Three Cups Hotel, Grade II listed hotel in Lyme Regis, England.
Description
The Three Cups Hotel sits on Broad Street with a Regency facade dating to 1807, built from traditional masonry and blue lias stone. The walls feature slate-hung details and classical architectural elements typical of its period.
History
The building was constructed in 1807 as a Regency townhouse. During World War II, it served as a location for a significant military meeting in 1944 when a senior allied commander briefed officers on D-Day operations in its ground floor lounge.
Culture
Famous writers including J.R.R. Tolkien, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow stayed here during their time in Lyme Regis. The building became a gathering place for literary figures visiting the coastal town.
Practical
The hotel is currently closed and not open to the public. Visitors can view the building from the street and appreciate its facade along Broad Street.
Did you know?
The building features an unusual double-height curved bay window supported by stone columns at the main entrance. This distinctive design blends Georgian and Regency styles in a way that stands out from typical period houses.
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