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Sundial House Beachfront Arts & Crafts Period House

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Beach
Property grounds
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Self-parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Lyme Regis, Dorset
  • Place, Lyme Regis Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyme Regis Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

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).

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have 4 flights of steps!

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1731501
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

Lyme Regis is home to this apartment. 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.
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Lyme Regis, Dorset

What's nearby

  • Lyme Regis Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lyme Regis Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Marine Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Monmouth Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cobb Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Standard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Swim - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Volunteer Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rock Inn - ‬3 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.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 55 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place, really helpful host, can't recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely couple of days at Sundial House which enjoys a fantastic location with breathtaking sea views.The house is an Arts and Crafts gem, and is spacious, comfortable and well-equipped.The many delights of Lyme Regis are close at hand.Mark was helpful and accommodating and readily on hand to deal with any problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Paul P.

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helene M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen F.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

jan c.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Thank you for your review and pointing our some areas for improvement. I sent my gardener down to clean the front garden area which is a Terrace really but didn't realise you meant the back garden as well! The cellars are for rubbish bins and storage so we don't decorate them. I'll check the shower for broken tiles. Thanks again, Mark
Verified

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Poor facilities. One bathroom had cracked sink and bath and shower not usable. Bad smell of damp on lower floors. Query whether some furnishings/bedding/pillows/cushions contained feathers as one of party heads severe allergic reaction(had to cut short our stay) beds not made on arrival-stained mattress and protector, no hand towels in bathrooms, no free-view as stated, lack of curtain in one bedroom, loose handrail on approach exterior front steps, cigarette butts on front terrace. Absolutely fantastic location let down by deficiencies as listed above. Certainly not worth the high price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lauren M.

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne V.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Thank you for lovely review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Y.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel e.

great place and location

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Thank you for your feedback about the bathroom, kitchen and garden. We recently had a new worktop and dishwasher installed so might be to do with that. The bathroom is the next room to be refurbished and garden is now having a spring tidy. Thanks, Mark
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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.
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Fergus L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie M.

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.

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