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The Swanage Rail Lookout

(Ref. 1157056)

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Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

Everything you’ll need

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

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king with large fitted wardrobe, 1 x twin (beds able to be pushed together to make a super king) with 7 piece drawer set along with stand alone clothes rack, 1 x bunk with stand alone clothes/drawers rack
  • Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, vanity unit, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Bathroom with bath (whirlpool feature available if required), walk-in shower, vanity unit with 2 x electric toothbrush/shaver charging points, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen/ diner
  • Sitting room with electric fire
  • Sunroom
  • Garage, with lighting, and garden shed, both for storage use, as required
  • Digital self-use thermostat controlled gas central heating with constant hot water available throughout the day
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/ freezer, dishwasher, washing machine (manual airers provided for drying and/or external clothes line able to be used)
  • TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen (2 x pillows per person) and towels inc. in rent, towels per person including a bath sheet, bath towel and face towel in addition to hand towels and bath/shower mats provided in both the downstairs shower room and upstairs bathroom
  • Retractable Child/Pet safety gates provided at either end of the stairs along with the living room for use, as appropriate
  • Highchair and travel cot available on request
  • External clothes line and/or manual airers
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio and furniture (easily moveable to the 3 separate seating locations available), all serviced by beautiful lighting along with motion sensing external light
  • External sockets available for use along with the second fridge in the separate room to the rear of the garage able to be used to store food/drinks for added ease, as required
  • Pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.3 miles, beach 0.8 miles
  • Hallway includes 2 x coat racks (1 lower for children) and built in retractable shoe/wellies drawer located under the stairs
  • Vacuum/mop and bucket/brush and dustpan and brush provided under the stairs, next to the drawer, if required to maintain cleanliness during your stay
  • Electric remote controlled blinds for the downstairs of the property, 1 control for the living room blinds and a separate kitchen based control for the kitchen and sunroom

The property

The Swanage Rail Lookout is a picturesque home in Swanage, Dorset perfect for those looking for a seaside holiday and/or train enthusiasts.

Ideal for families (including dogs) this home sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms and boasts an electric fire, child-friendly facilities and is located within 10-15 minutes' walk of the numerous beaches at Swanage beachfront and 5-10 minutes' walk of Swanage Railway station.

Pull into the driveway of this bright and airy detached home.

Step inside to the hallway, the sitting room is light and contemporary with a mounted TV (including a large number of built-in Freeview channels along with access to various apps, including Netflix, these requiring guest login as appropriate of course) above the flickering electric fire, there is tasteful artwork adding charm to this space, and there is enough seating for the whole family to relax and enjoy a film, consisting of a 3-seater sofa, 2-seater sofa and reclining chair.

The sitting room also includes a coffee table holding a number of board games for all of the family to enjoy.

The open-plan kitchen/diner is homely with a warm oak floor and spotlights lighting up the dining area.

Also included as part of your stay are two food/water bowls for your furry friends along with their own cushion, if required.

The kitchen is stylish with white fittings and an integrated oven, there is a dishwasher available to help relieve the washing up after your meals and a washing machine also available to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

If you fancy some quiet time, then put your feet up in the sunroom and read a book as you look out at the green garden and stunning hill views.

Upstairs you will find a welcoming king room, a bunk perfect for children of various ages and a bright twin room with the ability to easily adjust into a super-king, if appropriate.

This home benefits from two spaces to get ready before your day of adventures; a ground-floor shower room, or the upstairs bathroom, with separate walk-in shower and bath, if you fancy a soak in the evening.

Outside, you'll find a well-maintained garden, perfect for relaxation.

The garden furniture can be moved to your convenience, allowing seating/table areas in three separate locations, be it the decking area at the end of the garden, raised patio area to the front of the garden or seating area located to the back of the sunroom, all allowing a view of the kids while they play on the lawn along with the famous steam trains that pass behind the secure rear fence of the property, passing by between 10am and 6pm at peak times.

All this surrounded by trees that create a sense of privacy and tranquility.

Being located in Dorset's National Landscape means there are plenty of beautiful vistas and a lot of activities to do, including beautiful dog walks within walking distance of the property.

Alternatively, slap on your sunscreen and head to Swanage Beachfront; including a number of sandy beaches stretching around the coastline; have some ice cream as you take a stroll along the pier, visit the arcades, and enjoy some classic fish and chips.

Visit the Dancing Ledge, a stunning coastal walk with rock climbers in action and a fantastic spot for swimming and snorkeling.

Ride the scenic steam train and discover Corfe Castle, indulge in some traditional cream tea and cake, take in the breathtaking views and explore the ruins from the English Civil War.

Throughout the year the beautifully restored trains running to and from Swanage also offer a number of special events & experiences including The Polar Express, running year on year mid-late November through to mid-late December.

Monkey World is a wonderful family destination where you can get up close to cheeky apes swinging around, learn fascinating facts about primates and even adopt one.

Indulge in Swanage’s local delights and nearby famous and renowned locations at The Swanage Rail Lookout.

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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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From February 2025 each bedroom will have curtains fitted, additional paintings provided and the lower windows sealed, the latter for safety reasons. Also, the rear garden fence will have had trellis toppers installed to increase the height and the kitchen will include a built in extractor fan for the electric hob.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas