Dog friendly cottages in Lyme Regis

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Karen - Verified booking

  Would firstly like to say that we all had a lovely holiday.

  The space worked well for us but wasn't really thought out or planned well.. the property itself could be great but it really is unkept and uncared for. On the second floor there are two massive bedrooms but only have a double bed.. whereas room 13 is tiny and has a super king bed but then there's no room for a chest if drawers or anything else, just room for 1 bedside table that was covered in dust at the back by the lamp. For someone with a severe dust allergy that was scary. The second small lounge the sofas and chairs where absolutely covered in dogs hair so we had to hoover and clean when we first arrived. We found that the fire and carbon monoxide alarms where out of date/not working.. we discovered this as we set fire to a tea towel by accident no damage was caused but enough smoke that should have set the alarms off. We did report this so hopefully this has been resolved! Not sure why but all the handrails we sticky /dirty and had yucky peeling paint we think possibly the wrong paint was used and just over painted rather than rubbed down and painted correctly. Along the landing skirting boards there was dust and particles as if it hadn't been vacuumed for while. There was not enough if the blue laundry bags to put all the bedding and towels in not one at all fir rooms 12 and 13. Although these were keft in the hallway so a real trip hazzard as you move about. So we collected them and stored safely until our final morning. Outside was a lot smaller than the description led you to believe.. the Orchard... hmmm not much of an orchard.. my garden has as many fruit trees.. the patio/dinning area is a mess broken stones and wobbly lights with weeds that had grown really big. The location was good and great for the beach.

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• Huw - Verified booking

  It was a lovely place to stay.

  Nice distant view of the sea. Appreciated lots of windows that opened wide. The children loved having 2 TV's. Everywhere was very clean. The downstairs sofa was good for sleeping on...this meant our 4 children could spread out for sleeping. The curtains and blinds are really good and keep out the light well. We walked to the sandy beach every day....its a very steep walk, so coming back is hard work but do- able and good exercise! I would have appreciated a washing line in the garden and pegs. Also instructions for the washing machine or some idea of the length of the programmes would be helpful. The rubbish instructions could be clearer. In the cupboard near the microwave it has different info to that in the welcome folder. Also it wasn't clear that all the rubbish, recycling and food waste just had to be mixed in one bin...i had to phone up to find this out. Some further info on what things should be put in the linen bags at the end of the stay would be helpful. I didn't know how many pillow cases to take off...each pillow had 2, also whether both tablecloths should be taken off. The cleaner told me the mattress protectors should be taken off but i had not thought to do this. Some specific info would help here. Should the bed spreads go in the bags too? If you are replacing pillows ever...some firmer ones would be nice. The screen for the shower over the bath seems to be jammed.....this means that lots of spray from the shower comes out onto the floor and toilet. Overall we were very happy with the property. Lastly..I would prefer to know where the property is exactly on initial booking. Having to wait until paying all the money was not great.

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• Tessa - Verified booking

  We enjoyed our stay.

  The house was spotlessly clean, warm and comfy and the goody bag a very welcome treat, thank you! The parking was a bit tricky because of the awkward camber on the drive but with three cars in total we really appreciated it. Without it parking in Lyme would've been a nightmare! We didn't bring the dogs in the end but the house was very well equipped for them. Only a couple of minor points and suggestions. The curtains in the top double bedroom were very flimsy and kept coming off the rail. Lined curtains would be better at keeping the light out. The dishwasher is far too small: although it's hard to see where a full sized one would fit, it's quite inadequate for the number of guests the house can accommodate. Perhaps a solar light to aid parking at night would have prevented an argument with the low wall when squeezing into the double space! Finally, just a suggestion that it would be nice to have a large oven proof casserole dish - the one provided had plastic handles so we didn't use it - and not every family will eat out/have takeaways every night! Notwithstanding, it was a very comfortable and pleasant house to stay in and if we go back to Lyme again with the dogs we'd book it again.

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• Alan - Verified booking

  Nice, modern house.

  Well equipped with off road parking. Clean and comfortable. Location is about 2/3 of a mile from the harbour and beach. Be prepared for a 300 yard steep walk back to the house if you walk into town. There’s an alternate route through the local cemetery that avoids most of the hill but makes it about a mile each way. Lyme Regis is a fun place to visit. The beaches are full of fossil interest, particularly Monmouth Beach at low tide. We were surprised at how busy it was, mid-week in mid-May. I dread to think what it would be like Bank Holiday weekend in August. “The Ship” inn had the best fried fish of the 3 places we tried . Some nice cliff top walks to the east of the town. Stonebarrow Hill is National Trust and has great coastal views. It’s at the end of a longish drive along a very narrow country road so be prepared for a reversal or two into a passing place. Hive Beach is another NT property that offers a walk to Cogden Beach that is miles long. Great dog walking and the sea worn stones on the beach are beautiful and varied. We had a good 4 night break. Would stay again, if we can find a less busy time and now that we know about the cemetery cutout route to avoid the hill!

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• Deborah - Verified booking

  This house was just what we needed to get four generations of our family together to celebrate our Mother’s 80th Birthday.

  There was plenty of space for us all to be together, but also to find some peace and quiet when needed. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t great, so we didn’t really get to use the outside space, which has plenty of seating in the garden for a large group. The village is pretty and quiet and exploring the nearby Rousdon Estate would be lovely in the sunshine. You do need a car if you want to explore nearby Lyme Regis. The kitchen was really well equipped and perfect for cooking for a large group - but a larger and more efficient dishwasher would be a good idea - it leaked when we used it and to an age to run a cycle. It was great that all the bedrooms had en suites, but there were a few issues with water pressure in showers if too many were used at once - we worked around it. Would definitely recommend staying here if your priority is having space for a large group to be together and you don’t mind the furnishings and decor being a bit worn and dated. It wasn’t an issue for us and for the price we paid we felt this suited us perfectly - everyone has a great weekend. The welcome pack of goodies was a really nice touch and was enjoyed by all.

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