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Sundial House Beachfront Arts & Crafts Period House

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Interior
5 bedrooms, bed sheets
Property grounds
Exterior detail
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9212 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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Lyme Regis, Dorset
  • Place, Lyme Regis Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Monmouth Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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A wonderful Grade II listed cottage in stunning countryside with private beach
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 5 reviews
A wonderful Grade II listed cottage in stunning countryside with private beach

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sundial House Beachfront Arts & Crafts Period House

On the ground floor is the living room with television and DVD player. There is also a bathroom and access to outside space.



The first floor has the kitchen and dining room with fine sea views of the Jurassic coast.



The second floor has three bedrooms. THe double bedroom has the sea views while at the back of the house the other two adjoining rooms have a single bed in one and bunk beds in the other. Access to the garden is from here.



The third floor has two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The larger double has sea views while the other double is accessed via the bathroom and looks out onto the garden.



Access to Sundial House is via a key safe that is located on the wall next to the front door. The key code changes regularly and will be sent prior to guests arrival.



A long stay public car park is a short walk from Sundial and costs only £8 per day (as at July 2021).
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Lyme Regis Beach. You'll find features like laundry facilities and self parking (surcharge). The apartment offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Lyme Regis Beach and 4 minutes by foot from Lyme Regis Museum
This apartment offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Parking is available for a fee.

This Lyme Regis apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Living room

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,282 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We have 4 flights of steps!

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Stunning Seafront Grade II Listed Arts Crafts House Lyme Regis
Stunning Seafront Grade II Listed Arts Crafts House
Stunning Seafront Grade II Listed Arts Crafts Lyme Regis
Stunning Seafront Grade II Listed Arts Crafts House Lyme Regis
Stunning Seafront Grade II Listed Arts Crafts House
Stunning Seafront Grade II Listed Arts Crafts Lyme Regis
Stunning Seafront Grade II Listed Arts Crafts
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Reviews

Sundial House Beachfront Arts & Crafts Period House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place, really helpful host, can't recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptionally quirky and beautiful

Great location with amazing views. Numerous places to sit and people watch. (and be watched)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous house

Stunning house, kids loved it so did we. Beautiful Memories, perfect location with the most amazing view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location

You could not get a better location. Going to sleep to the sounds of the waves. A lovely home with everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house in a perfect spot

We had the best Christmas at Sundial. Mark decked the house out to make it Christmassy for us and always responded immediately. The house has a few stairs and some quirky rooms but it adds to it’s fabulous charm. The sea swell was big when we stayed and it was pretty amazing watching the brave winter surfers whilst eating breakfast. The location is great and allowed are large group to come and go and do their own thing. Lyme is a beautiful town and carols around the Christmas tree were very special. If you love the Jurassic coast and fossil hunting this is the place for you. There is a great cafe near the front door of the house and Hix seafood restaurant in Lyme is a must. Could not recommend Sundial more highly. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M., LedburyUK

Liked: Cleanliness

Sundial “Regis”

If there is a better location in Lyme Regis then I couldn’t find it. Sundial house has terrific , unrestricted views of the harbour , the coast, the sea. Comfortable, well furnished , the kitchen / dining area perfect for the family either, eating , reading the newspapers or just standing watching the continuous flow of people going from one end of the harbour to the other and back. Perfectly located to take advantage of all Lyme’s attractions. Thanks Tony
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nigel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday weekend

The house was sheer perfection. Plenty of room for us all. Mark was very helpful to answer some queries. Overall it lived up to my expectations

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great short break

We stayed here as two families with children and the house was fantastic. There was plenty of accommodation for everyone and room for eating and relaxing, plus loads of cups/saucers/plates etc.. The beachside location is just fantastic and the town with shops/museums etc just a short walk away. The house itself is a bit of a one off and the views are great. If you've got small children you might want to bring a stairgate (there's 4 floors)

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Staying in Sundial House

Wonderful position. Beds exceptionally comfortable. Owner/manager very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mel e.

great place and location

beach, walks , food and pubs, great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Gwen w.

Striking building at a great location

Loved the arts and crafts design - would have loved something written about the history and architecture. Wonderful harbour, beach and sea views. Could park the car and forget about it - everywhere on foot! Being above the busy promenade is great for people watching. Beds comfortable. The bathrooms were disappointing: upstairs shower too hot or too cold, the bidet tap is broken - it could all do with an upgrade. Bathrooms and toilets didn't all have curtains or blinds. The kitchen cooking equipment could be improved and arranged. The wood fitting round the sink has broken away etc. What a shame about the garden - needs looking after and enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Phenomenal location and views. Lovely property

Amazing location and very central. Very comfortable and shower on ground floor was fine. Toilets/ bathroom on second floor requires agreements between family as one leads on to a bedroom. Well kitted out kitchen overall, Yorkshire tins would be handy tho! Like the glassware for wine - no ikea. Very Responsive by email/ phone/ text as made Contact on various bits and bobs -as we left our chargers behind and managed to get them through owner. Some of the website stuff needs a amendment as they do provide towels. Would be handy to put some advice re online shopping delivery as it’s not obvious on google maps that you can park outside the property to unpack or get shopping delivered. We had some fun with Asda but it was fine in the end. Would return
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Super house, wonderful location

Very stylish, but comfortable and well equipped house in perfect place for beach and walking. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Amazing property in a stunning location.

We had a lovely stay, plenty of space and very comfortable. The views are fabulous, and it is so convenient for the town, pubs and cafes and the beach. Mark was very helpful too.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

An absolutely stunning property! Have never stayed anywhere quite so beautiful.What a situation!

The decor in the house was just perfect. Beautiful taste. Everything to the highest of quality. It was peaceful for a weekend retreat....wish it could have been longer. The facilities were great. It felt cosy and we were delighted that the wonderful antique shop is still open on the sea front. We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Fergus L., London

Great location, nicely done. Kitchen good, 2 x bathrooms awkward.

Overall, this was a great place to stay over New Year. The property has 5 bedrooms but with two of them, you have to go through a bedroom and a bathroom respectively to access. So, the property works well for people who know each other well! Very clean, and everything worked. Host Mark was quick to respond to text messages. All good.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

A wonderful house to stay in.

This is the second time we have stayed in the Sundial. I think that says it all. I wrote an excellent review last year and I can hardly improve on that. There have been some minor improvements with some decorating and new curtains in certain rooms, making the house even more attractive. The two outstanding features remain - the house itself must be unique, fascinating and quirky and its position overlooking Lyme Bay cannot be rivalled. Brilliant!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Naina C.

Lovely Historic House in prime seafront location

Great place to unwind with the family. Nine of us ranging from 9 to 78! Great cooking facilities. Clean and tidy place. Bathroom tiles could do with freshening up with grout but our overall experience was brilliant. I have already recommended this place to friends. Lay out of room is quirky but nothing that would stop a great holiday. Great balcony from which to enjoy tea while watching the waves! Would definitely come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jayne M., Southampton

Beautiful property well situated and tastefully and thoughtfully furnished.

Fantastic holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S.

The property was incredible. The spacious rooms, quirky features and stunning views are unrivalled.

The relaxed, comfortable setting made for a beautiful family holiday. The sight and sound of the sea was central to the experience,
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debi P.

Stunning property

Beautiful quirky house, fabulous views and perfect location next to the sea . Lots of lovely restaurants within close proximity. House fully equipped with everything, loved everything about this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Fantasy home by the sea!

I first saw this house on TV, ‘Fantasy Homes by the sea’, and fantastic it is! We arrived when Storm Brian was predicted and wondered what to expect. We were safe, we were dry and we had the wonderful view and sound of the sea pounding against the beach. We all loved every minute.. We had good walks along the prom and even swims in the sea from our own front door. As you can guess, we are an outdoor family of eight but the house was a wonderful base and really made our holiday. There are eight of us, with ages falling between 11 and 75, but there was plenty of space for everyone and each could have private space if needed. The house is furnished and equipped in a very comfortable style, with everything you could wish for, and to stay in such an old and beautiful house was a pleasure and a privilege. We were even able to enjoy the little patio at the front, facing south and with the same stunning views yet relatively private. A summer’s evening sitting here must be stunning. It is also rather nice to be in a house which attracts the attention of almost all passers by - so historic, unique and quirky - but high up and out of their way. Just quite amusing! However, there are a lot of steps, but I am the Grandma of the group....and I will definitely come back another time! This holiday rental was a Christmas present (last year) for all my family but they are already clamouring for it to happen again. We have all had an unforgettable time. Thanks, Mark.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Flora S.

Amazing house in unbeatable location; upkeep could be improved on

In terms of bricks and mortar, this house is in many ways unbeatable: a stunning historic building just yards from the beach. However, it's not inexpensive, and for the price I did feel towels should be included, along with adequate cleaning materials (don't love having to buy bin liners, washing-up liquid, dish cloths etc while on holiday). A few cosmetic upgrades could also make a big difference (blinds in the kids' bedroom were damaged; several light bulbs needed replacing; terrace clearly hadn't been swept for months, etc). A little bit more attention to detail could make a big difference!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S., Hale, Fordingbridge

Lovely seafront stay

Weekend with friends to celebrate a birthday. Beautiful location and well equipped. Amazing coastal and sea views from each of the front rooms. Great selection of eateries, shops and walks close by (we went to River Cottage HQ for a farmhouse dinner which was well worth it). The location and the visual impression of this building make it very memorable. I'm not sure you could get closer to the sea!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carole M.

Five ladies on their annual weekend away in Lyme Regis

The Sundial is a very unusual house. It has lots of character and catered for all our needs. Five bedrooms - very comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen. There are stunning views across the bay. The outside seating area was used at every opportunity. Lyme Regis is a lovely old fashioned seaside town with lots to do for all age groups. We would recommend the French Lieutenant 's Bistro in Lyme and The Riverside Restaurant in West Bay for dinner. Should you want a stunning ice cream Millie's is the place. We would certainly return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017