The Lookout

1 St Vasts Road Flat 4 The Lookout, Swanage, BH19 2BN, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>38</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
38 reviews
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The Lookout

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  • Entire apartment
  • 807 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms
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The Lookout offers accommodations in Swanage, a 6-minute walk from Swanage Bay and 5.9 miles from Corfe Castle. This apartment offers free private parking, an elevator, and free Wifi. Athelhampton House is 23 miles from the apartment and Putlake Adventure Farm is 2.1 miles away. Offering a balcony with sea views, this apartment also features a cable flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a bath and bathrobes. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Swanage, like hiking. Monkey World is 15 miles from The Lookout, while Swanage Railway is a 9-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 17 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Swanage
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  • Julie
    United States of America United States of America
    “It was beautifully decorated, large, walking distance to everything and Ruth keeps it well stocked with nice toiletries, condiments, treats, and coffee. She even had a bottle of fresh milk waiting for us.”
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location good - in the centre of Swanage and parking provided. The quality and cleanliness of the accommodation was excellent. And you can see the sea! Very spacious and luxurious.”
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The Lookout .."does exactly what it says on the tin".. An exceptional property in a beautiful location...we could not fault the standard of the furnishings and cleanliness and layout of the property. it is a 5* apartment in EVERY aspect...more...”

Hosted by Ruth

9.9
9.9
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Ruth
A stunning, newly built 2 bedroom apartment with balcony, located just 5 mins walk from Swanage town and beaches. Located on the 1st floor, it benefits from a balcony with seating for two, and with elevated views across the Purbeck hills and sea. Relax in the open plan living, dining and kitchen area with comfortable sofas, a flatscreen TV and a Bang & Olufsen sound bar. Both the dining area and lounge benefit from amazing views from the turret window and balcony doors. The Kitchen is modern and well equipped with BOSCH appliances, Nespresso coffee machine and a breakfast bar with stools. The Master Bedroom has a king size bed with luxury bed linen, beautiful furniture, a flatscreen TV and leads to an ensuite with a walk in rainfall shower. The Second Bedroom can be made up with a super king bed or 2 singles. It also has a flatscreen TV, large wardrobe and seaside pictures from a local artist. The Family Bathroom has a large freestanding bath to relax in, after a day on the beach or a walk on the Purbeck Hills. All bedlinen, towels and beach towels are provided. Wifi and Netflix are included. The apartment has underfloor heating throughout with thermostats in each room
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Lookout
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Balcony
Activities
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
Outdoor & View
  • Sea view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

The Lookout takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Lookout of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Lookout

  • Yes, The Lookout is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Lookout offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beach
    • Horseback riding

  • The Lookout is 1,150 feet from the center of Swanage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Lookout has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at The Lookout may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Lookout can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at The Lookout is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Lookout on this page.