The stay at the lookout was great i would recommend it to any one we had a fantastic week we will be going back so thanks to Michael and sally

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

Lovely cosy cottage. Lots of cosy fires. Lovely garden and field. Very central for fossil hunting, beaches and castles.

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!

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.

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

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.

Third visit. Surroundings very rural. A major footpath (Purbeck Way) passes right by the house. Corfe Castle visible from the bedrooms. Small but comfortable property. Compact "galley" kitchen; only real problem here that there is not quite enough room for two of you to work side by side. Comfortable bedrooms and small but cosy bathroom. Shops a 10 minute drive into Swanage. Ideal if you wish to lounge or walk a network of paths of differing lengths.

Lovely location for visiting all the places we love

The Lookout does exactly what it says on the tin!! Perfect location, lovely cottage - the owners have thought of everything. We had a wonderful, relaxing holiday - and even the weather played ball.

We always look for something quiet and different when we book a break. The Lookout did not disappoint. We were made to feel welcome from the minute that we arrived. The welcome package was much appreciated as was the personal touch from Michael, our host. The cottage is well equipped having everything that we needed. Some lovely walks directly from the property which really nice. Overall we had a wonderful week in a beautiful location. Thank you to Michael and Sally, we had a great time.

The property was very clean and well equipped. The secure, secluded garden was perfect for my dog. It was in the countryside but fairly close to Swanage. Although on a busy B road, at night there was hardly any traffic and was quiet inside the property. On a bus route to Swanage and Poole. Good walks close by the property.

What a wonderful place to stay, comfortable and clean accommodation. Hosts both kind, helpful and thoughtful. Amazing views from many windows added to our time away.

We had no problems about renting it was simple

We spent the Easter weekend at ‘The Lookout’, and it was just perfect. We had everything we needed, including a cosy log fire and a pretty garden. It was spotlessly clean with very comfortable beds, well-equipped, and lots of useful local information. The hosts made us feel really welcome and were very helpful.

Well equipped. Great location. Wifi and heating work well. Bathroom very challenging for tall person.

The cottage is so full of character, with sloping ceilings and stunning views of corfe castle one side and the sea the other. Although small, it is very well equipped and the beds are comfortable. The enclosed garden made taking my dog very easy and there are many walks and beautiful beaches in the vicinity. All in all, a wonderful place to stay!

The Lookout was in the ideal location for exploring the East Dorset countryside, on the edge of the Purbeck Way and with stunning views of Corfe Castle in the distance from just outside the cottage. Beautifully clean and comfortable with very welcoming hosts, a log fire and a small, enclosed garden that was just perfect for our little dog. Will very much recommend to friends and family and look forward to returning very soon.

An immaculate, compact, beautiful, property, set in the most stunning location with easy access to so many places. The owner was at hand if required and everything we needed was provided.

The Lookout was the ideal place for us: comfortable, well-equipped and brilliantly situated. Our hosts had obviously thought long and hard about what their guests might need. We really needed a break and this was the perfect place for it. Wonderful walking, some interesting places to visit and local shops all easy to find and access. The result? Happy dogs and happy people.

Nice clean well equipped place with great views

Quirky but brilliant A good hoover would have been nice

The lookout is in a grand spot just outside Kingston, Corfe Castle. The views are spectacular. The cottage is a delight – small but has absolutely everything you could need. We didn’t stray far outside the area, as for our five day stay there was so much to see and do. If you stay here, you must walk the bridal paths and look for birdlife and the hares.. Joy. You are surrounded here by lovely pubs and restaurants so you can’t go wrong. We would love to come back. Thank you to our hosts for a very pleasant stay.

We really loved the views - Corfe Castle and glimpses of Poole Harbour to the north, the Isle of Wight to the east and a glimpse of the Isle of Portland to the west, with rolling hills and ridges all around. The annex is fresh and clean with all you need, not grey and corporate like so many cottages now. I'd wondered about the porthole windows, but there are properly-made covers for them so you don't get woken at dawn, and also large opening windows in both bedrooms. We appreciated the personal note, little jug of garden flowers and treats, and when we met Michael he had good up-to-date ideas for walks. However we didn't get used to the restricted ceiling height upstairs, and were both still knocking our heads at the end of the week. (We're 5'6" and 6'.) But we were there for the walks, and found the Purbeck Ridge opposite the house really thrilling, and the walk to Swyre Head exceptionally beautiful. We had a great meal with a castle view at the Greyhound in Corfe, lovely service at the Black Swan in Swanage, and also really liked Down The Beach for a last breakfast at the far end of Swanage beach to set us up for the journey home.

Very nice accommodation location very good

Such as great place to stay, local to all. Hosts amazing . Property fantastic.

Comfortable accommodation with all we needed. Only issue was head height in bathroom, using loo and bath involved an interesting bit of maneouvring!

The cottage was perfect for our first holiday with our 1 year old excitable puppy. As the description was accurate there where no nasty surprises and throughly enjoyed our stay at this slightly quirky cottage. If you are looking for corporate style perfection then not for you but if you want a place with character then this could be the one. Michael and Sally are excellent hosts and the biscuits and honey well received, in fact enjoyed the honey so much we bought a jar to bring home.

The cottage was perfect for us and our two small dogs, providing everything we needed. Access straight from the driveway for local walks and a short drive to country parks and beaches all contributed to a lovely ‘away from it all’ week.

We would def come back

Beautiful countryside location equidistant between Corfe Castle and Swanage. The Cottage had been tastefully modernised, being really comfy and lacked nothing. The Proprietors had paid great attention to detail with quality furnishings and accessories. A very enjoyable week! Highly recommended.

Super place, very comfortable, clean and welcoming. Hosts very nice. Easy access to everywhere, lovely walks.