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Sustainable Property
Sustonica, the first global sustainability standard for holiday lets.
Our aim is to create lasting holiday memories and we intend to do so both responsibly and sustainably.
To deliver on this we've set out a number of environmental and social pledges which help to focus our efforts;
you can read more about them in our Impact Report.
This is why we've partnered with Sustonica, the first global certification for holiday lets,
to support our owners to be more sustainable.
The Sustonica certification focuses on four key areas: energy conservation, water conservation,
waste reduction and promoting inclusiveness. They are on a mission to become the most widely
recognised sustainability standard for holiday rentals and a catalyst to reduce emissions of holiday
lets and influence guests to reduce their own household consumption too.
Properties that display the Sustonica badge have successfully passed the criteria,
which align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards,
and their owner has made a commitment to look after our planet as well as you.
By far the nicest, best thought out, considered rental property we have stayed in.
Clearly a lot of thought goes into every stay.
Thank you very much for such a fantastic review of our cottage. We have tried to make it as comfortable and well equipped as possible for our guests. I hope that we will be able to welcome you back to Ancient Lights again in the near future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jason5.0★Dec 2024
"Beautiful house and spotless."
Everything we needed for a stay over Christmas. Lots of throws and very comfortable. Would definitely return if in this area again. Lovely welcome pack too.
Thank you for such a great review. I am glad that you enjoyed Christmas at Ancient Lights. I hope that we are able to welcome you back when the weather is a little warmer.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sue5.0★Dec 2024
"Beautiful house in a great location."
Had everything we could need, spotlessly clean and very comfortable.
Many thanks for your 5 star review. I hope we can welcome you back to Ancient Lights again in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Karen5.0★Oct 2024
"Lovely very clean holiday home with great views."
But not suitable for anyone with disabilities due to the many steps and no walk in shower , everything else was great and we still enjoyed our holiday.
Reviewed by Karin4.4★Sep 2024
"Our 3rd time here I think (possibly 4th!"
). Love it every time - I always feel the pictures don’t do this place justice. Very well equipped too, the owners have done a great job to cater for so many needs (eg bbq / tumble dryer etc)
Thank you very much for such a positive review. We are very pleased that you chose to return to Ancient Lights again and hopefully we can welcome you back in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2024
"Lovely stay in a beautiful house in the perfect location."
Will definitely be returning.
Thank you very much for such a great review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay and I am sure that the glorious weather was a bonus. I do hope that we will be able to welcome you back to Ancient Lights in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Aug 2024
"Lovely property within close proximity to town centre."
The property had all necessary amenities and even offered a high chair which was great! Home from home like feel with some original characteristics which we loved. Only recommendation would be to take some slippers/house shoes as the carpet upstairs is of a rough texture and downstairs hard cold flooring (but that is just personal preference). Overall fantastic stay!
Thank you for your positive review. Slippers are a good idea as we have to utilise hardwearing flooring due to the amount of use that the cottage enjoys. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay and found the cottage well equipped. I hope that we can welcome you back to Ancient Lights again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Michaela4.7★Jun 2024
"A tastefully renovated cottage, clean and comfortable."
Wonderful views. Everything is provided for a relaxing holiday. A real gem.
Thank you very much for the 100% review. It was great to welcome you back to Ancient Lights again, and we look forward to your next visit in May 2025!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Catherine5.0★May 2024
"Was a great place to stay."
An easy walk to centre of Lyme Regis. There was parking at the property which was good but a bonus for us was a rapid 50 kw charging point in car park opposite the house so could charge car. In fact rarely used car as lots to do in Lyme Regis. The king sized bed is gigantic and very comfortable.
Many thanks for your 100% rating review. I am glad that you thought the cottage was a great place to stay. I hope that we can welcome you back to Ancient Lights again in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Apr 2024
"A relaxing week at Ancient Lights."
Equipped with everything you might need on holiday - including scales which is a first for me! I like to make myself at home and often make some scones!
Couple of things to mention. The tin opener needs replacing and the fridge settings. I bought boiled ham for sandwiches and in both cases it had gone off the next day.
Perfect though in so many ways, I will visit again.
Thank you very much for the 100% review. I am glad that you found Ancient Lights well equipped . We have replaced the tin opener and will have the fridge settings checked. I hope that you will be able to return to Ancient Lights again in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sylvia5.0★Apr 2024
"Beautiful spacious property in great location near the beach."
Definitely recommended.
Many thanks for the 100% review for Ancient Lights. I am pleased that you enjoyed the cottage and its location near the sea. Hopefully we will be able to welcome you back sometime in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Diane5.0★Mar 2024
"Beautiful home, immaculately clean."
Only a short walk away for the hustle and bustle of Lyme Regis but far enough away that it's lovely and peaceful.
Thank you for your great review which is much appreciated. Hopefully you will be able to return to Ancient Lights for another stay in the future. Thanks again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Julia5.0★Sep 2023
"Great house invited in-laws to stay with us this time and plenty of room for 4 adults."
ate out most days but the kitchen is well stocked with equipment if you did decide to cook a meal
Many thanks for your 100% review. I hope that we will be able to welcome you back to Ancient Lights in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Sep 2023
"Excellent property, our second visit, and would like to return."
Simply and adequately furnished. Well maintained
Thank you for the great review. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ancient Lights again in the near future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Philip4.7★Jul 2023
"Ancient Lights is a lovely, comfortable holiday cottage."
It was exceptionally clean and tidy and we really enjoyed our stay. It offered everything we needed, however, a couple of extra bin bags for the kitchen bin would have been useful.
Thank you very much for your review of Ancient Lights. Your comment about the kitchen bin bags is noted. Hopefully we will be able to welcome you back in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Clare4.4★Jun 2023
"This was our second visit here after last year."
We love this cottage, great facilities - the kitchen is lovely and the new wooden floor in the living room is very nice too.
We had two children with us, nearly 4 and 6 months. The garden has two locked gates which means you don’t have to be on the lookout all the time which is good, and is a lovely place to sit in to take in the amazing views of the Golden cap.
I would say that whilst the property might aesthetically not look the best, everything else about it is top notch, we are looking at when we can next go.
Thank you very much for such a great review. We do try to provide the best facilities and guest experience that we can. The lockable gates do provide a secure garden for those guests with little ones, so hopefully the older ones can relax a little more! I hope that we can welcome you back to Ancient Lights again for another holiday in Lyme.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jun 2023
"Lovely property in a great location just a short walk from the town."
The house had everything we needed very well maintained, clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay there again
Many thanks for your positive review about our cottage. I hope that we are able to welcome you back to Ancient Lights in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Jun 2023
"We had a great time, staying in a house we've stayed in at times over the last six years."
We wanted to re-book for September, having enjoyed ourselves so much, but it proves impossible because of the huge rise in costs. We know about inflation, but your prices go above and beyond what is reasonable.
Oh, and I notice we couldn't book 4-day stays any more, just 3. It seems a bit odd, given there are 7 days in a week.
Reviewed by Christopher5.0★May 2023
"Lovely house."
Has everything needed for a great coastal holiday.
Thank you for your kind words about the cottage. We hope that we can welcome you back to Ancient Lights in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Megan4.7★Apr 2023
"Ancient lights remains our favourite place to stay in Lyme; it is beautifully presented, spotlessly clean and very comfortable."
It really feels that the owners want us to enjoy our time there as guests and that we are valued as such. The cottage is immediately welcoming and very easy to settle into, with a lovely welcome pack. The quality of the fixtures and fittings is excellent; lighting is well thought out (especially in the sitting room); the bed is very comfortable and the whole cottage is a lovely place in which to relax.
Thank you very much for such a fantastic review of Ancient Lights. We do try and keep the property as comfortable and welcoming as we can. It is lovely to have our efforts recognised by guests, which makes it all worthwhile.
We hope that you will be able to make a return visit to the cottage in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Vanessa5.0★Mar 2023
"Wonderful property much better than the photos."
Location looking over the sea was perfect. A real bonus to have parking for two cars. Would recommend this property.
Thank you for such a great review. We hope that we can welcome you back to Ancient Lights again in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Feb 2023
"Apologies for a late review."
We visited with our 7-yr-old and new baby in February half term. This holiday let is absolutely stunning and far exceeded all our expectations. It is bigger than the photos suggest, spotless, tidy, comfy and very well equipped. It has character, stunning views and a great location walking distance into Lyme Regis. We even had a lovely little welcome hamper when we arrived. There are no negative comments, this is honestly one of the best places we have ever rented. Thank you
Many thanks for such a positive review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the cottage and hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Robert5.0★Feb 2023
"The cottage is superb with everything in it you could possibly ever need."
The view of the sea is good and it’s proximity to the town excellent. Couldn’t have asked for a better home from home. Thank you to the owners. The only letdown is the management company who really are disappointing. They send copious emails about what you have to do on leaving, whilst you are trying to enjoy your time away (including stripping the beds - never had to do this anywhere) which takes the shine off the stay especially as you can’t get into the property until 4pm and have to leave by 10am! What do the housekeepers need all that time for when we’ve emptied the bins and left everything as we found it - they have 6 hours!! 11am and 3pm seems to be the norm elsewhere.
Thank you for the positive review of our cottage, Ancient Lights. I am glad you found it a "home from home" and I hope that we can welcome you back in the future.
Regarding your comments on the changeover process, I have passed these to Lyme Bay Holidays.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Della5.0★Oct 2022
"Loved our stay at Ancient Lights."
It had everything we needed. Loved Lyme Regis
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Sep 2022
"We love this property it is just perfect for us."
.beautifully kitted out, great garden and view. The house is really comfortable and has pretty much everything we need.This is our 2nd stay and were looking to come again but REALLY concerned with the price increase for next year so just not sure if it will be possible for us to return which is a real shame.
Thank you very much for such a positive review of Ancient Lights.
I note your concern regarding pricing for a return visit. I have discussed this with Lyme Bay Holidays and they would like to contact you directly to talk through this issue.
I very much hope we will be able to welcome you back to Ancient Lights in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Aug 2022
"I stayed here with my Husband, parents and daughter."
We had a lovely stay, it had everything you needed and even the little things had been thought of. It is very modern and clean and in a perfect location. It was lovely being able to sit in the window seats and look out at the sea my 1 year old enjoyed this very much! We will definitely be back.
Reviewed by Laura5.0★Jul 2022
"My family of three had a lovely stay at Ancient Lights."
The pictures on the website do not do it justice. It was even better in person! It was the perfect place to relax and call "home" during our stay in Lyme Regis.
Reviewed by Marie5.0★Jul 2022
"This is our third visit to Lyme Regis and to Ancient Lights."
It was as always an absolute delight and we had the added bonus of good weather.
We love Lyme Regis and would not consider staying anywhere else but ancient Lights as this now feels like home from home. Thank you for your great service we will be back.
Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Jul 2022
"Lovely Cottage clean and comfortable in ideal location and great to have a parking space - would highly recommend."
Reviewed by Frederick5.0★Jun 2022
"We had a great stay here, the cottage was fantastic, lovely location and all the facilities you would need."
We’d love to come back again! Only very slight concern from the stay was that we couldn’t find the key for the upstairs twin bedroom (we have a 2 year old boy), but appreciate this can happen.
One other point I’d like to mention is we have looked at the same week next year and noticed the price has gone from £962 to £1309 - whilst I’m fully aware prices have gone up on most things, 36% seems quite excessive - my fear is this is following the takeover by Sykes as I have read a lot over the last two years about them putting the prices up. This will change peoples choice of holiday and put them out of reach at a time when peoples pockets are hurting. I would have given the property 10 out of 10 were it not for this.
Thank you for the positive review about our cottage. I am sorry you had an issue with the lack of key for the twin bedroom. Lyme Bay Holidays (LBH) as our booking agent advised us to remove all unnecessary keys to indoor rooms to prevent children from inadvertently locking themselves in.
Regarding the pricing for next year, I have forwarded your comments to LBH and await their response.
I do hope you are able to return to Ancient Lights for another holiday in the future.
Property Owner
This property is part of the Lyme Bay Holidays collection.
Lyme Bay Holidays are a large, friendly, local agency established for over 40 years. Specialising in the area surrounding Lyme Regis on the Dorset and Devon border, they cover much of the World Heritage Coast as well as some stunning countryside and attractive market towns and villages.
Summary
A 4 star Gold property
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, hairdryer
TV, DVD player, Bluetooth sound bar, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed garden with lawn, gravel, furniture and storage for kayaks and bikes
Highchair available on request
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.3 miles
Note: Due to the size and style of the staircase banister rails it is not possible to use stairgates
The property
Overlooking the quaint town and seaside views of Lyme Regis, Dorset, this wonderful traditional cottage was formerly a ship master’s residence and built in 1830.
Ancient Lights is set into a prime location of the Jurassic coast and will make a fantastic family holiday.
Be welcomed into a delightful cottage, where a delightful sitting room offers a place to recline, with stylish blue sofas and a woodburning stove to warm your feet after a day at the beach.
When mealtimes call, any budding chef will be inspired by the fully-fitted kitchen/diner to create a masterpiece from local produce, with tasteful sage cupboards, a more traditional tiled floor and an additional leather sofa, this space is great for social mealtimes and cooking due to the spacious setup.
As the evening wears on, enjoy a refreshing shower in the beautifully styled shower-room before finding your way into one of the two beautifully set up bedrooms, beginning with a fantastic super-king-size with a fireplace, wonderful grey furniture, a writing desk and a wonderful window seat with a view across the bay, and a second bedroom with twin beds, an ornamental fireplace, a window seat and a theme of green, both spacious, airy and opulent.
If you wish to dine outside, there is a great rear garden with an extensive lawn, gravel area and seating area where you can dine al fresco, enjoying breakfast with a bay view or a glass of your favourite beverage in an evening.
The local town of Lyme Regis is within easy reach of this property, with an abundance of eateries for a family meal out, before heading over to one of the towns many attractions including Cobb Harbour, a selection of shops, museums and an aquarium.
There are a multitude of fantastic beaches close by where you can enjoy a stroll in the seaside air before taking to the waves in your kayak, or you can search amongst the rocks for fascinating fossils.
Further from the town there is easy access to countryside walks and historic attractions including Cannington Viaduct and Blackbury Camp.
With so much to do, you will simply love Dorset with a stay at Ancient Lights.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
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!
