Do you live in a coconut tree like Chimp and Zee?

No. We live in funny old house in Lyme Regis, south-west England, just 150 metres from the sea and a few minutes walk away from our shop, Chimp and Zee, Bookshop by the Sea.

Lyme Regis is called The Pearl of Dorset and I am not kidding when I say it is the most beautiful, magical place on this fair planet.

Lyme Regis is famous for…

Fossils
Mary Anning
Jane Austen
The French Lieutenant’s Woman
Being beautiful
The fantastic Chimp and Zee Bookshop by the Sea

Our house is very old and has lots of cellars, attics and big rooms where we make our books. We also have big studios where we run regular workshops for people who want to write, illustrate and paint. The house was built as a coaching inn in 1853 and it actually spans the river which runs right underneath our kitchen. Half of the house is now studio and office space and we have a wonderful team who work in the offices and the shop. The rest of the house is where we live. There are 11 bedrooms so we have lots of space for family and friends to stay and we have BIG parties at Christmas!

It sounds great. Can I come and stay with you for a holiday?

No, go away.

Do you live with anyone interesting?

I live with my lovely wife, Catherine (she is very interesting)