Guests say
Valley View Farm Annexe in UPLYME, Devon, receives high praise for its cleanliness, tranquil location, and comfort. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, including welcome packs and the property's proximity to Lyme Regis. While one review mentions dampness and limited cooking facilities, the majority highlight the property's charm, the host's hospitality, and the beautiful surroundings.
The majority of guests report that the property is spotlessly clean. One review mentions a musty smell, but this seems to be an isolated opinion.
The location is frequently described as tranquil and perfect for countryside retreats, with easy access to Lyme Regis. One review, however, found the access track challenging.
Guests find the property comfortable, mentioning a good night's sleep and a cosy atmosphere. One negative comment about mustiness and dampness slightly affects this otherwise positive feedback.
Facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a well-equipped property. However, one review criticises the cooking facilities, which impacts the overall score.
The host's thoughtfulness is consistently praised, with mentions of welcome packs and helpful gestures. While these gifts are warmly received, they are a courtesy and may vary.
About this property
With stunning views over the beautiful Dorset countryside, the Annexe at Valley View Farm is a lovely property in the village of Uplyme. The property is adjoined to the owner’s property and you will be sharing garden with some furniture.
The property has its character with beams, wood burning stove in the living / dining / bedroom area. There’s a separate kitchen and bathroom for your convenience.
All one ground floor level the Annexe is suitable for less able guests. In front of the property is a wonderful magnolia tree in a perfect position for you to enjoy a meal and soak up the peaceful surroundings, relax and unwind.
The village of Uplyme has a supermarket/petrol station for the most necessary products, you may find some local produce too.
Only a short walk or drive away from the Uplyme village is a beautiful seaside town of Lyme Regis, famous with fossil enthusiasts. The walk along the river takes around 30 minutes. The return is uphill, so you may wish to take a bus home. Lyme Regis centre has many independent shops as well as there’s a specialist fossil shop and the acclaimed Town Mill bakery with delicious pastries. You may wish to dine in one of restaurants such as Hix’s Oyster and Fish House. Refreshment stalls are bordering the beach adjacent to the town.
The Annexe is situated by a public bridleway which leads to some beautiful walks to Dorset’s countryside what would make a great day out.
Enjoy a day in stables nearby where you can ride one of the horses, or even bring your own. You may take a pottery class where you can develop your creativity, no matter what age or ability.
If you wish for a beautiful getaway to Dorset countryside a short distance from the beach, The Valley View Farm Annexe is a perfect choice.
Nature Reserve and Woodland
In early July 2018 the owner of the Valley View Farm has been trying to attract a wider range of fauna and flora with water, additional nest boxes and trying to enhance the natural habitat for the benefit of all, including the guests. Even though the property has been home to animals and plants for many years, the owner is making this a paradise for wildlife even on a higher level. She is planning to install cameras so that the guests could experience wildlife from the comfort of the armchair, some kind of ‘Spring Watch’. Jill, the owner, hopes that the guests will enjoy using the area and even try and make a camp or something similar. With many branches and plenty of dead vegetation that might help with building works, that’s an ideal place to enhance your bush craft skills. The owner has checklists and clipboards if you wish to take this seriously and see what you can spot! It may encourage future guests to take upon a challenge and tick off sightings of their own.
Courses
Would you like learn to build a Devon Stone Wall or make your own bird boxes? Courses are for guests staying in Leys and Valley View Farm Annexe. Our property restoration, hard landscaping, wildlife gardening and bush-craft courses can be tailored to meet individual requirements, Please do call us for further information.
The village of Uplyme, on the borders of Devon and Dorset, is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, criss-crossed by bridleways and footpaths including the East Devon Way, and providing perfect country walks and superb views. This area was chosen by TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall for his River Cottage HQ at Park Farm, where you can treat yourself to a great meal. A short drive takes you to the stunning Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis. This delightful historic seaside town boasts a maze of narrow streets, with an interesting array of shops and cafes, whilst the sandy beach lends itself to great bathing and watersports, and the bustling little harbour offers regular fishing trips, or try your hand at fossil hunting. WA glorious location for a varied and interesting holiday.
Accommodation
Super king size double bed or twin singles.
Combined living / dining / bedroom area.
Kitchen.
Two steps down to bathroom with bath with shower over, hand basin and WC.
Oil fired central heating, Fridge/Freezer, microwave, dishwasher, combination microwave/oven with separate integral 2-ring ceramic hob.
First basket of logs provided.
WiFi.
Fuel and power includedin rent.
Bed linen and towels are includedin rent.
Off road parking.
A patio area at the front of the property.
Sorry no smoking, no pets.
Reviews (21)
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Susan
The Annex was clean and well equiped ; it is situated in beautiful countryside next to a dairy farm so there is the novelty of watching the cows walk by for milking. The Annex is a pleasant walk downhill into Lyme Regis and there is an hourly daytime bus service from Lyme Regis to Uplyme, but remember the uphill walk back to The Annex! We had great fun feeding the pet sheep! The Lyme Regis Museum fossils talk and fossil hunt on the beach is recommended.
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Caroline
). We enjoyed the secluded spot and the welcoming atmosphere. It was great to be able to walk into Lyme Regis (having parked the car in Uplyme to avoid steep lane!). It will be our choice again if staying around Lyme Regis.
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Kevin
Couldn't ask for a nicer host, Jill was very welcoming and provided a lovely arrival pack, which I begrudgingly shared with my husband, did only let him have one of the delicious biscuits. Would definitely recommend