The Fernhill Hotel
Charmouth
Dorset
England
DT6 6BX
Tel: +44 (0)1297 560492
Fax: +44 (0)1297 561159
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Located on South England’s Jurassic coastline, just outside the popular fossil-hunting beaches of Charmouth and the historic seaside town of Lyme Regis is the Fernhill Hotel.
Its elevated position in acres of woodland gives enviable views over the breathtaking Char Valley and the sea just a mile away.
Just next door is the Lyme Regis Golf course, established in 1891 and complimented for the exceptional quality of its greens.
On the borders of Devon and Dorset the hotel is ideally placed to enjoy the wealth of attractions the West Country has to offer.
There are many amenities available to guests of the Hotel from a Fine Dining restaurant enjoying a growing local reputation to a Cafe-Bar, heated outdoor swimming pool and Holistic Therapies.
The a la carte menu takes advantage of the wealth of local produce available in the West Country. Food is Local first, Organic and Fairtrade where possible, and all dishes are cooked from scratch with no GM or artificial ingredients. The menu changes almost daily dependant on the produce available at the time – and specialises in fish and local meats, with a vegetarian option always available.
Examples from A La Carte Menu Tues-Sat 7-8.30pm
Starters
Fernhill Greek salad; Fried blanch bait on a bed of mixed leaves with a lemon wedge; Breaded Goats’ cheese with Gooseberry dip on a bed of mixed leaves;
Mains
Saddle of English Lamb cooked slowly in fresh herbs with a light sauce made from the stock; Homemade Fillet of beef Wellington with short-crust pastry, red wine & mushroom reduction; Local Trout fillets topped with Gruyere cheese and toasted almonds; Lyme bay grey mullet with a dill & basil cream fish veloute; Wild mushroom and asparagus risotto;
Desserts
Homemade Crème caramel; Vanilla blancmange with lemon saffron syrup; Coffee Creme Brulée; Chocolate Banoffi Pie; White chocolate and redcurrant stack; Walnut and caramel Tart; Lemon Syllabub; Purbeck Ice creams
Examples from Sunday Lunch Menu 12-2pm
Starters and Desserts as per a la carte menu
Mains
Slow roasted local beef; Roast local leg of organic lamb with mint sauce; Local free range roast chicken with homemade seasoning; Steam baked Char with crab chowder; Wild mushroom, spinach & leek lasagne (V) All accompanied with a Home made Yorkshire pudding, a selection of vegetables & Roast potatoes.
Samples from Bar Menu Mon-Sat 12-2pm
Fresh Baguette, Rosemary roll or Toasted Panini with light salad garnish (V); Steak Sandwich; Jacket Potato (V); Salad Niçoise; Fernhill Chicken Caesar Salad; Ham, Egg and Chips; Local sausages with mashed potato & homemade gravy; Homemade Beef & shallot burger in a toasted bun; Homemade Chicken or Steak & Kidney Pie; Homemade Fish Cakes
The Cabin provides an alternative way to relax and de-stress offering a range of therapies from Classic European massage to Shiatsu & Hopi Ear Candles. All therapists are local experts in their field, and the Hotel can recommend the best therapy to suit your needs.
Whether you want a romantic weekend getaway or a base to explore the local attractions, our tranquil surroundings offer the perfect place to get away from it all.
