Guests say
Anchor House is a characterful property in Lyme Regis, appreciated for its spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, and central location. Guests enjoy the ample parking and proximity to local attractions. While some maintenance issues are noted, the quick response from the maintenance team is commended.
The property is generally clean internally, but issues with garden cleanliness and a pongy macerator have been reported. The maintenance team addressed some concerns during stays.
The location is highly praised for being central, close to the beach, and within easy reach of local amenities, making it ideal for families and groups.
The property offers comfortable beds and spacious bedrooms. However, some guests found the settees uncomfortable and had issues with a bed's height due to a medical condition.
The kitchen is well-equipped, but there are reports of temperamental ovens and poor TV reception. Some bathroom fixtures need updating, and there were complaints about insufficient lighting and a lack of spare toilet rolls.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Close to the town centre of Lyme Regis and the stunning Jurassic coastline, this beautiful terrace house offers a base for up to ten guests. With off-road parking, a spacious living area and ample amenities, Anchor House is perfect for families or groups pf adults alike. After utilising the off-road parking just a short walk from the property, approach this three-storey terrace house and see the wonderful blue exterior. Be welcomed into a large property where you will find a delightful sitting area on the first floor, a great place to reline in one of the stylish sofas and plan the day ahead of you, enjoying the tasteful décor and homely feel.
When it comes to family mealtimes, a fantastic kitchen/diner with a period fireplace and open fire creates a spacious zone for social cooking and mealtimes, with the doorways an open arch and the furniture a relaxing cream. The corridor outside sports furniture with a warn look, and there is a handy utility to take care of all of your sandy clothing. Sleeping up to ten guests, you will find the first bedroom on the ground floor, a single room with a pull-out truckle bed, bay windows and a handy en-suite shower-room. On the first floor you will find a wonderful bunk bedroom with wooden flooring, storage, a double bedroom with a fireplace and a family shower-room.
On the third floor there are two king-size rooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and sloping ceilings. At the rear of the property there is a delightful garden with pretty shrubs lining a decking area where you will be able to dine al fresco and enjoy the seaside air. The local area of Lyme Regis is one where you will never be short on things to do, with a great town centre offering cafes, pubs and restaurants catering to many different tastes and serving local produce, craft shops selling art and hand made goods make great gifts for the family and there is also the option of two museums, Langmoor and Lister Gardens and Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium.
Lining the towering cliffs of the coastline are a number of beaches, the most notable being Lyme Regis Fossil Bay where you can search for prehistoric remains amongst the rocks. Situated in a prime location, make a family holiday to remember with a stay at the wonderful Anchor House.
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!
Accommodation
Over three storeys.
Five bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king-size with en-suite bathroom with bath, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor king-size, 1 x double with fireplace, 1 x ground-floor single with pull-out truckle bed and en-suite shower-room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x bunk.
Shower-room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
First-floor sitting room
Gas heating with open fire.
Gas oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking for up to 3 cars on private car park a short walk from the property.
Enclosed garden with raised patio, furniture.
Pet-friendly, sorry no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: maximum of one dog accepted.
Note: Raised garden, supervise children at all times.
Note: Bunk bed suitable for children only.
Note: Parking a short walk from property
Reviews (8)
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Scott Michael
It provides a great place to stay for a holiday in Lyme Regis. However, we have the same complaints as the previous reviewer. As fans of the Olympics, we were extremely disappointed that we couldn't see key events because of the poor quality of the wifi. Additionally, only one purple bag was provided and these are essential to comply with local refuse disposal rules.
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Katy
A few new pieces of furniture were lovely additions and some of the bedrooms had been reconfigured which we thought worked out really well. Also, the patio/garden had been cleared so we could enjoy some drinks outside! We had a few issues with the WiFi - it stopped completely for large chunks of Thursday - and the oven seemed slightly temperamental (worked eventually but took a very long time to heat up!). One minor issue is that we were only provided with one purple bin bag so when we needed another we had to source it from other households! I think an extra few should be provided, particularly for a week long stay in a big house. These are of course minor comments and overall we had another lovely time at Anchor House - as youâll have seen, weâve already rebooked for next year!
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Catherine
Plenty of crockery, pots and pans etc. In the centre of all the activity, opposite the small park where the war memorial is, and on an almost level walk to the beach, the Millside, restaurants and pubs. Added bonus of car parking for 3 cars included in the price, close by. I am finding it hard to walk at the moment, so kept to the ground floor, but was comfortable enough as there is a sofa in the large kitchen dining room. The rest of the family accessed the garden, which I believe has 3 different access points from the upper levels (the house is on 4 levels). We had a problem with the shower on the ground floor, but this was sorted quickly by the maintenance team. One thing to note is that this particular bathroom uses a macerator which can be pongy. I would recommend this house absolutely