Somerhill

24 Customer Reviews

• "Overall we enjoyed staying at Somerhill."

  The accommodation was a generous size for the 10 in our group and the views were excellent. The broken microwave (with "Sykes aware" sign), only one tea towel, poor quality towels, insufficient clear/blue bags for laundry and pool tile repairs needed did not spoil our holiday.

  Reviewed by Daniel4.7★Aug 2024

• "Lovely property and location, prefect for our family of 9 to stay."

  The beds were all very comfy, bathroom facilities were great and the heated pool was a highlight for us (and functional despite some concerns we had from reading previous reviews - some parts of the tiling / pool cover needing work, but safe to use and otherwise a great feature). The only slight disappointment was that the known issue with the electric in the kitchen (as there was a sticker about it in the house file) caused some issues with the cooker tripping out and that during our stay the microwave also tripped the electric and ceased working. We did hope to use the EV charger installed, but there were no instructions that we could find unfortunately. This would have been a really beneficial extra for our stay had we been able to use it. Overall, we had a excellent stay at Somerhill and made lots of very happy memories with the family. We would happily go back to stay here again.

  Reviewed by Louise4.7★Jul 2024

• "A fabulous house in a stunning location."

  Cleanliness good in some areas and needs attention in others. Pool area needs a parasol and maybe a table and chairs. The pool cover needs replacing and the pool needs some attention. Lounge and bedrooms very comfortable. Great showers. Sent a message to sykes about how to use the EV charger and never got any instructions, so couldn’t use. A number to call someone other than the company would be useful. Welcome pack was lovely. We would love to return and with a few adjustments it could be the perfect getaway.

  Reviewed by Linda4.4★Jun 2024

• "The cottage was lovely and just the right size for 9 of us."

  The pool was a big hit with the children (and adults). The cottage was clean and comfortable. The only niggles were that the larger oven and half the grill did not work, some tiles were coming off the floor of the pool and the recycling was not collected although we put the bin out. Extra recycling bins would have been helpful. As we are from Wales we are not used to throwing food in the general trash and have separate bags for food waste, cardboard, tins, plastics, paper, batteries. However, overall it was a lovely place to stay.

  Reviewed by Gillian4.4★May 2024

• "Absolutely beautiful house, with stunning views that take your breath away."

  There were 9 adults and 1 toddler and we didn’t fall over each other at all. The pool was brilliant ( but could do with some TLC) and that made our holiday

  Reviewed by Lynne4.1★May 2024

• "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

  The property was Immaculate, spacious, extremely comfortable and the pool was amazing! Would definitely recommend and look forward to returning

  Reviewed by Janette5.0★Apr 2024

• "Beautiful, superbly equipped and comfortable property."

  Pool was really warm - we used it every day - (end of March/April) even in the rain! Initial issue with cleanliness was dealt with quickly and efficiently. Easy walk downhill to Lyme Regis. Steep uphill walk back but there are taxis and buses available if necessary!

  Reviewed by Christine4.4★Mar 2024

• "Somerhill is comfortable and homely place with stunning views."

  Quiet area, easy downhill walk into town and would recommend Graham’s taxi for a ride back in the evenings. Group of 7 ladies, who meet up every year to spend time together for 3 nights. The house has space to allow separate activities from jigsaw in the conservatory, to paying games around the kitchen table and reading in the lounge. It worked very well, especially as we experienced very stormy, wet weather during our stay. We cooked a three course dinner together on one of the evenings. The house was well equipped with dishes, glasses and oven space. We brought an electric steamer with us for the vegetables which freed up room around the oven area. (Roasted duck and dauphinois potatoes plus heating the plates). On the whole the house is clean. A few areas for improvement cobwebs and a couple of large spiders in the lower corners of both en-suite bedrooms. In the bathrooms the showers and toilets were clean but for an excellent score need to a look at areas like the blind in one of the en-suites and corners on the floors. A few tips to make stay even better for us as seven individuals. Four of us had to share a bed ,which was our choice, but a having the ability to split the beds in one of the en-suite bedrooms would be beneficial. A coffee machine would be a great (Nespresso or similar). Also, as previously mentioned one or two larger saucepans. No problem with the showers, however a deep clean around the edges to get rid of the black would help. I am sure at some point an upgrade of the bathrooms will be planned. Would be helpful to have a handheld shower in the third floor bath. All the above are just observations and would not deter me from recommending Somerhill. We would have loved to use the pool but the wet and extremely windy weather was not on our side. Beautiful private gardens as well.

  Reviewed by Sheila4.4★Sep 2023

• "This house was amazing oven kept tripping out when we tried to cook lots of trays did not fit in the oven but everything else was fantastic."

  Will definitely think about going again.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Aug 2023

• "Fantastic house, well equipped and spotlessly clean, thank you."

  The swimming pool is safely behind a locked fence and the gardens are extensive, with beautiful views over the bay. (Additional points for the owner only - a drying rack or two would have been handy as we had bad weather and had to use the tumble drier and the airing cupboard. You probably have good reason not to supply a barbecue, but the place is crying out for one, so if there's any way to provide one it would be great.)

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2023

• "Beautiful, comfortable and well equipped home."

  Breathtaking view of the Jurassic coast. We really enjoyed our stay. The only feedback for improvement I would add is with regard to the WIFI/broadband connection. The speed was slow and frequently dropped, especially when multiple people attempted to access it simultaneously. Additionally, there were areas with no connection at all. This is key for people working remotely while trying to take a short break.

  Reviewed by Christian5.0★Jun 2023

• "Amazing time away house was lovely and well equipt would definitely stay again"

  Reviewed by Chelsie5.0★Jun 2023

• "The swimming pool was a wonderful treat particularly for the kids."

  Thank you.

  Reviewed by Adrian5.0★May 2023

• "Stunning and spacious property and superbly well equipped."

  Very nicely decorated and really comfortable beds, and the best views. We had the best time!

  The owner maintains the property to a high standard to ensure guests have an amazing holiday experience. So pleased that you had a wonderful holiday. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elisabeth5.0★May 2023

• "This property is amazing, just what we wanted for a family weekend away."

  It is so comfortable, plenty of space and really clean. Felt really homely. The kitchen is well equipped for 10 people and the beautiful welcome pack of Dorset goodies is such a nice touch. We were able to enjoy the pool, which was a nice temperature. The only negative was that we requested the twin to made into a king and that wasn't done. Would highly recommend this property to stay in and I know the children have asked that we return.

  Such lovely comments thank you. Having the outside pool is a real bonus especially now that the weather is warmer. Sorry to hear that we didn't make-up the bed configurations to your specifications - we will try better next time! The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christina5.0★May 2023

• "We had a wonderful stay at Somerville Three generations."

  The grandchildren loved the pool It is a lovely house We think the toaster is faulty as it kept tripping the electric and the grill didn’t Work. Apart from that everything was fine. An addition of a bbq would have been good. Storm Noa made a mess of the pool cover but next day we were able to sort it out. The views from the windows were amazing. A very enjoyable stay.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Apr 2023

• "A lovely house, well situated and very comfortable."

  We all enjoyed our stay and may well return!

  Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Mar 2023

• "Great property and wonderful views over the bay."

  Very clean and everything we needed was there. Oven was a bit slow in cooking the food but seen other guests provide similar feedback, and certainly didn’t dampen our New Year stay.

  Reviewed by Alistair5.0★Dec 2022

• "Beautiful house and was a very high standard!"

  Very comfortable beds and all the home comforts were there. Stunning views across the sea and also a great location ! A couple of things to point out for future guests- the oven tripped the electrics and the left side then wouldn’t come back on so was a bit tricky to cook for 9 people on Boxing Day. The pipe work is very noisy and the kitchen tap kept dripping or turning itself on at random times. Neither things ruined our stay though but worth looking into for future guests. Would definitely recommend this house to our friends and families.

  Reviewed by Caroline4.4★Dec 2022

• "Great location, view and a lovely big house - however the property could do with a thorough clean!"

  Unfortunately, it was very dusty, the carpets needed cleaning and the cutlery and pans were dirty. These had to be cleaned before we could use them. We couldn't get the grill to work and one of the ovens stopped working. Another set of front door keys would be good, rather than random keys for other doors.

  Reviewed by Beverley2.8★Oct 2022

• "This is the third time I have stayed at a property run by Lyme Bay Holidays and I have had great service every time."

  We are very pleased you enjoyed the property and Lyme Bay Holiday's service. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Vanessa5.0★Aug 2022

• "We had a lovely stay at Somerhill House, The description was very accurate."

  Lyme Holidays were lovely to deal with, they answered any question immediately and made the transaction very easy. We would definitely use Lyme Holidays again and will definitely go back to the house. 10 out of 10 from us.

  What a lovely review, thank you. Very much looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Jul 2022

• "Wonderful property with great facilities in a gorgeous area."

  Queries when we first got there handled quickly & efficiently. Would love to come back to this property but think it’s now out of our price range for next year.

  Thank you for your 100% score. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Deb5.0★Jul 2022

• "The pool cover definitely needs replacing its so awkward to use."

  It would be lovely to have a barbecue at the property. Otherwise everything was great. We would love to come back.

  Hi Rodney, The new regime at Lyme Bay Holidays have started to send us guest’s comments. The last one said: Comment The pool cover definitely needs replacing its so awkward to use. It would be lovely to have a barbecue at the property. Otherwise everything was great. We would love to come back. The BBQ is in the garage. We have asked the gardener to get it out so that it can be used. We have asked the pool maintenance company if the cover use can be improved. Best wishes, Mike Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emily4.7★Jun 2022

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