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Reviews of Lyme Bay House

4 out of 5
Lyme Bay House
34 West Cliff, Dawlish, England

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gjergj

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was near the other restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

oluleke

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Avril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nicky fab host, so warm & friendly, recommended local amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
Lovely couple made me feel welcome and at home. Beautiful view from room and always clean and tidy although I was working late or throughout the night.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The b&b was a very clean and tidy. Breakfast was good but i don't think the staff had very good people skills. Ian didn't like the fact that when we booked in we had made a reservation with Hotels.com and because we booked with yourselves we had to change the night before to a different room as there was somebody else staying in our room. If they don't want hotels.com to make a booking why advertise with them. Nicki who served us our breakfast was very offish with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & comfortable room with fridge. Bathroom was clean & spacious. Excellent breakfast choice. Short walk to beach & town centre. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean and friendly owners. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended 👌
Lovely warm welcome from Nikki on our arrival. The room was lovely and clean and comfortable with the biggest bed I've ever seen. We had a lovely view of the bay. Lovely en-suite shower room with plenty of storage. Only a 5 minute walk to Dawlish Town Centre and the train station. Excellent location and value. We will definitely go back. Highly recommended! Thanks Nikki 😊
Excellent location and view's
En-suite shower
The biggest bed I've ever seen
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Norma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bathroom. Great breakfast fresh fruit salad with strawberry’s two eggs with full English,tomato delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette, london

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean comfortable friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dawlish stay while young family in Dawlish Warren.
Excellent quiet hotel. Excellent full english breakfast. Very friendly hosts. Nice new shower. Convenient for Dawlish and station with direct trains to dalwish warren. Starcross for ferry to exmouth. Torquay and paignton. Parking free but advisable to plan to leave car in car park as small number of places. Breakfast hours limited but we planned to eat 9 am each day and was great. Bar time limited but easy reach of pubs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

HORTENSE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would not use Hotels.com. again .All information they gave was untrue. I would not recommend Hotels .com to anyone. The hotel i stayed in was fine
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good excellent location very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing staycation
Great service, wonderful sea view deluxe double bedroom, huge bathroom, hot and cold selection for breakfast was plentiful, located central to trains/ buses for various routes to get around, Nikki and Ian great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional
Would definitely recommend. Owner's very welcoming, friendly and helpful in every aspect. Room excellent and great sea views. Very modern comfortable and exceptionally clean. Fantastic breakfast and plenty of choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Ian on Jun 20, 2021
Many thanks for your kind review. We hope to see you again sometime. Nikki & Ian

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing place to stay. Extremely friendly hosts, Nicki and Ian. Very accommodating and the breakfast was lovely. Very clean rooms and in a great location. Will definitely be coming to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Ian on Jun 20, 2021
Thanks you so much - Nikki & Ian

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Bank Holiday Stay
Had a lovely stay here. Great base to explore this lovely part of the world. Great hosts. Very helpful. Cant do enough for you. Would definitely stay here again.
Amazing views
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from Ian on Jun 20, 2021
You are right, Lyme Bay House is an ideal base for exploring South Devon. We hope to see you again some time. Regards Nikki & Ian

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely short break, Room very comfortable with large comfy bed, slept so well! Superb breakfast. A very clean and welcoming place and Nikki and Ian are lovely hosts. Would highly recommend a stay here. Looking forward to returning in 2021.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Ian on Oct 28, 2020
Dear Liz & Terry, Thank you so much for your company and your very kind review. We really do appreciate it. We look forward to seeing you again next year. Regards Nikki & Ian

10/10 Excellent

Denver, Dursley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxed to stay in & everybody very helpful. A very enjoyable place to come to
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Ian on Oct 28, 2020
Many thanks Denver. We hope to see you again sometime. Regards Nikki & Ian

10/10 Excellent

BIRCH, LIVERPOOL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ROOMS EXCELLENT BREAKFAST LOVELY HOST NIKY AND IAN GREAT.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Ian on Aug 21, 2020
Many thanks for your kind review. Nikki & Ian

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t realise it was on a main road. Very noisy! Bed very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, lovely room. Didn't see much of Ian but
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice 1 night stay run by a lovely couple. Excellent breakfast and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Ian on Aug 6, 2019
Many thanks Jo, it was a pleasure meeting you both. Nikki & Ian

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
short break in dawlish devon
great hotel in a very good location i thought it was a bit expensive for a bed and breakfast

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very warm welcome felt so relaxed.We stayed for 3 nights.

10/10 Excellent

Malc & Cath, Dorset

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliantly friendly.
Nikki and Ian are lovely hosts, couldn't do enough for you, but not overpowering. Our room was very pleasant with everything for our two night stay. On site parking is a bonus. The breakfasts are fab. Plenty of choice and cooked to order. Or go healthy with fruit and cereals. Thank you for the late chat and drink when we returned from our night out, lovely getting to know you, though a bit jaded in the morning lol. We shall return.

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

GB, UK

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice place but disappointed
Receptionist told us we booked for a child when confirmation clearly stated adult. She asked for extra money which we refused. Owner called me next day and said I hasnt paid for room but money came out of my account. He blamed Expedia. Bed was comfy but cobwebs in room. Has bad but owner was asleep on chair when we approached bar at 11pm. breakfast was okay but nothing "wow". Would chose B&B with sea view next time.

6/10 Okay

Sudjai

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel!
Lovely host and hotel, ideally situated.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1night stay
Sink was in bedroom and not in the very small ensuite. Needed clean glasses in room but took 4hours to get them. Hearty breakfast. Ian was pleasant and helpful.

8/10 Good

malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good nights sleep
Friendly, clean with a great breakfast what more could you ask ,a central location ! It has that too . Thought a little pricey but I guess that's how much they are now . Bed very comfortable .

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, clean comfortable and close to town
Nice hotel. Ian and Nikki are great hosts, providing for a very pleasant stay. The breakfast was huge and set us up for the day.

6/10 Okay

John, Tatworth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stopover for Masonic Function nearby.
Went to Masonic Function. Great location in Middle of Town, up a slight Hill. I had a Sea View. Friendly Welcome and all I wanted for a quick stopover. 1 parking spot for every room which is a bonus in seaside towns.

8/10 Good

michael. , derbyshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Characterful hotel in good location
Terrific room and friendly efficient host and staff Super breakfast A lovely experience.

6/10 Okay

Barbie, Gloucestershire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean & comfy Bed
Very frendly foord good. With in walking distance of town centre.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
misunderstanding
my opinions were affected by 1) i booked the room after 20:00, The owner manager told me on arrival they do not take bookings or arrivals after 20:00, and that he had cancelled the booking. 2) i arrived at 23:30 havig left messages on the hotel answering service . I was told he had not received the messages. please check the phone number 3 ) i was told the booking had been cancelled at 20:00 or 23:55 I am not sure which. 4) i was informed if i wanted to stay I would have to pay cash, which I did , and I have a receipt of this transaction. 5) my debit card has been blocked for some days. 6) please refund the £88-00 as I paid thiss amount in cash to the hotel owner. s.eliatamby

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice & close to the beach
Friendly staff that go the extra mile to please, lovely location close to the beach & restaurants

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Breakfast
Room had a seaview but was noisy at times as close to a busy road.

8/10 Good

pete, midlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Close to town and transport links
Very helpful and friendly staff.helped in planning trips. Breakfast excellent.

8/10 Good

gordonfox

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service
Owner was very accommodating and brought me cereal breakfast each morning as I had to leave early. thanks

10/10 Excellent

Russell & Elaine, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Accomudation. Great hosts
This was the best 2 days out if 30 we had in England. The Owners Nicky & Ian could show many of Australian operators how to do it! We will strongly recommend Lyme Bay House!