4.0★
Lyme Bay Holidays rating
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10 Guests
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5 Bedrooms
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3 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
8 Customer Review(s)
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Sheila 
“Our party of four couples enjoyed our stay very much.”
We found the spacious house just right for us. We didn't use the dining room table at all, but managed to sit all 8 of us comfortably round the kitchen table. We loved the terrace and were able to sit out there when the weather allowed. We enjoyed the beautifully planted grounds and also the Woodland Trust area out at the back. All in all a great success for us.
We found the spacious house just right for us. We didn't use the dining room table at all, but managed to sit all 8 of us comfortably round the kitchen table. We loved the terrace and were able to sit out there when the weather allowed. We enjoyed the beautifully planted grounds and also the Woodland Trust area out at the back. All in all a great success for us.
- Sheila, June 2024 -
Norman “We sent this feedback to Mr Stratton (I assume is the owner) directly and was not going to leave a review.”
Unfortunately Mr Stratton has not bothered to reply or thank us for our comments so we now feel obliged to leave this review. Following our recent stay at Rhododendron House I would like to bring to your attention a few issues we found whilst there. We owned and ran top class holiday cottages in France for 15years and therefore, speak with some knowledge of what clients expect. 1 All the recycling bins were full, we phoned Lyme Bay Holidays and eventually they were emptied on the Tuesday before our departure on Wednesday. We were advised that the onsite caretaker would knock on the door to introduce himself so that we could advise him of other issues we found, but that didn’t happen. 2 One of the grill pans in the oven was very greasy and had obviously not been put in the dishwasher, so we did that. 3 Two of the toilet brushes were broken and unusable. 4 Terrace outside the kitchen was covered in sand, it was apparent that it had been like that since the terrace was laid. The sand should have been hosed down before our arrival. It would have been helpful had there been some good quality door mats such as Turtle mats, we were forever having to sweep the kitchen floor. 5 The Henry vacuum cleaner was completely full and fit to burst, we changed the bag. 6 Kitchen windows were dirty and covered in cobwebs outside, that was the case with the upstairs windows too. It was clear that they were not just overnight cobwebs, they had been there for some time. 7 Sink in the master bedroom bathroom didn’t hold water. 8 No full length mirrors anywhere. 9 The garden requires steps down to it and if you accept dogs then it should be enclosed. 10 The outside area has no sun loungers and there is nowhere for 10 people to sit and eat together at a large table al fresco. It would have been nice to have had a BBQ, but I can understand that there would be cleaning issues.
- Norman, June 2024Tracy “Although property initially looked stunning, there were lots of areas where attention to detail on cleaning was lacking.”
Door handle on inner door stuck shut and after trying to report it to the Chester office. No response to date. Kitchen had everything we needed. Lounge was a good size. TV signal was appalling, even though we only wanted to watch the football. This was impossible.
- Tracy, April 2024Simon “Lovely, spacious house with great facilities.”
The walk from the house into Lyme Regis was further and more challenging than we were led to believe. The house was very well equipped and the oven worked perfectly! Excellent base for a wide range of activities and interests in the Jurassic coast. Thank you.
- Simon, September 2023It's great to hear that you enjoyed your holiday and the facilities offered by the recently refurbished house. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Debbie “The property has plenty of space and is in a nice peaceful area but the 3 meg internet connection is dire couldn't run the radio through the kitchen TV never mind watch anything also the ovens don't heat up very hot and we ended up grilling pizzas after being in oven for over an hour, the garden would be lovely if the access to it was directly from the house and not down the side lane where you can't see them and there are other vehicles up and down that access it's not really safe for children, we had a dog and couldn't even let him out into the garden on his own for a wonder or the toilet as there is no gate and he could just wander off anywhere which was a bit of a disappointment too that's not really a dog friendly property.”
The middle bedroom at the back of the house has a leaking guttering which needs mending as it kept us awake all night when we had a lot of rain one night and 2 of the bedrooms have no hanging space for clothes which is pretty useless , if these things were addressed we would not hesitate to return to the property but as it is I don't think we would.
- Debbie, August 2023The owner is aware of the problem with the internet speed and is trying to resolve this, but being a rural property there are limited options. They are also intending to put in garden steps from the patio area. We have spoken to the owner regarding the lack of clothes hanging space in a couple of the bedrooms and they will look to rectify this. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Gail “Lovely house but more info in the folder would be helpful ie How to use hob TV to avoid download problems.”
When recycling and food waste are collected. ( we had to throw ours into general waste as too much for food bin) I didn’t realise until sat morning that it had been emptied some time Friday. Also a long handled broom, mop and bucket would be helpful for clearing up spills etc after meals. Also not sure when garden bank was landscaped why steps were not put in so children can access grasses area easily without having to go out of site.
- Gail, August 2023We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay. The owner is planning to put in garden steps and make further improvements to the garden. There should be some instructions about the rubbish collections, and a broom/mop/bucket should be available for use. We will check this is the case. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Keith “The house is lovely - it's huge - loads of space, clean and nicely decorated, mostly well equipped and with practical touches (for those with children and dogs) like the full width / length front door matting and plenty of space to hang coats and leave wet shoes.”
There was milk in the fridge on arrival and a welcome pack of local goodies (much appreciated). The kitchen is massive with loads of storage and fridge / freezer space appropriate to the number of people staying (so often we've had a large group of people and a tiny freezer or fridge to cope with). The utility / laundry room is bigger than most domestic kitchens which makes it so practical and useful. With parking for 3/4 vehicles and a lovely outside patio area, it was perfect for our party of 7 (was originally going to be 9). It's quite remote so very peaceful (we saw the neighbours but were never bothered by anyone) and surrounded by established trees and vegetation (meaning no real views but very pleasant all the same). On the down side, the wi-fi is painfully slow and erratic meaning watching TV or trying to do anything online is a complete waste of time which is a shame given they've provided big screen TV's and all of the streaming services - but we weren't able to watch anything during our week (luckily we enjoy playing board games - note - none are provided so take your own). The phone signal is also a bit off / on so be prepared to be out of communication at times. It was disappointing to have to rush out and buy oven gloves as we cooked on the first night and couldn't find any provided to unload the oven. Likewise no kitchen towel was provided. Not a major issue but two of the bedrooms have their own small ensuite (WC / basin) but no space for clothes - two other bedrooms are the opposite - hanging space but no ensuite. Luckily we had read the previous review regarding the pillows so we had taken our own. Finally, a regular bugbear of ours - it potentially sleeps 10/12 but the lounge offers seating for 6/7 (comfortably). Overall, it was perfect for our party of 7 and we would be happy to return - although any more than 8 people would mean overcoming some minor challenges.
- Keith, July 2023We do appreciate your helpful feedback. We have spoken to the property owner about your points raised. We will check on the location of the board games as the owner thinks these are in the lounge cupboard. As mentioned previously the owner is trying to improve the internet connection and is awaiting a further visit from an engineer. We're glad that you enjoyed the house and gardens, and hope that you will choose to return again. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Su “Unfortunately the internet connection was very poor, dropping out completely at frequent intervals.”
This meant that it was impossible to watch the superb very large tv that had been installed. Frustrating! Facilities were very good, beds were comfy however this was spoilt somewhat by very uncomfortable hollowfibre pillows and the wrong size duvet cover on our duvet. Kitchen facilities were very good with lots of china and glassware and cooking pans. Overall a lovely house for a family holiday.
- Su, July 2023We hope you enjoyed your stay in Lyme. Sorry to hear that you experienced some issues with the internet during your stay. The owner has tried to look at proactive solutions to resolve the internet speed, and has now set-up Airband with an external antenna, to hopefully provide a better quality internet. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Summary
- Five bedrooms: 1 x super king bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower and basin WC, 2 x king bedroom, 1 x double room with adjoining basin and WC, 1 x twin room with adjoining basin and WC
- Bathroom with whirlpool bath, basin and WC
- Wet room with shower with hand rails, basin and WC
- 2 x cloakroom with basin and WC
- Kitchen with Smart TV
- Utility
- Dining room
- Sitting room with large wall mounted Smart TV
- Snug with double sofa bed
- Oil central heating
- Double electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher
- 2 x Smart TVs and WiFi
- Highchair
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking at front for up to 4 cars
- Patio to front and rear with furniture and rear garden with lawn
- One well-behaved dog welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 1.8 miles and pub 0.5 miles
The property
Rhododendron House is a magnificent and imposing Grade 2 listed building located in a peaceful woodland setting yet only a short drive from the popular seaside town of Lyme Regis and the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast. An imposing building, this five bedroom house has been designed and furnished to an exceptionally high standard with high ceilings and delightful touches throughout offering guests a wonderful base for enjoying all that this area has to offer. The house is approached by a long sweeping drive taking you through the impressive grounds and electric gates open and lead to the four parking spaces adjacent to the house. Inside, the layout has been carefully considered and includes a spacious lounge with large wall-mounted TV and comfortable seating, where you can sit and take in the views over the grounds and countryside beyond. A separate smaller snug provides a quieter spot to relax with a book. The large kitchen is the heart of the home with wall-mounted tv, feature island and doors opening to the garden and flooding the room with light. Equipped to the same high standard, the kitchen is the perfect place to create meals for the group to enjoy, either around the table in the dining room or alfresco on the rear terrace. A staircase leads to the five bedrooms located on the first floor including a spacious king-size bedroom with ensuite shower room, a double room and a twin bedroom both with en-suite cloakrooms and all enjoying views over the grounds. The two further spacious king-size bedrooms have use of the family bathroom with whirlpool bath or the separate wet room with shower. The woodland setting where the house is located is impressive with specimen trees and mature planting including azaleas and rhododendrons from which the house takes its name. A rear paved terrace runs the length of the house and makes the most of its peaceful location with views over the garden where you can often see grazing deer and other wildlife. Enjoy a walk through the expansive grounds which link up with footpaths traversing this area including the nearby nature reserve at Trinity Hill or into the village of Uplyme itself, with its shop and village pub. Park in Uplyme to pick up a riverside walk from the village into Lyme Regis with its family friendly beaches, galleries and popular visitor attractions including the Cobb harbour. Why not take a visit to neighbouring Charmouth where you can try your hand at fossil hunting or learn about the area’s rich fossil history at the Heritage centre on the seafront. Further afield, nearby Seaton with its mile-long promenade is worthy of a visit or take a trip to Bridport with its street markets.. A truly impressive holiday home where holiday memories can be made. Please note: This property will accept a maximum of one dog GROUND FLOOR: Entrance lobby with adjoining snug/office with double sofa-bed Large kitchen with island and doors opening on the terrace Spacious lounge with large wall-mounted Smart TV and doors opening to the rear garden and terrace Dining room Utility room with adjoining cloakroom Cloakroom with w.c. and wash basin Hallway with staircase leading to first floor FIRST FLOOR: Bedroom 1: king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room Bedroom 2: twin bedroom with adjoining cloakroom Bedroom3: double bedroom with adjoining cloakroom Bedroom 4: king-size bedroom Bedroom 5: king-size bedroom Shower room: wet room shower, wash basin and WC Bathroom: with corner whirlpool bath, basin and WC OUTSIDE: Garden with large lawn surrounded by mature shrubs and specimen trees Paved terrace with dining table and chairs overlooking the garden Patio area with seating Parking for up to four cars FACILITIES: Two Smart TVs WiFi Two electric ovens and grills Induction hob Dishwasher Fridge Freezer Microwave Wine chiller Washing machine Tumble dryer Oil fired central heating Highchair
Floorplans
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Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
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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
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