Lyme 1 Hotel

On the face of it this hotel looked lovely, a boutique hotel with every room slightly different from the usual utilitarian Premier Inns. However, it did let itself down in a few ways. There is a key code to get in, no reception and email instructions about your keys. So, on the whole, good for a single night stay. However, if you are considering longer, read on ............ This is the first ''hotel'' I have stayed in where your room was not made up each day. Staying away a lot for business, this is something you expect, when it doesn't happen it leaves you disappointed. You have to read the room information where it will tell you if you want your room made up, you need to ask. Obviously, staying for one night, it isn't an issue. Secondly, the breakfast is debatable, yes, a nice touch in a hamper, but locally sourced sweet AND SAVOURY it was not. We asked for our choices and did not expect to have to literally order x2 of everything as ''we'' should have intimated we were a couple that would both like breakfast, as I said debateable. There is no newspaper either. Also, you need to make coffee in the Nespresso machine. All contact is through email and there is no area for a reception or guest lounge. Oh, and the fan in the bathroom didn't work which left the bathroom a bit musty and the grout in the shower showed this up. As I say, for one night, great, but any more than one night, I would consider your choice a bit more carefully, or make sure you ask for the things you want in a hotel.

Very Disappointing! Not for us Would not return What I disliked immensely was that on my return home I received an email from the proprietor asking me if there were any problems, could they be discussed before posting any review ! So how can this be an unbiased review if I have to check it first with the proprietor. It’s almost as if he is pre-empting complaints. Our room was very tired and in need of a refurbishment. Cleaning could have been to a higher standard. Cups were left dirty from previous day The only table you could eat breakfast from was beside the toilet/Bathroom door which could only be closed from the inside. Bottom line - overpriced.

Great location, superb room, immaculately clean and a fab breakfast hamper. Loved it. Lovely addition of the terrace too which was fab for breakfast in the sun.

Hotel 1 is situated in the heart of Lyme Regis. Easy access to everything. The room was well equipped with coffee machine, kettle, fridge and safe. Had sparkling and regular water. The bed was very comfy. Perfect for a good night sleep. The large shower has a range of shower gel, shampoo and conditioner that smelt like I was in a spa. We loved breakfast arriving in a wicker basket each morning. Freshly baked pastries. Would totally recommend a stay here.

Booked standard double room, (Room 2 on the ground floor). Had kettle, safe, fridge & tea / coffee in room and bed was really comfortable. Nice bathroom with lovely fast flowing shower but had to use brute strength to adjust temperature lever as at first the water was almost too hot to stand under. Excellent central location for hotel but be prepared to park around 5 minutes walk away - suggest Holmbush car park, operated by Dorset Council or the NCP which is a bit closer.

Really great location in the town coupled with a very helpful host. We only spent 2 days at Lyme 1 but everything worked out exactly as described made even better by the owner, Terry, allowing us to park close by at another of his properties (parking is usually a nightmare in the town at the best of times.). We had a most enjoyable stay.