Dower House Hotel

Rousdon, Lyme Regis, DT7 3RB, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

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Featuring free WiFi, Dower House Hotel offers pet-friendly accommodations in Lyme Regis. Torquay is 29 mi from the property. Free private parking is available on site. The Dower House Hotel has a heated outdoor pool which is open from the start of May to the end of September. There is a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer in each unit. Dower House Hotel also includes a terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant. Exeter is 23 mi from Dower House Hotel. Lyme Regis is 3 miles away. The nearest airport is Exeter Airport, 18 mi from Dower House Hotel. The Dower House Hotel is a low carbon usage hotel having a Biomass boiler for heating and hot water and utilizing Solar panels for electricity generation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type

Number of guests

Double or Twin Room

1 king bed

2 twin beds

Luxury Suite with Four Poster Bed

1 king bed

Superior Suite - Ground Floor

1 king bed

and

2 bunk beds

1 king bed

1 queen bed

1 queen bed

1 king bed

and

1 sofa bed

Luxury Suite

1 king bed

Superior Double Room with Four Poster Bed

1 king bed

Double Room with Bath

1 king bed

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.8

Facilities

9.7

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.8

Value for money

9.3

Location

9.4

Free WiFi

9.8

High score for Lyme Regis

See what guests loved the most:

Joe
United Kingdom
“The warmest of welcomes greets you at this lovely country house hotel Room comfortable (although ours was rather small). Great breakfast but no evening meals available. Lovely grounds for our 4 legged friend and very convenient for the delights of...”
Maryanne
United States of America
“Neil made sandwiches for my Mom and her friend because they were too tired to go out for dinner. The breakfast was delicious, and the hosts were friendly and accommodating. The hotel and grounds are beautiful and a short drive to the beach in Lyme...”
Lynn
United States of America
“Neil and Rosie are excellent hosts who go out of their way to make you welcome and comfortable. Excellent stay. Thank you.”
Mike
United Kingdom
“The property and hosts exceeded our expectations. A very comfortable room for the night with great hosts that made sure all their guests were accommodated to the highest standard. We'll look forward to using this property again when we visit Lyme...”
Clifford
United Kingdom
“Great hosts. Would have been good to enjoy the decking, pool and garden if the weather was better.”
Karen
United States of America
“wonderful setting & ambience. Friendly gracious hosts”
Anne
United Kingdom
“extremely well finished, every attention to detail, nothing had been forgotten”
Robert
United States of America
“beautiful location and house. gracious and welcoming hosts. excellent breakfast.”
Katherine
United States of America
“The hotel is first rate. We thoroughly enjoyed the building, the grounds, and meeting the owners. Breakfast was exceptional, and the bar extremely comfortable.”
Susan
Canada
“Central location, very helpful and accommodating staff, clean property, comfortable bed, lovely garden and swimming pool, and delicious breakfast. An extra bonus was getting to meet the four very friendly resident Great Danes!”

Hosted by Neil & Rosemarie

9.8

Host Review Score

Neil & Rosemarie

The Dower House Hotel is a 9 bedroom boutique hotel 2 miles to the west of Lyme Regis. The hotel is located in a Victorian country house which was substantially renovated by Neil and Rosemarie. Not only is the hotel set in a beautiful part of the world but it is also a large carbon usage property utilising environmentally friendly energy through its Biomass pellet boiler and PV solar energy system. The hotel has a heated open air swimming pool which is open between April and September. The hotel bar has been renovated to a contemporary design. Private dinner parties are proving particularly popular for family or friend groups where a private dining experience can be enjoyed in the dining room. Why not consider us for your special function or even your wedding. The hotel is also very private and is a great location for a private business meeting or executive away day. Dogs are welcome in a number of the hotel rooms and the bar but are not permitted in the dining room.

We purchased the hotel in the spring of 2014 with the vision to transform it into a high quality boutique hotel with a friendly and homely atmosphere which compliments our personalities. Both our grown up children George and Emily help us in the business and we believe that this adds to the home from home experience that we aim to create at the hotel. We both enjoy meeting our guests and socialising. Neil is a chartered accountant who has spent many years working in the hospitality industry and Rosemarie has had a career spanning both The Houses of Parliament and the NHS. Neil plays golf and cricket locally and is a big sports fan. He is also a keen historian and wargamer. Rosemarie enjoys dancing, great food and nice clothes.

Lyme Regis is one of the best known coastal tourist locations in England. It first became popular in the late 18th century and the author Jane Austen visited with her family on a number of occasions. The town is particularly famous for the number of fossils found there, one of the first well known fossil hunters to live in the town was Mary Anning. Today there are excellent walks, beaches and restaurants to enjoy in Lyme Regis as well as the fossils! The Dower House hotel is the closest hotel to the famous River Cottage HQ restaurant and a number of other very good restaurants and pubs offering a high standard of food are nearby. To the west of the hotel the new Jurassic Coast visitor centre has opened in Seaton in 2016 and the beautiful fishing village of Beer is only a short drive away together with the many other lovely coastal towns of Dorset and Devon. If golf is your interest both Lyme Regis and Axecliff golf courses are nearby and special rates are available to Dower House guests.

Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Dower House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

From 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Extra bed upon request

£35 per child, per night

Crib upon request

£10 per child, per night

3+ years

Extra bed upon request

£35 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Dower House Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Dower House Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Swimming pool
Check-in at Dower House Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Guests staying at Dower House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.9).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
The prices at Dower House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Dower House Hotel is 3 miles from the center of Lyme Regis. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.