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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
36 Customer Reviews
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"Lobster lookout is a fabulous accommodation."
Inside and out. The layout, the decor is first class. My only criticism and this is only a slight criticism would be the cleanliness of certain areas. Those being bathroom tiles, bathroom sink. Kitchen sink especially the draining board mat. The downstairs toilet flush plate and sink. There were also tea stains on the kitchen worktop and food left in the freezer from previous guests. With a little more attention to detail, these small issues could be rectified quickly to keep the lobster lookout in good condition for many years to come. Had a lovely stay and would not hesitate to return in the future. I would highly recommend this property to anyone, and Swanage itself has plenty to offer everyone.
Thank you for your informative feedback. I’m so glad you enjoyed Lobster Lookout and Swanage, but the cleanliness issues you list are totally unacceptable. I apologise for this and am looking into why these basic details were not addressed. Warm regards. Property Owner
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"Great house, really well equipped."
Will book again.
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"We really enjoyed our holiday in this beautiful, well equipped house."
We will definitely be back
So glad you enjoyed it! Property Owner
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"Place was as great as last year when we stayed."
Ideal location, lovely property and a friendly neighbourhood. Fantastic and clean holiday home, would highly recommend.
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"A very modern and comfortable cottage."
So many items in the cottage to use. Big and spacious. My only criticism was the beds- the mattresses are poorly quality as not supportive when x2 people are sleeping the bed. Apart from that we loved everything about the property. Thank you.
The mattresses have now been replaced. Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner
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"Kitchen utensils well stocked, limited space for food provisions."
Several bedroom mattresses very lumpy. Clothes storage in bedrooms very limited. Dishwasher not listed in property description. This was a welcome bonus. Overall feedback on the property good, tastefully decorated, especially the provision of rugs for the dogs.
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"Our second stay at Lobster Lookout and it was perfect, probably the best dog friendly cottage in Swanage and we have stayed in many."
Spacious ground floor accommodation and very well equipped. Although sleeps six, I think four adults is maximum for comfort as only one bathroom. We didn’t use the car for first few days as lovely to walk from the cottage, either up the lane at the side to Durlston, we did two different walks around Durlston or down into Swanage, plenty of places for breakfast and coffee at The Cabin on the beach is a must for us. Cake at Love Cake is the best and the steep walk back up the hill burns a few calories gained. We did the history walk from the museum which was very interesting. Always plenty to see and do. We will be back.
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"Had a lovely weeks stay at Lobster Lookout."
Ideal Location to enjoy Swanage. House was Clean and Comfortable. Lovely sea view from the bedrooms and so nice to have a dressing table to get ready at . Only negatives are the parking, no way could you fit 3 small or 2 large cars on that drive, our one car only just fit on sideways . It also does not have 2 bathrooms , just one small upstairs bathroom and a downstairs toilet. The kitchen while functionable was small and bit cluttered which left little space to work on.
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"Lovely property, very clean, modern & well equipped."
Be aware it's advertised as parking for 3 cars, but there's no chance of fitting 3 cars on drive, even small ones, definitely parking for 2 cars only. That said there's easy parking on street so not a major issue. I can see the drop from the turfed area down to the patio could be difficult if you had small kids as some have mentioned, though it wasn't an issue for us. It was very well equipped and very tastefully furnished/decorated and well maintained. Modern and clean. Only 5 mins walk into the town, fairly steep walk back up to the house, a bit of huffing and puffing from some in our group! Swanage is very lovely and so is Lobster Lookout!
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"Property was lovely but felt cluttered due to rather alot of lamps (although did love the rainbow in kitchen), ornaments and scatter cushions."
.. and far too many kitchen bits (no one needs 5 cafetieres) almost every cupboard was full of stuff... so struggled to find gaps for our bits of food etc. More focus on the practical would be a great idea eg proper doormats to get mud off after a wet walk... somewhere to hang coats... maybe a row of hooks on rear of utility door or wall above radiator. Outside lights weren't working at the back at all... and front one wasn't most of time. As for parking... the drive is very shallow and I'm lost as to how you would get 3 cars on it... my husbands estate could parallel park on whole drive or overhang onto the pavement even when front right upto Wall of House! Plus neighbours liked to park right on corner impeding visibility when backing out! On the whole there is room for alot of improvements. That being said location was convenient as we have family in Swanage and property was a short walk to see them albeit up a hill to return.
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"A fantastic long weekend break in this beautiful property."
Furnishings etc all of a very high standard and it was spotlessly clean…it was a fabulous property in a beautiful area…absolutely loved the sea views from the front bedrooms and the walk into town was only 7 minutes down and about 9 minutes up, what a workout! There were just two niggles, 1) it was listed as having 2 bathrooms which we specifically searched for in our required criteria but we didn’t feel a toilet and a sink within a utility room qualified as a bathroom so this was quite disappointing as it really wasn’t cheap for a 3 night break and 2) the ledge in the garden was so steep and potentially very dangerous. We couldn’t relax and let the dogs free in the garden and felt some form of restraint should be placed there as currently it isn’t overly pet or child friendly. That said, we absolutely loved the rest of the property and the area of Swanage and had a wonderful short break.
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"Lovely holiday property and well equipped."
Everything you need for a great stay. We were a party of 4 and a medium dog. Plenty of room. Would thoroughly recommend, Swanage is beautiful. Thank you
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"Perfect location , accommodation spotless, full of quality touches, faultless."
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"Lovely stay, cottage had everything we needed and the decor was beautiful"
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"Lobster lookout (although a little more expensive than some cottages available) is a beautiful cottage."
It has everything you need. The parking was perfect for 2 cars and the cottage was large enough for our family of 3 , our parents and our dog. I was happy to pay a little more after having stayed at an 'old fashioned cottage with a different company last year - which I felt very uncomfortable in. Lobster Lookout is nice and modern. The washing machine/ tumble dryer are an added bonus - always so useful whilst on holiday. The tea, coffee and biscuits were a welcome extra when we arrived before our shopping delivery arrived. Maybe a little treat / pet blanket if the owners know that they have a dog staying would be a nice little extra - we stayed in a cottage in Northumberland last year and that was such a surprise and very appreciated. We however always take our own dog bed, towel, blanket etc. Whilst there is quite a lot of storage - the cupboards / wardrobes were all very full of extra linen / towels etc. It would be better to have the space to unpack properly. But this is only a minor niggle. The location of the cottage is fabulous - near to Durlston Country Park & Castle (Fabulous for breakfast) - the views on the walk up to the castle are stunning. The walk into Swanage is easy (not so easy back up the hill for the older ones - not a problem for the more able / younger). Overall Swanage itself is beautiful - clean - stunning - scenery amazing. We were so lucky with the weather - it was beautiful all week. If you book Lobster Lookout you will not be disappointed.
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"The mattress in the main bedroom(top of the stairs turn left) was old and lumpy."
The front garden was unkempt and for half the week we were unable to open the door going onto the patio table/chairs. I think to say there is parking for three cars is a bit unrealistic. Furnishings and decor excellent
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"Great cottage."
..High wall is our most concern...dog did escape...great to see you fox in the morning..plus deer..[ in our view wall could do with safety rail plus gate at the bottom of steps]....on the whole fantastic...would like to see prices kept a bit lower....lovely friendly people in local area...great holiday was had...will go back if the price is right...and once the issue with the wall sorted...[ which wouldn't cost the earth to put right ]...enjoy all the same.
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"Lovely house, we had a great family holiday at the beginning of June!"
It was our first visit to Swanage and Lobster Lookout made it one to remember! Very nicely decorated and accessorised throughout. Good location, close to everything. Be prepared for a short but fairly steep walk from the shops and beach. Would definitely recommend!
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"Could not fault the property, was pleasantly surprised how well looked after, presented and home from home the property was."
Was perfect for 5 adults and 2 little ones. Only down fall was the ledge in the garden but any parent would be conscious of this and never leave their children unsupervised so wasn’t an issue for us. The location was central, a few steep hills up to the property but again wasn’t an issue for the family, i myself had an accident before the holiday so wasn’t ideal with a wheelchair but was close enough to the town for my husband to go home and pick me up in the car without any issues. Overall a fantastic stay with a lovely clean modern yet homely property: Will surely be returning Thank you
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"We had a lovely week at Lobster Lookout."
The property was really comfortable and had everything we needed for a home from home holiday. The only thing I would say is that the garden is really not suitable for dogs with there being such steep steps and a very high drop from the grass section. We were so worried that we didn't let our dogs go up there in the end. I certainly wouldn't recommend this property if you have small children. I would also suggest having some toilet roll holders fitted. For such a lovely property that has been recently decorated, we found it strange that in both toilets, there were no holders. All in all though a lovely stay - thanks.
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"Fabulous property in our favourite place."
Great facilities, spacious for 3 of us plus 2 dogs. Very clean and comfortable. Great position in Swanage, lovely walk from the property either into town or up to Durlston Castle for fabulous views while enjoying a coffee or bottle of Prosecco in our case! Think the house would be a bit small for any more than 4 people due to only one bathroom. Pity there was no washing up liquid and only 2 dishwasher tablets, ended up putting everything in the dishwasher when I would have done the pans by hand. Only a small quibble though as everything else perfect
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"Beautifully presented and very comfortable accommodation - located at the top of ..."
Beautifully presented and very comfortable accommodation - located at the top of the hill overlooking Swanage Bay with just a 5 minute stroll into town for shops and eateries (slightly longer walk back up the hill
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"Excellent location, as long as you don't mind the steep hill up from the town centre!"
House is very clean and modern, three decent double bedrooms, although I would stay there is very little storage space in the rooms for clothes etc. We were only using two rooms so used the third to keep cases etc in. In addition, while the bathroom is adequate, there is virtually no space to put toiletries and for tall people getting in and out of the over bath shower could be a bit of a squeeze! The shower is good though, once in. The parking at the front is a little tight as well, we just managed with an Audi Q3 ans SEAT Ateca without obstructing the pavement, but there is plenty of parking on the street. Behind the property are roads leading up to the cliff paths and many excellent walks, if that's your thing. Forte's in town has stunning Gelato ice cream - in itself a good enough reason for staying in Swanage!
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"Had a wonderful week extremely clean and well maintained."
Would highly recommend this property.
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"We spent a lovely week away."
The property was in a good location, at the top of the hill, giving great views down to the sea. Lobster Lookout provided everything we needed for a very comfortable stay; 3 double bedrooms, a well stocked kitchen and spacious sitting area. The property is nicely decorated with lots of little home furnishing touches.
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"What a wonderful modern, clean, comfortable cosy house."
We thoroughly enjoyed our family stay over Christmas. Definitely home from home. We loved the Christmas decorations. The kitchen is well equipped with everything. Ideal location and great views of the sea from the two front bedrooms. The three luxurious bedrooms were each of a great size. The bathroom modern and tastefully decorated.
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"What a lovely property!"
Very comfortable, cosy and clean. Gorgeous decor, great facilities, well equipped. We had such a good holiday at Lobster Lookout.
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"A really lovely modern property, recently built and with very high quality fittings and decor."
Well equipped kitchen, 3 double beds, all very comfortable. Ideal location with easy access to the town centre, beach and pier. Lovely distant sea views from front bedrooms. As others have said its a steep hill to get back home but kept us fit! Outside space is compact but adequate. High drop off wall in back garden is something to be aware of if you have dogs or children. The huge bi-fold doors on to the patio would be lovely in the summer but obviously we didn't use in winter. Christmas decorations were a lovely finishing touch for our stay. We are already planning our next visit.
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"Beautiful house, well designed for socialising."
The kitchen was well equipped which made cooking so much easier and the location was great - just a short walk to the town. Walking back up that steep hill kept us fit! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.
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"Most relaxing break, as we said throughout our stay, this is luxury living."
we didn't go out in the evening as we wanted to stay in the house. Thank you and will book again.
We’re delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to welcoming you again :) Property Owner
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"Slightly disappointed that there was no washing up liquid or kitchen roll."
A spare key would also have been useful
I’m sorry that there was no washing up liquid on your arrival. I will check on this .. Kitchen towel is generally not provided unfortunately. The keysafe can be used by multiple guests to avoid the confusion of extra keys & key loss. Thank you Property Owner
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"Lovely holiday with the all the family."
Lobster Lookout was everything we were expecting, and more. Great accommodation, close to the town and beach. The Black Swan pub was a good find, with good food, and a excellent choice of ales, within easy walking distance. Would definitely stop here again when next visiting the area.
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"A home from home plus more!"
A beautiful house filled with beautiful decor and absolutely outstanding views from the upstairs windows. Amazing attention to detail for the needs of us. A beautiful setting in a quiet part of the town. A really steep walk back but we got faster by the end of the week! Loved the proximety of the beach and town and the country park. Did not realise it was carnival week when I booked but it made the week. I did not have to drive anywhere Could walk to everything. Would highly recommended this accommodation.
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"Absolutely lovely cottage and really well furnished and equipped."
Slight downside was outside space and steps up to garden area.
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"Layout and facilities suited our family requirements exactly."
A lovely place.
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"Beautiful and completely refurbished, immaculately decorated cottage with everything provided to start your holiday."
Lots of attention to detail We arranged a Sainsburys delivery for our self catering needs and made sure we didn’t exhaust existing supplies of basics. We thoroughly recommend Lobster Lookout Thank you for your hospitality
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Summary
- Three bedrooms: 3 x double
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Cloakroom/utility
- Open-plan living space with kitchen,dining and sitting area
- Sitting room
- Central heating
- Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
- TV, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Rear garden with lawn, patio and furniture
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.7 miles
- Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
The property
Located in the seaside resort of Swanage in Dorset, is this lovely three-bedroom house, Lobster Lookout.
Enjoying a fabulous location just moments away from Swanage’s beautiful beach and set within the Dorset AONB, Lobster Lookout is a fantastic dog-friendly dwelling for group or family of six’s escape to Dorset.
Off-road parking for up to three cars will greet you on arrival so you can unload your bags with ease.
Step into the light and airy open-plan living space, where you can rustle up delicious meals for your loved ones, ready to enjoy at the dining table for six or alfresco out in the rear garden.
After dinner, why not relax on the sun loungers with a good book or your favourite tipple as you soak up the sunshine?
As the evening cools, retire to the sitting room where you can curl up on the plush seating and enjoy a family film night on the TV.
Completing the ground floor is a handy cloakroom/utility, housing a washing machine and tumble dryer for your convenience.
Climb the stairs up to the first floor, where you can indulge in a relaxing soak in the bath or wash off sandy toes under the overhead shower.
When sleep calls, choose from three beautifully decorated double bedrooms to catch your rest in.
Pack up your bathing suits, swimming trunks and towels and head straight for the golden sands of Swanage Beach, where you can bathe on the golden sands, paddle the shores or wander up towards the Victorian Swanage Pier Trust, where you can explore the delights of the maritime museum, grab a light bite at the café or embark on a boat trip.
You will be spoilt for choice for places to dine, with a variety of cuisine on offer including fresh seafood at Gee Whites Seafood Restaurant and Sea Breeze Restaurant, whilst pub classics can be enjoyed at The White Horse and Red Lion.
Time your visit right to attend the popular jazz festival which takes place annually in July.
For a relaxing ride through the stunning countryside, hop aboard the historic Swanage Railway, where you can sit back and enjoy the views for six miles.
Be sure to check out the breath-taking surroundings of Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve, where you can spot the local wildlife or wander the visitor centre and gallery set within a former Victorian Castle.
Continue onto Wareham, where you can enjoy more wildlife rich hikes through the popular RSPB Arne or test out your swing at the excellent Wareham Golf Club.
Further afield, you will find Poole, where you can picnic in the picturesque Poole Park, delve into history at the Poole Museum, hop aboard a boat to visit the historic spot of Brownsea Island, or drive over to the renowned Sandbanks Beach for a fun-filled day and views across the English Channel.
All this and more awaits at Lobster Lookout.
About the location
SWANAGE
Wareham 9.7 miles; Poole 20 miles.
The small, family-friendly seaside resort of Swanage is situated at the eastern end of Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast, on the celebrated Isle of Purbeck and is probably best known for its wonderful, gently shelving golden sands. The little town offers visitors plenty of shops, good pubs and restaurants, some of which specialise in locally caught seafood, and is also well known for its annual jazz festival, which takes place each July. The attractive, Victorian wooden pier offers a great place for a stroll or try fishing, and often used a departure point for divers, it’s a wonderful place to watch the world pass by. The historic Swanage Railway has its terminus in the town and regular nostalgic steam engine trips take tourists for a picturesque 6-mile journey, chugging through lovely countryside to stop just beyond the romantic ruin of Corfe Castle. Nearby Durlston Country Park offers a lovely day out with spectacular coastal walks, dolphin spotting and wildlife watching, together with comfortable viewing points and a well-stocked cafe for a treat after all the fresh air. Take the short drive to Studland, which has one of the finest beaches in the country, surrounded by heathland, together with the regular chain ferry, which crosses the mouth of Poole Harbour to Sandbanks. This truly is a delightful holiday destination at any time of the year.
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Please note: In the garden, there is a drop from the lawned area down to the patio, please ensure young children are supervised at all times. There are also steep steps up to the lawn, please take care.
Please note that there is no BBQ at the property
Please note that the log burner is not in use
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas