The Orchard Country House
ID: S517654
- Bedrooms 13
- ・ Sleeps 26
- ・ Pets 3
Snaptrip says
The Orchard Country House is a spacious and well-equipped property ideal for large gatherings, offering ample communal space, en-suite bedrooms, and a well-stocked kitchen. Guests have praised the property's cleanliness and warm atmosphere, with special thanks to the diligent cleaning team. While some guests noted the decor is dated and in need of refurbishment, the house's charm and the area's suitability for walking and family activities have been appreciated. The property's location in Devon provides a peaceful setting with proximity to local attractions.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property consistently receives high praise for its cleanliness, with multiple reviews commending the cleaning team's excellent work. However, a few guests mentioned finding dust and rubbish in some areas, slightly affecting the overall perception.
The property's location in Devon is appreciated for its quietness and proximity to walking areas and local attractions like Lyme Regis. However, some guests mentioned the need for a car to explore the area, indicating a slightly remote location.
Guests find the property warm and comfortable, with plenty of space for large groups. However, comments about hard mattresses, dated decor, and the need for better sound-proofing and thicker curtains suggest that comfort could be enhanced.
The property is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, and guests are pleased with the en-suite bedrooms. Nonetheless, there are several mentions of maintenance issues, such as slow showers, water pressure problems, and the need for refurbishment, indicating room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
While some guests have mentioned a welcome pack of goodies, there is not enough information to determine if this is a consistent offering or a one-off occurrence. Therefore, it is politely noted that such thoughtful gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
Nestling in gardens complete with an impressive orchard, is this outstanding holiday home, The Orchard Country House in Rousdon, just outside Lyme Regis on the Devon/Dorset border. Perfect for large gatherings, The Orchard Country House is set within a former boutique hotel and so is set up for groups of friends or families and has everything you could possibly need to make your holiday a success.
The accommodation is warm and welcoming and the sitting room couldn’t be more inviting with ample seating, a feature open fireplace and attractive windows letting in loads of light and offering delightful views over the gardens; this is the perfect space for gathering together and enjoying some quality holiday time. If you want to get away from it all, then there is a smaller and cosier snug which has a TV and offers a great alternative space for guests. The stylish kitchen is all set up with everything needed for the designated chef to be able to whip up some delicious cuisine for your party. Enjoy a long, leisurely meal in the formal dining room or if the sun is shining step out onto one of the two patio areas which have extensive seating and are the ideal spot for alfresco drinking and dining. When night falls and bedtime beckons, take your pick from one of the 13 bedrooms available at The Orchard Country House. All are stylishly presented and come with en-suite facilities and whatever configuration of guests you have in your party there will be a bedroom for everyone. This is a wonderful place to wake up to in the morning with the colourful gardens an idyllic backdrop for relaxing and chilling out and planning what activities you and your party will get up to that day. Nearby Lyme Regis has a great selection of eateries and perfect for spending a day at the beach, a visit to Cobb Harbour or a trip to the museum or aquarium. Axminster is a short drive and here you will be rewarded with a good selection of shops as well as its very own Axminster Heritage Centre and Axe Valley Wildlife Park. For the holiday of a lifetime, book a stay at The Orchard Country House.
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!
Accommodation
Over three floors.
13 bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor twin with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x twins with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x twins with en-suite with bath with shower over, basin and WC, 3 x doubles with en-suite with walk-in showers, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite with bath with shower over, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite with bath with shower over, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size with en-suite with bath with shower over, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor double with en-suite with bath with shower over, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor double with en-suite with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with open fire.
Snug.
Two cloakrooms with basin and WC
Oil central heating with open fire.
Electric oven, grill and hob, gas range cooker with oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, 2 x dishwasher.
Eight TV's, CD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for up to 15 cars.
Wraparound gardens, lawns, orchard, patio areas, furniture.
Up to three well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3 miles, pub 3.1 miles.
Note: Logs are not supplied
Nearby points of interest
- Lyme Regis Museum
- Beer Beach
Reviews (29)
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Elizabeth
Paintwork in places was bad. Settees were not comfortable especially the ones by the TV. The worst thing was that nearly all the bedrooms had no heating - it was just as well it wasn't frosty.
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Emma
The property is only on average condition and we were not asked to photograph and note any such issues. Poorly dealt with by Sykes as well. While we would love to return we are looking elsewhere as this left the whole party feeling like we were liars.
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Pauline
Super kitchen facilities. Could do with a bit of updating in places I have recommended it to my friends it is very good site for people visiting the area would certainly use again .