Guests say
Rona Cottage in Lyme Regis is praised for its cosy charm, excellent location, and comfortable furnishings. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen and the proximity to the beach. The cottage's character and thoughtful touches, such as a welcome pack, contribute to a delightful stay, despite some concerns over cleanliness and maintenance.
Mixed feedback on cleanliness, with some guests finding the property not very clean, mentioning issues like bird droppings on windows, a musty smell, and a dirty stair carpet. However, others found it clean and well-kept.
The location is highly praised for being close to the beach and town, with the added convenience of a parking space. It's considered among the best in Lyme Regis for accessibility to local attractions.
Most guests find the cottage comfortable, with cosy furnishings and a good shower. Beds are described as comfortable, and the living spaces are appreciated for their size and cosiness.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and the presence of Sky TV and streaming services. However, some maintenance issues like a problematic fridge and the need for a knife sharpener slightly mar the experience.
Guests mention thoughtful touches like a welcome pack, which included tea bags, and toys for children. While these gestures are appreciated, it is noted that such amenities are a bonus and not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Tucked away in a peaceful location and yet still in the heart of Lyme Regis in Dorset, is this traditional cottage, Rona Cottage. Offering well-presented, ample accommodation, Rona Cottage is a wonderful destination for families on holiday in the region. The sitting room provides a good-sized seating area which is the perfect setting for gathering together and catching up on holiday tales whilst the kitchen is fully fitted and set up ready to go for you to prepare delicious meals for the whole family. When dinner is ready, step into the elegant dining room which has a stylish dining table and an attractive woodburning stove making it the ideal room for long, enjoyable family meals together, eating tasty food and getting warm.
When bedtime calls, take your pick from any of the three bedrooms, two doubles and a single; all are immaculately presented and offer a calming oasis to get away from the hurly burly of holiday life. Waking up in the morning at Rona Cottage couldn’t be more pleasant with time for a refreshing shower before stepping outside to the front courtyard area where you can sit at the patio table and enjoy breakfast or coffee alfresco while planning your day’s activities. Talking of activities, there is so much to see and do in Lyme Regis, it’s hard to know where to begin.
Take a stroll into the town of Lyme Regis and browse around the gorgeous selection of shops, boutiques, cafes, bars and restaurants before heading down to the beach, Cobb Harbour and Causeway and maybe even check out the museum and aquarium. Jump in the car and head out for the day to attractions such as Seaton Tramway, Beer Quarry Caves, Tunnel Tree Tops and Forde Abbey and Gardens. If you enjoy walks with stunning views then head out along the 630 mile South West Coastal or pack a picnic and go fossil hunting at beaches such as Charmouth, Chesil, West Bay and Weymouth.
Rona Cottage offers guests a memorable and enjoyable holiday.
The delightful seaside town of Lyme Regis has much to offer its visitors, boasting a maze of narrow streets filled with craft and antique shops, galleries and cafes. Take a stroll along the world-famous Cobb causeway overlooking the ancient harbour, where fishing trips can be enjoyed, or try your hand at fossil hunting in the area. The scenic coastal path offers excellent walking opportunities and spectacular views of the stunning Jurassic coast, whilst the gently shelving sands and sparkling waters of Lyme Bay provide the perfect place in which to relax and unwind. A holiday destination to savour!
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor single.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room with woodburning stove.
Sitting room
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Stairgates.
Parking for 1 car.
Open courtyard to front, patio furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Logs for the woodburning stove are not included.
Note: The cottage has steep and narrow stairs which could be difficult for anyone with mobility issues so please bear this in mind when booking
Reviews (11)
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Alison
We are very grateful to you for providing us with a property at very short notice after a cancellation by AirBnB, and then being so helpful in upgrading it when we realised that Rona Cottage was available. And thanks for the bag of goodies left for us which were much appreciated. Just a few minor things to mention. There was a problem with the central heating which fortunately was resolved by one of our guests who recognised it as a problem of low pressure in the system. Worth checking that out for future visitors. It would be good to have some scissors in the kitchen. The stair gates seemed to be broken.
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David
New front door is a welcome replacement (though anyone nipping past its expanse of clear glass in a state of déshabillé might be a little inconvenienced were there someone passing by at the time), and potential guests should take seriously the note about the precipitous nature of the staircases if they have serious mobility problems (but note that the most senior member of our party is pushing 80 and managed perfectly well). Another splendid holiday in this delightfully quirky cottage which we've already booked again for autumn '25.
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Anne
The parking space a real bonus all be it for only one car. However public car park not too far away where a car can be left over night for fee. Are only problem was not entirely sure which outside space was allocated to Rona cottage and a problem with the refuse bin firstly hunting for it then although we had put the bin out on Thursday evening it appeared back near the cottage still full so we had to leave our rubbish on top.