Watersplash Cottage | Lyme Regis | Broad Ledge | Dorset And Somerset

Customer rating

4.3★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

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

26 Customer Review(s)

Gemma
May 2026

“We really enjoyed our stay at the Watersplash cottage.”

We was getting married and the owner was told via Lyme Bay holidays (this is where you collect keys from), we were gifted a bottle of wine from the owner which they had when they were getting married. This was so thoughtful and put a smile on our face. We stayed in Lyme for a mini moon and the cottage was a beautiful spot for this. The garden was so peaceful listening to the river flow at the bottom. Would fully recommend staying here.

We was getting married and the owner was told via Lyme Bay holidays (this is where you collect keys from), we were gifted a bottle of wine from the owner which they had when they were getting married. This was so thoughtful and put a smile on our face. We stayed in Lyme for a mini moon and the cottage was a beautiful spot for this. The garden was so peaceful listening to the river flow at the bottom. Would fully recommend staying here.

- Gemma, May 2026
John January 2026

“Watersplash cottage is clean, comfortable, very well equipped and was perfect for our January stay in Lyme.”

We had read a couple of previous reviews suggesting that the cottage was cold, so rang the company who promised to send someone out to check that the boiler and heating were working properly. Any issue was resolved, and we were warm and cosy throughout the week, despite bitterly cold temperatures outside. The cottage is full of character including stairs which could be challenging for older guests, however we loved it. Location is excellent and there is a parking permit for the nearby car park. Beds are very comfortable, furnishings are of good quality and we really appreciated the welcome pack. Highly recommend this lovely cottage.

- John, January 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review. Thankfully we had all the heating serviced at the beginning of winter -so it should be lovely & cosy now. I’m glad you liked the garden, it’s certainly one of the reasons that we bought this beautiful cottage many years ago. The sound of the stream is so calming -especially after the noise of the cheeky seagulls on the beach. I’ve just ordered two new Canadian steamer chairs to pop on the patio - so hopefully these will be nice for a sundown drink once the summer begins. Do let us know if you visit again. Property Owner
Sarah November 2025

“I absolutely love this cottage!”

Just back from a wonderful week with my parents and little dog, and already planning when we can return. The location is perfect, in just a few minutes' amble you're at the mill, brewery, and sea front. Yet tucked away with the lovely riverside garden. The cottage is comfortable, clean, characterful and very well equipped. The electric stove/fire made for very cosy autumn evenings. Yes the stairs need a watchout, but are safe, and part of the charm (top floor room is lovely!) Thank you very much for our stay!

- Sarah, November 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely review.. I hope both you & your little doggie liked the garden. The sound of the stream is so calming -especially after the noise of those cheeky seagulls on the beach. I’ve just ordered two new Canadian steamer chairs to pop on the patio - so hopefully these will be nice for a sundown drink once the summer begins. Do let us know if you visit again. Property Owner
Jane October 2025

“This is the second time we have stayed in this lovely house , it’s perfect .”

Comfortable, spacious and a garden for the dog . Perfectly situated it feels like home from home

- Jane, October 2025

So lovely to see we have been able to welcome you back and that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Jade September 2025

“Such a lovely cottage that was perfect for us, our 4 year old son & dog.”

It was hard to find a property in Lyme with outdoor space so this one was perfect. The courtyard garden is a lot bigger than it seems on pictures and with the river running at the back was so lovely. Bed was comfy & we had plenty of space & everything we needed. There were a few spiders & some crumbs in the fridge from a previous guest but other than that very clean. There was a distinct dog smell but you come to suspect that in a dog friendly property. Great that nearby parking is included & just a short walk to the seafront. We would definitely stay again and had a lovely time.

- Jade, September 2025

Thank you for your feedback. The courtyard garden is such a lovely feature for the property, so glad you enjoyed that. We appreciate you raising the comments around the cleanliness points. Please rest assured these have been passed to the Housekeeping Team. Hope to welcome you back again in the future. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Georgina August 2025

“The location of the house is perfect for walking in to Lyme Regis along the river walk!”

The house it's self was exceptionally clean and well equipped, However, the garden does need some work! Disappointingly it did not match the high standard of the house. It was clear it has not been looked after with only weeds and plastic flowers. Such a shame as it could be a lovely river side oasis with a bit of time and money spent on it!

- Georgina, August 2025

Thank you for your feedback, wonderful to hear that you liked the location of the property- the river walk is lovely in either direction. Your comments surrounding the garden have been taken on board and a plan put in place with the gardener to ensure guests always find it to be a lovely space to enjoy, with the owner making further investments in the near future. Thank you once again for feeding this back. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Alan July 2025

“Small and pretty little place.”

Very well equipped and spotlessly clean.very safe garden for our dog so we didn't have to watch him.sofa very small and not comfy.too many nik.naks everywhere. Tv could do with sky system could only get Netflix. Lovely soft furnishings and comfy beds.only problem were very steep stairs the top floor bedroom had ni handrails. I had to go up on hands and knees so slept in the single bed.great location and close to walks and seafront

- Alan, July 2025

Thank you for your feedback. As we are very active owners and visit frequently during the autumn months -it’s always good to have people let us know what works well and what works less well. Glad your doggie liked our lovely garden- it certainly is the reason we chose the cottage many years ago. I am surprised you could only get Netflix as we upgraded this earlier in the year. I will check this out with Lyme Bay Holidays. We bought this new sofa especially for the summer season -as previous feedback had been that the sofa was too large, so I guess we probably need to keep an eye on that and see what other guests say too. As we definitely believe that feedback is a gift. Thank you for choosing our lovely Watersplash Cottage. Do let us know if you choose to visit again. Property Owner
Laura June 2025

“It's a lovely cottage with a good location.”

Garden needs some love and the rug in the front room really smells like dog. It needs replacing! But the cottage is nice and the location is really good

- Laura, June 2025

Thank you so much for your feedback. As a very “hand’s on” owner (We visit a lot in the autumn and new year ) we’re supposed to have a gardener keeping an eye on things-especially after all this lovely sunshine. I will contact Lyme Bay holidays so they can do a recce. Ditto the rug -we were encouraged to open our cottage to doggies a couple of years ago -but it is something that needs to be monitored week to week. Thank you for choosing our much loved Watersplash Cottage, Property Owner
Jane February 2025

“Lovely property and perfect for our break away .”

- Jane, February 2025
Caroline September 2024

“Nice little cottage !”

Single beds I found uncomfortable ! The little garden needed a bit of TLc ,weeds etc.

- Caroline, September 2024

Thank you for letting us know about the garden - I think that after all this rain some of the weeds made it through the gravel. As the nice folk at Lyme Bay Holidays manage the property for us - I will let them know the gardener needs to pop by. With regard to the mattresses in the twin room - sorry they didnt suit your needs. Its hard to know which mattress type is best to suit everyone- but I'll take a look when I get to visit in the Autumn. Thanks for visiting our cottage and do let us know if you ever visit again. Best Wishes From The Watersplash Family Property Owner
Toby June 2024

“We did really enjoy our stay and it had most of the comforts we enjoy at home.”

There were a couple of things that we should highlight. The TV in the master bedroom didn’t work. Not a problem for us but for people who like to watch TV in bed it could be. The freeview remote for the living room TV didn’t work properly as you couldn’t use the down arrow to scroll through the channels. Again we used my laptop to plug in and watch channels that way. We also found a broken handle on a mug on the kitchen unit. We left it there for your team to hopefully find during the clean down. There was also no blue bag left for us to split up the linen and towels as per instructions, only a clear bag. We are back with you at Christmas in the same property and we are looking forward to coming back to the property.

- Toby, June 2024

I see the LBH team have responded below. As the proud owner of Watersplash Cottage we do pay the lovely LBH team to fully manage our cottage -so in future they should be able to fix any problems during your stay. We are so excited that you’re coming back at Christmas. I will be coming down beforehand to leave some Christmas treats to welcome you . But in the meantime if we the Watersplash family can help with any recommendations, please let us know. We holidayed in LR for many years before becoming Watersplash’s happy owners and still visit a lot. LBH -for your feedback, just to let you know we have got our maintenance team looking at the issues you have raised so will get this all sorted. Apologies that you had some trouble but very much looking forward to welcoming you back at Christmas. The Lyme Bay Team. Property Owner
Helen May 2024

“Waterfall Cottage was in a lovely area in Lyme Regis next to a river.”

The short fairly flat walk via the river and mill courtyard or the road to the beach or high street was lovely. Cottage was ideal for 2 people. Personally not a fan of memory foam mattress and it would help if the bed was leveled (put pillows at 'foot' end). We pointed out the hole in the deck to the chap collecting the bins.

- Helen, May 2024
Kate May 2024

“Exterior maintenance needed.”

Garden decking collapsing in the corner. Front needs repainting. Master bedroom mattress needs replacing. Deep winter duvets too hot for the season - unusable. Front door lock dangerous and not to fire regulations - you should not need to find a key to get out.

- Kate, May 2024

Dear Mrs Webb. So very sorry to read that you were unhappy with your stay. I was just at the cottage 4 wks ago putting up all the new topiary and hanging baskets. At the time, the decking was fine -so I can only guess that with all the recent unseasonably bad storms this is no longer the case. Having a beautiful stream at the bottom of the garden is lovely and we do check the decking and fencing regularly, to ensure nothing has got too wet during the winter months. I will ask Lyme Bay Holidays to address this immediately. With regard to the mattress this is a memory foam mattress , so is quite a different feel to a sprung one. I will again ask LBH to check nothing has changed since we were last there. Ditto with the duvets -as after 10 yrs of renting our lovely cottage, we’ve never had a request for summer duvets. But I’d be happy to do this if it made out guests more comfortable. Lastly the front door lock is in line with fire regulations and is common for property’s that share an entrance or alleyway. I have also put a key hanger in the cupboard, for people to deposit their keys. As a retired fireman’s daughter, I have this checked every year -but will also double check with LBH that the rules have not changed since our last season. Thank you for your feedback. Feedback is a gift to owners like me - as I visit regularly and want it make sure everyone enjoys their stay as much as we do. Rgds, Property Owner
Rhiannan May 2024

“Thank you for a lovely stay at Watersplash Cottage!”

We definitely struck luck with the weather and we enjoyed walks on the beach with the dog, swims in the sea and ice creams on the promenade. Also lovely to sit in the garden and listen to the river. Highlights of our stay in Lyme Regis: Dinosaurland and Fossil Museum- amazing collection! Moules frites at the Lyme Bay Cafe- biggest mussels we have ever had! Dinner at the The Millside - for the fruits de mer! Langdon Hill National Trust for walk to Golden Cap- great views! Heartstopper season 3 filming during our stay! Taster board at the Lyme Regis Brewery- mix and match! We have had the best time and will be back!

- Rhiannan, May 2024
Caira May 2024

“We have loved our stay at Watersplash Cottage!”

Very cosy, with everything we needed. Great location, and gorgeous to have the river running along the back of the garden! We love fossiling at Black Ven, walk to Uplyme, exploring the lovely shops etc. We had a great meal at 'Lilac', love the Town Mill Brewery, the bakery as well as buying seafood at The Wet Fish Shop. 'Swim' is another favourite! Thanks for a wonderful stay! We will be back.

- Caira, May 2024
Sue May 2024

“What a lovely lovely cottage!”

We had a very relaxing few days with our Murphy, the cocker spaniel. Being a black dog, we visited the Black Dog Cafe in Uplyme. Such friendly owners and delicious apple cake and clotted cream. Treated ourselves to a curry takeaway the first night and visited the Pilot Boat- great Sea Bass. The Cottage was perfect- warm, cosy, little personal touches let you know how cared for it is. The welcome pack was very thoughtful- thank you! We will recommend Watersplash Cottage.

- Sue, May 2024
Emma May 2024

“Thank you so much for the use of your lovely cottage- it had everything we needed!”

Very comfortable and very clean! Fab location! We wish we had longer to explore! Some poor weather didn't stop us- an easy drive down to the Eden Project in Cornwall kept us going.... Thank you.

- Emma, May 2024
Anne March 2024

“This is a lovely little cottage with a good size outdoor space.”

It's nicely decorated with comfortable beds, good sized kitchen with all you need and in a good location. The lounge is very small more with comfy seating for 2 people so ok for a family but a bit snug for 2 couples. The 2 levels of stairs are steep and winding so no good if you're not fit! Apart from the 2 provisos mentioned tho, this was a lovely place to stay and we would again.

- Anne, March 2024
Narinder May 2023

“Had a lovely stay at the cottage .”

Cooking facilities were good but could do with one more big saucepan . Cottage was lovely and a good sized garden. Very well situated . Beds very comfortable sofa not so comfortable. However all in all a very good stay . Also back door is hard to Open and shut

- Narinder, May 2023
Phillip April 2023

“Lovely property in a great location.”

Very cosy and comfortable cottage. Staff very friendly and helpful.

- Phillip, April 2023
Rebecca April 2023

“We really enjoyed our stay, the cottage was lovely and in a superb position.”

Lovely and peaceful but a short walk to the town and the beach. My only criticism was that as the steps down to the kitchen were quite slippy, our elderly dog was unable to manage them. I think it would be useful to mention this as other people may have the same issue. Other than this, beautiful stay, thank you.

- Rebecca, April 2023
Sue March 2023

“We've visited several times before and absolutely love Watersplash - it's a perfect retreat with bags of character even when the weather lets us down, and the location is idyllic.”

But there were issues on this occasion. We'd complained before about the razor sharp edges on the drawer handles especially in the kitchen after slicing my finger on one last year, but no-one has done anything about it. The quality of washing up by previous occupants was poor - dirty saucepans (I had to rush out to buy scouring pads) and food stuck to cutlery and plates and there was an unpleasant smell in the kitchen which took days to clear. The bin bags had all bio-degraded so we had an issue putting out the rubbish. The garden furniture, which was broken and dangerous last year, has been removed but not replaced. So no chance of breakfast at the garden table. The decking was terribly slippery when it rained and the garden needs a tidy up. We love the cottage and feel very sad when standards start to slip. It's not at all cheap (especially as only 2 of us) and I stress that these are small issues but do need attention. We don't want to complain when we're on holiday - it sours something we've been looking forward to for so long but hope that polite feedback will now be acted on. If photos show garden furniture it should be available, even in March. On the plus side, cleaning was generally to a high standard - we met the cleaner and she was delightful - a credit to the company. The bedroom is super-comfortable and the heating (in a very cold wet week) was blissfully reliable. So, in spite of a few gripes, a great little place to stay.

- Sue, March 2023
Alison September 2022

“A quirky little cottage, well located in a quiet road with very little passing traffic and away from the hustle and bustle but near enough for a short walk into the town and seafront - perfect location.”

Added bonus of a garden which backed onto the river with permit parking for the nearby car park too. Arranged over 3 floors, the stairs are a bit of a challenge! As the listing states they are quite narrow and winding but deep treads too so would be difficult for anybody suffering with knee / hip problems. That said we loved our stay and hope to return in the future.

- Alison, September 2022
Melissa August 2022

“The property was in a superb location and a massive bonus having the garden by the river which we used alot.”

The top bedroom was very hot and a shame we couldn't open the window fully on the street side to let a breeze in. The memory foam mattress took some getting used to but was fine for a week's stay. The only negative was the property stated there was a highchair so we deliberately didn't take ours. When we arrived we looked for it but couldn't find it. I messaged lyme Bay Holidays and someone said they would get back to me but they didn't so we had to improvise for the whole week which wasn't ideal.

- Melissa, August 2022
Bill July 2022

“The cottage was absolutely perfect, small yet perfectly formed.”

Having the garden space with the river running behind us was lovely and being located so close to the beach was a real luxury. Our only issue was with the cooking facilities. The cooker did not light consistently (the ignition switch sometimes worked sometimes didn't). I think a couple of additional items like a second frying pan and a few more saucepans would have made cooking for a family of 4 easier. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would have no hesitation in recommending Watersplash Cottage.

- Bill, July 2022
Liza July 2022

“Lovely cute cottage very clean and well equipped with everything you need!”

Great location - 5 min walk to the sea front -shops and Restaurants etc parking is easily accessible using a permit and a 5 min walk away. Lovely walks right on your doorstep and a great base for exploring the area. We had a lovely four day last minute break and would definitely return! If we had to add add any feedback it would be maybe a couple of fans in the bedrooms as it was quite warm and a larger sofa or extra seating in the living room it’s fine for two guests but not four. The garden is also an extra bonus!

- Liza, July 2022

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Summary

Over three floors
Two bedrooms: 1 x twin, 1 x second-floor king-size with TV
Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with electric stove-effect fire
1 ovens
Hobs
Microwave
Fridge
Washing Machine
Dishwasher
Tumble Dryer
Smart TV
Dvd Player
Wi-Fi included
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
One parking permit supplied for Woodmead car park on Hill Road (no allocated space) within 5 minutes walk
Courtyard garden
Pets allowed
Sorry, no smoking
Shop within 0.16 miles
Pub within 0.1 miles

The property

Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Lyme Regis, Watersplash Cottage is an attractive two bedroom cottage, just a short level walk from the shops and seafront. With a new, bright, modern interior the property has been fully refurbished with a contemporary coastal decor, sympathetic with the cottage's Grade II listing. 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. In an excellent location this is an ideal seaside home from which to enjoy all that the traditional holiday resort of Lyme Regis has to offer. Please note: One small dog accepted. Typical of properties of this age, the cottage has narrow, winding staircases with limited headroom so extra care should be taken by the young or infirm. GROUND FLOOR Lounge with feature fireplace and electric "woodburner" style stove Steps leading to: kitchen with dining area and French doors to garden FIRST FLOOR Bed 1: Twin beds Bathroom: Bath, shower over bath, w.c and basin SECOND FLOOR Bed 2: Kingsize bed and SMART TV OUTSIDE Patio seating area and decking backing onto the River Lym. GENERAL INFORMATION One parking permit supplied for Woodmead car park on Hill Road (no allocated space) within 5 minutes walk Utilities included Linen and Towels included. FACILITIES Smart TV x2/DVD/DAB radio/ipod dock WiFi Electric Oven and Gas hob Fridge/Freezer icebox Microwave Dishwasher Washer/dryer Gas central heating Electric Stove Fire Hairdryer

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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: The cottage has narrow, winding staircases with limited head height. Note: Parking is a short walk from the property. Note: Car parking permit supplied, subject to availability.

We have been contacted by the local council concerning essential works taking place within the car park from the 3rd Feb for approximately 3-4 weeks weather dependent.
There will be a dedicated area for cars that have a parking permit to display, however please note that EV charging will not be available during this time but Charmouth Road Car Park and Holmbush Car Park chargers will be fully operational.

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“We really enjoyed our stay at the Watersplash cottage.”

“Watersplash cottage is clean, comfortable, very well equipped and was perfect for our January stay in Lyme.”

“I absolutely love this cottage!”

“This is the second time we have stayed in this lovely house , it’s perfect .”

“Such a lovely cottage that was perfect for us, our 4 year old son & dog.”

“The location of the house is perfect for walking in to Lyme Regis along the river walk!”

“Small and pretty little place.”

“It's a lovely cottage with a good location.”

“Lovely property and perfect for our break away .”

“Nice little cottage !”

“We did really enjoy our stay and it had most of the comforts we enjoy at home.”

“Waterfall Cottage was in a lovely area in Lyme Regis next to a river.”

“Exterior maintenance needed.”

“Thank you for a lovely stay at Watersplash Cottage!”

“We have loved our stay at Watersplash Cottage!”

“What a lovely lovely cottage!”

“Thank you so much for the use of your lovely cottage- it had everything we needed!”

“This is a lovely little cottage with a good size outdoor space.”

“Had a lovely stay at the cottage .”

“Lovely property in a great location.”

“We really enjoyed our stay, the cottage was lovely and in a superb position.”

“We've visited several times before and absolutely love Watersplash - it's a perfect retreat with bags of character even when the weather lets us down, and the location is idyllic.”

“A quirky little cottage, well located in a quiet road with very little passing traffic and away from the hustle and bustle but near enough for a short walk into the town and seafront - perfect location.”

“The property was in a superb location and a massive bonus having the garden by the river which we used alot.”

“The cottage was absolutely perfect, small yet perfectly formed.”