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The Stables

Uplyme, Devon (Ref. 1123865)

4.6

Lyme Bay Holidays rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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23 Customer Review(s)

  • Aylith

    “On the whole we had a wonderful stay at The Stables.”

    The accommodation was great, the location amazing, and so we would recommend to friend, with a couple of reservations. The first issue for us was that whilst there was underfloor heating, there was absolutely no ability for us to control this ourselves and the heat was extremely patchy. This is a first for us in any property we have ever stayed in. The weather was initially snow and ice and then the temperature jumped up over 10 degrees on the 3rd day. Whilst we completely accept that no one ...

    The accommodation was great, the location amazing, and so we would recommend to friend, with a couple of reservations. The first issue for us was that whilst there was underfloor heating, there was absolutely no ability for us to control this ourselves and the heat was extremely patchy. This is a first for us in any property we have ever stayed in. The weather was initially snow and ice and then the temperature jumped up over 10 degrees on the 3rd day. Whilst we completely accept that no one controls the weather, to not be able to adjust the heating according to our needs was extremely frustrating. We did phone the maintenance number a few times to ask them to adjust things but this was not ideal and certainly never communicated that we couldn't regulate the temperature of the property ourselves. Clearly in the summer this is unlikely to be an issue but in the winter we all felt it was important and certainly impacted our comfort. The facilities chap who did come to the property and bought extra radiators was prompt and helpful. Our second main point is that despite steep stone steps down to the front door and no handrail for support, there is no grit or salt box available to be able to minimise the slip hazard. We would have thought that particularly bearing in mind the logistics of entering the property and the snow and ice something would have been done about it. It was so dangerous. Again we contacted the maintenance team to ask for some salt or grit and someone did come but this was only after we had requested it. A salt box would be so easy to provide and would allow guests to ensure their own safety in such weather. Other more minor points which we all felt would have been helpful were; 1. A wall mirror in the twin bedroom (plenty of wall space for hanging one) 2. A second large frying pan. The property accommodates 8 people and one small pan is not sufficient. 3. Bigger bath towels, ones provided were very small. 4. Proper chairs rather than benches at the dining table. We should have picked up on this when we booked but benches are so uncomfortable for any period of time and we did spend a long time sitting at the table playing games. All points mentioned could be rectified with minimal cost impact. I would be happy to discuss any of our feedback further.

    - Aylith, November 2024

    Thank you for the feedback we are pleased you had a wonderful stay and that you would recommend it. We always look into ways to improve our guests experience and appreciate your comments, The heating is on timers and in zones, being newly converted the property is very well insulated. We can turn this up or down if requested but it is a warm property especially being south and west facing. Unfortunately we have locked the system as we have had issues in the past with guests altering the temperatures and timers which means we have to carry out a manual reset, The towels and bedding are all provided by Lyme Bay holidays. We have put up in a mirror in bed 4 and placed an additional large frying pan in the property. We hope you can come and stay with us again. Property Owner

Summary

  • 4 tick Gold property
  • Single-storey
  • Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 2 x king-size with Jack-and-Jill access into shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Utility
  • Snug
  • Underfloor heating throughout
  • Double electric oven, 5-burner induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, wine chiller
  • Smart TV with Freeview, TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Private gravelled driveway for 4 cars
  • Front decked area with furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 1.6 miles
  • Note: There are steps to the exterior of the property
  • Note: There are steps throughout the interior of the property
  • Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

The property

Located in the rural village of Uplyme, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near the breath-taking Jurassic Coastline is The Stables, a contemporary four bedroomed barn conversion with high quality fixtures, fittings and beautiful personal touches. Enjoying countryside views whilst a short distance from a host of local amenities and attractions, this stunning property is ideal for both families and friends looking to enjoy all that this beautiful part of Dorset has to offer. The impressive spacious living area has high vaulted ceilings and beams with glass sliding doors opening onto decked seating area, making the most of the countryside views. The well-equipped kitchen is the ideal place for preparing meals for the group to gather and enjoy in the dining area, or perhaps for a spot of alfresco dining when the weather allows. With both a comfortable and spacious lounge area with Smart TV and a separate snug area for those wishing to sit quietly with a book, this really is a well thought out family home. Stepping down from the living area, guests will find four well-appointed bedrooms, all with the same vaulted ceilings and impressive beams. Choose from a king-size with en-suite shower room, two further king-size bedrooms with Jack-and-Jill access into a shower room, and a delightful twin. Situated on the Devon/Dorset border The Stables is within easy walking distance of Lyme Regis and offers the perfect location for exploring the stunning Jurassic Coast and all that it offers. The location makes it the perfect base for enjoying many of the local long-distance walking trails, with ready access to the striking Undercliff section of the South West Coast Path, and the East Devon Way taking in the impressive Cannington Viaduct. The village of Uplyme is a 10 minutes walk where you will find the Talbot Arms free-house, a village store and post office and sports fields with tennis courts. A convenient riverside walk follows the River Lym down to the sea at Lyme Regis where its sheltered south-facing beaches are safe for both children and water sport enthusiasts, with great fishing and leisure boat trips available from the famous Cobb harbour. For food lovers, stop off for a bite to eat at River Cottage HQ, offering delicious, themed events or even cookery courses, whilst Hix's Fish & Oyster House, and Robin Wylde lie within Lyme Regis itself. Take a trip to nearby Seaton, where you can follow nearly 4km of level trails and boardwalk at Seaton Wetlands, home to an abundance of wild birds or take a tram ride along the River Axe to the history market town of Colyton. Beer is also a recommended stop off, a charming fishing village, lined with coffee shops, restaurants, and galleries. With so much to see and do, book a truly memorable stay at The Stables.

Please note when booking: There are some external steps leading the the property entrance and some internal steps from the living area to the bedrooms.

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Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

UPLYME

Lyme Regis 1 mile

The beautiful countryside surrounding the village of Uplyme, on the borders of Devon and Dorset, is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, criss-crossed by bridleways and footpaths including the East Devon Way, and providing perfect country walks and superb views. The area was chosen by TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall for his River Cottage HQ at Park Farm, where you can treat yourself to a great meal. Just a short drive takes you to the stunning Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis. This delightful historic seaside town boasts a maze of narrow streets, with an interesting array of shops and cafes, whilst the sandy beach lends itself to great bathing and watersports, and the bustling little harbour offers regular fishing trips, or try your hand at fossil hunting. Within an easy drive is the quaint town of Axminster, or how about a ride on the Seaton Tramway? A glorious location for a varied and interesting holiday.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas