Starfish | Lyme Regis | Cobb | Dorset And Somerset

Customer rating

4.6★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

30 Customer Review(s)

Jayne
September 2026

“We absolutely loved Starfish.”

We've stayed in other properties in Lyme every year for the last seven and this is the best. The view, of course, is sensational, unbeatable in the whole of Lyme. The furniture, fixtures, decoration, kitchen equipment are all excellent. In particular, the beds, sheets and pillows are very high quality. It feels as if the owners care about their guests. Recommend very highly. About to book for next year!

We've stayed in other properties in Lyme every year for the last seven and this is the best. The view, of course, is sensational, unbeatable in the whole of Lyme. The furniture, fixtures, decoration, kitchen equipment are all excellent. In particular, the beds, sheets and pillows are very high quality. It feels as if the owners care about their guests. Recommend very highly. About to book for next year!

- Jayne, September 2026
Mary September 2026

“Lovely apartment spotlessly clean great location a lot of noise at night from ...”

Lovely apartment spotlessly clean great location a lot of noise at night from apartment above which kept us awake but apart from that everything was just perfect and we had a great holiday And would certainly stay there again Thank you

- Mary, September 2026
Stephanie August 2026

“We loved every minute.”

Perfect location and couldn't be any closer to the beach. The apartment was just right and we wished we'd have stayed longer. Only problem was the cold tap in kitchen not working. We were thankful for a friend dropping us off in Lyme regis as the parking would have been a nightmare as all seemed full. Would definitely book again. Thank you sykes for this dream of a holiday.

- Stephanie, August 2026
Rachael August 2026

“Fantastic apartment with amazing views.”

Everything was perfect. One small issue the kitchen tap needs fixing the handle to the cold tap literally came off in your hand was difficult to turn it on/off only minor but needs fixing. Beds very comfortable will definitely book again

- Rachael, August 2026
Stephen July 2026

“Excellent apartment in a great location on the sea front.”

It is clean, tidy and very well equipped and we loved the window seat!!

- Stephen, July 2026
Matthew June 2026

“We had a great time at Starfish, amazing location with a fantastic view.”

We were also very grateful for the owner allowing us to reschedule our holiday on short notice due to family illness. Would highly recommend.

- Matthew, June 2026
James June 2026

“Great apartment and a very enjoyable stay.”

The only thing wrong was that when we arrived the flat was not as clean as it should have been - there were a lot of food crumbs and sweet papers left behind which we had to clean ourselves as the office was closed when we arrived. I did report it on the Monday and they offered to send a cleaner back in but by that time it was too late.

- James, June 2026
Luke March 2026

“We loved staying at Startish.”

It’s lovely apartment with a wonderful view. We also very much appreciated the welcome pack.

- Luke, March 2026
Jennifer December 2025

“We have been staying at these apartments for many years now as we just love the fabulous views.”

Starfish is one of the best, as it has a good-sized bathroom and a splendid window seat. However, due to stormy weather, we did have a problem with rain coming through the kitchen window. It would also be good to have a newer TV — we could only get BBC on the apps. Finally, as many others have commented, it is a real pain having to pick up and drop off keys up the hill, especially when you arrive by public transport!

- Jennifer, December 2025
Rene August 2025

“Lovely apartment overlooking the promenade and the sea.”

Spectacular views! Was clean and had a few welcoming goodies like tea and biscuits. Things to be aware of; Located up two flights of stairs, car parking is a bit of a trek away, location to pick up / drop off keys is about a 20 minute walk. Overall a lovely place to spend a nice, relaxing stay. Recommended!

- Rene, August 2025
Helen August 2025

“Positives 1.”

Incredible view, possibly best location in Lyme Regis. 2. easily accessible to all facilities 3. Clean bedding Negatives 1. It took half an hour to get into the property due to a broken lock. Sat in tears on the doorstep with a small child. Phoned Sykes “emergency” number for 45 Minutes but could only get automated options. Eventually managed to get in after an hour 2. overwhelming smell of fish in the hallway which infiltrated apartment 3. Bathroom filthy with strong smell of damp and layers of dirt and dust 4. Key collection a nightmare. 15 minute walk from apartment and up huge hills . Not easy to navigate with small child. 5. Long stay parking a nightmare. Again 15 minute walk from apartment, up huge hills.

- Helen, August 2025
Teri December 2024

“The most beautiful place to stay for Christmas.”

Very cosy, lovely decor and wonderful beds.It was perfect. Only downside is being two floors above Toms restaurant there is a smell of cooked oil when you enter the flat.This is not noticeable after a while however the stairwell does smell very strongly.Cant be avoided above a restaurant. We found on street parking about 15 min walk away We managed to drive along the lower prom to pack the car…which has to be done before 930am when the council lock the gate.The small car park with the clock tower on the front you can park in overnight to offload.

- Teri, December 2024
Susan July 2024

“Property is perfect - the view, the cleanliness, the comfort of furniture etc.”

perfect! I could not fault anything and the decor is very tasteful. WiFi is not great - just helpful for people to know in advance. Collecting key from the office was irritating. We arrived early and started to enjoy the beach, then realised the key was a 20 minute walk uphill away. This needs to be clearer. The long stay car park was £45 for 3 days and a 13 minute walk uphill - this wouldn’t be easy for everyone and adds quite a bit to the holiday. Lastly the nearest car park to offload barely has any free spaces during the day and if you can get one it is still a 3 or so minute walk along the esplanade and then up 2 flights of stairs. We would absolutely stay again - just think this information clearly known in advance would be helpful to allow people to plan.

- Susan, July 2024
David May 2024

“Wonderful, comfy place with excellent views and an impeccable location.”

Loved the little goodie bag left for us - the tea and coffee came in very handy as we got in late and did not have time to pick anything up before arrival. There was even a small container of milk for our tea and coffee which was a nice touch. We loved our stay and wish it had been for longer than just 5 days.

- David, May 2024
June May 2024

“Excellent. Thanks for a great experience.”

Please remind folk to turn on the WiFi booster. Didn't find it until holiday nearly finished. Parking . Got a ticket at council car park. I accidentally purchased a private car space by mistake. Shame. Not your fault.

- June, May 2024
Lucy May 2024

“Lovely, bright and very clean apartment in the most perfect location.”

All basic facilities available including a washing machine which was a nice surprise and came in handy when travelling with two small children with a love for chocolate ice cream! The welcome pack with tea, biscuits, flapjacks, fudge, coffee and milk was much appreciated too. Only negative was that the 3 rugs/runners desperately need grip underlays to avoid an accident and to keep them looking tidy as you can’t walk on them without them sliding all over the place on the wooden floor so they were a bit annoying - but it’s a minor negative! We had a wonderful time and will certainly be returning, thank you.

- Lucy, May 2024
Alexis April 2024

“Communication was terrible, I tried booking it via air B and B and asked question on the size of the second room to see if space to fit a travel cote, had one generic reply and asked again four more time and zero reply I then called, each time I called I was on hold over 10 mins before anyone answered, very poor indeed On arrival we called and again a long time to pick up and we had been given HQ number not the local one so they couldn’t help us locate the property, had to transfer us.”

Quite shocking as it wasn’t a one off it was every time I called which was four times in total Corridors smelt of fish and cooking which came up from the restaurant down stairs which was not pleasant and very noisy upstairs maybe they don’t have carpets? Apartment itself was lovely, fantastic views , I would t suggest more than 2 people stay as be very crowded unless have children then maybe at a stretch

- Alexis, April 2024
Valerie December 2023

“Comfortable with great position.”

An outside light to aid with keypad in winter would be helpful.

- Valerie, December 2023
Kris November 2023

“Having stayed at Starfish now 3x I really enjoy the location and peaceful atmosphere at the time of year as well as the comfortable surroundings of the property.”

My only complaint would be the check out time of 10.00am on a day that is still holiday, not allowing enough time for relaxing packing and a comfortable breakfast

- Kris, November 2023
Lucy November 2023

“Fantastic position and quality of flat.”

Our only small concerns.... Most kitchens have basics of salt, pepper, a little sugar. The cafetiere is broken - we thought we'd fixed it, but it didn't last. The rugs feel hazardous, we moved them out the way - rug grips help? The office did not know about 3/7-day permits for parking, which we did find in Woodmead. Expensive, but better for us than running up the hill by 8am each morning.

- Lucy, November 2023
Dawn September 2023

“We have stayed in one of these bay apartments before, but Starfish far surpassed the other.”

After reading a previous review about cleanliness I was concerned, but it was spotless so I expect the owners had acted on the previous comments. Thank you. My 92 year old mom and I (with mobility issues) managed the stairs no problem. The views are outstanding and mom spent a lot of time in the window seat. It is Well stocked and the treats on arrival were lovely and very useful. The clean spacious bathroom with a large step in shower made life easier for us. We had a great stay despite unpredictable weather. One negative feedback I do wish rentals would always used a thick moisture proof pillow protector which are changed between clients. This would reduce the infection risk as a single pillow case is not a suitable protection for infection particularly with flu and covid around.

- Dawn, September 2023
Nick August 2023

“Hi all Absolutely perfect location and the most amazing views.”

We love the goody bag, very thoughtful, however wanted to add a bit of constructive criticism : It would have been nice to have a cafetière in the property to use the coffee. -We realise its high season, however I would expect high standards when paying £750 for 2 nights,:so when a few basics were not met we left disappointed: -No shower gel, body gel? -The apartment is particularly dusty/ dirty especially around the window seating, kitchen cuboards etc. the place really does need a good deep clean/ vacuum -when we arrived , we found rubbish on the toilet floor, including dental floss/mini flosser, toilet holder ( see pic) Thanks

- Nick, August 2023

Thank you for your comments, we're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the views offered from the apartment. We have passed on your comments regarding cleanliness to our Housekeeping Team for review, and are sorry to hear that you did not find it to our normal standards. We do not provide personal consumables for guests, but do provide a starter supply of toilet rolls, bin bags, hand soaps, washing-up liquid, cloths. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Linda July 2023

“Our stay at the Starfish was very enjoyable from start to finish.”

The apartment was well furnished, kitchen was well equipped, comfortable and clean and in a fabulous position on the Marine Parade with spectacular sea and coastal views which could be seen from the bay window seat. It's very well positioned for the bars, restaurants and shops as well- we will be returning! Maybe a broader range of programmes on the TV? Sometimes you just want to stay in in the evening after a long full day of being out and about and settle down. Parking was a bit of a challenge but once we had found the car park and sorted the parking out with a seven day permit it was fine. However, the car parks are a bit of a walk away and up hill but this does keep you fit

- Linda, July 2023
Rita June 2023

“Lovely property, great views, very comfortable.”

- Rita, June 2023
Catherine May 2023

“This is our second stay in this group of flats.”

It’s in a stunning location with fabulous views out to sea. The flat had good facilities and was spotlessly clean. It was good to have milk, tea and coffee there for us. The bed and sofa were comfortable. It was straightforward to unload the car very close to the flats and then move it to a long stay car park 10 or 15 minutes walk away. The only snag - and it was an issue for us - was that the wifi was often poor quality, particularly in the evening. It seems that this is shared with other flats as there was no router. There was a booster in the flat which we were able to reboot and this did help occasionally. On a very minor note, the filters on the cafetière were loose and could not be tightened - so unusable.

- Catherine, May 2023

We're pleased to welcome you back! Thank you for the feedback about the cafetiere - we will look into this. The owner recently provided the WIFI extenders as a means of helping with the signal within the apartment. Unfortunately WIFI can not be guaranteed, and the number of users at a time can impact on the speed. We hope this didn't spoil your stay too much. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Margaret May 2023

“Delightful to find the little sachet of goodies upon arrival — after a long day of travel!”

Beautiful location right on the ocean. We also enjoyed our fist dinner at Tom’s. Thanks for being so accessible, as I prepared for our holiday! All the best, Margaret Keller

- Margaret, May 2023
David April 2023

“Lovely property, really well appointed!”

Comfy beds, great facilities, plenty of space. Fantastic location! Will definitely be returning!

- David, April 2023
Angela November 2022

“3rd visit and again enjoyed our time at Starfish.”

Unfortunately the windows are not air tight in the lounge and kitchen so very drafty. Shower unit needs some attention as the sealant is dirty. There is still an area in the lounge by the window that needs painting. Starfish is a lovely apartment with beautiful views, we will hopefully return next year

- Angela, November 2022
Kate August 2022

“Fabulous!!”

- Kate, August 2022
Carly July 2022

“This was a fabulous find.”

What a great apartment. Perfect location, views and comfort. Nice touch leaving the milk and welcome gifts. 10 out of 10 for this property.

- Carly, July 2022

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Summary

A 4 star Gold property
Second-floor apartment
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x twin
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine/tumble dryer, dishwasher, hairdryer
TV, Blu-Ray/DVD player, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Public car park a short walk from property, subject to availability and payable on site
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Please Note: Car parking payable at location and subject to availability, guests can load and unload on Marine Parade close to the apartment
Please Note: There are four flights of stairs to the apartment and no lift so please bear this in mind when booking
Please note: There are scheduled scaffolding and building works for the front of the building during October 2026, Scaffolding will be across the whole front of the building, there will still be access to the apartments during this time however please keep in mind that there will be noise during these works.

The property

A stunning 4 star Gold property, a luxurious apartment situated on Marine Parade on Lyme Regis seafront offering panoramic sea, coastal and harbour views. Located on the second floor, the property is part of an architect-designed conversion of an iconic hotel. A wonderful feature is the large bay window with a low level window seat offering an open aspect onto the seafront with superb views, great for a book and cup of tea, or glass of wine while watching the world go by. Modern and contemporary the property has been furnished, decorated and equipped to a very high standard and provides excellent, high-quality accommodation. The owners have given great thought to design and layout and no expense has been spared in the quality of the fixtures, furnishings and personal touches and they provide a locally sourced welcome pack of tea, milk and treats for your arrival. In the heart of Lymes' shops, pubs and restaurants this really is a superb holiday apartment to completely relax and enjoy all that this traditional seaside town has to offer. Please note: There is no cot space in this property SECOND FLOOR Open plan lounge, kitchen with breakfast bar and dining room, bay window with window seat all offering stunning sea, coastal and harbour views Bed 1: Kingsize bed with Smart TV Bed 2: Twin beds Shower room: large shower cubicle, vanity unit, w.c. and laundry cupboard GENERAL INFORMATION Public parking within a ten minute walk - (loading and unloading on Marine Parade close to the apartment) Utilities included Linen and towels included FACILITIES TV/BLU-RAY DVD Bluetooth speaker WiFi Electric oven/hob Fridge with icebox Dishwasher Microwave Washer/dryer Gas central heating Hairdryer x2

Please note: There are scheduled scaffolding and building works for the front of the building during October 2026, Scaffolding will be across the whole front of the building, there will still be access to the apartments during this time however please keep in mind that there will be noise during these works.

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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!

Please Note: Car parking payable at location and subject to availability, guests can load and unload on Marine Parade close to the apartment.

Please Note: There are four flights of stairs to the apartment and no lift so please bear this in mind when booking.

Please note: There are scheduled scaffolding and building works for the front of the building during October 2026, Scaffolding will be across the whole front of the building, there will still be access to the apartments during this time however please keep in mind that there will be noise during these works.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We absolutely loved Starfish.”

“Lovely apartment spotlessly clean great location a lot of noise at night from ...”

“We loved every minute.”

“Fantastic apartment with amazing views.”

“Excellent apartment in a great location on the sea front.”

“We had a great time at Starfish, amazing location with a fantastic view.”

“Great apartment and a very enjoyable stay.”

“We loved staying at Startish.”

“We have been staying at these apartments for many years now as we just love the fabulous views.”

“Lovely apartment overlooking the promenade and the sea.”

“Positives 1.”

“The most beautiful place to stay for Christmas.”

“Property is perfect - the view, the cleanliness, the comfort of furniture etc.”

“Wonderful, comfy place with excellent views and an impeccable location.”

“Excellent. Thanks for a great experience.”

“Lovely, bright and very clean apartment in the most perfect location.”

“Comfortable with great position.”

“Having stayed at Starfish now 3x I really enjoy the location and peaceful atmosphere at the time of year as well as the comfortable surroundings of the property.”

“Fantastic position and quality of flat.”

“We have stayed in one of these bay apartments before, but Starfish far surpassed the other.”

“Hi all Absolutely perfect location and the most amazing views.”

“Our stay at the Starfish was very enjoyable from start to finish.”

“Lovely property, great views, very comfortable.”

“This is our second stay in this group of flats.”

“Delightful to find the little sachet of goodies upon arrival — after a long day of travel!”

“Lovely property, really well appointed!”

“3rd visit and again enjoyed our time at Starfish.”

“Fabulous!!”