Guests say
Guests have enjoyed their stays at 6 Barnes Meadow, praising its spaciousness, modern amenities, and the beautiful walk to Lyme Regis. The property's kitchen is well-equipped, and the beds are comfortable. A welcome pack added a thoughtful touch. Some concerns were raised about garden maintenance and suitability for small children.
The property is generally described as clean and modern. However, one review mentioned cobwebs and an unclean outdoor area, slightly affecting the overall cleanliness perception.
The location is appreciated for its proximity to Lyme Regis and scenic walks, although some guests found the walk back up the hill challenging and the bus service unreliable.
The property is commended for its comfortable beds and spaciousness. However, concerns about the suitability for small children and the heat in the loft bedroom during hot weather slightly reduce the comfort score.
While the property is well-equipped, several reviews raised issues with garden maintenance, unsafe outdoor furniture, and plumbing noises. These factors suggest room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
The welcome pack was well-received, indicating thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, guests should be aware that this is a delightful bonus when provided.
About this property
Lyme Regis 1.2 miles. Located on a small select development in the village of Uplyme, on the Devon/Dorset border and only a short distance from the popular seaside resort of Lyme Regis, is this delightful holiday home, 6 Barnes Meadow. Accommodating up to 8 guests, 6 Barnes Meadow offers all the amenities and is conveniently situated for those looking to enjoy this beautiful part of the Jurassic coast.
From its elevated position, the property enjoys some wonderful views over the village, the church, and the Devon countryside beyond. With off-road parking for two cars, this dog-friendly house with enclosed rear garden is perfect for families and groups of friends alike. Arranged over three floors, the house is approached along a path which leads from a private car parking area. The lounge is comfortable and welcoming with two large sofas and a fireplace allowing you to sit in comfort watching the TV or sitting quietly with a book. Steps lead from the lounge to the open-plan kitchen and dining room with large French Doors leading to the garden and allow plenty of sunshine in. The cooking area is well-equipped, and the adjoining dining area and family room provide a social space for the family to sit and enjoy mealtimes together. When the weather allows, the rear garden, arranged over several levels provides a great spot for some alfresco dining or enjoying a refreshing glass of drink while you relax on the comfortable garden seating. The bedrooms are arranged over two floors. On the first floor, there is a king-size bedroom with an ensuite shower room, which enjoys views overlooking the village. Two further bedrooms, a double and a twin, are located on the first floor, along with a family bathroom and stairs leading to a further spacious double bedroom, on the second floor. When it comes to enjoying the area, the village of Uplyme is situated on the outskirts of Lyme Regis and has a popular village pub, sports and recreational facilities and village convenience store and post office. A walk along the picturesque River Lym footpath takes you into Lyme Regis with its family friendly beaches and famous Cobb Harbour where you can enjoy water sports, swimming or take one of the many boat trips which run from the harbour. Popular visitor attractions include the aquarium, Marine Theatre and town museums which showcase the area's diverse geology which has made it a popular destination for fossil hunters over the years. Further afield, The Donkey Sanctuary at Sidmouth, the pretty fishing village of Beer and the coastal town of Seaton, with its tramway and Wetlands Centre, are all great choices for a day out.
With so much to see and do, 6 Barnes Meadow is a great family friendly home and perfectly situated to enjoy it all.
The beautiful countryside surrounding the village of Uplyme, on the borders of Devon and Dorset, is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, criss-crossed by bridleways and footpaths including the East Devon Way, and providing perfect country walks and superb views. The area was chosen by TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall for his River Cottage HQ at Park Farm, where you can treat yourself to a great meal. Just a short drive takes you to the stunning Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis. This delightful historic seaside town boasts a maze of narrow streets, with an interesting array of shops and cafes, whilst the sandy beach lends itself to great bathing and watersports, and the bustling little harbour offers regular fishing trips, or try your hand at fossil hunting. Within an easy drive is the quaint town of Axminster, or how about a ride on the Seaton Tramway? A glorious location for a varied and interesting holiday.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 2 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, handheld shower, basin and WC.
1 x second-floor double bedroom.
Cloakroom.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Heat pump central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Allocated off-road parking for 1 car., with further visitors spaces available.
Enclosed garden with lawn and furniture.
Three well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 1.5 miles.
Note: There are three steps between the lounge and kitchen.
Note: There are some height restrictions in the second-floor double bedroom.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Reviews (7)
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Sheila
The house was spacious, comfortable beds, lovely kitchen with everything we needed. The walk to town along the river was beautiful and flat ish! However a couple of things we felt needed addressing. The house really isnât suitable for small children due to the stairs and garden. The garden really needs a tidy and the furniture & steps are unsafe. The top bedroom also needs a fan as the air conditioning didnât always work and it got so hot. But saying we still enjoyed our stay and Lyme Regis has everything for all ages and needs.
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David
For the most part it was smart and well equipped with comfortable beds. A couple of issues to address are some very squeaky stairs meaning you can't go to bed quietly when others are sleeping, and for some reason the otherwise fine plumbing made horrible noises whenever the toilet in the main bathroom was flushed. Also my wife and I had the short straw getting the loft bedroom. After both banging our heads on the low ceiling, we moved the bed away from the wall to avoid repeats. Also with the hot water tank there, it was very hot. The large skylight window seemed like it would stay open when pushed out fully but we weren't sure so used creative ways to prop it open. Even with this, and the fan we brought, I was still sweating badly at night from the heat. Maybe it's much better in cooler weather. They say first impressions count, and my first was to see the listing where they specified relatively unusually harsh arrival and departure times and made it clear that guests shouldn't ask for any flexibility in this. Obviously, on the occasions when other guests are departing or arriving on the same day, they will not be able to offer much if anything. But to say that no matter how helpful or important a degree of flexibility would be and no matter how easy it would be to offer this, we don't even want you to ask. I've encountered this before in the very worst places I've stayed (of which this cottage was definitely not one) but everywhere else an attempt is made to help even if a charge is applied. Contrast this to the very generous and delicious welcome pack of local goodies, I concluded that the owners wanted to offer a good experience but entirely on their own terms. Given that all guests are different with different sets of needs, this is not best practice. Overall we enjoyed our stay here and we'd recommend it - I know this review talks more about the negatives, but during our stay we talked a lot more about the positives and this is meant as honest feedback on where there might be improvements. The property is within a couple of miles of the Lyme Regis beaches and there's plenty in the area to occupy an age range from one to 71!
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Fiona
Two grandparents with two daughters and two toddler grandchildren. The outside area ( garden , eating area ) were filthy, the grass hadnât been cut and the decking stairs were rotten. I had taken two bags of rubbish to the bin and my foot went straight through one of the steps causing a nasty injury. i phoned the company who were supposed to be maintaining the property and It took two days to make a repair and we couldnât use the back garden at all after that as we were worried one of the children may harm themselves. Also the wheelie bin was almost full when we arrived so we had to pile our rubbish on top. There were a lot of cobwebs in the top floor bedroom. The walk to the sea was much longer than we had expected and it was really tough coming back up the hill with the little ones so would definitely not stay there again.