Blacksmiths Cottage

4.5★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

20 Customer Review(s)

Caron
September 2024

“Lovely cottage with everything we needed.”

Fab location too.

Fab location too.

- Caron, September 2024
Ann August 2024

“Booking Reference - 5QK28-24-EN.”

The Blacksmith's Cottage is larger than expected, with enough space for a family. It is very well presented and meticulously clean. The space for parking alongside the building was appreciated, and very useful for unpacking and later packing the car away from the roadside. The beds, bedrooms and bathrooms are all of a high standard (apart from the wooden floor in the large bathroom!) The kitchen is well presented, but we could only use the kettle and toaster as we are in our 80s. We did not know how to use the modern microwave, oven etc. provided, which limited our food preparation. We only discovered the information folder on our 3rd day! - Some prior awareness would have helped! I By mistake I left 2 small exercise books in the top drawer of the 3 drawer unit by the bed upstairs. They are diaries and I have tried to request they be returned to my address in Twyford, but without success. I will pay for their return, but so far have failed to make the necessary connection with a staff member. Please help me to get them back! (Call 0118 934 5555) Thank you for a delightful three day holiday, at a reasonable cost. Ann B. ( Print any of the above, and omit the 3rd Paragraph..)

- Ann, August 2024
Robert July 2024

“The cottage was very comfortable, well equipped and though not large was roomy enough for two people.”

The location was convenient with a very pleasant walk by the river into Lyme Regis and quiet country lanes offering the opportunity to explore the area around Uplyme.

- Robert, July 2024
Patrick May 2024

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Blacksmith's Cottage.”

An extremely comfortable, clean and well equipped and maintained cottage with easy access to the beautiful Dorset and east Devon countryside and coastline. Would certainly recommend the holiday property to others.

- Patrick, May 2024
Rosemary May 2024

“Cottage is in a convenient out-of-town location and on a regular bus route.”

Perfect for walkers with easy access to public footpaths. The 2 bathrooms icon is inaccurate as the en-suite upstairs only has a w.c. & basin. All the windows were locked and no keys were in sight. We were optimistic that we wouldn't have a fire and might need to escape but this is far from ideal. Garden unusable due to rubbish bin which doesn't appear in photos and proximity to busy road. Very misleading. Nowhere to hang clothes in downstairs bedroom but plenty of shelves in the cupboards. On a positive note the cottage was clean and beds comfortable.

- Rosemary, May 2024
Jackie March 2024

“The front door was difficult to open on numerous occasions, the hot water was not hot enough to have a bath, a really awkward step into the lounge by the kitchen which has been padded out by a rug, we still tripped.”

The sofa was too low. We used the downstairs bed which was far too high and nowhere to hang coats by the front door only under the stairs. The kitchen was modern if a bit overblown for a cottage.

- Jackie, March 2024

Thank you for your comments. We are sorry to see that the property was not to your liking. Regarding the hot water, we have had our maintenance team attend twice to see if any fault can be resolved. None was found but like with most hot water supplies, the taps need to not be opened all the way to allow the boiler to keep up with the demand and deliver lovely hot water. The property is not a new build but rather a very characterful cottage and with this comes slightly uneven levels which we feel adds to the charm of the building. The property boasts many modern furnishings including the Chesterfield style sofa and double bed downstairs. We appreciate that a mattress can be a tricky item to please everyone, but the owner has taken great care to purchase a mattress that we hope appeals to nearly all guests. We like our properties to be a home-from-home for our customers and the owners have ensured this with Blacksmiths Cottage, with the idea to have guests wanting for nothing. We appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback and we hope to welcome you back to the Lyme Bay area in the future. Property Owner
Jayne March 2024

“Lovely comfortable cottage.”

The facilities are great. The beds are very comfortable. There’s som lovely decor touches and the kitchen is very well equipped. The only negative for us was that we couldn’t locate the information booklet and also there wasn’t a tea towel. We did message about this but there was no response which was disappointing as we weren’t sure how to operate the heating.

- Jayne, March 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed the property but very sorry that you were unable to speak to a member of the team. We will ensure that a new welcome folder is taken to the property, and tea towels are always provided. They have obviously been missed on this booking. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know and we very much hope to welcome you back to the Lyme Bay area soon. Property Owner
Julie November 2023

“I absolutely loved this little cottage.”

It had everything you could possibly need. Beautifully decorated and very welcoming. We had a wedding in Lyme Regis and reception in Uplyme so was the ideal location. If I was staying that way again I wouldn’t hesitate to book it again.

- Julie, November 2023
jane-mic October 2023

“Loved The Black Smiths cottage, didn't want to leave.”

Everything we needed in there.Very clean and spacious. Loved the kitchen. Also the walk in the woods from Uplyme to Lyme regis, thanks for a lovely stay

- jane-mic, October 2023

Thank you for your kind comments. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
John September 2023

“We found Blacksmith Cottage to be a cosy, well equipped, quirky cottage.”

The welcome pack was much appreciated. Small maintenance issues ie toilet seat loose, and right hand shower control stiff.

- John, September 2023

Thank you for letting us know, we have now resolved the small issues. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Samantha September 2023

“This is our third stay here and have loved it every time.”

Cottage is cozy and in a peaceful area. We will definitely book to stay here again

- Samantha, September 2023
Emma August 2023

“This is a lovely modern cottage in a fantastic location, a short walk to Lyme Regis.”

Couldn’t find any faults at all.

- Emma, August 2023
Stuart July 2023

“Had a wonderful stay at Blacksmiths Cottage.”

Very clean, everything you could possibly want. Location is excellent, beach just 1.5 miles away and a great walk to the town itself. Will be back, don't hesitate just book it! Ps the welcome pack was a lovely touch!

- Stuart, July 2023
Angela June 2023

“The property was very clean, comfortable, and we'll equipped.”

Parking a large car from the narrow lane was a little difficult as the opening is narrow.

- Angela, June 2023
Colin February 2023

“The low mark for maintenance is 41 returned up there's about 10 sheets of toilet ...”

The low mark for maintenance is 41 returned up there's about 10 sheets of toilet paper before people I didn't think this was a lot

- Colin, February 2023

Thank you for the feedback after your stay. We are sorry you did not report this issue while staying in the property, we could have rectified this straight away. We do provide sufficient toilet paper for the length of stay and we are very sorry for this oversight. We have put in new measures so this does not happen again. We do appreciate all customer feedback as it does enable us to improve the service we offer to our guests. Team LBH Property Owner
Richard October 2022

“Great location and a very clean cottage.”

Just a few minor points: Hot water was too hot for the showers. Bathroom lock was sticky. Ensuite was just a toilet upstairs. I would recommend this cottage to stay at.

- Richard, October 2022
Rebecca August 2022

“A fantastic cottage!”

Very clean and well appointed, everything you could think of in the kitchen cupboards. Really comfortable, I think the best mattresses we’ve slept on in a holiday cottage. Great location, we walked the river path into Lyme which wasn’t far from the property and a lovely steady walk saving on car park fees in Lyme. We’d love to return one day. Shower controls were a little loose and the loo roll holder in the bathroom was falling off the wall.

- Rebecca, August 2022
Sonia August 2022

“The cottage itself is in a great location.”

The layout and design of the cottage was pleasing on the eye. Little things like the rug covering the unfinished floor in kitchen, toilet roll holder hanging off wall and the dust especially on the lights in the bedroom are things that could easily be rectified. Other than that was really pleased; we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Devon. Lyme Regis is exceptionally busy - if you fancy the beach go early. Parking can be difficult. Definitely would go back. Still waiting on Sykes to respond over the summer discount that we didn’t get when booking.

- Sonia, August 2022

Thank you for leaving feedback after your stay. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed yourselves and would be happy to return. All of our properties have their own little quirks, Blacksmiths Cottage having a little step down from the kitchen. The rug has been placed there to help smooth out the floor and aid guests. We are sorry to hear about the toilet roll holder and lights. Your comments have been raised with the team and have been actioned. I can see from your booking notes that your discount code query is being handled. Hoping to welcome you back soon. Property Owner
Andrew July 2022

“The welcome pack upon arrival was a nice touch and really made us feel at home.”

We followed the directions re. bin collection, but there was no collection whilst we were there. I'm not sure if this is a regular issue?? Overall, an impressive, well located, well maintained and clean property, where we felt very at home.

- Andrew, July 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback after your holiday. We are delighted you enjoyed the welcome pack, these are provided by a local small business and we get a fantastic response from our guests. We thank you for your conscientiousness regarding the bins and we are sorry it wasn’t collected as expected, we will contact the refuse company to investigate any potential issues. Thank you for your comments regarding the great location, maintenance and cleanliness, we work very hard to keep our customers happy; as such we welcome and appreciate your feedback as it enables us to improve the service we offer guests and the standard of properties we let. Team LBH Property Owner
Siobhan June 2022

“The cottage is lovely and comfortable with everything you would need for your stay.”

The only downfall is it’s so near to the main road which I don’t recall is mentioned in the listing and can at times be noisy and intrusive.

- Siobhan, June 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback following your recent holiday. Blacksmiths Cottage is listed as being in the heart of Uplyme, which is in a fantastically convenient location to the village facilities as well as to Lyme Regis. Due to Lyme’s appeal and subsequent footfall the road can be busy at certain times of the day but certainly isn’t continuous. We look forward to welcoming you again to beautiful Lyme Regis. Team LBH Property Owner

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite WC and basin, 1 x ground-floor double
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas heating
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, wine fridge, washing machine with dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine, 2 x hairdryer
Smart TV with streaming services, radio 60mg WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 1 car
Enclosed garden with patio and furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles

The property

A delightful stone cottage, Blacksmiths Cottage forms part of a converted forge in the heart of the village of Uplyme. Refurbished to a very high standard the stylish, modern interior provides very comfortable accommodation and compliments the cottage's original character and charm. Within easy walking distance is the village general store, a childrens playground and a public house which serves good food. A short drive or a pleasant riverside walk of about 30 minutes leads to Lyme Regis town and beach. A great location for those that enjoy walking, Uplyme is surrounded by beautiful countryside with an abundance of footpaths and bridleways. 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 a fabulous base for those looking to explore this wonderful part of World heritage coastline. GROUND FLOOR Entrance hall Open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area with French doors Bed 1: Double bed Bathroom: sit in bath with shower over bath, w.c and basin FIRST FLOOR Bed 2: Double bed with ensuite w.c & basin OUTSIDE Small seating area (accessed via French doors in the open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area) GENERAL INFORMATION Parking for 1 car Utilities included Linen and towels included FACILITIES Smart TV DAB radio WiFi Apple TV Nespresso coffee machine Electric oven/hob Fridge Freezer Wine fridge Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Gas central heating Hairdryer x 2

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Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely cottage with everything we needed.”

“Booking Reference - 5QK28-24-EN.”

“The cottage was very comfortable, well equipped and though not large was roomy enough for two people.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Blacksmith's Cottage.”

“Cottage is in a convenient out-of-town location and on a regular bus route.”

“The front door was difficult to open on numerous occasions, the hot water was not hot enough to have a bath, a really awkward step into the lounge by the kitchen which has been padded out by a rug, we still tripped.”

“Lovely comfortable cottage.”

“I absolutely loved this little cottage.”

“Loved The Black Smiths cottage, didn't want to leave.”

“We found Blacksmith Cottage to be a cosy, well equipped, quirky cottage.”

“This is our third stay here and have loved it every time.”

“This is a lovely modern cottage in a fantastic location, a short walk to Lyme Regis.”

“Had a wonderful stay at Blacksmiths Cottage.”

“The property was very clean, comfortable, and we'll equipped.”

“The low mark for maintenance is 41 returned up there's about 10 sheets of toilet ...”

“Great location and a very clean cottage.”

“A fantastic cottage!”

“The cottage itself is in a great location.”