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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
29 Customer Reviews
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"Excellent accommodation, the owners made us feel very welcome and were helpful when we needed them."
It is so peaceful and comfortable here we found it hard to leave some days! Great location close to the Broads and the coast. Good pub and cafe walking distance. A very relaxing week for us, would highly recommend this property
Thanks for your kind words and glad you enjoyed the Lookout. Hope to see you again. Property Owner
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"Hosts were lovely and welcoming."
The accommodation was lovely, with lots of nice walks nearby. We will be back!
Thanks for reviewing us and your lovely comments. Been a pleasure, hope to see you both again. Property Owner
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"A really lovely place to stay ."
Everything we needed to enjoy a week exploring the local area. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable - felt luxurious with everthing we could want.
Thank you for your kind review. Glad you had a good time, hope to see you again. Property Owner
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"We had a lovely relaxing week at The Hideaway."
The cottage had everything we needed and the owners were perfect hosts - available if needed but otherwise unobtrusive. It wasn’t warm enough to sit outside but we spent quite some time gazing out of the large windows, across the wild flower meadow, watching the birds and animals.
Glad you enjoyed your stay, shame about the weather...who would of thought June would be so wet. Property Owner
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"It was very comfortable and luxurious and had an amazing views on to the fields."
And beautiful sun set.
Thanks for the review. Hope to see you again. Property Owner
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"Great location for exploring the area, as well as having a lovely outlook for just relaxing and doing nothing."
The property was warm and cosy for a late winter/ early spring break. Having the owners close by was also a great bonus. Would highly recommend.
Many thanks for your kind review. Hope to see you both again soon Property Owner
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"We had a wonderful week away at The Lookout."
The property was spotless and super comfortable, the views are amazing, and the hot tub was very welcome after a long day walking! The kitchen was well-provisioned without being cluttered. The owners are lovely and on hand with a good recommendation or help if you need them. We’d absolutely recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in the area - the views alone are worth it!
Thanks for taking the time to review us, really appreciated. Glad you had a lovely time, hope to see you both again in the future. David & Marina Property Owner
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"An excellent place to stay!"
Spacious yet cosy, The Lookout is perfect for peace and quiet, in a tranquil setting - with the added bonus of a hot tub!
Thank you so much for making time to review us, we appreciate it and hopefully we will see you again at The Look Out. Property Owner
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"What a beautiful property you have!"
We had the most relaxing time and came back totally refreshed after our stay there. Being able to wake up each morning to the panoramic view through the windows was glorious. We were very lucky with the weather too so had unwinding time in the hot tub after many long walks. We even got to see Seals close up on Horsey Beach! Would highly recommend as the owners made us feel very welcome.
Thanks for taking the time to give us a review, much appreciated. Hope to see you again. Property Owner
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"Fabulous holiday."
Great welcome. Cabin was clean and well equipped. Great views across the fields with plenty of wildlife - we even saw a barn owl one evening. The food at the Village Maid was fabulous and well worth a visit. Plenty to do nearby without having to drive too far. Highly recommended!
Thanks for taking the time to review, much appreciated. Property Owner
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"What a stunning place, so many attributes."
The location, the quality of the accommodation and the fact that you're in the heart of a village with a pub! The owners really made it, a personal great, with offers of a light weight duvet as the temperature's soared to 30°, and instructions on how to fire up the hot tub. The view from the dining room and lounge were intoxicating. The wild life around the area was amazing, we even spotted a white Seka deer! This is a perfect location to explore the area of East Anglia. Having been to many self catering holiday accommodations this would rate as one of the best.
What you mean only one of the best??! Only kidding :-) Glad you had a great time, was a pleasure having you stay. David & Marina Property Owner
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"A high quality property, creating a very relaxing and peaceful atmosphere."
If you like just watching nature and the day go by then this is ideal!
Thanks for the lovely feedback, glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hopefully you will be able to return one day. Property Owner
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"We had a fantastic stay at The Lookout, the property is beautifully decorated and the views from the windows and patio are absolutely stunning."
Sunsets from the hot tub were a particular highlight! We would definitely visit again and recommend The Lookout to our friends and family :) Thank you!
Sorry for slow response as we've been away ourselves. Love those sunsets too! Hope to see you again at the Lookout Property Owner
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"This is an amazing location."
You know you've picked well when on the first night you're watching a Barn Owl hunt for its dinner about 30 metres away from you. Muntjack deer almost up to the windows, a Buzzard hovering over the field, absolutely incredible. In terms of the property I don't think we've stayed in a location that has been so well thought through. The heating zones, lay-out, and comfort are top notch. The cherry on the cake - the host Marina was also great and made us feel immediately relaxed. Can't fault this one.
Sorry for the slow reply but we've been way on holiday ourselves. So glad you enjoyed your stay at the Lookout. The wildlife and the view is still amazing to us and we've lived here a long long time and it changes with every season. Thanks again and hope to see you back in sunny Suffolk. Property Owner
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"Fantastic location, great hosts, lots to see and do in the area."
Highlight for us was the views, peace & quiet and the hot tub! Accommodation was comfortable, clean and well equipped. More storage in bedroom for clothing would have been great, but this definitely didn’t spoil our break. Would highly recommend this destination.
Thanks for the feed back and we’re glad you had a lovely time Hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
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"The Lookout is the most beautiful, calming place to stay, you really don’t want to leave."
In a perfect location, amazing views with gorgeous sunsets and fabulous hosts. The property has literally everything and more you could need during your stay. The bed is so comfy it made us order the same mattress for home. Altogether we has a lovely relaxing week and are looking forward to staying there again.
Thank you for taking the time to give us such a lovely review and that you had a great time with us. We hope to see you again Property Owner
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"We have returned from our lovely stay at The Lookout."
The whole place is finished to a very high standard with lots of lovely little extras with even a choice of pillow types which was really appreciated. The super king bed was very comfortable and the dyson fan in the bedroom was greatly appreciated in this warm weather. The location is very peaceful and there are stunning views and sunsets from the windows and patio area. The hot tub was easy to use and perfect for our relaxing break. Thank you very much to the lovely owners.
Thank you for your feedback. Hope you will venture over to Suffolk again in the future as we’d love to have you back. David & Marina Property Owner
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"A beautiful cottage in a lovely little village."
Thanks for the feedback. As requested we now have a teapot ready for your next stay :-) Property Owner
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"This is the best cottage we have ever had the pleasure to stay in."
The owners were extremely welcoming, the property itself is fitted out to an exceptionally high standard, and the outlook from the patio is perfectly positioned to make the most of the expansive Suffolk sky.
High praise indeed. We are very flattered and pleased you had a lovely time at The Lookout. Thank you so much for your kind words and hope to see you again. Property Owner
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"Outstanding place to stay."
Peaceful, relaxing and views from the property and hot tub superb. Can't fault it in anyway except that we couldn't stay longer
Thanks for the feed back, look forward to seeing you again. Property Owner
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"Fantastic accommodation in beautiful surroundings."
Everything we expected and more. Only one suggestion would be to have a chest of drawers in the bedroom but this is a minor detail. Would happily recommend this place to others.
Thank you for making the effort to write us a review. All suggestions are taken onboard, thank you. Glad you had a fantastic time. Property Owner
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"Property was as described and per the photos."
Property was of a high standard - the owners have really succeeded in making the property extremely comfortable and luxurious in a very easy and informal way. We loved it. The views are fantastic - even binoculars are provided to view the wildlife. A small welcome gift was appreciated too. The property owner was keen to please - we didn’t need to bother her - but we certainly would have if needed. It’s obvious that she wants her guests to be happy with every part of their stay. Would highly recommend. A tranquil oasis only a few miles away from the buzz of the seaside towns and the beauty of The Broads. Village cafe and pub are fab too.
Many thanks for such a lovely review. Glad you enjoyed our little piece of Suffolk, hope to see you again. Property Owner
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"Fab accommodation, quiet location, clean and comfortable with great views across the landscape."
The lodge had everything we needed for the week. Great hosts who were always on hand when needed. We found that we were able to switch off as soon as we had arrived and settled in. The location is ideal for visiting places up and down the East coast.
Thank you for taking the time to give us a lovely review, very reassuring to know we have got this right so thanks again. Property Owner
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"Fabulous property, wonderful views over open fields, huge windows to watch the wildlife."
Great patio sun trap, with loungers provided. Hot tub excellent. A bit too warm inside, however the owners provided fans and are looking at purchasing air conditioning.
We have had special film put on all the windows now that reflect 60% of the heat away so hopefully all good next time we have any warmer weather. Thanks for the feedback and we hope to see you again. Property Owner
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"Excellent property nice quiet location but within easy reach of lots of facilities."
Exceptionally clean and very friendly owner, who was happy to answer any query very quickly.
Many thanks for the lovely feedback. Property Owner
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"A very lovely place to stay ."
Excellent views watching the wildlife. Would definitely recommend and would come again .
Thank you for taking the trouble to give us some feedback. Glad you enjoyed your visit to the lookout, hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
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"Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful home with us."
It couldn't have been better!
Glad you had a good time, hope to see you both again. Property Owner
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"What a great find!"
Beautifully presented, well equipped and extremely elegant and comfy. The wood fired hot tub is also a great bonus. Plenty of wildlife to spot from the panoramic windows and a very short walk takes you to a lovely village pub with good quality food and drinks. At the end of the drive is a cafe and bakery for tasty treats and an afternoon tea to die for! Nothing is too much trouble for the owners. We will be back!
Thank you for your lovely review, it was great to meet you both and glad you enjoyed your stay & hope to see you again soon. David & Marina Property Owner
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"Lovely holiday cottage with fantastic views."
Absolutely loved the wood fired hot tub. The bed was super comfy and the cottage had everything we needed. We'll definitely be coming back.
Thank you for taking the trouble to review our holiday cottage. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit to the Lookout. David & Marina Property Owner
Summary
- All-ground-floor
- One super-king-size bedroom
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
- Air source under floor heating throughout
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, coffee maker
- Smart TV, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Rear garden with patio, gravelled area and furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 2.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles
- Note: Children are not allowed at this property
- Please Note: You are not permitted to charge electric cars from this property - if you have an electric vehicle you would need to find a local charging point to recharge
- Note: Portable BBQ's/Fire Pits are not to be used at this property
- Please note: Owners can not accept bookings within 48 hrs of the departure date
- Please note: Owner only accepts bookings beginning on a Friday
- Please note: This property accepts a minimum of 3 nights.
The property
Hopton-on-Sea 2.9 miles.
Located in Lound near Hopton-On-Sea, Suffolk is this romantic, single-storey lodge, The Lookout.
Offering far-reaching countryside views, this property is perfect for two guests looking to enjoy a quiet escape.
Park up in your off-road parking space before stepping inside the lodge, which was once a stable, but now offers a beautifully-refurbished holiday home with the added comfort of underfloor heating throughout.
Settle into the open-plan living space after the day's adventures with a stylish, well-equipped kitchen offering excellent amenities to whip up a delicious meal for your loved one.
Time it right and you'll be savouring a romantic meal at sunset, with the dining table for two set in front of large windows looking out onto rural views.
During the day, the sitting area is filled with natural light with two inviting leather sofas to curl up with a good book, watch the Smart TV or simply take in those peaceful views.
Why not make the most of them on warmer nights with a cold glass of wine in your private garden?
The Lookout offers a boutique-style shower room with a spacious walk-in shower to step under the hot water, all the while your towel warms on the heated towel rail.
With thoughtful décor, storage space and a dressing table, you'll feel right at home in the super-king-size bedroom to crawl under the sheets and catch your rest.
You'll find the popular Village Maid gastro pub in the village of Lound, as well as The Mardle Café & Bakery for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea; Somerleyton Hall is a fine, Victorian stately home just south of The Lookout with a stunning park.
Take a short drive into Hopton-on-Sea for plenty of shops and eateries to choose from; bring your towels for a day by the sea along the sandy beach, with the small village of Corton nearby for another sandy spot to soak up the sun.
Journey north to Great Yarmouth to while the day away in a classic, seaside resort town with plenty of history to discover, including National Trust's Elizabethan House Museum, the Medieval town walls, and the vibrant Britannia Pier with theatre shows and arcades.
Around Lound, you'll find plenty of walks and cycle paths to venture along, including The Broads National Park known for its idyllic landscapes, waterways and wildlife.
Choose a romantic holiday in Norfolk with a stay at The Lookout.
Please note: owners can not accept bookings within 48 hrs of the departure date
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
About the location
HOPTON-ON-SEA
Corton 2.8 miles, Lowestoft 5.7 miles, Great Yarmouth 7 miles
Hopton-on-Sea is a lovely seaside village resting between Corton and Great Yarmouth. The village is known for being a popular seaside resort and offers a selection of attractions including amusement arcades, Gorleston Golf Club and hosts the World Indoor Bowls Championships every January. Dining options include a range of pubs and restaurants, while you can stock up on essentials at a variety of convenience stores. Within easy reach of the village, Corton is home to the Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park, whilst to the north Great Yarmouth is a vibrant resort town with further attractions and amenities, such as Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach and the nearby Broads National Park.
Please Note: You are not permitted to charge electric cars from this property - if you have an electric vehicle you would need to find a local charging point to recharge.
Please note: owners can not accept bookings within 48 hrs of the departure date.
Please note: Owner only accepts bookings beginning on a Friday.
Please note: This property accepts a minimum of 3 nights.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas