Old Monmouth

4.8★

12 Guests
6 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

15 Customer Review(s)

Julia
October 2023

“We had a wonderful week in the Old Monmouth.”

Fantastic House in a great location. Lovely and clean and very comfortable. Perfect our two families with teens who could be pretty independent. The Ship Inn became a regular favourite, only 1 minute from the door. Only comment would be to leave a few more purple sacks fot the bins (or make it clear that the clear ones will also be collected). Luckily with 3 bin collections in the week we worked this out ourselves in the end. Other than that, absolutely fab.

Fantastic House in a great location. Lovely and clean and very comfortable. Perfect our two families with teens who could be pretty independent. The Ship Inn became a regular favourite, only 1 minute from the door. Only comment would be to leave a few more purple sacks fot the bins (or make it clear that the clear ones will also be collected). Luckily with 3 bin collections in the week we worked this out ourselves in the end. Other than that, absolutely fab.

- Julia, October 2023
Lucy September 2023

“This property is amazing!”

!! Steeped in history, quirky, spacious and comfortable! We were a party of 6 couples celebrating a 50th Birthday and couldnt have asked for a better place to call home. The location is also amazing, not too hilly, close to all the amenities. Would definitely return!!!

- Lucy, September 2023
Kim September 2023

“We love staying at Old Monmouth.”

The old inn was fabulous for a wonderful weekend with old friends and family to celebrate my 60th birthday in England. Facilities were brilliant. Cooking in the kitchen took some time to get used to but was able to produce a fab 3 course meal for 9 of us. Would recommend perhaps organising the kitchen to make things easy to find eg all mixing bowls in one place, serving bowls in one place etc. Sadly I wouldn’t recommend dealing with Sykes’ Cottages, I found the inflexibility crazy eg 4pm strict check in, no shower produce supplied (small bar of soap would have been lovely) and after calling Sykes cottages asking for help on a few things and not even getting a reply was less than acceptable when paying a large amount of £££ for our stay.

- Kim, September 2023

We hope you had a wonderful celebration with the family. The check-in time may be variable in the quieter season, but unfortunately we need to allow the housekeeper the full allocated time to prepare such a large property to our expected standards. We could only locate one note of an enquiry from yourselves, which hoped we resolved on the telephone. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Karen July 2023

“Property was beautiful and well equipped.”

We had a great time, and loved the old quirkiness combined with modern facilities. Lyme Bay Holidays told us there was not a high chair, but there actually was one. One parking pass for a property that sleeps 12 adults is probably a little tight, we bought 3 more. Perhaps state this is required in the description.,

- Karen, July 2023

It's great to hear that you had a wonderful holiday. We have ensured all of our marketing is clear that only 1 parking permit is provided for the property. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Josie May 2023

“Me and my family had a wonderful stay at the Old Monmouth, a beautiful house and incredible location”

- Josie, May 2023
Jacqui April 2023

“A wonderful house just perfect we all really enjoyed our stay.”

The house is beautifully decorated with little touches which made it just perfect. Would definitely stay again

- Jacqui, April 2023
Josie March 2023

“What a find !”

This is a beautiful house steeped in history. The decor was fabulously unique and stylish. It was comfortable and roomy , absolutely perfect for our reunion of friends. The kitchen was well equipped, it was warm throughout, loads of hot water and fab showers. There is also an extra single bedroom that appears not to be listed which was a useful surprise for us. We would book it again in a heartbeat. 2 small issues - We couldn't get the music system to work . As the previous reviewer said, there is no instruction or provision for recycling and food waste, just 1 bag for rubbish. There is clearly a strict and comprehensive rubbish collection system operating in Lyme but we ended up taking our recycling home - frustrating.

- Josie, March 2023

I'm so pleased to hear that you had a fabulous stay. The property has a commercial rubbish collection so everything goes into the purple bag provided and is then sorted at the recycling centre. I will ensure the instructions are checked and updated to make this clear. Property Owner
Pip March 2023

“A lovely house - perfect for our large family group, with lots of history.”

Just one issue for us - the lack of instructions about disposal of waste. There was no information about what constitutes recyclable items and only one purple bag for such items (which took us a while to find). We worked on our collective experience of recycling - which was quite varied! - so I hope this worked OK.

- Pip, March 2023
Lisa December 2022

“Perfect location and layout for holiday with friends or extended family .”

All rooms apart from the twin have an en-suite so works well. The basement is great for meals and socialising with lots of facilities for cooking a range of meals. You need to bring your own foil, oils etc as nothing is left at the house. Everything you need for a great holiday we had a long weekend and had a great time. Lots of nice pubs, restaurants and cafes within walking distance and the beach a few mins walk.

- Lisa, December 2022
Veronica December 2022

“We had a wonderful stay and found the accommodation to be perfect for our 2 families.”

The location is excellent just a short walk from the front and high street. We also enjoyed the spaciousness and facilities the property offered us. We enjoyed our stay so much we have rebooked for later this year.

- Veronica, December 2022
Lisa October 2022

“Beautiful property, we had a lovely stay.”

- Lisa, October 2022
T September 2022

“Old Monmouth was the perfect place for my family to stay for my son’s wedding in Lyme Regis.”

We all so appreciated the character and historical feel to the house and it was great to have en-suites as we all dressed for the wedding. Had some memorable meals together with everything you could need to cater for 12 guests. The staff at Lyme Bay Holidays were so helpful and readily available for one or two minor issues that we needed sorting. For us it was the icing on the cake of a magical wedding weekend.

- T, September 2022
Fiona September 2022

“Old Monmouth is a very spacious and comfortable holiday home for a large group.”

The location right in town allows everyone to manage a car and to do their own thing if they like- especially great for teenagers on a family holiday! Very clean and well equipped. We would just have liked an extra parking permit and a few more mugs!

- Fiona, September 2022
Lynne September 2022

“Absolutely loved the house Very comfortable beds Our bathroom (in the Oscar Wilde Room) smelt badly of drains when we arrived but we managed to put some drain cleaner down & seemed to help but may need checking.”

The Welcome pack was lovely but if I'm honest would have preferred less & had shower gel/shampoo provided instead Will definitely recommend to friends Also thanks for letting us check out later on Monday to watch the funeral Very much appreciated

- Lynne, September 2022
Isabel August 2022

“Old Monmouth was fabulous.”

Such a beautiful and special house to stay in. Perfect location and lots of room for our family to enjoy. A wonderful holiday was had by all. Thank you

- Isabel, August 2022

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Summary

Six bedrooms: 2 x doubles with en-suites with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 2 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
Lower-ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Lower-ground-floor kitchen/diner
Lower-ground-floor utility room
Drawing room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating, woodburning stove
Electric oven, grill and hob, fridge/freezer, fridge, two washing machines, tumble dryer, two dishwashers, hairdryer, highchair
Five TVs, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Public car park a short walk from property, subject to availability, 1 permit supplied for Woodmead Car Park
Three well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: Due to the age of the property there are steep and narrow stairs so please bear this in mind when booking
Note: Stairgates don’t fit this property
Note: Car parking subject to availability
Note: There is a pull-out single truckle bed in the king-size bedroom
Note: Logs for the fire and woodburning stove are not included

The property

Steeped in history, Old Monmouth is believed to be one of the oldest properties in Lyme Regis and still relishes many old original features giving this substantial home a wealth of character and charm. Delightfully and comfortably furnished to complement its age, this impressive house is perfect for family groups or friends looking to be in a central location close to the beach and the town’s many independent shops and restaurants. The lounge is a truly striking room with inglenook fireplace and high ceiling with beams. A smaller drawing room offers a separate room to retreat to with the wood burning stove giving a cosy feel. A staircase leads to the lower ground floor with a large family kitchen with Belfast sink and range style oven, and an adjoining dining room making this property adequately equipped to cater for up to 12 guests. The five double bedrooms, charmingly named after Lyme’s notable and historical figures, have the same delightful mix of period character and modern comforts, all with en suite shower rooms and TV's. The twin bedroom has use of a separate bathroom. 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. A superb holiday home with period style in abundance and ideally situated to enjoy this picturesque seaside town on the stunning Jurassic coast. Please note - A maximum of 3 dogs are accepted. Due to the age and history of the building the floors may be uneven in places. The staircase leading to the lower ground floor is fairly steep and very narrow in part. There is a rope hand rail only so care will need to be taken. Due to the width of the staircases, stair gates do not fit the stairs in this property. GROUND FLOOR - spacious entrance hall leading to Large lounge with window seats, ceiling beams and inglenook fireplace with real fire Separate drawing room with wood burning stove Breakfast room and adjoining kitchenette with dishwasher, fridge and sink two steps lead down to - Bedroom 1: Ground floor bedroom with kingsize bed with en suite shower room with w.c. and basin Stairs lead to LOWER GROUND FLOOR (please note that the staircase is very narrow with rope handrail) Large kitchen with Belfast sink, range style cooker and free standing furniture. Large kitchen table and chairs with wall mounted TV Adjoining dining room with feature wall panelling and ceiling beams Utility room with washing and drying facilities Cloakroom with w.c. and hand basin FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 2: Double bedroom with views over the town and the sea beyond. En suite shower room Bedroom 3: Double four poster bed and en suite shower room. Views to the front of the house overlooking the church Bedroom 4: Twin bedroom Bedroom 5: Kingsize bedroom with en suite shower room Bedroom 6: Kingsize bedroom with en suite shower room and adjoining single room and optional single fold out bed (suitable for children only) Bathroom: Bath, wash basin and w.c. GENERAL INFORMATION Parking permit provided for one car in Woodmead Car Park, around 5-7 minute walk. Long stay car parking available within 5-10 minute walk for additional vehicles - charges apply. Utilities included Logs not supplied Linen and towels included FACILITIES TV's WiFi Electric range style oven Fridge/freezer Separate fridge Dishwasher x 2 Washing machine x 2 Tumble dryer Gas central heating Real fire Woodburning stove Hairdryer

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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: Due to the age of the property there are steep and narrow stairs so please bear this in mind when booking. Note: Stairgates don’t fit this property. Note: Car parking subject to availability. Note: There is a pull-out single truckle bed in the king-size bedroom. Note: Logs for the fire and woodburning stove are not included

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a wonderful week in the Old Monmouth.”

“This property is amazing!”

“We love staying at Old Monmouth.”

“Property was beautiful and well equipped.”

“Me and my family had a wonderful stay at the Old Monmouth, a beautiful house and incredible location”

“A wonderful house just perfect we all really enjoyed our stay.”

“What a find !”

“A lovely house - perfect for our large family group, with lots of history.”

“Perfect location and layout for holiday with friends or extended family .”

“We had a wonderful stay and found the accommodation to be perfect for our 2 families.”

“Beautiful property, we had a lovely stay.”

“Old Monmouth was the perfect place for my family to stay for my son’s wedding in Lyme Regis.”

“Old Monmouth is a very spacious and comfortable holiday home for a large group.”