Braeside

Customer rating

4.3★

10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

13 Customer Review(s)

John
July 2026

“There was a musty smell when we entered the property at the beginning of the week but this diminished during the week.”

We found the induction hob cooker difficult to control but all of the other appliances were fine. We liked the space in the accommodation and the car parking was good.

We found the induction hob cooker difficult to control but all of the other appliances were fine. We liked the space in the accommodation and the car parking was good.

- John, July 2026
Anthea June 2026

“The house was nice and spacious with plenty of room for our family group of 7.”

After a long, hot and tiring journey the Welcome Pack, with tea, milk and biscuits, was just what we needed. However, as the day had been hot, the bedrooms were also hot and stuffy, and we could not open some of the windows to cool the rooms down. The impressive family 'bathroom' did not have a toilet. The toilet was across the landing, with no washbasin, and no opening window or extractor fan. The garden and outside seating area was lovely, and we used it a lot; but a tray would have been very useful to carry cups, glasses and food outside. A sunshade would also have been appreciated. On the positive side, the games room was very much appreciated and utilised. The kitchen was adequate, with a large dining table and comfortable chairs. Braeside is a lovely old house, but has been sadly mistreated in the attempts to make it a holiday let for families. We love Lyme Regis, but definitely won't be staying at Braeside again.

- Anthea, June 2026
Patricia April 2026

“Spacious, welcoming, well equipped and comfortable accommodation.”

The games room is an added bonus. Thoroughly enjoyed by a family of seven aged eight to eighty.

- Patricia, April 2026
Clive August 2025

“Braeside proved to be the ideal property for us with 9 people staying, ranging in age from 5 to 75.”

The house was a good base from which to go to the beach at Lyme Regis. The older family drove but it was only a 15 minute for the younger ones to walk. The welcome pack on the kitchen table was much appreciated. Nice house with plenty of character.

- Clive, August 2025
Sarah July 2025

“Lovely stay at Braeside, it's a great place for a big group.”

There were seven of us, adults and kids, so the pool table was an absolute godsend, as were all the books and puzzles. There is plenty of space to relax together – and apart! – and its decorated thoughtfully and with character. The garden is also really pretty. It is a bit of a walk to town, maybe 15 minutes – but if you have food, drinks and a movie at the lovely little Fox and Owl Cellar cinema, they give you a lift back up the hill in their minibus! A great place and we wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

- Sarah, July 2025
Angela May 2025

“We really enjoyed the space Braeside offered for our family of 10.”

The games room, kitchen, lounge, outdoor space, first floor bedrooms & en-suites were all comfortable & spacious. 2nd floor bedrooms were as described & comfortable. The shower in the main bathroom could do with an upgrade to match the en-suites on the first floor which were all lovely. It could also do with some shelves to put toiletries on for those using that bathroom ie those sleeping on the 3rd floor. The kitchen was well equipped. Small glass tumblers would have been ideal for the spirit drinkers in our party. Enjoyed early morning walks to the beach, cold water swim, followed by great coffee at Kiosk along the sea front….steep climb back for breakfast at Braeside!

- Angela, May 2025
Alison November 2024

“We enjoyed our stay at Braeside and found the house warm and comfortable for a November break.”

The kitchen is well equiped and we enjoyed the games room. The sitting room really needs curtains (which are shown in the online listing but are not there ) A shower in the main bathroom would be a good addition as we all ended up using the 2 en suite showers. The main bathroom also needs curtains or a blind .

- Alison, November 2024

Thank you for the feedback. We have just had the baywindow roof and ceiling rebuilt and apologies it appears the builders didn't put the curtains back up which we will fix and find what has happened to the bathroom blind. As you did enjoy the house please could I ask you to put the positive feedback around the house, games room, kitchen etc. on the Sykes Site or Google for other customers. It would be much appreciated to that feedback on there. Property Owner
Emma September 2024

“The property is beautiful, very well equipped and in a great location.”

However, there is a damp problem, with damp patches on some of the ceilings and a musty smell downstairs.

- Emma, September 2024

Thank you for the feedback, these were issues that occurred this season and we have now had rectified professionally which has also removed any odours. Sorry if it impacted your stay and hopefully you would give the property another try. Thanks Property Owner
Lyn August 2024

“We all enjoyed our few days at the property.”

The cottage was clean and the beds very comfortable. The games room was a huge success with the children. The large kitchen table was also very handy for board games in the evening. The welcome pack was a very nice touch. The Victorian cottage was a building of its time. There was a musty smell in a number of the rooms on arrival. Although the windows were opened in the day, there was still a faint smell in the evening. The enclosed garden with the large table was a good place to relax but the foliage needed to be tidied up. A thorny bush adjacent to a gate to gain entrance to the front door of the house needed cutting back. The light in one of the en suites was not working. After contacting the agents, someone was quickly sent out to fix it. However it almost immediately broke down again. We let the agents know again so they could fix this after we had left. These are small things which could be fixed. The cottage was also on a very busy road which we did not expect. However it was a lovely few days away and the children didn't want to leave.

- Lyn, August 2024

Thank you for you lovely comments and our children never want to leave either! We have had the musty smell addressed professionally and apologies that it appeared this year. The feedback on the garden is very useful and we have picked this up with the Gardener to reduce the thorny bush and tidy the garden. We are really glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hopefully having you stay again. Property Owner
Hilary July 2024

“Sadly, the £2600 we paid to stay here for 3 nights (2 days) was not worth it.”

Being an old property it smelt musty in several of the rooms, and the kitchen has a dark, gloomy appearance due to the decor. The downstairs felt cold, but baking hot in the bedrooms on the top floor. During heavy rain, the ceiling in the lounge was leaking and we had to place a pot under it. The listing does not point out it is on a very busy road and about a 20 minute walk, at a fast pace to the town. Garden gloomy with no sun, due to heavy Shrubbery/trees surrounded property. On a plus side the games room was good.

- Hilary, July 2024

Thank you for the feedback and positive feedback on the games room. We have had the odour you mentioned and ceiling professionally fixed. The garden is also being maintained by a Sykes Gardener to ensure it offers the best features to customers. There is a hive heating system fitted and adjustable radiators, sorry if that was not clear and we will update the welcome pack with further information. Property Owner
Gaynor May 2024

“A family holiday with children and grandchildren.”

Comfortable house and well equipped Games room is a great additional space Secure garden although steep in places for the little ones Great that the local bus stops right outside

- Gaynor, May 2024
Pamela April 2024

“Excellent property for celebrating a 70th birthday with family.”

The children loved playing hide and seek, the games room was a great success, comfortable lounge and good size table in the kitchen for us all to gather around for meals. Bedrooms all had very comfortable beds and bathrooms spotlessly clean.

- Pamela, April 2024
Sophie August 2023

“House had everything we needed apart from a bread knife, rooms were clean and comfortable, games room was brilliant for the children (and grown-ups!”

). Only issues were with the plumbing - toilet above the stairs blocked totally once, they came out and fixed it immediately which was great but looked like it was going again after being fixed so we avoided using it after that. Water pressure - showers went off if anyone else touched a tap or flush at the same time but that may be to do with the local water pressure in general. Brighter light over the kitchen table would be nice but otherwise all good. We loved our stay.

- Sophie, August 2023

We were pleased to be able to assist you during your stay, and will follow-up on your comments. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner

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Summary

Over three floors
Five bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x twin, 1 x second-floor twin
Bathroom with free-standing bath, basin, and separate WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen/diner with woodburning stove
Utility
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Games room
Gas central heating
Electric Range oven with induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Lor Coffee Machine (6 pods supplied per booking)
Smart TV, WiFi, pool table, table tennis
Fuel & power inc. in rent
Logs for woodburning stoves not supplied but available locally
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot available on request
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed terraced garden with patio seating area, mature trees, shrubs, decked seating area and furniture
Sorry no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 0.8 miles
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Note: Sloping ceilings in the second-floor bedrooms; please take care
Note: Narrow and steep staircase up to the top floor; please take care
Note: The mains water pressure in this area fluctuates based on usage, as such on occasions only one shower can be used at a time.

The property

An impressive, Grade II listed five-bedroom Victorian house in Lyme Regis, Dorset, Braeside is a wonderful holiday home for up to ten guests. Located close to the town with its beaches and many visitor attractions, this is a fantastic choice for families or groups of friends wanting to enjoy this wonderful part of the Jurassic Coast. Retaining many period features, typical of its age, Braeside has been sympathetically and tastefully furnished and provides spacious accommodation arranged over three floors. On the ground floor there is a spacious family lounge with plush seating and a woodburning stove, perfect for those cooler evenings. The kitchen is a delightful sociable space and great for preparing meals which can be enjoyed together around the large dining table. After dinner, let your competitive streak kick in and enjoy games such as table tennis, pool and air hockey in the family games room. Three of the five bedrooms are located on the first floor. Both the super-king-size and king-size bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms, with the twin room and family bathroom with impressive free-standing bath, also located on this floor. A narrow and steep staircase leads to the second floor where you will find a further double bedroom with views over Lyme Regis and a twin room. Outside, the garden at Braeside is a delight, with various seating areas to sit and soak up the sun. A decked terrace area at the rear is reached via a winding pathway taking you past mature trees and coastal planting and enjoys views over Lyme Regis and the sea beyond. The spacious patio is perfect for alfresco dining with a large dining table and chairs perfectly placed to seat a large group. A short walk walk takes you into the town centre where you will find a great selection of independent shops, cafes and eateries. Food lovers will delight in the excellent choice of restaurants whether you fancy fine dining, local seafood or just enjoying a bite to eat with a sea view, there is something for everyone. The seafront, with its family friendly beaches is perfect for those looking to enjoy a traditional seaside holiday. Watersports such as paddle boarding are available and for those wanting to get out on the water, boat trips run regularly from the famous Cobb harbour. In an area renowned for fossils, why not try your hand at fossil hunting on the beaches or learn about the history at the town museum. Nearby Charmouth has an informative heritage centre located on the seafront where you can get tips on finding your own fossils, meet the Charmouth Dinosaur and explore the past and present of this incredible stretch of coastline. When it comes to days out, a journey along the coast road will take you to Burton Bradstock with its famous swannery and award winning sub-tropical gardens. Crealy Theme Park, near Exeter, has been voted Devon’s best day out for eight years running and is a great family day out with over 60 rides and attractions. Whether it’s a relaxing seaside break or fun filled family holiday, you can enjoy it all with a stay at Braeside. Please note: Access to the second floor bedrooms is via a steep and narrow staircase which could be difficult for young children and anyone with mobility issues so please bear this in mind when booking. GROUND FLOOR Large sitting with wood burning stove and smart TV Spacious kitchen & dining room with range style oven and woodburning stove Family games room with pool table/air hockey table/table tennis and doors leading to the garden Cloakroom with w.c. and wash basin FIRST FLOOR Bed 1: Super-king-size bed with en-suite shower, w.c. Bed 2: King-size bed with en-suite shower, w.c. Bed 3: Twin room with wall mounted TV Bathroom: Free standing bath and wash basin Cloakroom with w.c. and hand basin SECOND FLOOR (accessed via steep and narrow staircase) Bed 4: Double bedroom with feature window and views over Lyme Regis and the coastline beyond. Restricted ceiling height in this room. Bed 5: Twin room OUTSIDE Garden with large patio seating area with table and chairs Terraced garden with pathways and mature planting Rear decked seating terrace with views towards the coast GENERAL INFORMATION Off road parking for 2 cars Utilities included Logs for woodburner not supplied but available locally Linen and towels included Highchair & travel cot provided (no linen) FACILITIES Smart TV WiFi Electric range oven with induction hob Lor Coffee Machine (6 pods supplied per booking) Fridge/freezer Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Tumble dryer Woodburning stoves Gas central heating

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

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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!

The mains water pressure in this area fluctuates based on usage, as such on occasions only one shower can be used at a time.

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Reviews & Ratings

“There was a musty smell when we entered the property at the beginning of the week but this diminished during the week.”

“The house was nice and spacious with plenty of room for our family group of 7.”

“Spacious, welcoming, well equipped and comfortable accommodation.”

“Braeside proved to be the ideal property for us with 9 people staying, ranging in age from 5 to 75.”

“Lovely stay at Braeside, it's a great place for a big group.”

“We really enjoyed the space Braeside offered for our family of 10.”

“We enjoyed our stay at Braeside and found the house warm and comfortable for a November break.”

“The property is beautiful, very well equipped and in a great location.”

“We all enjoyed our few days at the property.”

“Sadly, the £2600 we paid to stay here for 3 nights (2 days) was not worth it.”

“A family holiday with children and grandchildren.”

“Excellent property for celebrating a 70th birthday with family.”