Lily House

4.7★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

38 Customer Review(s)

Antoon
August 2024

“The house was well maintained and situated in a quiet area of Minehead but not far from the centre and the sea.”

The furnishings were a bit old fashioned. Large kitchen. Two lounges. The bathrooms could do with a bit of updating. One bathroom was rather on the small side. A good place to visit the area.

The furnishings were a bit old fashioned. Large kitchen. Two lounges. The bathrooms could do with a bit of updating. One bathroom was rather on the small side. A good place to visit the area.

- Antoon, August 2024
Ann August 2024

“Lily house is a lovely property but the garden lets it down a bit.”

The seating area in the garden is so overgrown so we couldn’t use it when we had a BBQ. Also there was no milk left in the fridge for when we arrived as stated. Just little things I know but hopefully feed back helps. Also the TV in second bedroom doesn’t work ☹️ however it wouldn’t stop me from booking Lily House again.

- Ann, August 2024
Susan July 2024

“Lily House is a lovely big house , plenty of room for large family ,all the bedrooms large , plenty of storage ,super big kitchen and utility room .”

Walk to the beach about 20 min for us but we had children , pushchair and a beach cart !!! Lots of games and chairs in garden shed. Only thing missing no coat hooks , huge utility room with large empty wall ideal for a row of hooks . Had to hang on chairs , over doors etc luckily not a wet week ! Such a simple thing to make a huge difference Loved Lily house

- Susan, July 2024
Alan June 2024

“Lily house is a large well equipped characterful house with 4 comfortable bedrooms.”

However, the kitchen, bathrooms and wc are looking tired and in need of refurbishment. In it’s current condition I do not believe it justifies its ‘outstanding’ rating.

- Alan, June 2024
Patricia October 2023

“A beautiful house full of character , a lovely warm welcome when we arrived ,with heating on.”

Just great . Basket of goodies to be enjoyed during stay . Found some good eating out places very near and easy flat walk. The house is surrounded on all side by garden and would be great for a family. Minehead is a great place to visit ,lots of interesting places to see. Thankyou

- Patricia, October 2023
Robert June 2023

“Had a lovely stay, thank you.”

A short walk to town was perfect. Super welcome pack of coffee tea, honey and apple juice and other goodies very much appreciated. Very clean and well appointed house. Thanks again.

- Robert, June 2023
Jean June 2023

“Had a great stay at Lily House, absolutely everything you need is provided, welcome pack was appreciated.”

It is central to town and beach, short walk or car. Nice garden to sunbathe if wanted. The house was lovely, spacious and comfortable, would definitely stays again.

- Jean, June 2023
Antony May 2023

“Hard to fault what is a really nice and conveniently located holiday home.”

The only slight "down" is that there is only one toilet on the first floor, which is not ideal with 8 people there, but I can't see an obvious way of improving that situation without the expense of appreciable internal building work, so it would not be a reason for us to not re-visit.

- Antony, May 2023
David February 2023

“Probably the best Sykes house we have stayed at, a lovely welcome pack.”

The gas fires and central heating kept us nice and warm. Plenty of parking, a fabulous fridge freezer, only a short walk to the shops and sea front. It was lovely to see a draw full of spare bulbs and batteries, probably the first time we have been to a Sykes let and haven't had to buy a bulb. We would definitively recommend this property.

- David, February 2023
Hilary November 2022

“We arranged the weekend with our son and his family, Lily house was our choice of accomodation and it didn't disappoint.”

The Christmas trees were a lovely touch the house was clean ,warm ,and very well equipped. We would happily recommend to others.

- Hilary, November 2022
Debbie October 2022

“Our second stay at Lily House and it was perfect.”

Lovely welcome basket. The house is very clean. Everything you could need.

- Debbie, October 2022
David October 2022

“Our second visit and I would never think of staying anywhere else when returning to the area .”

Perfect location with everything you need within an easy level walk , town, beach , Butlins for the children , the only time during the week we took the car out was to visit the excellent Tropiquaria Wildlife Park. Great communication from the owners prior to the holiday and probably the best welcome pack from the many we have enjoyed from the countless Sykes holidays over the years. The house has everything you could possibly need and we all agreed had the most comfortable beds imaginable. Thank you for everything. David Gamble

- David, October 2022
Christine August 2022

“My grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed the games.”

Spacious property. We really liked it. Couldn't find a DVD as mentioned in the facilities.

- Christine, August 2022
Louise July 2022

“Another fantastic stay at Lily House.”

Could not ask for better hosts or a nicer house. The children and adults all appreciate the space and facilities and it suits our needs perfectly.

- Louise, July 2022
Debbie June 2022

“Lily House is a perfect holiday home.”

We loved everything about it. We arrived to a lovely welcome pack which was very thoughtful. We didnt have young children but there was lots to entertain them including garden games if needed. A short walk to the beach and town all on the flat no hills which was great for my elderly Father. Would recommend and definitely hope to return. Communication with owner was brilliant.

- Debbie, June 2022
Mally May 2022

“Lilly house was very comfortable.”

The beds were amazing and we slept well. It was very useful too, to have laundry facilities. Situated on what could potentially be, a busy street, we didn’t notice any annoying noise levels. The house is easily accessible from the main road. Had we stayed during a colder month, we would have used the log burner. The shower was very good. The fish and chip shop just up the road is also very good. The basket of goodies we discovered on arrival was much appreciated. Our only criticism is the standard of the blue wooden garden table and chairs and the shed. We decided against exploring the outdoor games, etc further than opening the shed door, as the smell inside was not nice. Possibly mice? But on the whole, we had a very comfortable relaxing stay which is what we had intended.

- Mally, May 2022
Shirley March 2022

“We wanted to book our next stay before ending this one!”

Comfortable, and cozy home with all the bits you need. A very welcome welcome pack with lots of local goodies. The fresh coastal air was so delicious and exploting town and the seafront was lovely. A rejuvinating break. Thank you.

- Shirley, March 2022
Phil September 2021

“Beautiful house with a lovely welcoming feel to it.”

Close enough to sea and town to walk in, yet surrounded by lovely mature park and tree lined avenues. Very well appointed. Parking space is a great advantage and the welcome hamper was a lovely touch. We loved our stay in Lily House - thank you :o)

- Phil, September 2021
L July 2021

“We stayed for a week - 4 adults and two children (4 yrs and 14 mths).”

A lovely clean, comfortable, spacious, child friendly home. There is a travel cot with mattress, high chair and a decent buggy under the stairs. We were unaware there was a buggy, prior to arriving and it would have saved on luggage space if we had known, (maybe our fault for not asking!). Beds extremely comfortable, lots of soft towels provided. The weather wasn't great so having a utility room in which to keep all the boots, shoes, bags and beach stuff was so useful. Plus having the use of a great washing machine and tumble dryer was a real bonus. The games selection is rather basic and most games have pieces missing or need batteries, so best to take your own games. No kids toys there either so take your own. Really enjoyed our stay and it was a lovely home to go back to after a day out.

- L, July 2021
Gareth June 2021

“We booked this as a base for cycling in Devon.”

The location was superb with Minehead seafront a mere 5 minute walk. Exmor was a superb area to ride and more than met my expectations.

- Gareth, June 2021
William June 2021

“Owners were very facilitating”

- William, June 2021
Timothy June 2021

“Fantastic house in great location.”

Perfect for family of four (with two little ones). Really well presented.

- Timothy, June 2021
Jenny September 2020

“Great house for us to explore Minehead and beyond from.”

The bedrooms were really comfortable and quiet. The multiple bathrooms/showers came in very handy with 4 adults. The kitchen is a great size and had just about everything we needed. The garden was lovely to sit in of an evening. Would highly recommend. You need to take things like cling film, tin foil and your own condiments as in Covid related times it wouldn't work to leave them behind for other guests. There are plenty of shops nearby to get everything you need. There were some lovely really personal touches - the chocolates were the best i have ever tasted and the selection of different teas a lovely idea. There is a great curry house nearby in Alcombe that is definitely worth a visit or a takeaway. We had our two children who are adults and wheelchair users and it was very easy to be able to push them into town as it is lovely and flat. All in all a great stay.

- Jenny, September 2020
Mic December 2019

“There was a problem with the heating downstairs and the hot water supply on the last day or so.”

My daughter-in-law left a message for the owner as it was quite difficult getting everyone up and ready on the last morning when there was no hot water. This did not happen the last time we came so it must have been a "one off". We hope so and that it can be fixed before the next people come. . As regards the heating, we found that it was not very efficient downstairs and had to put on the gas fires even though the weather was relatively mild. We did appreciate the Christmas decorations which were much more plentiful than last time and added to our enjoyment.. We all enjoyed the house itself and its facilities; it is a good place for a larger party and my grandson wants to come again in 2 years time when it's our turn to spend Christmas with the family. Thank you, too, for the welcome tray of goodies! Minehead is great for Christmas with its seafront and also the grounds at Dunster Castle to walk off Christmas food! One thing that would help us would be to have a wash basin in each bedroom; the upstairs bathroom is relatively small for 4 bedrooms and its occupants. Otherwise a lovely place to stay.

- Mic, December 2019
Arthur September 2019

“This house is in a quiet street within 15 minutes walk of all town shops,pubs and restaurants.”

Private parking at rear is a bonus.Had all facilities one could need in a large house,wood burner in large kitchen if needed. All in all a very clean,pleasant holiday home.Would recommend for family.

- Arthur, September 2019
Catherine September 2019

“The location of Lily House is extremely good for exploring Minehead.”

The house is spacious, comfortable and very well equipped for children. We would highly recommend it for families.

- Catherine, September 2019
Maralyn August 2019

“Very well comfortable property suited our need hope to go back again”

- Maralyn, August 2019
Ronald July 2019

“Lily house provided plenty of space and comfort and with the close proximity of the shops and beach made our stay very enjoyable.”

- Ronald, July 2019
I June 2019

“The garden needs to be attended to very overgrown and the car parking area needs to be cleaned up.”

- I, June 2019
David April 2019

“The ideal choice for a family with young children as everything is so close to hand and within walking distance .”

Lily house was very well equipped and one of the most comfortable that we have stayed in during the last 30 years or so. Highly recommended.

- David, April 2019
Jayne November 2018

“Loved the space, would love to visit again”

- Jayne, November 2018
Hugh August 2018

“It is a very spacious house in a good location in Minehead.”

Lots of extras like games for children including a Wii. Sandy beach within walking distance. Close to shops and many places to eat. Off road parking.

- Hugh, August 2018
Heba June 2018

“We had a comfortable stay at Lily house.”

We were 6 adults and 2 children. The rooms are good sized and the kitchen well equipped. The front garden is lovely but the back garden is a bit small. We found the rent is a bit expensive especially that the toilets are bit rough and need redecoration. Also some of the furniture was quite old. Overall, I would give the cottage 3.5/5.

- Heba, June 2018
Suzanne June 2018

“Very spacious house located within easy reach of the beach and supermarkets.”

We arrived to a lovely welcome gift and a wealth of extras to help make the stay enjoyable. These included a barbecue, swing ball and a large Connect 4 for outdoors activities, and Wii console, dvds and games for the evenings. Very well equipped kitchen including a coffee machine and a wide range of coffee pods and herbal teas. Plates and bowls for picnics were also provided. Cot, stair gate and high chair available. Very comfortable beds with high quality linen and towels. One off road parking space but no problem getting additional free parking on the road. Some noise from road as bedrooms not double glazed. Would definitely book again if returning to the area.

- Suzanne, June 2018
Mic December 2017

“Where improvements could be made:- 1.”

The instructions to find the house were not easy. We needed to turn RIGHT into King George Road and the house was on the RIGHT HAND corner as we turned in. (We saw the left hand part of King George Road and turned left which was wrong but as there were no instructions....!) 2.Although there were 3 Christmas trees only ONE was of a good size and apart from a lovely wreath on the front door there were no room decorations at all which was disappointing. We have often rented houses at Christmas which have been decorated but these decorations were a bit minimal. 3.As regards equipment, the kitchen knives were not at all sharp. Fortunately we brought some of our own otherwise there would have been a problem. Praise:- Generally we loved the house and there was so much room. The bedrooms were particularly well furnished and appointed. We also loved the spacious kitchen especially the coffee machine. Please will you give our thanks to the owners who left a very generous tray of gifts for us. We much appreciated this! As regards feedback, only publish the complimentary ones!

- Mic, December 2017
Stephen June 2017

“We had a wonderful relaxing holiday.”

The house was perfect It was spacious and homely. Great location.. We loved Somerset. Amazing scenery. Will, the owner, was so helpful when we contacted him. Thank you.

- Stephen, June 2017
Ann July 2016

“Lovely spacious house plenty of room for our extended family.”

Well equipped and very child friendly, 3 year old granddaughter loved the garden games. Very convenient, easy walk to Minehead centre and beach and even closer to local shops in Alcombe.

- Ann, July 2016
Beverley June 2016

“In an excellent location, an easy walk to town and numerous places to eat.”

Lily House is spacious, with plenty of room for two families. The beds were very comfortable, we slept very well, and the living rooms were comfortable. There was a generous supply of DVDs books and games.

- Beverley, June 2016

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double, 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin, 1 x children’s bunks
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and separate WC
Kitchen with dining area and woodburner
Utility
Two sitting rooms with gas flame-effect fire.
Gas central heating with woodburner and gas fires
Electric range cooker with double oven and electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate
Off road parking for 1 car
Bike storage
Enclosed lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 3 mins walk
Beach 12 mins walk.

The property

Nestling in between the slopes of Exmoor and the sea, this delightfully spacious and well-presented, detached cottage is situated on a quiet road, close to the centre of Minehead and its sea front.

A welcoming and homely feel greets you as you enter, with a sitting room either side of the hallway; ideal if the younger members of the family want to have some time to themselves.

Follow through to the lovely and well-equipped kitchen with a comfortable dining area, complete with a woodburner for the cooler evenings out of season.

A utility room which leads out to the enclosed garden adjoins the kitchen.

There is also a shower room just inside the back door, perfect for when the children come off the beach.

There are four bedrooms all on the first floor, including a super king-size double, giving flexibility for all the family.

With the house being so centrally located, the town and sea front of Minehead are both just a short walk away offering all you would expect of a popular seaside town with a choice of pubs, restaurants and takeaways.

Dominated by the wooded slopes of North Hill, the whole area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and there are superb walks over dramatic open moorland, through woodland and also along the coast.

Whatever time of year you visit, Lily House offers excellent accommodation for a welcome family holiday in a relaxing location.

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About the location

MINEHEAD

Taunton 24 miles; Bridgwater 27 miles.

The popular seaside resort of Minehead occupies a wonderful sheltered spot beneath the dramatic North Hill, on the lovely West Somerset Coast. This welcoming town boasts a mile long esplanade, providing a wonderful backdrop to the golden beach, whilst the pretty harbour, visited in the summer by the famous paddle steamer Waverley, offers excellent fishing opportunities. Enjoy a nostalgic steam train journey from the seafront on the West Somerset Railway, or visit Blenheim Gardens, winner of many awards for its beautiful floral displays. Renowned for the largest herd of red deer in England, Exmoor National Park with its wooded valleys, pretty bridlepaths and heather clad moors, is well worth a visit, whilst the magnificent Norman Castle at nearby Dunster is a must.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The house was well maintained and situated in a quiet area of ​​Minehead but not far from the centre and the sea.”

“Lily house is a lovely property but the garden lets it down a bit.”

“Lily House is a lovely big house , plenty of room for large family ,all the bedrooms large , plenty of storage ,super big kitchen and utility room .”

“Lily house is a large well equipped characterful house with 4 comfortable bedrooms.”

“A beautiful house full of character , a lovely warm welcome when we arrived ,with heating on.”

“Had a lovely stay, thank you.”

“Had a great stay at Lily House, absolutely everything you need is provided, welcome pack was appreciated.”

“Hard to fault what is a really nice and conveniently located holiday home.”

“Probably the best Sykes house we have stayed at, a lovely welcome pack.”

“We arranged the weekend with our son and his family, Lily house was our choice of accomodation and it didn't disappoint.”

“Our second stay at Lily House and it was perfect.”

“Our second visit and I would never think of staying anywhere else when returning to the area .”

“My grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed the games.”

“Another fantastic stay at Lily House.”

“Lily House is a perfect holiday home.”

“Lilly house was very comfortable.”

“We wanted to book our next stay before ending this one!”

“Beautiful house with a lovely welcoming feel to it.”

“We stayed for a week - 4 adults and two children (4 yrs and 14 mths).”

“We booked this as a base for cycling in Devon.”

“Owners were very facilitating”

“Fantastic house in great location.”

“Great house for us to explore Minehead and beyond from.”

“There was a problem with the heating downstairs and the hot water supply on the last day or so.”

“This house is in a quiet street within 15 minutes walk of all town shops,pubs and restaurants.”

“The location of Lily House is extremely good for exploring Minehead.”

“Very well comfortable property suited our need hope to go back again”

“Lily house provided plenty of space and comfort and with the close proximity of the shops and beach made our stay very enjoyable.”

“The garden needs to be attended to very overgrown and the car parking area needs to be cleaned up.”

“The ideal choice for a family with young children as everything is so close to hand and within walking distance .”

“Loved the space, would love to visit again”

“It is a very spacious house in a good location in Minehead.”

“We had a comfortable stay at Lily house.”

“Very spacious house located within easy reach of the beach and supermarkets.”

“Where improvements could be made:- 1.”

“We had a wonderful relaxing holiday.”

“Lovely spacious house plenty of room for our extended family.”

“In an excellent location, an easy walk to town and numerous places to eat.”

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The property

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About the location

MINEHEAD

“The house was well maintained and situated in a quiet area of Minehead but not far from the centre and the sea.”