1 Riverside Cottages | Lyme Regis | Broad Ledge | Dorset And Somerset

4.1★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

27 Customer Review(s)

Emily
August 2025

“This was our second stay at 1 Riverside Cottages.”

We loved it the cottage is such a great location and very comfortable. Our children loved the games, puzzles and toys too! Thank you for another wonderful stay we will be back!

We loved it the cottage is such a great location and very comfortable. Our children loved the games, puzzles and toys too! Thank you for another wonderful stay we will be back!

- Emily, August 2025

Thank you very much for your kind review. I saw, from the visitors' book, that the kids enjoyed seeing the dolphin (and they drew a lovely picture of it). Also, thank you from the cleaner for leaving the house so tidy Richard. Property Owner
Elizabeth July 2025

“The cottage is really lovely and the pictures do not do it justice.”

We had a wonderful stay with our toddler, who loved all the toys, games, and fossils. The cottage is ideally located along the river and a short stroll into town and to the beach (about a 10 minute walk). When we arrived there was a great selection of local treats, which made us feel very welcome. There is also a lovely garden. The property is in great condition too. We were hesitant because of some of the earlier reviews but they do not reflect our experience at all. The only thing that we could quibble about was that there was no loo roll at the property when we arrived. Given how well-stocked the property is, I think this must have been a housekeeping oversight. Other than that, a perfect stay.

- Elizabeth, July 2025
Christine & Tom Jun 2025

“BRILLIANT COTTAGE.”

Amazing sunshine all week. A very lovely holiday. Thank you.

- Christine & Tom, Jun 2025
Eleanor May 2025

“This property has the potential to be a really great place to stay.”

It is nicely decorated, has good amenities and is only a short walk to the centre of lyme regis and the beach. However it could really do with some TLC and a thorough deep clean. The shower screen trim and grouting in the bath were mouldy and there was lots of dust especially on places like the bed frames and skirting boards. We found that the front door doesn't always fully lock and can just be pushed open and has a split in the front of it that let in a draft. We were unfortunate that the adjoined property had builders in all week so we ended up avoiding using the property much in the day as the drilling and banging was so loud.

- Eleanor, May 2025

Thank you for your feedback and we hope you enjoyed your holiday. We have thoroughly investigated the points raised in your review. The door does fully lock for your safety and security. We have also checked the bathroom and found no signs of mould present. Regarding dust, as this is an older cottage, some dust buildup can naturally occur, but please rest assured that our cleaning team works diligently to ensure the property is well-maintained and clean for every guest. We appreciate your comments and we hope to see you again in Dorset soon. Property Owner
Miriam + Wayne Mar 2025

“We have had a really enjoyable week.”

Our second time in this cottage, we love it!

- Miriam + Wayne, Mar 2025
Christine & John Hayes Feb 2025

“Enjoyable stay in this lovely cottage.”

All very comfortable and convenient. Beautiful interior decor and furnishings. Thank you again.

- Christine & John Hayes, Feb 2025
Mr & Mrs Thirsk Nov 2024

“Thank you very much for our welcome pack, it was lovely.”

Our 6th stay in this cottage, like coming home in some ways. Plenty to see, plenty to do, plenty of fossils to find.... we had lovely weather. Just to mention we found the duvet wasn’t thick enough, but other than that it was lovely. Thank you!

- Mr & Mrs Thirsk, Nov 2024
Alice October 2024

“We really enjoyed our stay and the location was perfect.”

We felt the listing should have mentioned to bring your own oven gloves. The house it'self was equipped very well and very comfortable. We didn't use the car for several days, it was great to be able to walk into town and explore. Plenty to do and enjoyed the discovery trail.We would recommend to friends and family and would stay in the property again. There were a couple of cobwebs but I think that was down to the time of year. Thank you for a lovely holiday.

- Alice, October 2024
The Hidalgo’s Sep 2024

“Very changeable weather this week and not the Indian Summer we had hoped for!”

However, it has not stopped us making the most of this lovely cottage and its fabulous location. So much to see and do by foot or by car. Thank you for the goodies - much appreciated

- The Hidalgo’s, Sep 2024
Daniele May 2024

“Great holiday house in a great location.”

Easy walk to the seafront, shops and restaurants. The allocated parking made life really easy, definitely a must have in Lyme Regis.

- Daniele, May 2024
Louise May 2024

“Overall we enjoyed our stay.”

The location is great, perfect for walking into town. The nearby playground was an unexpected bonus for the kids. We did struggle with the under counter fridge freezer which is too small for a family of four unless you’re mostly eating out. It would be good to have more towels, two bath towels per person would have been much better. And a warning for those with adventurous kids, we couldn’t figure out how to lock the door from the inside….

- Louise, May 2024
Claire February 2024

“Absolutely loved our stay at Riverside Cottage.”

The cottage was just perfect and gave the four of us (two adults, two children) the most fantastic short break. It’s decorated beautifully so better than home from home. Kitchen is well equipped so we ate in each night. Nice to have a holiday rental with better than basic crockery etc - super big mugs for morning cuppa! Weather was mixed so happy it was warm and cosy and puzzles and DVDs kept us busy! The house is nice and spacious especially compared to St Ives cottages we’re used to so it was great to have plenty of room for four. Location was great, lovely path by the river Lynn leading straight from the front garden into town and to the sea. Parking was a big bonus and second car we easily managed to get a spot just up the road. Definitely booking to come again next year!

- Claire, February 2024
Christine January 2024

“We enjoyed our stay in 1 Riverside very much.”

Any maintenance issues were attended to promptly. The bed was very comfortable. The lined curtains were excellent in the bedroom. We found the induction hob difficult to use and would have appreciated instruction leaflets for this and the oven. The television was far too complex for us and the owner exchanged it for a simpler version which suited our needs perfectly. We would love to stay in this cottage again but as we are now in our eighties we would need to have a walk-in shower, rather than a shower in the bath. A great holiday - many thanks.

- Christine, January 2024
Charlotte September 2023

“This is the second year we have stayed at Riverside Cottage, we love its location, parking and shady garden, especially in the September heatwave.”

However, the one gripe we have is that on the staircase the handrail stops short of the bottom three steps and feel that this is unsafe, especially as the stairs are the same colour as the hall floor. My husband slipped a couple of times last year so this time we put strips of masking tape on the edge of the bottom steps to define them. Apart from that the only other thing was that the back fence had fallen in and obviously in need of repair - no problem for us but we noticed several elderly people walking up the hill and using the temporary barriers as a support/walking aid, which was very unstable, especially as the gate was hanging off its hinges and would not close. I have opted not to publish our feedback as it’s mainly a comment on safety and maintenance.

- Charlotte, September 2023

We are so pleased to hear that you enjoy staying at Riverside Cottage. There was an incident last month in which the garden fence panel was damaged and the owner has organised for the repair. We have taken note of your comment about the handrail and will ask our maintenance team to liaise with the owner to see what can be done to improve the handrail. We look forward to welcoming you back again. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Felicity,Kirsty, Mark Aug 2023

“Lovely little cottage to stay in.”

We love the river flowing outside and seagulls waking up early. Beautiful beach and lovely town. We enjoyed dinner at The Rockpoint Inn and a bakery breakfast order at The Town Mill. We love it here and it was also carnival week so very exciting. We'll be back.

- Felicity,Kirsty, Mark, Aug 2023
Philip July 2023

“This property is over-priced and does not present particularly close to the photographs.”

The mugs were all brown stained, lighting sockets and lighting in general appeared shoddy and only partly working. The lamp in the main bedroom does not work. All the windows frames are in poor condition with rusty fittings. It presents as a property given a cheap make-over twenty or more years ago spending the minimum.

- Philip, July 2023

We are sorry to hear that the property did not meet your expectations. The owner has visited the property, and also a member of our team. The photos and marketing are a fair representation of the property. The majority of guests who have stayed, have been happy with the property, and indicated that they plan to return. We hope you enjoyed your time in Lyme Regis. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Andrew July 2023

“Lovely house, great location, a real joy.”

- Andrew, July 2023

We're so pleased that you had an enjoyable stay. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Team Betti Jul 2023

“A lovely little cottage.”

We loved the walk into town and to Uplyme. The weather was kind. Really enjoyed our stay.

- Team Betti, Jul 2023
Paula June 2023

“The location of the property was excellent, only a very short walk into the centre of Lyme Regis.”

We felt however compared to recent holiday cottages we have stayed in it was poorly presented, tired decor and a distinct lack of home comforts. We thought for the price we paid we would be getting something quite luxurious but this was not the case.

- Paula, June 2023
Charles June 2023

“We found this an ideal spot, having stayed next door a few years ago.”

It’s a pleasant walk in to town and the seafront but away from the hustle and bustle. Turn the other way for lovely walks out in to the countryside.

- Charles, June 2023
Stu & Emma Jun 2023

“Great base on the coast.”

Sunshine all week - how lucky, scorhcio! Jurassic jungle walk to Seaton has got to be done - really enjoyed that (and the bus back), good experience. Boylos is a good place for SUP lessons! Italia do very nice pizza.

- Stu & Emma, Jun 2023
Susan April 2023

“No oven gloves and no response to our query issues on arrival, still no response before we left after a week.”

- Susan, April 2023

I'm sorry to hear that you had some small issues upon arrival to the property. My colleague did attempt to contact you to offer for our team to attend to rectify the issues. I hope you had an enjoyable stay despite these small issues. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Christine Jan 2023

“Lovely warm, cosy, quirky cottage for tall people.”

We enjoyed our stay and hope to come again. Easy access to walks up and down the River Lym. Mulled wine on sea front. Many excellent restaurants especially Lyme Bay Cafe and Harbour Inn. Lyme Bay Holidays were very attentive and responsive. All in all we had a great time. Thank you.

- Christine, Jan 2023
Joan and Freddie Dec 2022

“We had a very relaxing and enjoyable week here.”

Very comfortable and in a great location. The Christmas tree and prosecco were much appreciated. Thank you!

- Joan and Freddie, Dec 2022
Alyson September 2022

“The property had everything we needed.”

The location was brilliant. A real bonus to have a parking space, we parked on the day of arrival and didn't move the car until the day we left. A great little place a explore and walk out from. The welcome pack was a nice touch, thank you.

- Alyson, September 2022
Wallace September 2022

“The cottage was in a quiet position with a pleasant walk into Lyme Regis and Uplyme.”

We found the cottage chilly even with the heating on. The staircase was quite steep and we feel that a handrail from top to bottom handrail would be safer and a lick of paint. The TV sound wasn't great. The twin bedroom needs an adult wardrobe and drawers. The lighting above the kitchen table wasn't great. An oven glove would be useful. Saying all of that we enjoyed our stay.

- Wallace, September 2022
Derek June 2022

“Cleaner and more comfortable garden furniture”

- Derek, June 2022

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Summary

A 4 star Gold property
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open-plan living area with kitchen/diner, sitting area with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, hairdryer, ice box
Smart TV, DVD player, radio, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 1 car
Enclosed small garden with patio, raised patio, furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles
Note: Welcome pack on arrival
Note: Raised patio and sloping garden may not be suitable for those with mobility issues
Note: Off road parking for one car, space measuring L4.7m x W3.9m

The property

A beautiful period cottage, a 4 star Gold property, wonderfully situated alongside the River Lym close to the heart of Lyme Regis. The property has been refurbished and is presented in a modern, contemporary style, providing high-quality throughout and some lovely period features including a hearth with log burner in the lounge. Just a short walk from the restaurants, pubs, shops and seafront the current owners sympathetic renovation has introduced modern facilities to a traditional Lyme Regis cottage. The Lyme Bay sunshine can be enjoyed throughout the day with a patio seating area at the rear and an enclosed front garden where the sound of the river can be heard as it meanders past. 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. With parking for one car this is an ideal cottage from which to enjoy all that this traditional seaside town has to offer. GROUND FLOOR Entrance hall Open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area with woodburner FIRST FLOOR Bed 1: Kingsize bed Bed 2: Twin beds Bathroom: bath, shower over bath, w.c OUTSIDE Enclosed front garden with lawn and patio seating, raised patio with seating at rear GENERAL INFORMATION Off road parking for one car (L4.7m x W3.9m) Utilities included Logs for woodburner not supplied - available locally Linen and towels included Highchair supplied FACILITIES TV/DVD WiFi Electric oven/induction hob Fridge with icebox Dishwasher Washing machine Microwave Gas central heating Woodburner 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: Raised patio and sloping garden may not be suitable for those with mobility issues. Note: Off road parking for one car, space measuring L4.7m x W3.9m

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Reviews & Ratings

“This was our second stay at 1 Riverside Cottages.”

“The cottage is really lovely and the pictures do not do it justice.”

“BRILLIANT COTTAGE.”

“This property has the potential to be a really great place to stay.”

“We have had a really enjoyable week.”

“Enjoyable stay in this lovely cottage.”

“Thank you very much for our welcome pack, it was lovely.”

“We really enjoyed our stay and the location was perfect.”

“Very changeable weather this week and not the Indian Summer we had hoped for!”

“Great holiday house in a great location.”

“Overall we enjoyed our stay.”

“Absolutely loved our stay at Riverside Cottage.”

“We enjoyed our stay in 1 Riverside very much.”

“This is the second year we have stayed at Riverside Cottage, we love its location, parking and shady garden, especially in the September heatwave.”

“Lovely little cottage to stay in.”

“This property is over-priced and does not present particularly close to the photographs.”

“Lovely house, great location, a real joy.”

“A lovely little cottage.”

“The location of the property was excellent, only a very short walk into the centre of Lyme Regis.”

“We found this an ideal spot, having stayed next door a few years ago.”

“Great base on the coast.”

“No oven gloves and no response to our query issues on arrival, still no response before we left after a week.”

“Lovely warm, cosy, quirky cottage for tall people.”

“We had a very relaxing and enjoyable week here.”

“The property had everything we needed.”