10 Cobb Terrace

Customer rating

3.5★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

11 Customer Review(s)

Andy
August 2025

“The property is in a good location, but is desperately in need of maintenance.”

The lack of maintenance is bad, but far worse are the mattresses, the double and two singles, are I can say the worst I have ever tried to sleep on, and we had to arrange extra padding to get any sleep at all. As for the lack of maintenance, the list is a LONG one and many have been commented on in previous reviews: - Paint is hanging off the kitchen ceiling - The kitchen window is rotten through and can’t be opened - The exterior side doors are not accessible, completely rotten and ...

The lack of maintenance is bad, but far worse are the mattresses, the double and two singles, are I can say the worst I have ever tried to sleep on, and we had to arrange extra padding to get any sleep at all. As for the lack of maintenance, the list is a LONG one and many have been commented on in previous reviews: - Paint is hanging off the kitchen ceiling - The kitchen window is rotten through and can’t be opened - The exterior side doors are not accessible, completely rotten and vaguely held together by silicon, wind whistles through it. - The glasses cupboard in the kitchen has horrible black mold growing and just smells of damp. - Likewise the inbuilt cupboards to the side of the fireplace in the main room reek of mildew and mold. - The twin bedroom window is hanging on one hinge. - The rear bathroom has bad water damage on the ceiling. - Most garden furniture is very weathered and some broken. At least the Roman blind in the main bedroom is now working

- Andy, August 2025
Ben August 2025

“Overall the property is in a lovely spot… the garden and sea view is a real added extra and we enjoyed our stay.”

The property was clean on arrival with a lovely welcome package. There were new sofas in the living room which was nice. The cottage definitely has original charm… however, it is in need of some repair. The kitchen window is rotten through and can’t be opened without the worry of it falling apart. The exterior side doors are not accessible, completely rotten and held together by silicon. The twin bedroom window is hanging on one hinge. The rear bathroom has bad damp and fungus mushrooms growing from the ceiling. Some of the garden furniture is very weathered and not particularly stable to use. The double mattress in the main bedroom is very basic and not particularly comfortable at all, so much so that we had to sleep on top of the duvet to get extra padding. The Roman blind in the main bedroom is tied up and cannot be closed, so we had to hang a towel in the window for privacy and to avoid being woken up by the early daylight. When we put the rubbish out for the collection day there was a heap of recycling from previous visitors in the back alley that we had to organise, but there are no official recycling bins to use. The property offers no parking, compared to other cottages for hire (at the same price) on the same terrace which all have allocated parking for visitors in the nearby car park. Having read previous reviews from other customers we were prepared for some compromises, and contacting customer services as Sykes Cottages before our stay reassured us that most issues had been addressed to a satisfactory degree. However, the premium cost charged for the property for a week in August doesn’t feel justified in comparison to similar properties on the same terrace and those nearby… which charge the the same price if not cheaper.

- Ben, August 2025
Wayne August 2024

“The reason I chose this cottage even after reading negative reviews: Location of this little cottage is 10/10.”

Short walk to crabbing on the pier, fossil hunting on Monmouth beach and a small walk into the main town/pubs/restaurants. Kids loved the location as did I. The only negative to the location being lack of parking space (Try to use the house just at the bottom of the garden, lovely owners with a small amount of parking spaces for £13 a day in high season). Lovely old cottage that has potential to be much nicer and would benefit from some TLC specifically on the outside. Some negatives: The garden and specifically around the side is a mess. As mentioned in a previous review, sinks, ladders etc just piled outside the kitchen window. My two kids called me outside when they were playing as they had seen a couple of rats hanging around. Wifi would definitely be a bonus here as I had little phone signal too. Tv reception is basic yes but not worthy of a negative review in my opinion as I do not book stays in a beach cottage to watch tv! The beds are not the most comfortable. Would I stay here again? Yes I would. Could it be better Yes ..the cottage has a lot of potential. At the moment in high season ( my visit was late Aug bank holiday ) it was expensive and probably could find nicer for the money.

- Wayne, August 2024
Ella September 2023

“We have stayed here before and last time it was lovely.”

Sadly it’s so clear (and I will be following with a serious complaint) that the upkeep of the property is not of interest to the owner. Disgustingly filthy sofa, television didn’t work, if you turn the dishwasher on it trips the whole house, went to wash up - no plug, broken dangerous objects/metal/wood at the main entrance to property, not safe for children, what looks like a tip out the kitchen window (ladders old sinks and just a mess) discarded beach stuff from previous stays all thrown out the back. The sad thing is we love the house and location but we wouldn’t pay hundreds of pounds to book again unless the owner rectified these issues. We stayed with our son & baby so to have all these other problems occurring and contacting the holiday company for help - when you’ve paid to have a rest was really upsetting. I will be in touch with lyme bay holiday for compensation off of our stay.

- Ella, September 2023

We were sorry to hear of your experience, and have been in contact with the owner. We will be back in contact with you to discuss your complaint once we have a more definitive response from the owner. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Caroline July 2023

“There is a substantial damp patch in the bathroom ceiling where rain has been coming in around the velux window,and it was also dripping into the kitchen when we arrived in a downpour.”

We would also have like a potato masher!

- Caroline, July 2023
Alexander September 2022

“The property overall was very nice, a good garden and areas to sit outside, cosy as per a fisherman's cottage, with nice views as expected.”

however it was advertised as having wifi, which it didnt. the bathrooms were reasonably clean, but didnt appear to have been professional cleaned. the bath from the photo looked full size but wasn't. the tv hardly had any channels, and even for freeview it was poor despite re-tuning it. the sofa was filthy to the extent we had to put the spare duvet on it to feel clean and able to sit on the sofa in the living room. the double bed was very small, hard and springs gone.

- Alexander, September 2022

We're sorry to hear that the property didn't quite meet your expectations. Following an independent property grading assessment the owner has made some improvements including new garden decking, new conservatory furniture, internal decoration. The property doesn't currently offer WIFI but the owner is considering offering this in the future. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Caroline July 2022

“We love your little house and will definitely be back(this was our second time).”

..and there is a beautiful ginger cat who has visited us every time!

- Caroline, July 2022
Enrica June 2022

“It would be nice to have an internet connection.”

Apart from that it's perfect!

- Enrica, June 2022

Thank you for your comments. The owner is considering offering WIFI and has made some improvements including new garden decking. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Rachel June 2022

“Great location, cute property - we had a good time, the only downsides were: Lack of nearby parking was difficult - a paid for parking pass for the week would have really helped.”

Parking costs added significantly to the cost of the week. Less fit people would have struggled with the walk up to Holmbush car park every day. More hanging space at the property would have been good. The beds in the smaller room were small and needed some attention (re-screwing ?) Suitable for children but not adults. No hairdryer provided - small point, but usually expect one. Some of kitchen utensils past their sell by date (eg frying pan)

- Rachel, June 2022
Andrew May 2022

“The decking needs updating, and becoming slightly unsafe as is quite rotten.”

The double mattress also needs updating, as it’s really not very comfortable. Also some more storage/ hanging space is needed. The twin room might benefit from bunk beds to provide some floor space and places for storage. Overall nice, but could be better quite simply.

- Andrew, May 2022

We are pleased to inform you that the garden decking has now been replaced and offers a lovely spot to sit and enjoy the views and listen to the waves crashing onto the nearby beach. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Kay May 2022

“The sofa in the lounge was very worn and not clean can’t believe it hadn’t been replaced.”

The single beds were not comfortable and the mattresses need replacing as springs coming through and beds creaked so daughter unable to sleep.

- Kay, May 2022

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Shower-room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Snug
Gas heating
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
TV, DVD player
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Public car park a short walk from property, subject to availability and payable on site
Enclosed south-facing garden with terrace, patio and furniture
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: Welcome pack on arrival
NOTE: A neighbouring property is having extensive building work undertaken from the end of September for 8 months
Whilst the building company will do their utmost to limit any unnecessary noise, please bare this in mind when booking
Regular access will be needed to the rear of the neighbouring property, which can only be done by walking along the path in front of the holiday cottage
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The property

Approached by a private, pedestrian only pathway, this delightful Grade II listed cottage is quietly situated on the end of Cobb Terrace, a historic row of former Coastguard cottages just a short walk from Lyme's famous Cobb, harbour and beaches. Offering some lovely views to the sea the property has been sympathetically modernised whilst retaining all of its period character and charm. A small sunroom to the front opens onto a south facing garden with a terrace, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the view with a cup of tea or maybe a glass of wine. A welcome pack for your arrival ensures a great start to your holiday and will include milk, tea and a selection of locally sourced produce and treats. An attractive cottage in a wonderfully central location, this is a great choice from which to enjoy all that the historic seaside resort of Lyme Regis has to offer. Please note: This property has feather bedding. Lyme Bay Holidays cannot provide alternate bedding, so please bring appropriate bedding if needed. GROUND FLOOR (few steps up to entrance) Small sunroom with seaview Dining room with seaview Lounge with woodburner (Logs not supplied) Kitchen Bathroom: small bath with shower attachment, w.c and basin FIRST FLOOR (slightly steep staircase) Bed 1: Double bed with seaview Bed 2: Twin beds (2' 6" beds) Shower room: shower cubicle, w.c. and basin OUTSIDE Enclosed south facing garden with terrace and seaviews GENERAL INFORMATION Public car parking is within a 5 minute walk - period permits can be purchased Utilities included Linen and towels included Logs not supplied NOTE: A neighbouring property is having extensive building work undertaken from the end of September for 8 months. Whilst the building company will do their utmost to limit any unnecessary noise, please bare this in mind when booking. Regular access will be needed to the rear of the neighbouring property, which can only be done by walking along the path in front of the holiday cottage. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. FACILITIES TV/DVD Electric oven/ gas hob Woodburner (Logs not supplied) Fridge/freezer Microwave Washing machine Dishwasher Gas central heating

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Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

LYME REGIS

Charmouth 3 miles; Axminster 6 miles; Bridport 10 miles; Sidmouth 16 miles.

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!

Note: Car parking payable at location and subject to availability. NOTE: A neighbouring property is having extensive building work undertaken from the end of September for 8 months. Whilst the building company will do their utmost to limit any unnecessary noise, please bare this in mind when booking. Regular access will be needed to the rear of the neighbouring property, which can only be done by walking along the path in front of the holiday cottage. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The property is in a good location, but is desperately in need of maintenance.”

“Overall the property is in a lovely spot… the garden and sea view is a real added extra and we enjoyed our stay.”

“The reason I chose this cottage even after reading negative reviews: Location of this little cottage is 10/10.”

“We have stayed here before and last time it was lovely.”

“There is a substantial damp patch in the bathroom ceiling where rain has been coming in around the velux window,and it was also dripping into the kitchen when we arrived in a downpour.”

“The property overall was very nice, a good garden and areas to sit outside, cosy as per a fisherman's cottage, with nice views as expected.”

“We love your little house and will definitely be back(this was our second time).”

“It would be nice to have an internet connection.”

“Great location, cute property - we had a good time, the only downsides were: Lack of nearby parking was difficult - a paid for parking pass for the week would have really helped.”