Guests say
Heselwood Cottage in Lyme Regis offers a spacious and characterful retreat with large gardens and ample parking. Its location provides a scenic view and is ideal for family gatherings. While some guests have highlighted the need for maintenance and better cleaning standards, others have praised its charm and the hosts' responsiveness.
Reviews indicate a range of experiences with cleanliness. Some guests reported the property as being poorly cleaned with issues such as cobwebs and a musty smell, suggesting a need for improvement in this area.
The property is appreciated for its location, with guests enjoying the scenic views and proximity to the town centre, despite the steep hill. The ample parking and large gardens are also noted positively.
Guests find the property large and comfortable overall, but some have reported issues with the top floor accommodation and the provision of towels, indicating room for enhancement in comfort.
Facilities have received mixed feedback. While the kitchen is well-equipped for large groups, there are reports of maintenance issues such as broken blinds and unsafe stairs, suggesting the need for attention to facilities and upkeep.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, therefore this category cannot be scored. However, the hosts' responsiveness and accommodation of guests' needs are noted.
About this property
Sitting in the heart of Lyme Regis is this beautiful, detached holiday home with sea views, Heselwood. This pet-friendly property is close to the beach and local amenities, whilst offering a unique interior, well-equipped kitchen, family-friendly facilities, and a private garden set on the grounds, sure to be a superb base for family holidays in Devon and Dorset. Stepping inside, you'll be greeted by an impressive hallway with characterful features and colourful tiled flooring, which leads you to the social hub of Heselwood. The spacious living/dining is perfect for spending quality time together, whether that's playing a game of chess, watching TV or dining together around the formal table for nine. Further entertainment awaits in the conservatory/games room where you can play table football and enjoy cold beverages in the evening sun, whilst the snug with day bed offers a quiet space to read a book. You'll find everything you need in the galley-style kitchen to prepare home-cooked meals, ready to serve alfresco in the multi-level, well-kept garden which offers beautiful sea views. There's plenty of space for guests to relax together in the sun or find a tranquil spot surrounded by vegetation to unwind on a sun lounger. Set over three floors, this family-friendly holiday home has four bedrooms, a bathroom, and three cloakrooms. The family rooms are on the first floor, both furnished with a double and single, and one with an en-suite bathroom. A twin bedroom and single bedroom sit on the second floor, offering superb sea views from their Velux windows. You'll find everything you need at Heselwood for a memorable, family-friendly holiday by the beach. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1110509, together sleeping up to 15 guests.
The seaside town of Lyme Regis has a maze of narrow streets filled with craft and antique shops, galleries, and cafes. Take a stroll along the Cobb causeway overlooking the ancient harbour, or go fossil hunting in the area. The scenic coastal path offers excellent walking and spectacular views of the Jurassic coast, while Lyme Bay is the perfect place to relax and unwind. An ideal vacation spot!
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x second-floor twin, 1 x second-floor single, 1 x family room with double and single with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x family room with double and single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Second-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Living/dining room.
Conservatory/games room.
Snug with day bed
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine.
Smart TV, WiFi, table football, chess board, selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available.
Off-road parking.
Rear, multi-level garden with lawn, patio and furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.5 miles
Reviews (6)
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Stephen
7 adults, 3 children. The cottage was in a great location. The surrounding grounds and garden were lovely. A great view from the rear garden. Inside, the kitchen had all you could want to cook for large groups. Dishwasher was a lifesaver. The front living area was substantial and comfortable. Bedrooms on the first floor were large and comfortable with a double bed and a single bed in each of them. Up to the 2nd floor were 2 very small cupboard type rooms. These werenât great. Be careful navigating the stairs up to these rooms particularly children or elderly. Saying that, it didnât detract from our enjoyment. The hosts were available via text message and got back to me quickly with information. They were nice and allowed us in slightly early to decorate with balloons and banners. Unfortunately one of our children fell ill on our last night and the hosts were very kind in allowing us to check out late as our train home was mid afternoon that day. Iâm very grateful to them. On the whole, we loved cottage and its space. We would go back.
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David
It's ideally situated out of the town centre although climbing back up the hill took a little getting used to.
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Sally-anne
Just one thing to advise people of - not many towels provided so do bring some of you own. Some of the windows are tricky to close as you would expect on an old house, but nothing a good push could not solve. Hill to town is steep, but a good daily workout! All in all would go back again.