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

4.9★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

32 Customer Review(s)

Abigail
October 2024

“We had a lovely week at this beautiful cottage.”

Great location and the enclosed garden was fabulous for our two spaniels. We found lots of walks, cliffs, beach and streams. Would definitely recommend. Gorgeous decor throughout, comfy beds, so relaxing. If there was a slight negative it would be the cooker has two rings (no instructions so had to YouTube how to work it). Bit tricky when cooking for a family of 4 but not the end of the world. I can see why the beautiful Aga has remained but we were not confident enough to use it and it takes ...

Great location and the enclosed garden was fabulous for our two spaniels. We found lots of walks, cliffs, beach and streams. Would definitely recommend. Gorgeous decor throughout, comfy beds, so relaxing. If there was a slight negative it would be the cooker has two rings (no instructions so had to YouTube how to work it). Bit tricky when cooking for a family of 4 but not the end of the world. I can see why the beautiful Aga has remained but we were not confident enough to use it and it takes 2 hours to warm up. One thing would be good - a boot/welly stand outside to save your beautiful floor. Would definitely recommend and may visit again in the summer time.

- Abigail, October 2024
Barrie September 2024

“Beautiful cottage with a fabulous secure garden which our little dog loved.”

Easily the best cottage we have stayed in anywhere in the UK. If I was being picky I could say that a washing-up bowl and some sort of stand to drain the dishes would have been welcome. Other than that it would be impossible to find any fault. A perfect place for a holiday.

- Barrie, September 2024
Derrick August 2024

“When we booked this, we felt it was quite high-priced.”

When we arrived, we changed our minds pretty much instantly. It is very newly refurbished, in excellent condition and has everything you need for a family week away. The large garden was perfect for our two small terriers who raced around happily after a long journey. With various seating areas in the garden, it can accommodate a number of people very comfortably. The house itself is very well appointed. The parking is a must for Lyme Regis which is otherwise very difficult, borderline impossible to park in.

- Derrick, August 2024
Jane June 2024

“The house is absolutely beautiful, and surpassed our expectations.”

The garden is amazing, obviously a lot of thought and care has gone into the design inside and out. It was very clean. Small quibble, the duvets were very comfortable but too hot for the summer weather. Also would have preferred a larger hob on the cooker. Overall it's one of the best places we have ever stayed as a family.

- Jane, June 2024
Alison June 2024

“Wonderful cottage .”

Wonderful Garden ..close to beach. walks shops...spotless.we loved it . Will be returning next year

- Alison, June 2024
Roberta June 2024

“Great house in Lyme Regis, Hernelee Cottage was perfect for our needs, stylish house and beautiful gardens, blessed with amazing weather we had a fab week.”

It was walking distance from the beach and shops (albeit down a steepish hill) but a great location. Some simple things could be fixed to improve this house further the electrical hob/rings didn't work easily, the large rear ring just wouldn't come on it seems the touch controls were faulty, the smaller front ring worked but there was NO manual anywhere for it (we checked the handbooks inside the kitchen drawer, so it was trial and error to push the right 2 buttons together to get it on), the Aga was totally switched off (so we didn't use that as we presumed it may take a while to work). The main TV channels (i.e. BBC1/ITV etc) would not work all week, kept saying "no signal", we did manage to use Prime and we had to use our own Netflix login (as the one for Lyme Bay had been deleted) so I guess if you had rainy weather the TV would be more needed, so be good if that could be sorted. The gates for the parking area as you face the front door the one on the right would not swing back all the way as its a sloped up tiled area so it sticks, so hard to get a large car in, but small ones would be ok. But these minor issues did not detract from the great property and location, we would definitely stay there again.

- Roberta, June 2024
Rachael March 2024

“Brilliant accommodation for a family of 4 and a dog, the photos really don't do it (and the garden) justice.”

Would highly recommend.

- Rachael, March 2024
Adele February 2024

“Lovely property, would recommend”

- Adele, February 2024
Michael November 2023

“Wonderful property and in a great location.”

Safe garden for our little dog. All in all superb. If I owned the house I would fit a fan extractor in the kitchen and bathroom.

- Michael, November 2023
Barbara October 2023

“We had a fantastic time.”

The cottage was clean warm and comfortable. The garden was great for the children to play. My only slight criticism is that parking was tricky as we have two large cars. We managed though. Thank you to the owner it was wonderful.

- Barbara, October 2023
Adrian October 2023

“Hernelee Cottage is a wonderful cottage very close to all amenities.”

It was spotlessly clean, the kitchen well equipped and the beds were superbly comfortable. Heating was so easy to control with heat and hot water whenever needed. Just a couple of things for feedback, not complaints. The downstairs toilet window leaked quite badly with heavy rain resulting in a lot of rain water on the floor. The washing machine was used once, but it was a washer only, no tumble dryer. Some of the kitchen utensils were rusty. The door handles on what appeared to be new external doors were very stiff and difficult to operate. All the above can be easily remedied. I just get the feeling that the cottage was opened just a little bit early after the improvements. It's a lovely cottage in a superb location. I would definitely return again.

- Adrian, October 2023
Robert October 2023

“Brilliant property, well maintained, lovely garden.”

I can imagine its great in the summer too! The conservatory was cosy. Very well positioned to walk to the beaches.

- Robert, October 2023
Trevor August 2023

“Excellent property very relaxing very clean however the settee could do with a clean gone a bit smelly and stale ,the bbq was a problem as normally coal,at other property’s we have been to ,there was no gas bottle we called was told we would get one delivered then was called back and was told to source it ourselves would have worked out expensive with no bottle to exchange ,this was a shame as beautiful garden to spend time in as much as we could.”

- Trevor, August 2023

We're so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Hernelee. The property is not marketed with a bbq, but the owner is happy for guests to use it during their stay. BBQ gas can be purchased locally from the petrol station garage. We hope the sunny weather enabled you to enjoy the garden and local area. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Stephen August 2023

“We had a lovely few days at Hernelee Cottage with our family.”

The location was great for walking in to the centre of town (Lyme Regis). The property was clean and very comfortable. We also enjoyed the well-kept garden and its various seating areas.

- Stephen, August 2023
Janine July 2023

“Holiday property was lovely great secure garden”

- Janine, July 2023
Tracy July 2023

“The cottage is beautiful.”

It’s in a fantastic position that is incredibly convenient for wandering into town. There is a generous garden to relax in. On cloudier days you have the conservatory which I loved. The owner has gone to a great deal of trouble to present the property with real character, quality and care. The pictures don’t do it justice as it was much better than I expected. I will love to return one day. There would only be a few things that I would change. Instructions for the hob would be really useful. I have stayed in many different cottages before but found the hob less than intuitive. It drove my father to complete distraction!! The beds were incredibly comfortable. I took the opportunity to take note of the make of mattress in the largest bedroom as it was great. However the wonderful innovations of increasing air flow and coolness wiling always be negated by polyester mattress protectors etc. My only other observation would be that beds should never have hard corners. They may look cool but only ever remind you of their existence when your shin catches a corner…ouch!! That is it. I would change nothing else inside as it was simply perfect. Outside is wonderful. I found no issues with the parking. The garden was lovely and my mum was very jealous of the beautiful borders. The only down side is that we inherited someone else’s rubbish on arrival. Furthermore not all of the rubbish was bagged. I did see the instructions related to rubbish removal and the potential to be charged ( I don’t know how) if not bagged. As a consequence I took time out of my holiday to bag other peoples rubbish. I also had to buy bin liners. I see from past feed back that there have been issues with rubbish before. There are no excuses regarding instructions as they are very clear but no one is perfect so we can all forget to do things. However not having basics such as bin liners is just daft especially when this has been flagged before.

- Tracy, July 2023

Dear Tracy. Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. We go to a lot of effort to make the house as comfortable as possible for our guests and feedback such as yours, makes it all worthwhile. Such a shame that we were both let down by the management company on something so silly - we will be having a word! Kind Regards. Property Owner
Nicola June 2023

“Great location, the cottage had everything you needed, loved the garden and thank you for the welcome gift of Dorset treats, would highly recommend it.”

- Nicola, June 2023
Sheelagh June 2023

“A lovely cottage with beautiful garden, very artistic, easy access into Lyme Regis, comfortable.”

We would certainly recommend anyone to stay at Hernlee.

- Sheelagh, June 2023
Glenn June 2023

“What a lovely cottage.”

Clean, well presented an fully equipped. We really loved the décor and little touches like having hand cleansers, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets etc so we didn't have to buy these just for a few days. You even had an account on the TV for Netflix etc. The place didn't have any trace of pet hair/smell and our small dog loved the garden which was safe to leave her to roam around in. It is within an easy walk to the town and beach. We will definitely come back and recommend to our friends. Many thanks.

- Glenn, June 2023
Karen May 2023

“We said we would be back, and so we did.”

Property has had a few changes, but standard was lovely. 2022/2023 hopefully back 2024.

- Karen, May 2023

Thank you Karen for your lovely words and for returning - Above all, we hope you liked the improvements to the garden. Property Owner
Yvonne May 2023

“Hernelee Cottage is a beautifully furnished house with a lovely big garden and a very comfortable bed.”

It is in a convenient location and walking distance to all the beaches, shops, cafes, pubs and the river Lim walk - we didn't use the car all week.

- Yvonne, May 2023
Andrew May 2023

“Beautiful house well decorated throughout with very high quality furniture and fixture’s.”

Quick 5 minute walk to the town centre and beach, Large garden which was perfect for the dogs to run around in. We had 4 adults and a baby staying and it was very comfortable, could be a little tight for 6 adults. Overall a lovely house in a good location perfect for a stay in Lyme.

- Andrew, May 2023
Phil April 2023

“We stayed last year, and booked again for this year.”

The heavy curtains in the bedroom aided with sleep, as did the quality of the bed. As people who do cook for ourselves about half the time in self-catering, we appreciated the quality of the utensils, particularly the knives, in the kitchen. Having a separate dining room is great for relaxing. It also provides a good space for a dog bed, as doors can be closed off (our dog likes to sleep in a quiet room). Some suggestions: maybe provide bin bags; a laminated welcome sheet to inform of waste disposal expectations would help (again, we inherited an outside bin full to bursting: not everyone will read the binder info); brief instructions to turn on Aga would help. We know how to operate one, and needed to as it was unseasonably cool when we stayed. Our dog loved the garden (as did we), which is coming along beautifully. Some larger, less obedient, dogs may take advantage of the lower wall at the back of the garden. The property was great to stay in: clean, comfortable, well equipped, and in a highly convenient location with secure parking a big bonus.

- Phil, April 2023

Thank you for your kind comments about Hernelee and it's great to hear that you had such a lovely holiday. We do normally provide bin bags so apologies that these were not left out for you. I will contact the owner to ask for some AGA operating instructions to assist future guests. I do hope that you return to stay again with us. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Helen October 2022

“What a beautiful cottage.”

It had everything we needed. Beautifully decorated, who ever owns this home has fab taste. The fire place was lovely in the evenings. Kitchen had everything we needed. So clean and tidy. Garden was fab for the dogs. Our beds were so comfy, only one niggle and that would be to use fitted sheets on the beds. The flat sheets kept coming out. Apart from that it was perfect. Ideal for walking into town and back. Along with a walk to uplyme on your doorstep , into beautiful countryside. We would absolutely recommend and would definitely stay again.

- Helen, October 2022
Christine September 2022

“Absolutely beautiful property, spacious and so well maintained.”

No shortage of high quality crockery etc. Would definitely recommend.

- Christine, September 2022
Stephen September 2022

“Stayed over here in Setpember.”

My wife, myself and 2 dogs. The cottage was excellent. Attention to detail was second to none. Well positioned and exceptionally roomy. Huge garden. Good private parking. Everything well catered for .. Would not hesitate to recommend. Really enjoyed the stay.

- Stephen, September 2022
Nicola August 2022

“Thank you for sharing this property with us.”

It exceeded expectations and was really comfy, well equipped and in a great location. Thank you for the welcome hamper - after a long journey it really was lovely. There were three generations in this holiday group and the accommodation allowed space for everyone to chill after a busy day or come together to play games or watch television. If you would like a suggestion - would it be possible to update the information on what to do with the rubbish. I felt really guilty not being able to find the recycling bins and was not sure if this was property policy or we should have separated everything out...

- Nicola, August 2022

Hi Nicola Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so glad the whole family enjoyed their stay. You make an excellent point on recycling, as it is extremely important to us too. Due to the fact we are a 'commercial business' we must have a fee paid collection - but this also means that all recycling is then sorted after collection, so there is no need for separation. This information should be contained in the Guest book, but we shall revisit this to make sure it is clear. Thank you again and we really hope you come back and visit us soon. Property Owner
Ian July 2022

“Lovely cottage which is well located for the town and beaches.”

The cottage was well equipped with some really nice touches and an attention to detail. Although the cottage is meant to be dog friendly our dog escaped under the driveway gates and some of the walls could be jumped over by large dogs. Also the parking is not ideal and took a few goes to figure out the best manoeuvre, plus some slight damage to my car. I can’t see how 2 cars would fit on the drive as stated in the description. Overall a very enjoyable stay.

- Ian, July 2022
Charlotte July 2022

“What a great property!”

Brilliant location, close to the Cobb and the front, plus Broad Street. Easy walking to Uplyme as well. It was fabulous to have such a big garden for the boys and dog to run around in. One note - our dog (a rather excitable cocker spaniel) jumped the back wall and ended up running onto the road, luckily no harm done. If you have a dog that likes to jump, beware! We just kept him tethered after the first instance. The property had so much supplied. I didn't find anything we were wanting for. The beds were comfy and the rooms were well furnished. I would definitely recommend this property. We will be back!

- Charlotte, July 2022
Karen June 2022

“Would love to have this holiday home next year, but after talking to a nearby neighbour whom informed us that there will be possible alterations ie: sealing off the potting shed and gravel garden ( which we loved) and sharing parking.”

Also we was told that an extension is planned, not sure if this will encroach on the garden which our dog loved. However, the property was high speck, well done to the owners, we didn’t want to leave.

- Karen, June 2022

Hello Karen So glad you enjoyed your stay. Those alterations are news to us! The garden is a wonderful addition to the house and there are no plans to alter it in anyway, we look forward to welcoming you back next year. Property Owner
Rebecca May 2022

“Really loved the house and garden.”

Great location too. Would definitely go back.

- Rebecca, May 2022
Sue May 2022

“Lovely house with great garden for the dogs.”

It felt like a real home with beautiful decor and very comfortable. Excellent location close to beach and shops. Good to have your own parking behind gates. Would highly recommend.

- Sue, May 2022

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 2 x double
Shower-room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room with electric fire stove
Sitting room with adjoining snug
Gas heating
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine
TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed garden with lawn, mature trees, shrubs, patio, fire pit and furniture
Pet-friendly, sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: A maximum of two dogs accepted

The property

Hernelee Cottage is a beautifully styled and well-presented former gardener's cottage set within enclosed grounds in heart of Lyme Regis. Recently refurbished to an exceptional standard and with a large delightful garden, this is a wonderful base for families or friends and is conveniently located within 10 minutes’ walk from the town and family friendly beaches in Lyme Regis. The cottage has been dressed with a real eye for detail throughout. The lounge is a comfortable and restful room with feature fireplace and real fire providing a cosy feel. The adjoining conservatory is the perfect spot to sit and enjoy your morning coffee and appreciate the beautiful garden with its abundance of grasses, shrubs and flowers. Along with a stylish and well fitted kitchen with AGA, there is a homely dining room with electric wood burning stove and thoughtful finishing touches. French doors flood the room with light and lead out to the patio seating area, a perfect spot for some alfresco dining. On the first floor are three bedrooms all tastefully designed to ensure a relaxing and restful break. Two double bedrooms and a spacious king size room which enjoys views over Lyme Regis to the sea and the nearby church. 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. Hernelee Cottage will be your home-from-home for a memorable holiday exploring this stunning part of Jurassic coastline. Please note: A maximum of two dogs are accepted. GROUND FLOOR entrance door into - Kitchen with AGA Dining Room with electric wood burning stove and French doors leading to patio and seating area Lounge with feature fireplace and large doors leading to the garden. Adjoining Conservatory overlooking the garden Cloakroom: wash basin and w.c. Stairs leading to FIRST FLOOR Bedroom1: Kingsize bedroom sea views and views over Lyme Regis Bedroom 2: Double bedroom with views over the pretty garden Bedroom 3: Double bed (please note that this is a small room and the bed can only be accessed from one side) Bathroom: With large shower enclosure, wash basin and w.c. OUTSIDE Level enclosed garden delightfully planted with grasses, perennials and shrubs. Large lawn and spacious patio area with fire pit and outside table and chairs. GENERAL INFORMATION Parking – for 2 cars Utilities included Linen and towels included - beds made-up FACILITIES Smart TV WiFi Electric oven & small induction hob Aga Dishwasher Fridge/freezer Microwave Washing machine

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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: A maximum of two dogs accepted

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a lovely week at this beautiful cottage.”

“Beautiful cottage with a fabulous secure garden which our little dog loved.”

“When we booked this, we felt it was quite high-priced.”

“The house is absolutely beautiful, and surpassed our expectations.”

“Wonderful cottage .”

“Great house in Lyme Regis, Hernelee Cottage was perfect for our needs, stylish house and beautiful gardens, blessed with amazing weather we had a fab week.”

“Brilliant accommodation for a family of 4 and a dog, the photos really don't do it (and the garden) justice.”

“Lovely property, would recommend”

“Wonderful property and in a great location.”

“We had a fantastic time.”

“Hernelee Cottage is a wonderful cottage very close to all amenities.”

“Brilliant property, well maintained, lovely garden.”

“We had a lovely few days at Hernelee Cottage with our family.”

“Holiday property was lovely great secure garden”

“The cottage is beautiful.”

“Great location, the cottage had everything you needed, loved the garden and thank you for the welcome gift of Dorset treats, would highly recommend it.”

“A lovely cottage with beautiful garden, very artistic, easy access into Lyme Regis, comfortable.”

“What a lovely cottage.”

“We said we would be back, and so we did.”

“Hernelee Cottage is a beautifully furnished house with a lovely big garden and a very comfortable bed.”

“Beautiful house well decorated throughout with very high quality furniture and fixture’s.”

“We stayed last year, and booked again for this year.”

“What a beautiful cottage.”

“Absolutely beautiful property, spacious and so well maintained.”

“Stayed over here in Setpember.”

“Thank you for sharing this property with us.”

“Lovely cottage which is well located for the town and beaches.”

“What a great property!”

“Would love to have this holiday home next year, but after talking to a nearby neighbour whom informed us that there will be possible alterations ie: sealing off the potting shed and gravel garden ( which we loved) and sharing parking.”