Sundial House Beachfront Arts & Crafts Period House

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9.6

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9212 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Kitchen

Explore the area

Lyme Regis, Dorset

Lyme Regis Beach1 min walk
Monmouth Beach6 min walk
Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium8 min walk
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)92 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

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).

Property manager

Lyme Regis Accommodation

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Parking available

Main lounge. Sky TV. DVDs. Comfy seating for 12 people. 250 + years old.

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have 4 flights of steps!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site 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

About the area

Lyme Regis

This apartment is located in Lyme Regis. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lyme Regis Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast, while Lyme Regis Museum and Dinosaur Land are cultural highlights. Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium and Seaton Jurassic are also worth visiting.

Lyme Regis, Dorset

What's nearby

Lyme Regis Beach - 1 min walk
Lyme Regis Museum - 4 min walk
Marine Theatre - 5 min walk
Monmouth Beach - 6 min walk
Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium - 8 min walk

Getting around

Axminster Station - 21 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Rock Inn - ‬3 min walk
‪The Cobb Arms - ‬5 min walk
‪Swim - ‬3 min walk
‪Bell Cliff - ‬3 min walk
‪The Harbour Inn - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sundial House Beachfront Arts & Crafts Period House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sundial House Beachfront Arts & Crafts Period House?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Sundial House Beachfront Arts & Crafts Period House?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Where is Sundial House Beachfront Arts & Crafts Period House located?

Situated in Lyme Regis, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Lyme Regis Beach, Lyme Regis Museum and Dinosaur Land. The Town Mill and Marine Theatre are also within 5 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joanne V.

3 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

James S.

22 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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10/10 Excellent

24 Nov 2023

Super house

A really lovely house with views over the ever changing sea. A short walk to the town…. Very comfy beds. Well equipped kitchen and lots of space in the house. Hope to return next year.

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8/10 Good

Lauren M.

21 Sept 2023

A lovely stay in Lyme

We were a group of 9 friends who hired Sundial House for a weekend having seen it on a previous location. Stunning location with great access to the beach and town. Some of the furnishings are quite worn but we loved sitting by the windows looking out over the sea. Lovely atmosphere in the kitchen and dining area. Some of the sleeping arrangements are ‘interesting’ ie, 2 double bedrooms both access a bathroom, so you need to share with people you know quite well. This was not apparent from the website. Also, one of the showers wasn’t working. Mark was very helpful but couldn’t fix it, so we shared 1 shower between us all which required some coordination. Had a great time exploring Lyme with a fossil walk, dinner at Tom’s, a spot of shopping and tastings at the microbrewery.

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8/10 Good

Paul P.

22 Aug 2023

Sea front holiday

Fantastic location, so much to do and see, just a short walk from the front door. Quirky layout, but we enjoyed the terrace at the front to watch the world go by below!

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10/10 Excellent

3 July 2023

Sundial House was AWESOME!!!

Very nice holiday let. Setup to sleep 9 people. Beautiful views and centrally located to everything in Lyme Regis. This house was so cool from the outside, everyone walking by took a picture of it. Will return again. Cost is above the average but it was worth the memories.

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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

3 July 2023

We love Sundial House

This is our 3rd stay at Sundial House, and we love it. It is unique, quirky, and in the most amazing position. There are always maintenance issues, but it is an old listed property so only to be expected. Sitting on the front terrace or the dining room looking out over the beach and the sea is wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M., LedburyUK

26 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

20 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

11 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

28 May 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staying in Sundial House

Wonderful position. Beds exceptionally comfortable. Owner/manager very helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mel e.

26 Apr 2019

great place and location

beach, walks , food and pubs, great!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Gwen w.

16 Apr 2019

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

14 Apr 2019

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.

8 Apr 2019

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.

25 Feb 2019

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.

3 Feb 2019

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

3 Jan 2019

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

Kirstie M.

30 Nov 2018

Fabulous and quaint

We stayed here for our honeymoon after admiring the place for over 20 years. We loved every minute of our stay so much so we booked a fourth night. It did not disappoint. The house is amazing, full of character and so quaint. House is clean, fully equipped kitchen which has the most fantastic sea views! Our daughter loved sleeping in a different bed every night. We loved the convenience of having Lyme on your doorstep, shops, restaurants and of course the beach. A local couple kindly took our 7 year old for a swim in the sea in November, a dream come true for her. Mark is a great host and we will definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

31 Oct 2018

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.

20 Aug 2018

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

16 Aug 2018

Beautiful property well situated and tastefully and thoughtfully furnished.

Fantastic holiday

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

jan c.

27 July 2018

Beautiful house in perfect location

we enjoyed one week at the seafront in Lyme: location and the atmosphere in the old house are fantastic. perfectly equipped for self-catering. good service by Mark Holmes. unfortunately, the house needs a little "new paint": it could be a little cleaner, - compared to our Swiss standard - (especially front and back-garden and cellars are not maintained), some stains on walls (of normal usage), some tiles are broken (in Shower)... lyme Regis and Jurassic coast are great. Fossil Walk is a Must!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S.

18 Feb 2018

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

Sarah D.

12 Feb 2018

Unbeatable views and location

This is a very special house. We had a wonderful holiday family holiday here. The views out to sea and along the coast are breathtaking and falling to sleep at night to the sound of the waves is almost like being on a (still) boat. The location is walkable to anything and everything in Lyme Regis but behind the gate the house is a sanctuary to look out over the water. The house itself is stylish and comfortable. I would recommend it to anyone but be aware there are a lot of stairs. The higher you go - the better the view. I hope to return. Thank you!