Reviews of Lyme Bay House 4 stars
34 West Cliff, Dawlish, EX7 9DN, United Kingdom
#3 of 6 B&Bs and Inns in Dawlish
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 133 hotel reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.2
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Comfort
9.4
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
8.4
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Tracy
United Kingdom4 reviews10“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I a and Nikki superb hots made us feel welcome
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Debbie
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely hosts, great room with a huge bed and sea view. Great location, just a short walk to the town and the beach.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Stefan
United Kingdom4 reviews10“Great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Host was fantastic. Comfy bed. And spot on breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 2 August 2025
William
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very comfy bed and excellent breakfast have your own key to get you in and out if you need it
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Alwyn
United Kingdom7 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
None that I can think of
Location was great breakfast excellent
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Helen
United Kingdom10 reviews1 helpful vote10“Excellent gem of a fantastic bed and breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing had a lovely stay
Warm welcome by Ian and nikki. Fabulous facilities, little beer garden, bar inside, tasteful decorations. Parking a bonus as Dawlish is limited for parking. 5 minute walk downhill to the town and train station. Our room was on ground floor. Very comfortable large bed, fridge, kettle with tea coffee and biscuits. Lovely bathroom, large television, water bottle, wardrobe and bed side cabinets. All tastefully decorated, both room and bathroom. Breakfast was exceptional. Cooked to order. Good selection of cereals, fruit, tea coffee and homemade toast with jam Nikki was great fun and hospitable at breakfast and couldn't do enough. Ian is an accomplished chef and food was high quality. Would definitely return, fantastic stay. Massive thank you to Ian and nikki.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Alvin
United Kingdom5 reviews10“A hotel worth staying just like home.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The landlady was really helpful and friendly. The breakfast was one of the best I have ever had. I left 3 beers on the side in my room. She had even switched the fridge on in there and put them into to cool. A seagull had done its business on my car and Nicky washed it for me. I had never asked. Totally incredible service.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Angela
United Kingdom4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Every thing was as we would of liked
Breakfast was great! Good variety to choose from! Perfect location!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Sandra
United Kingdom10 reviews9.0“Great stay at Lymehouse”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We had a magnificent 4 poster bed which was really comfy. The only thing that could have improved the room is 2 small comfy armchairs and a smaller table in the window, the dining table is too big and makes pulling curtains awkward.
Breakfast was fantastic, always service with a smile and chat. Nikki and Ian are a lovely couple.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 8 June 2025
Catherine
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0“Lovely friendly hotel in a good location. Breakfast highly recommended”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room would have benefited from heavier or black-out curtains. We were awake very early from the light pouring in. Also a little noisy from the main road traffic outside.
Room was clean and freshly painted. Very comfortable large bed. Friendly hosts. Great breakfast. In a good location with a short walk to all amenities, train station and beach.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 4 June 2025
Royston
United Kingdom5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
a longer stay.
the breakfast was exceptional, the land lady was very nice and informative about the area, thankyou very much for an enjoyable few days.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Isabel
United Kingdom35 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing, all good.
Super comfortable bed, airy rooms
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 29 May 2025
Peter
United Kingdom7 reviews10“Close by”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No breakfast on second visit
Great
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 24 May 2025
Dennis
United States10 reviews9.0“An excellent and practical place to stay when visiting or on holiday in Dawlish.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The host was very helpful, going beyond what I normally find in the ig hotel chains. The situation was excellent for access to the town and beach, in minutes on foot. There was parking. Easy to drive to the charming little town of Teignmouth nearby, or the area for general tourism.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 23 May 2025
Cary
United Kingdom1 review10“Super friendly, comfortable and very clean, perfect”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
For one night stay, it was perfect, more than what I could’ve asked for. So there was nothing I didn’t like.
The staff was super friendly and polite. The hotel was lovely with a very comfortable bed. I have to say. Great location to the seafront.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 13 April 2025
Newman
United Kingdom8 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely welcome very comfy bed excellent bathroom facilities.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 29 March 2025
Beauty
United Kingdom3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything was amazing from check in to check out. The hotel was clean and cozy, both Nikki and Ian were very nice and welcoming. They told us places to eat and walks to take. Location was amazing close to everything.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 17 March 2025
Wendy
United Kingdom2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Friendly, and welcoming and very polite
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 3 November 2024
Pamela
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Great location for purpose of our visit.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The shower was Luke warm .
Very welcoming couple . Clean , Spacious & well presented room with a comfortable bed. Located in walking distance to nearby facilities in Dawlish & nearby towns.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 11 October 2024
Alan
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Relaxing and peaceful”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Booklet about the more local sights
Breakfast was excellent . Great location for all amenities
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 5 October 2024
Edmund
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Excellent breakfast, very friendly landlady.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Sue
United Kingdom3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing
Family run friendly, went out of their way to accommodate as my husband is allergic to caffeine, they went shopping especially to get decaffeinated items for him. Room well equipped and extremely comfortable and cosy and relaxed aura. Breakfast was absolutely perfect, fresh fruit, yoghurts, cereals all to help yourself to, and then the full breakfast which you ordered whilst eating your cereals was cooked perfectly. We will definitely being returning to this hotel
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Peter
United Kingdom5 reviews10“We enjoyed the property, location, and the attention given by the owners”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
I cannot think of anything else to improve this hotel, they give excellent service and value for money.
Breakfast was beyond what I would normally expect. It was well presented, and delicious. The proprietor Niki was very cheerful and nothing was too much for her. I would be happy to recommend the hotel to anyone
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Tony
United Kingdom17 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Four night stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
100 yds from town centre. However, Dawlish itself was disappointing. Very few eating places and most pubs did not serve food.
Good breakfast Friendly hosts Nikki and Ian. Central location.
Stayed in August 2024
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