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Reviews of Dower House Hotel

Rousdon, Lyme Regis, DT7 3RB, United Kingdom

#1 of 7 hotels in Lyme Regis

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 340 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.8

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  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    10
    Perfect hotel for a weekend away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Brilliant stay. We liked everything.

    Friendly welcome. Lovely room with very comfortable bed. Fabulous ensuite with gorgeous shower.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay ,staff and owner brill.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No evening meal available at hotel so had to go to two local pubs . First pub was good , on second night the second pub food was poor ,staff unhelpful , demanded money off meal which was agreed.

    Breakfast was great and plentiful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    10
    good place to stay from which to see south Dorset / Devon border
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights

    very comfortable bed, good sized room, very good orange juice, bacon and scrambled egg at breakfast, very friendly couple who made us very welcome.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    10
    Lovely stay wish it had been for longer - we will certainly visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing it was lovely

    Lovely ambiance and tastefully decorated in keeping with the style of the original house. Very comfortable bedroom and stocked with everything you need. Excellent breakfast. Neil and Rosemarie were excellent hosts. Nice cosy bar. I would imagine in the summer the grounds are lovely to sit in. Also convenient location for both Lyme Regis and Seaton for eateries

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    10
    Perfect dog friendly hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect.

    Great hotel, we stayed in the ground floor suite with our two miniature dachshunds which was perfect for us with doors opening directly onto the garden, lovely to have so much space, the bathroom was one of the nicest bathrooms we have had in a hotel. We took breakfast in the bar with our dogs and it was delicious, dogs received a sausage. Lovely grounds to walk in. Hotel only 8 minutes drive from Lyme Regis. Will definitely be back and highly recommended.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    10
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing not to like. Hosts, views, location, grounds, parking, room, especially the huge walk-in shower, facilities, and breakfast were perfect! Nice touch giving Roscoe (my beloved dog) a sausage or two at breakfast! Breakfast choice is amazing! Even a fenced-in area to let tour pooch off leash!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    10
    We had a fabulous time here for a few night over New Year and will definitely return in the future
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Four Poster Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We have just returned home after spending a few days in Dorset. We stayed at the Dower House and really enjoyed our stay with Neil and Rosemarie. Their hotel has a warm and friendly feel and they were very welcoming. Our bedroom was beautifully decorated (though the bed was a bit too soft for us - we spoke to Rosemarie the following day and she very kindly sorted out the mattress for us and we slept very well the following nights) and the on-suite very well positioned and very clean. Breakfast was very delicious too, we had a full English breakfast each day. We would definitely return and would also recommend this accommodation to others

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely property by the coast
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely place! Very helpful and welcoming staff! Thank you!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    10
    Very enjoyable again must mention Neil and rosemary both perfect hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite with Four Poster Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slightly isolated away from Lyme

    Perfect hosts Very clean Freshly cooked breakfast

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    10
    A great bed and breakfast experience. Our room was very comfortable and the breakfast was very tasty.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite with Four Poster Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The property was elegant, spacious and well maintained. The hosts were very pleasant and welcomed us as if we were relatives. For Great Dane dog lovers, they could be greeted in an outdoor enclosure, which was an added bonus for us.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2023

    10
    Overall a very enjoyable stay. We would definitely stay again, and happily recommend to others!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing stood out that we thought could be improved upon.

    The property had great parking; very well presented; lovely Christmas decorations; good quality bedding and bathroom facilities; a secure area for the dog to run around; brilliant breakfast and drinks options; very attentive and accommodating staff; very dog friendly. Overall a very enjoyable stay. We would definitely stay again, and happily recommend to others!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2023

    10
    Excellent!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good to me

    Great food, great location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2023

    10
    Wonderful break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All nice; location, room, food, Rosemarie & Neil…. Lovely bar/lounge - nice views

    Wonderful

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2023

    10
    10 out of 10 hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked everything about the property

    Beautiful individual rooms, each with their own unique style, wonderful made to order breakfasts. Hosts that make you feel like you are family.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2023

    10
    Very warm welcome, relaxed atmosphere, and excellent breakfast, we shall return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    10
    amazing trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    great building , perfect room , brilliant hosts

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    10
    We will be back as we were made very welcome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very friendly and everything was lovely quality. Breakfast was very tasty.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful relaxing stay and very comfy bed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only tiny suggestion was that in the folder with info on the hotel a little more information could be given on how breakfast is run.. just might have been helpful to have had it in black and white that we could choose any table at breakfast and that once seated somebody would attend to us very quickly and take our order for drinks and then we could order from the breakfast menu. Travelling with my non-top-chatting son means that being warned of things like this, and if possible the food choices available at breakfast, gives me time and a quiet opportunity to make a sensible choice before somebody comes to take my order. Other than that it was a perfect stay, thank you!

    Loved the relaxed vibe of the hotel and owners. Lovely warm welcome and really nice to come back from a day out and be greeted so warmly. Both owners were lovely and I really enjoyed the way they did breakfasts so carefully, really taking care of each guest. Room was great, very comfy bed and lovely drinks can be made in the room which were very welcome after a day on the beach. Huge bonus for us was the large dog run at the front of the property which meant that I could easily play ball with my dog without risking disturbing other guests. Everything was well thought out.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was lovely. Bathroom a little small

    Neil and Rosemary were excellent hosts and very attentive. Great attention to detail eg decor, toiletries, bedding all very high quality

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    8.0
    Dower House
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn't actually see our hosts over the duration of our short visit which was a shame. The room was cosy and had everything that was needed, but it was a very small room as was the Bathroom, very nice, but very small. With everything crammed in one end to accommodate the lovely sized shower room at the other end. The toilet was very noisy when flushed or the taps were turned on. You had to sit on the loo diagonally as it was so close to the corner, and so you wouldn't burn your left leg on the radiator. A classic case of style over substance. The lack of a cooked evening meal was a little disappointing as on the two days we stayed , hardly anywhere else in the surrounding area was open. In the hight of Summer this probably woulded have been as much of an issue. Although we enjoyed our short getaway We didn't think our particular room was worthy of the rate asked.

    A Beautiful building in great location. Everything was nice and clean and very well presented. The room was comfortable with a walk in shower. The Breakfast staff were lovely and friendly. Breakfasts were superb with good quality ingredients used throughout.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    8.0
    Great stay in a unique spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Four Poster Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Descriptions of rooms not super clear as think the suite might have been great. No food past 7pm which means if you arrive late you need to go out, not bad but not if you come by transport. This was the hardest we had not realised how not transport friendly everything was.

    We love the style, architecture and that they give you a book w the history of the place. That was really special

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    10
    Exceptional hotel and wonderful service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hard to find fault.

    Attention to detail is exceptional and Neil and Rosemary are fantastic hosts. Would definitely recommend highly

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    10
    Perfect place, fab location and lovely people!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There wasn't anything to dislike!

    Where to start?! Parking was easy and plentiful, the decor in the common areas was tasteful and fresh looking, our room was beautiful, the bed was very comfy, the shower was huge, the bar area was great (we didn't use it though), the breakfast was great quality food and very well prepared and finally, Neil, Rosemarie and Lorraine were all lovely & helpful. We'll definitely be back :-)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    10
    Outstanding
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Friendly staff, super clean rooms, everything you need in room to a fine detail, wonderful location and hotel grounds, amazing breakfast!!

    Stayed in October 2023

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