Guests say
The Arched House in Lyme Regis is highly praised for its central location, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable bedding. Guests appreciate the property's tasteful decoration and the provision of multiple bathrooms, which cater well to large groups. The house's proximity to the beach and local amenities, including shops and eateries, adds to its charm. While some minor criticisms exist regarding bathroom updates and parking, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
The property is consistently described as clean and well-maintained, with no negative comments on cleanliness. The mention of a 'very clean' environment in one review strongly supports a high score in this category.
The location is frequently highlighted as ideal, being close to the sea, shops, and local attractions. The convenience of the location is a standout feature in the reviews.
Comfort is well-regarded, with positive remarks about comfortable beds and spacious living areas. However, there are some concerns about steep and slippery stairs, which suggests a slight deduction in the score.
Facilities are generally praised, especially the well-equipped kitchen and the inclusion of multiple bathrooms. Criticisms regarding the need for bathroom updates and the provision of parking permits suggest room for improvement.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience, there is no specific mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owners. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Enjoying a highly sought after location in the heart of the bustling seaside town of Lyme Regis in Dorset, is this attractive townhouse, The Arched House. A wonderful holiday home for a large family or gathering of friends and children, The Arched House has been tastefully refurbished throughout; retaining a number of traditional features whilst providing all the modern conveniences you would expect from a home. The incredibly stylish sitting room is a knock-out introduction to the property with a feature fireplace, wood flooring, wood panelling and an inviting seating area, all adding up to create a truly welcoming space just perfect for gathering together and chilling out. If you want an alternative space for relaxing, then check out the cosy snug which has a sofa and a TV making it ideal for the kids to take themselves off to if they want to get away from the adults (or the other way round!). The spacious and immaculate kitchen presents itself as an inspirational space with everything needed to create some delicious food for your holiday party. The owners of The Arched House really have thought of everything with a delightful and beautifully styled dining area all set up ready for long, sociable meals; you can imagine many happy hours spent here enjoying fine wine, good food and great company. When bedtime comes, there is a bedroom for everyone and the property offers true flexibility when it comes to its bed provision so no matter what combination of guests you have there will be a boudoir to suit, ranging from king-sizes and twins and even cool children’s bunk beds. As well as offering an enticing interior, The Arched House offers its guests a superb location within just a few minutes’ walk of the beach, harbour and causeway for which the town is known together with a great choice of shops, boutiques, cafes, tearooms and restaurants. If you want a drive that is rewarded with plenty of captivating scenery along the way then visit attractions such as Pecorama, Tunnel Tree Tops, Axe Valley Wildlife Park, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens and Seaton Tramway. The whole of the Jurassic Coastline is breath-taking so why not take a drive and discover some of the fantastic towns along the way such as Exmouth, Beer, Charmouth, Bridport and Weymouth? The beaches aren’t bad either! The Arched House offers the ultimate holiday home.
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
A 4 star Gold property.
Over three floors.
Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be king-size on request) with en-suite with bath with shower over, basin and WC, 1 x king-size (zip/link, can be made twin on request) with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor children’s bunk beds.
Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with open fire.
Snug.
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Gas central heating with open fire.
Electric range oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV, Sky, DVD player, CD player, PlayStation 3, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack of logs included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
One parking permit supplied for Woodmead car park on Hill Road (no allocated space & subject to availability) within short walk.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: If you require either bedroom to be made up as a twin or a king-size please let us know at time of booking.
Reviews (14)
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Paul
Beds, bathrooms, kitchen, sitting rooms and location were excellent. The stairs feel dangerous and uncomfortable and should be carpeted for comfort and safety. Parking in Lyme Regis is difficult. A house like this would expect at least two cars and so would benefit by providing two car park permits. We love Lyme Regis and will continue to come back but are somewhat dismayed by the loss of a pharmacy and post office. Please pass this on to the local authorities.
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Kate
The stairs in the property were steep and slippery and not particularly suitable for young children. It would have been useful to have another parking permit as we had 2 cars and worked out quite expensive in parking fees. It was well equipped and comfortable
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Norma
. lots of space for children and adults to share. We cooked every night and the equipment was more than adequate. The whole house is so tastefully decorated without sacrifice of comfort. Shops and beach on the doorstep and excellent fish and chips a few minutes from the house!