a name here rather than service. We do not mind paying for quality food but will not dine at a place that charges and does not back up its costs.There is a cheese shop down one of the side streets (The Town Mill) that has a great variety of cheeses but beware you are not allowed to touch them (even the wrapped & priced ones) you have to stand there looking only and then ask for everything you want to buy!


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

January 2010

Dorset seaside town

A sandy beach - rare on this stretch of coast - and if not beach weather always something interesting to do and see. Fossil hunting, mackerel fishing and other boat trips, walking in the French Lieutenant's Woman's steps on the cobb, regular events like the jazz festival, town band performances , excellent range of eating places...


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

February 2009

Old fashioned sea-side charm

Lyme is the most beautiful place to visit, whether it is sunny or pouring down with rain. Last time we visited it was a damp cold day in October, but the town still shone. Ideal for families as you can choose from pebble or sandy bits of beach. The cobb is great for grandparents who wish to reminisce about the French Lieutenant's Woman. For those with twenty thousand pounds to spare, you might be able to snap up the odd beach hut! For mums and daughters and anyone else who likes pottering, the shops in the town are delightful with delis, independent bookstores, Joules and White Stuff clothing and quirky giftshops.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

July 2008

Fond memories.....

..... of camping in a field on school trips. Mini-bus trips in the rain to the beach then the rush to the fudge shop for the best flavours!

A truly beautiful 10 acre garden with unusual plants and stunning views. You will also find a tearoom, gift shop and nursery here.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2022

A lovely walk.

This is a lovely place to visit whether you choose to pay and walk around the grounds, as we have done, or just have something to eat and browse the garden centre. The food is excellent and walks peaceful. We have never been without coming away with some plants for our garden.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

June 2022

Burrow Farm Gardens

An unusual family designed garden in a stunning setting. The tea room served excellent food and was good value. Nursery had a good selection of well tended plants.
Staff were friendly and helpful making it a perfect place to visit


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

October 2020

Lovely garden

Pretty garden for an afternoon meander. Good tearoom and plant nursery.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2012

A gardeners paradise

A 10 acre garden which has been lovingly created by the family of an ex-dairy farmer. The garden has lots of interest, including the Millenium garden styled around a beautiful trickling stream and a large woodland garden including some of the biggest giant rhubarb we've ever seen. There is a great little tea room serving hard earned tea and cake after you've explored the gardens. There is a nursery selling plants reared at the gardens and other garden essentials. Everything we've bought from them has thrived, so they clearly take great care in what they produce. There is a large landscaping business run by their son attached to the gardens, with further stocks of shrubs and trees to explore.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A typical English village pub with black beams and brass ornaments on the wall. It serves locally brewed ales and reasonably priced food, including a good ol' roast on a Sunday. The front courtyard features a boules piste and Axe Valley views, and the beer garden out back is enclosed to keep the dogs and children contained.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

September 2023

Sunday Lunch

Great Sunday Lunch. Beef was perfect price fair friendly staff
Excellent value.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

October 2022

Great pub

Just a few minutes up the road, a really friendly pub and very good food

Charmouth West Beach runs the mile and a half from the mouth of the river Char all the way to Lyme Regis. Although hammering at the cliffs is not allowed, the shores of Charmouth West Beach are well known for their fossils and often keen-eyed visitors are rewarded with a treat. With the gentle slope of the beach and natural sea pools forming in certain conditions the beach lends itself nicely to paddling and swimming. A heritage centre, cafe and shops are nearby, although there are no lifeguards on duty.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

August 2019

Charmouth beach

Lovely not too busy beach, such fun finding fossils, beautiful sand when the tide is out, and great rock pools


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

July 2017

Lovely beach, brilliant for fossil hunting


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

January 2010

Take a fossil hunting guided walk or boat trip. No sand but plenty to keep the kids amused.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

November 2009

The hours seem to have a habit of slipping by while you're wandering along hunting for fossils on this stretch of coast. The kids love the excitement of finding an ammonite or debating the authenticity of possible 'dinosaur bones'. Great way to spend an afternoon.

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