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Perched in a tranquil setting, The Lookout offers an idyllic retreat with an open-feature fireplace and a raised galley kitchen. With its own entrance, this two-bedroomed stone-built cottage provides total privacy for its guests. Outside awaits a secure, dog-friendly garden and terrace.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom28 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

The Lookout - panoramic views; log fire; ONE-dog-friendly, local beaches.

  • 'The Lookout', as the name suggests, is a small, two bedroomed stone-built cottage commanding spectacular views in all directions. It is attached to the main house but has its own entrance and is totally private. Downstairs is a sitting-room with open-feature fireplace with a raised galley kitchen. Upstairs, it sleeps 2/3 with a shared bathroom. Outside is a secure, dog-friendly, enclosed walled garden with terrace.
    This property is not suitable for those with disability issues as there are steps down to reach the property and a couple of steps up to the galley kitchen. There is also a winding staircase up to the bedrooms with a single bannister on one side.
    It is vital to have a car as most key places to visit and shops require a car journey of some sort.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No dogs allowed upstairs please. No dogs allowed on the sofa - or use your own dog blankets. Leave the property as you found it.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Swanage, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Sandbanks Beach and Poole Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bournemouth Beach and Durdle Door. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Vitality Stadium or Poole Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking. Visit our Swanage travel guide
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Kingston, ENG

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a coastal area with a rocky cliff, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
    Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The ruins of a medieval stone structure with arches and towers, surrounded by greenery.
    Corfe Castle
    9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • A coastal scene with a boat on a paved jetty, calm sea, distant cliffs, and a pier extending into the water.
    Swanage Beach
    12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • A sandy beach with dunes and grass.
    Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
    15 min drive - 17.2 km
  • A marina with various boats docked, a modern building, and a clear sky.
    Poole Harbour
    45 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

  • Wareham Harman's Cross Station
    2 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Square & Compass
    1 min drive
  • The Purbeck House Hotel and Louisa Lodge
    8 min drive
  • Corfe Castle Tea Rooms
    4 min drive
  • Crows Nest Inn
    8 min drive
  • Carve Coffee
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lookout - panoramic views; log fire; ONE-dog-friendly, local beaches. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Lookout - panoramic views; log fire; ONE-dog-friendly, local beaches.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lookout - panoramic views; log fire; ONE-dog-friendly, local beaches.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lookout - panoramic views; log fire; ONE-dog-friendly, local beaches.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lookout - panoramic views; log fire; ONE-dog-friendly, local beaches. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of South West Coast Path Section 52 Trailhead, Langton Matravers Museum and Isle of Purbeck. Dorset and East Devon Coast and Chapman's Pool Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Lookout - panoramic views; log fire; ONE-dog-friendly, local beaches. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay in this beautiful property, so we'll appointed and many thoughtful touches. We loved the footpaths literally on the doorstep and enjoyed a variety of walks, cliff top, heathland, fields and woodland. There were spectacular views in every direction and even the sea mist has some appeal. We ventured to the Etches Collection at Kimmeridge which is a fascinating fossil collection. There are many things to do and we hope to return to do some more.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotlessly clean with all the utensils required
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Alan John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views from the Look Out.........
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vicky A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent holiday

property exactly as described - comfortable and well equipped. Would recommend highly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Derek S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Clean and comfortable bijou property, very helpful owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent pre-arrival communications and welcome. Charming cottage, spotlessly clean, with a dog-friendly garden. Situated right next to a bridleway with great walks and views in both directions
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antonia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

The lookout is a beautiful place to stay, it has everything you need for a relaxing break, the views are stunning and Michael & Sally are perfect hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Lookout

Excellent little property, ideal for solo traveller/couple or small family. Beautiful location with stunning views in all directions, especially down the valley to Corfe.Everything I needed was there and communication was very good throughout.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fossil exploring.

Lovely cosy cottage. Lots of cosy fires. Lovely garden and field. Very central for fossil hunting, beaches and castles.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Lookout

Lovely views all around and a wonderful host.private garden and a beautiful sunny patio. Conveniently placed to visit corfe and Swanage. Comfy bed with beautiful bedding.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short but sweet stay

Amazing location if you love walking and even if you aren’t a walker only a short drive to Swanage and stunning Studland. Very clean and everything you need with a beautiful patio and garden to use. Hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay at the lookout!

The lookout was just delightful with absolutely everything you might need. So cute and comfy with a delightful garden and patio which is not given enough credit by the description. So much better than we were expecting. Will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

CLIVE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High in the Dorset Hills

Idealic for 2 agile adults small compact ,clean well equiped property in amazing location even an hourly bus service to Swanage& Poole outside worthfinding would go again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Y.

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Fantastic stay

The cottage was very homely. There was everything we needed. Lovely walled safe garden for the dogs. We had a very relaxing time there. Have recommend to friends. The owners very welcoming and helpful. Could not have been better
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Outlook

Idea location for days out in Dorset. Fantastic views from most windows.All amenities you need and Manager next door if needed.Welcome pack leftNice and clean and dog friendly with own private garden. Few low ceilings to navigate in bathroom and bedrooms.Great stay. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Pete L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect base for exploring the Dorset coast

We had a lovely stay at the Lookout. It's a clean, well laid out cottage. All that was needed for exploring the Jurassic coast and beyond. The garden was lovely and dog proof. Hosts provided local honey and marmalade which was a nice touch. I'd recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Johanna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Lookout- cosy cottage in a peaceful location

We had a lovely weeks stay in The Lookout. The owners were friendly and helpful when we had queries. The cottage is small and cosy but perfect for 2-3 people. It is well-equipped and the owners have thought of almost everything you may need. Daughter loved playing with their dogs. We enjoyed the peaceful location and views to Corfe castle and beyond. Weather was mixed some rainy days but we visited Monkey world and Tank museum on those days. Highly recommended for a break in Dorset.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

katrin l.

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Gem on the Isle of Purbeck

Thank you Michael and Sally for having us stay in The Lookout! Perfect little hideaway, Bridleway just outside leading to the coastal path one way and down toward Corfe Castle the other way. Stunning views no matter what the weather. The patio is a little sun trap and sheltered from the wind. The house is so cosy and the sofa so comfy! Very handy to have a hose in the garden to rinse off dog and boots after muddy walks. I have booked my next stay already!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

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Perfect break

Stayed for 5 nights and enjoyed it immensely! Lovely accommodation, perfect for the 2 of us and our dog. Clean and comfortable with all needs catered for. Our hosts (who live next door) were extremely welcoming and helpful. The Lookout has footpaths right alongside it (2 miles to Chapman’s Pool and to the Coastpath) and directly across the road (2 miles to Corfe Castle) and buses that stop outside the door (to Swanage / Corfe Castle). The perfect location to explore the Isle of Purbeck. I am sure we will return!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Look Out - Perfect location and property

My husband and I, and our Cavapoo dog, had a very relaxing stay at The Look Out. The property had everything we needed, including an enclosed garden for the dog, and was furnished beautifully. A perfect place to stay, to explore the beautiful Corfe Castle village and Swanage. We had a very mixed bag of weather though … 2 fine and dry days to see the area … and two very wet and windy days, where we hunkered down in the cottage and relaxed with everything we needed. The gift of a pot of Devon Honey upon arrival was a lovely touch along with a personal written greeting. Great communication with owners, who even posted my warm headband back to me when I left it behind! Thank you Michael. Highly recommend The Look Out .. and we will return as we want to visit more of the local area. Thank you Michael and Sally for a wonderful break.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly situated

The Lookout was a wonderful little gem perfectly placed for all the attractions around the area. The hosts were friendly and made sure we were welcome. The garden was great for my dog and very secure. Everywhere was clean and well prepared, the beds were very comfortable. The sofa got a little uncomfortable and I had to reposition cushions regularly. Lots of thought put in to equipment you may need, everything was there. I would have liked to vac up the dog crumbs from the rug but couldn’t find a vac. No complaints against the hosts, I just felt bad they were there. The bathroom with low ceilings did cause us a few problems, we kept bashing ourselves, but we are clumsy. If you’re a walking fan, this is perfect with the footpath being right next to the property. Parking was fine and right next to us. Thank you for having us. 😊😊🐾
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

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Wonderful location, cozy, private, quiet, and relaxing. The Host obviously puts a lot of care and consideration for the guests. Highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay with a pet. Great secure garden. Property had a well equipped kitchen, comfy beds and plenty of hot water. Great value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tina I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property and location, great Host
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beverley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed cottage in an ideal location for exploring the Purbeck coast. First time visitor to Dorset and will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025