Guests say
Seashell in Lyme Regis is a well-regarded apartment praised for its central location, secure parking, and modern comforts. Guests appreciate the convenience to town and beach, and the gated community adds a sense of exclusivity. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with the property offering a clean, comfortable stay.
Most guests found the apartment to be clean and well-presented, though there were isolated reports of cleanliness issues upon arrival. These seem to be exceptions rather than the rule, hence the above-average score.
The apartment's location is consistently praised for its centrality and convenience to Lyme Regis town centre, beach, and gardens. Secure parking is frequently mentioned as a significant benefit.
Guests find the apartment comfortable, with some noting the high insulation and warmth. However, there are comments about firm mattresses and overly warm bedrooms, suggesting room for improvement in sleep comfort.
The apartment is generally seen as well-equipped and modern. However, several reviews mention minor maintenance issues such as lighting problems, a dripping tap, and the need for a dustpan and brush, indicating some attention is needed.
While a welcome pack is mentioned positively, there is insufficient information to assess the overall thoughtfulness of the hosts, such as consistent provision of gifts or additional amenities. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
Hidden away within an exclusive development of apartments, Seashell enjoys an enviable location close to the amenities and attractions of Lyme Regis in the heart of Dorset. Ideal for families or couples travelling together, Seashell offers everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable break. The open-plan living space includes an extensive sitting area with a large L-shaped sofa providing a great opportunity for socialising, as well as an elegant dining area complete with a rustic dining table ideal for joining together and indulging in long, entertaining meals together. Talking of food, the stylish kitchen is a delight to be in and even the most competent of chefs will find everything they need to rustle up hearty fayre for the whole family. If it’s a sunny day, then you can eat and chill out alfresco in the communal gardens which have loads of space for the children to run around in, so everyone is happy. After a day of exploring, even the children will be tired so make your way to either of the two beautifully presented bedrooms, a king-size or a twin. Both bedrooms are a wonderful space to wake up to in the morning and after a refreshing shower or soak in the bath, you’re ready to hit the sights and sounds of Lyme Regis which is just a short walk away. Check out the seafront at Lyme Regis with Cobb Harbour and Causeway both popular with visitors as are the museum, aquarium and shops and restaurants, making time spent in Lyme Regis time spent well. Jump in the car for adventures a little further afield to attractions such as Axe Valley Wildlife Park, Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve, Forde Abbey and Gardens, Pecorama and Tunnel Tree Tops high ropes and zip wire. A day out at the beach fossil hunting is a must with particularly popular beaches including Charmouth, West Bay, Chesil and Weymouth. In a nutshell, Seashell offers everything needed for a wonderful family holiday.
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
Ground-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with bath with shower over, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Underfloor gas central heating.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, hairdryer.
TV, Bluetooth, radio/CD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking for 1 car.
Communal gardens, garden furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Parking space measures 5.6m x 2.2 m so please bear this in mind when booking.
Note: There are some internal steps for access to the property so please bear this in mind when booking
Reviews (14)
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Christine
what lets that apartment down is the management company and their communications. We had two problems which we reported: 1. I fell into a drain beside the neighbouring property (the charity shop) when I got out of the passenger side of the car to try to open the gate and cut and hurt my knee. I think you should contact the neighbours to get the drain covered properly before someone does themself more damage 2. The literature said the the codes to get into the property would be with the keys; they were not. we only gained access because of two kind neighbours, one to tell us the code for the main gate and the other the code for the entrance door to the building. without their help I don't know how we would have got in. I sent an email to report these problems and all I got was the instruction to use options 2 and 3. when I did this it said use option 4 which I did and that was useless as well - I got no answer and eventually got cut off. I was not able to speak to a person at any time, which is unacceptable I've had no suitable response to my two problems whatsoever. We also (like your other recent review) fell for the claim to have a sea view, which there isn't. I notice that claim is no longer on the website, so presumably you've taken that off, but you mislead us with it before you did. This is very poor service from Lyme Bay Holidays and Sykes Cottages. It gives the impression that once you've taken the money for the property booking you have no further interest in the customer. I strongly suggest that the apartment owners find a different management company as soon as possible.
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Clare
I though that my daughter and I had a Seaview. At £2200 I understood this was the case. I can put my hand up to not looking properly at the room whilst booking but the listing said Sea view! The appartment was very nice but the pillows in the double bedroom had an "odour"and upon investigation I found them to have yellowing under cases that weren't really pillow protectors and some of the pillows underneath had marks on them. For a "luxury" appartment I find this to be unacceptable. The plug in the main bathroom didn't work. My daughter went to have a bath, she is on the autism spectrum so routine is key to ensure her happiness and wellbeing but the bath wouldn't fill. The seal on the bath plug was perished and no longer did its function. The plug hole was absolutely filthy and full of hair! I rang and spoke to a gentleman first thing Saturday who assured it would be looked at. It was but it wasn't sorted until Thursday. A problem locating a seal for it apparently. This was the day before we were due to leave. Like I said before this was a very nice appartment but certainly not up to the standard of a " luxury" one. I am very disappointed as this cost a fortune just for me and my daughter to stay in. I wouldn't stay here again as the cleanliness was not up to standard. The bedding didn't even match. The welcome pack however was a really nice touch but I would have rather had the "luxury" appartment that I thought I had paid for.
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Karen
The secure parking is a real bonus and the closeness to Lyme and the gardens above the Cobb. Ideally accepting pets would be very welcome as we would love to bring our dogs.