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.

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.

Lovely property and as described on the listing. Good location.

Very clean and easy, all you need. Ideal for couples. Book early!

Lovely property and as described on the listing. Good location.

Really nice cosy little cottage, very comfortable and convenient for accommodating a small family with a dog. Our teenager loved her bedroom with round windows and a view of the Corfe Castle. The walking path running beside the property is easy to go for a walk to the seaside or to a good pub (best real ale in Dorset) in a nearby village. Hosts are very friendly and provided everything very nicely, including tasty biscuits and milk. There is a real fireplace in the cottage, however the central heating kept us very warm, so there was no need to venture into lighting a fire. Thoughtfully provided dog blankets were very useful as well. Perfect location for exploring Purbeck, and we visited quite a few places during our stay. Our dog liked playing in the garden and patrolling it in the evening.

Very clean and easy, all you need. Ideal for couples. Book early!

Really nice cosy little cottage, very comfortable and convenient for accommodating a small family with a dog. Our teenager loved her bedroom with round windows and a view of the Corfe Castle. The walking path running beside the property is easy to go for a walk to the seaside or to a good pub (best real ale in Dorset) in a nearby village. Hosts are very friendly and provided everything very nicely, including tasty biscuits and milk. There is a real fireplace in the cottage, however the central heating kept us very warm, so there was no need to venture into lighting a fire. Thoughtfully provided dog blankets were very useful as well. Perfect location for exploring Purbeck, and we visited quite a few places during our stay. Our dog liked playing in the garden and patrolling it in the evening.

Absolutely beautiful property, a real homely feel with welcoming hosts who covered every small detail imaginable. Location is fab, a short drive from various villages/ towns and fantastic views with footpaths directly from the property- we were sad to leave and can't wait to return! Thanks for a brilliant mini-break :)

A lovely base to explore purbeck. Wonderful 360 views and a lovely cottage with fab fireplace and everything you could need for a few days walking

Location great but the driveway entrance needs improvement re signage and hedge needs cutting down. Bathroom low ceilings were problem being tall. Very clean and cozy . Owners left lots of information re the area and left milk and biscuits for us . Overall enjoyed my stay

Location great but the driveway entrance needs improvement re signage and hedge needs cutting down. Bathroom low ceilings were problem being tall. Very clean and cozy . Owners left lots of information re the area and left milk and biscuits for us . Overall enjoyed my stay

A beautiful little hidden gem. You can walk to the beach, Swanage or Corfe from the door. The roaring fires make coming home excellent and everything is there that you need. As long as you are ok with the main bedroom being past the bathroom (so I would only recommend for families) the lookout is perfect. And I really recommend the new Waffle bar in Swanage tor dessert!

Fantastic communication from the hosts, beautiful property with lots of lovely quirks! Delivered on the open fire, our reason for booking! Location superb, just a brilliant bolt hole for a short break