Guests say
Riverdance Cottage in Lyme Regis is highly praised for its prime location, comfort, and well-equipped nature. Guests appreciate the proximity to the seafront, shops, and local attractions. The cottage's interior is described as beautifully decorated, creating a homely feel. The sound of the river adds to the relaxing atmosphere. While parking can be a challenge, solutions like nearby car parks are mentioned. Some minor maintenance issues are noted, but overall, guests report a delightful stay and express a desire to return.
Reviews consistently mention the cottage being very clean, with guests feeling comfortable during their stay. The welcome pack was appreciated and added to the sense of a well-maintained property.
The location is frequently highlighted as fantastic, with the cottage being central to Lyme Regis, close to the beach, cafes, and restaurants. Its convenience for exploring the town and surrounding areas is a major plus point.
Guests find the beds extremely comfortable and the cottage cosy, contributing to a restful experience. However, some guests mentioned challenges with the stairs, which could affect those with mobility issues.
The property is well-equipped, with a few minor niggles such as the absence of a colander and an iffy corkscrew. The shower temperature inconsistency and the need for some minor repairs are noted, but overall, facilities meet guests' needs.
The owners' thoughtfulness is evident from the welcome pack and attention to detail, making guests feel considered. While such gestures are greatly appreciated, it's important to note that specific items in welcome packs may vary and are not guaranteed.
About this property
Riverdance Cottage sits beside the trickling waters of the Mill Stream in the fantastic seaside town of Lyme Regis, Dorset. Beautifully presented throughout, this Grade II listed cottage is a great base for couples or a family looking to explore the delights of Dorset and the popular Jurassic Coast.
Enter the property where a lovely sitting area awaits, emitting a quaint cottage feel, where guests can settle down and warm their feet beside the woodburning stove.
Take the stairs down to the lower ground floor and discover a great cottage style kitchen with loads of traditional features, including wooden roof beams, along with plenty of amenities to cater to your culinary needs. The dining table is a perfect spot to sit and enjoy mealtimes as you look out onto the river passing by.
On the first floor there are two bedrooms, a kingsize and a double, which are comfortably furnished for a restful night’s sleep. The bathroom, located on the ground floor, has a bath with shower over.
Centrally located in the heart of the old town and only a stone's throw from the beach, Riverdance Cottage is perfectly situated for enjoying all that Lyme Regis has to offer. With an array of independent shops and galleries selling local gifts and produce to pubs and eateries selling local food and beverages, you’ll be spoilt for choice. A stroll along the seafront takes you to the family friendly beaches and iconic Cobb harbour with its fishing boats and pleasure boat trips.
An area renowned for its fossils. Why not learn about the area’s history and heritage with a visit to one of the local museums, or head out along the shores and try your hand at finding your own ammonites. An area popular with walkers, the South West coastal path takes in popular seaside villages of Beer and Branscombe and rewards walkers with far reaching coastal views of Golden Cap and as far as Portland on a clear day.
Other popular days out include Seaton, where you can take a tram rise along the Axe river estuary to Colyton or The Donkey Sanctuary at Sidmouth, home to hundreds of donkeys and open throughout the year.
With so much to see and do, Riverdance Cottage is ideally situated to enjoy a memorable 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!
EPC Rating: Band EAccommodation
Over three floors.
Two bedrooms, 1 x kingsize & 1 x double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom.
Kitchen/diner.
First-floor sitting room with woodburning stove
Central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, coffee machine, toaster.Travel cot in property (no bedding supplied) 2 x TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent, but logs for woodburner not supplied..
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Pet-friendly.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and beach 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Steep steps.
Note: Pods for coffee machine not supplied but available locally (Nespresso original pods).
Note: Parking is available at Woodmead car park which is the closest or Charmouth car park which is a little further away (charges apply); you are allowed to pull up nearby the house to offload luggage etc, there are spaces on the road which allows you to park for 2 hours (subject to availability)
Nearby points of interest
- Beer Beach
Reviews (15)
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Tracy
Round the window in the bathroom is mouldy. Bath temperature goes to freezing every few minutes. Dirty in kitchen including where the wall is breaking away. Radiator in the bathroom is full of rust and the towel rail fell apart on the first day. Thick dust on all the light fittings. Towels are thin and well worn, no hand towels. Lack of home comforts for a very cold house (blankets) Lighting in master bedroom is pointless with the dimmer switch broken. Knob to turn the cooker on is broken. Damp in the lounge and poorly decorated. Extremely poorly equipped kitchen. Kitchen cupboards smell of mould so crockery smells. Knives are blunt and unusable. Sieve is covered in rust and limescale. 3 matching wine glasses and mismatched drinking glasses. Side plates are scratched and not nice to use, very basic mismatched equipment. The kick boards in the kitchen are broken and there is dirt along the open cabinets in the kitchen. Dust across most of the beams in the kitchen. Dyson hoover plug attached to the wall with no hoover. Under-stairs landlord storage is messy as well as storage bags and Christmas tree box not put away. Soap in the downstairs toilet was left empty as well as cleaning products under the sink. Kitchen sponge is old and unusable. Welcome pack is limited. Bin collection is wrong so we werenât able to put the bins out. Empty bottle from previous guest left outside the side door and the side access is filthy. No explanation or reviews of local restaurants, all information that could be googled. Walks would be more useful to be from Lyme Regis. We book with Sykes twice a year but after the state of this property we will be looking to book with a different company.
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Gary
Just a stoneâs throw from sea front & the main shopping street with an abundance of cafes & pubs. Very impressed with all the facilities in the property and for the trouble the owners had taken to provide a detailed welcome pack with milk and snacks. The only slight issue was that the water in the shower went cold temporarily every few minutes - however, once knowing that the hot water would return after a few seconds it was no problem, and possibly just a case of supply issues in the area. The absence of parking was no problem at all - we booked a private driveway a few minutes walk away, and were able to stop temporarily about 20 yards up the road for the cottage to unload. Would definitely stay here again if re-visiting Lyme Regis.
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Agata
2 min walk to the beach, two bakeries next door. Be aware that the woodmead parking is £80 per week.