Lobster Lookout

Third time staying here and was excellent again.

Gutted that we can’t book it for next year as I can no longer do Friday to Friday! If it to change to Saturday to Saturday then I would rebook in an instant.

A perfect location close to town and the beach.

However we found furnishings grubby and uncomfortable. Sofas, scatter cushions and carpets needed a good clean. Maybe this should be expected when a property allows dogs but we weren’t prepared for this and will look for no pet options in future. We found dirty crockery, but not surprised in retrospect as the dishwasher tabs provided didn’t clean. The main bed mattress was very soft, but we used one of the smaller rooms which was excellent and comfortable. It was great to have off road parking, but parking only large enough for one car. We loved the bi-folding doors, which helped cool the house during the heatwave.

Our fourth time at Lobster Lookout, four of us plus two small dogs, as always a wonderful time here.

Comfy beds, good shower and good facilities. We did find some of the pillows a bit flat so maybe need replacing. Could do with maybe a hanging rail where the chest is in the bedroom with the front and back windows, cannot unpack as there’s nowhere to put clothes. Very useful utility room with a good washer and dryer. The welcome pack with one dishwasher tablet is not worth having, I always bring my own now. The walk up the hill does not get any easier but burns off the calories consumed down in the town. We feel at home as soon as we arrive. As I’ve said in previous reviews, the maximum people for comfort in the house would be four, anymore would feel overcrowded. Hope to be back again soon. Note for owner, the can opener doesn’t work and needs replacing

Did not say it was a walk up a hill , not so good for people with bad lags or hips (elderly) as well.

Garden not safe if you have children. It said 2 bathrooms but there was only 1 with a WC down stairs . After all that I have to say it was a lovely house for the right people.

Lobster lookout was like a home from home.

The house was spacious, clean and comfortable. We were extremely lucky with the weather so for us the only thing missing was a fan which would have been very welcome. A fantastic base to explore the area. Swanage is a special place for us and it was great to share this experience with our grand daughters who lived their "holiday house"

The beds and sofas are in need of change.

We had to sleep in separate rooms in order to get any levels of comfort and had to sit on additional cushions in the living room. There was an issue with the boiler, resulting in 2 disrupted days. Also, not being able to speak to the owner directly resulted in more 'phone calls than I believe would otherwise been necessary. The location was lovely and proved to be a good base for our break.

On first arrival we had problems with opening the front door , due door motice lock appeared to be stuck .

We called for help and Mark came within one hour and showed us how to use the door mechanism . We also fouind that the broadband Wi Fi was not connected , we asked for help, and we were adised that the ownwer contacted the supplier .Then EE reset the connection .

the house was better situated than I had expected , really good for the town and dog walks.

acomodation really comfy plenty of flleeces. the only litttle criticism was that there was no hooks by the front door for coats dog leads etc. but that was very minor. overall we enjpyed our stay and so did or dogs.

Lobster lookout was in a great location, close to the town centre.

It suited our needs very well and we were able to work via the wifi as well as exploring the local area.

A really lovely property in a nice, quiet location - just beware it's at the top of a steep hill.

..not a problem for us walking, butvit may well be for others. It had everything you could need and we had a great week. A few small things that could be improved....not all areas had been properly cleaned. We had to bleach the bin ourselves on arrival, as it was so dirty. Some of the crockery and utensils were dirty too. Instructions on when to put out waste would be useful. As we came at the end of October, it would have been nice if the heating had been turned up a little for our arrival, as the house was absolutely freezing and took a while to warm up. Only minor issues though, and I have already rebooked for next year.

Lobster Lookout What a delightful holiday Home lobster lookout is its beautifully furnished and renovated to a high standard and quality ornaments really give it a homely air.

The location is perfect just a short walk into Swanage Village and the seafront . The hill is quite steep but for younger visitors easily achievable in six minutes - for us older ones we took the car down to Broad Street car park, two minute drive which is right on the front and shops and reasonably priced. The garden is very secure for the dogs but we did have to stop our mad Cocker spaniels going onto the upper level as they may have tried to jump down from the high wall ! There’s a big television fully Internet connected in the front room and two of the three large bedrooms also have small TVs with digital TV. The two double beds in the front two bedrooms were extremely comfortable and the furnishing was excellent. A wardrobe in the bedroom with the dressing table would have been useful though. The back bedroom also had a double bed and although it was beautifully furnished, my daughter found the double bed most uncomfortable feeling the springs through the mattress and didn’t sleep well. Perhaps this needs renewing. The bathroom is ultra modern with quality plumbing and very efficient shower and bath. The kitchen was very well equipped and the downstairs utility room complete with toilet was very useful All in all a wonderful place to stay and if we went back to Swanage, we would probably book here again

Very nice, bright, clean and airy house in a brilliant position overlooking Swanage Bay; be prepared for the steep hill on the way up to the property.

Bedrooms all had such comfy beds. However, they lacked any mirrors other than a vanity size, not ideal when drying hair. No wardrobe in one bedroom, disappointing wardrobes in the other 2 rooms - hanging anything longer than a shirt in them couldn't be accommodated. Could have done with chests of drawers for storage. Only one bathroom, not ideal for more than 4 people. Parking on drive is for 2 small cars only; there's free parking on the road so no problem. Information on refuse collection day and food waste would be useful as wheelie bins stated no food waste and there was no food recycling bin. Cleaners need to check kitchen cupboards before they leave as we found a whole mouldy loaf of bread and 3 packs of opened biscuits. However, this is a property worth staying in, we enjoyed it.

Loved staying here!

Lovely and modern with lots of downstairs space. It felt lived in which was nice. The location was perfect and we could walk down to the seafront (despite the hill!).

Our second year at Lobster Lookout.

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you

We have enjoyed our stay.

Property is designed and located well and equipped to cover the needs. I do, however, mirror many comments re too much stuff in the property, particularly nicknacks on the sills that get in the way of the blinds and when opening windows. Cleaner needs to keep on top of dusting them and surrounding areas, as there was a layer of dust on each figurine there. When vacuuming floors mid-stay, there was a tonne of blond hair coming off the carpets. None if us are blond, so maybe a feedback for cleaner to improve on. Some dishes in the cupboards looked dirty, hose in the garden did not work as well as lock on the back gate; and the front door was very hard to lock (probably needs hinges adjusting). When we arrived, front door was not locked at all, likely for this reason. Only one key in the property. It is a good property though and if the owner takes the feedback on board, we would love to visit again. Many thanks

Absolutely gorgeous house with everything we needed.

The seaview from the front upstairs rooms was fabulous. Love the deco and design, it's a stunning property. And the bonus was the perfect weather we had for the week. Love this part of Dorset.

The property was lovely and met all expectations.

We did however have three areas of concern. Firstly the level difference between the garden and the patio, which at over 1.5m is potentially quite a hazard and would definitely benefit from guarding along the top of the retaining wall. Secondly the rugs in the lounge and dining areas were slip hazards and caught all of us out as they were quite flimsy. My partner slipped and landed awkwardly injuring her knee and ankle which has since required a visit to the doctors. An anti-slip mat has been laid underneath but is woefully inadequate as it stops short of the edges. Thirdly the folding glass doors out to the patio could ideally do with having some manifestation added as our two year old struggled to tell the difference from being open or closed. Apart from that the accommodation was lovely and clean, well positioned and the parking was great.

Our third stay at Lobster Lookout, last two times were in April, this time we had wall to wall sunshine in June so spent less time in the house as we were out all day enjoying the weather.

Was nice to open up the bifolds and breakfast outside and have a drink in the evening outside. The house is perfect for 4 adults and 2 small dogs, would be a squeeze with 6 people as only one bathroom. Kitchen is well equipped, and the sofas and beds comfy. Only things to make it perfect would be a hanging rail in the main bedroom as there is nowhere to hang clothes at all and also to provide more coat hangers please, there were some in the downstairs cloakroom but they have now disappeared. Also a full length mirror would be useful. Only little quibbles as we love this house.

Great property in great location.

Felt like home from home for my wife and I and plenty big enough for spending some quality time with our boys and their partners + dog. Only comment would be pillows a little too soft. Appreciate difficult to please everyone but if one could be a little firmer that would be spot on. Will definitely use again

Family and dog friendly property with great living space to accommodate all guests.

Very comfortable and homely which made our stay more relaxing.

Loved our stay at Lobster Lookout, everything we needed, spacious, comfortable and peaceful property.

We relaxed instantly, so did our dog! Fantastic location for walking, beach and town straight from the doorstep. Loads of walks and places to visit close by. Could have easily stayed longer. We will definitely stay again, thank you.

We had a Funtastic time at the Lobster

Lobster lookout is a fabulous accommodation.

Inside and out. The layout, the decor is first class. My only criticism and this is only a slight criticism would be the cleanliness of certain areas. Those being bathroom tiles, bathroom sink. Kitchen sink especially the draining board mat. The downstairs toilet flush plate and sink. There were also tea stains on the kitchen worktop and food left in the freezer from previous guests. With a little more attention to detail, these small issues could be rectified quickly to keep the lobster lookout in good condition for many years to come. Had a lovely stay and would not hesitate to return in the future. I would highly recommend this property to anyone, and Swanage itself has plenty to offer everyone.

Great house, really well equipped.

Will book again.

We really enjoyed our holiday in this beautiful, well equipped house.

We will definitely be back

Place was as great as last year when we stayed.

Ideal location, lovely property and a friendly neighbourhood. Fantastic and clean holiday home, would highly recommend.

A very modern and comfortable cottage.

So many items in the cottage to use. Big and spacious. My only criticism was the beds- the mattresses are poorly quality as not supportive when x2 people are sleeping the bed. Apart from that we loved everything about the property. Thank you.

Kitchen utensils well stocked, limited space for food provisions.

Several bedroom mattresses very lumpy. Clothes storage in bedrooms very limited. Dishwasher not listed in property description. This was a welcome bonus. Overall feedback on the property good, tastefully decorated, especially the provision of rugs for the dogs.

Our second stay at Lobster Lookout and it was perfect, probably the best dog friendly cottage in Swanage and we have stayed in many.

Spacious ground floor accommodation and very well equipped. Although sleeps six, I think four adults is maximum for comfort as only one bathroom. We didn’t use the car for first few days as lovely to walk from the cottage, either up the lane at the side to Durlston, we did two different walks around Durlston or down into Swanage, plenty of places for breakfast and coffee at The Cabin on the beach is a must for us. Cake at Love Cake is the best and the steep walk back up the hill burns a few calories gained. We did the history walk from the museum which was very interesting. Always plenty to see and do. We will be back.

Had a lovely weeks stay at Lobster Lookout.

Ideal Location to enjoy Swanage. House was Clean and Comfortable. Lovely sea view from the bedrooms and so nice to have a dressing table to get ready at . Only negatives are the parking, no way could you fit 3 small or 2 large cars on that drive, our one car only just fit on sideways . It also does not have 2 bathrooms , just one small upstairs bathroom and a downstairs toilet. The kitchen while functionable was small and bit cluttered which left little space to work on.

Lovely property, very clean, modern & well equipped.

Be aware it's advertised as parking for 3 cars, but there's no chance of fitting 3 cars on drive, even small ones, definitely parking for 2 cars only. That said there's easy parking on street so not a major issue. I can see the drop from the turfed area down to the patio could be difficult if you had small kids as some have mentioned, though it wasn't an issue for us. It was very well equipped and very tastefully furnished/decorated and well maintained. Modern and clean. Only 5 mins walk into the town, fairly steep walk back up to the house, a bit of huffing and puffing from some in our group! Swanage is very lovely and so is Lobster Lookout!

Property was lovely but felt cluttered due to rather alot of lamps (although did love the rainbow in kitchen), ornaments and scatter cushions.

.. and far too many kitchen bits (no one needs 5 cafetieres) almost every cupboard was full of stuff... so struggled to find gaps for our bits of food etc. More focus on the practical would be a great idea eg proper doormats to get mud off after a wet walk... somewhere to hang coats... maybe a row of hooks on rear of utility door or wall above radiator. Outside lights weren't working at the back at all... and front one wasn't most of time. As for parking... the drive is very shallow and I'm lost as to how you would get 3 cars on it... my husbands estate could parallel park on whole drive or overhang onto the pavement even when front right upto Wall of House! Plus neighbours liked to park right on corner impeding visibility when backing out! On the whole there is room for alot of improvements. That being said location was convenient as we have family in Swanage and property was a short walk to see them albeit up a hill to return.

A fantastic long weekend break in this beautiful property.

Furnishings etc all of a very high standard and it was spotlessly clean…it was a fabulous property in a beautiful area…absolutely loved the sea views from the front bedrooms and the walk into town was only 7 minutes down and about 9 minutes up, what a workout! There were just two niggles, 1) it was listed as having 2 bathrooms which we specifically searched for in our required criteria but we didn’t feel a toilet and a sink within a utility room qualified as a bathroom so this was quite disappointing as it really wasn’t cheap for a 3 night break and 2) the ledge in the garden was so steep and potentially very dangerous. We couldn’t relax and let the dogs free in the garden and felt some form of restraint should be placed there as currently it isn’t overly pet or child friendly. That said, we absolutely loved the rest of the property and the area of Swanage and had a wonderful short break.

Lovely holiday property and well equipped.

Everything you need for a great stay. We were a party of 4 and a medium dog. Plenty of room. Would thoroughly recommend, Swanage is beautiful. Thank you

Perfect location , accommodation spotless, full of quality touches, faultless.

Lovely stay, cottage had everything we needed and the decor was beautiful

Lobster lookout (although a little more expensive than some cottages available) is a beautiful cottage.

It has everything you need. The parking was perfect for 2 cars and the cottage was large enough for our family of 3 , our parents and our dog. I was happy to pay a little more after having stayed at an 'old fashioned cottage with a different company last year - which I felt very uncomfortable in. Lobster Lookout is nice and modern. The washing machine/ tumble dryer are an added bonus - always so useful whilst on holiday. The tea, coffee and biscuits were a welcome extra when we arrived before our shopping delivery arrived. Maybe a little treat / pet blanket if the owners know that they have a dog staying would be a nice little extra - we stayed in a cottage in Northumberland last year and that was such a surprise and very appreciated. We however always take our own dog bed, towel, blanket etc. Whilst there is quite a lot of storage - the cupboards / wardrobes were all very full of extra linen / towels etc. It would be better to have the space to unpack properly. But this is only a minor niggle. The location of the cottage is fabulous - near to Durlston Country Park & Castle (Fabulous for breakfast) - the views on the walk up to the castle are stunning. The walk into Swanage is easy (not so easy back up the hill for the older ones - not a problem for the more able / younger). Overall Swanage itself is beautiful - clean - stunning - scenery amazing. We were so lucky with the weather - it was beautiful all week. If you book Lobster Lookout you will not be disappointed.

Great cottage.

..High wall is our most concern...dog did escape...great to see you fox in the morning..plus deer..[ in our view wall could do with safety rail plus gate at the bottom of steps]....on the whole fantastic...would like to see prices kept a bit lower....lovely friendly people in local area...great holiday was had...will go back if the price is right...and once the issue with the wall sorted...[ which wouldn't cost the earth to put right ]...enjoy all the same.

The mattress in the main bedroom(top of the stairs turn left) was old and lumpy.

The front garden was unkempt and for half the week we were unable to open the door going onto the patio table/chairs. I think to say there is parking for three cars is a bit unrealistic. Furnishings and decor excellent

Lovely house, we had a great family holiday at the beginning of June!

It was our first visit to Swanage and Lobster Lookout made it one to remember! Very nicely decorated and accessorised throughout. Good location, close to everything. Be prepared for a short but fairly steep walk from the shops and beach. Would definitely recommend!

Could not fault the property, was pleasantly surprised how well looked after, presented and home from home the property was.

Was perfect for 5 adults and 2 little ones. Only down fall was the ledge in the garden but any parent would be conscious of this and never leave their children unsupervised so wasn’t an issue for us. The location was central, a few steep hills up to the property but again wasn’t an issue for the family, i myself had an accident before the holiday so wasn’t ideal with a wheelchair but was close enough to the town for my husband to go home and pick me up in the car without any issues. Overall a fantastic stay with a lovely clean modern yet homely property: Will surely be returning Thank you

We had a lovely week at Lobster Lookout.

The property was really comfortable and had everything we needed for a home from home holiday. The only thing I would say is that the garden is really not suitable for dogs with there being such steep steps and a very high drop from the grass section. We were so worried that we didn't let our dogs go up there in the end. I certainly wouldn't recommend this property if you have small children. I would also suggest having some toilet roll holders fitted. For such a lovely property that has been recently decorated, we found it strange that in both toilets, there were no holders. All in all though a lovely stay - thanks.

Fabulous property in our favourite place.

Great facilities, spacious for 3 of us plus 2 dogs. Very clean and comfortable. Great position in Swanage, lovely walk from the property either into town or up to Durlston Castle for fabulous views while enjoying a coffee or bottle of Prosecco in our case! Think the house would be a bit small for any more than 4 people due to only one bathroom. Pity there was no washing up liquid and only 2 dishwasher tablets, ended up putting everything in the dishwasher when I would have done the pans by hand. Only a small quibble though as everything else perfect

Beautifully presented and very comfortable accommodation - located at the top of the hill overlooking Swanage Bay with just a 5 minute stroll into town for shops and eateries (slightly longer walk back up the hill

Excellent location, as long as you don't mind the steep hill up from the town centre!

House is very clean and modern, three decent double bedrooms, although I would stay there is very little storage space in the rooms for clothes etc. We were only using two rooms so used the third to keep cases etc in. In addition, while the bathroom is adequate, there is virtually no space to put toiletries and for tall people getting in and out of the over bath shower could be a bit of a squeeze! The shower is good though, once in. The parking at the front is a little tight as well, we just managed with an Audi Q3 ans SEAT Ateca without obstructing the pavement, but there is plenty of parking on the street. Behind the property are roads leading up to the cliff paths and many excellent walks, if that's your thing. Forte's in town has stunning Gelato ice cream - in itself a good enough reason for staying in Swanage!

Had a wonderful week extremely clean and well maintained.

Would highly recommend this property.

We spent a lovely week away.

The property was in a good location, at the top of the hill, giving great views down to the sea. Lobster Lookout provided everything we needed for a very comfortable stay; 3 double bedrooms, a well stocked kitchen and spacious sitting area. The property is nicely decorated with lots of little home furnishing touches.

What a wonderful modern, clean, comfortable cosy house.

We thoroughly enjoyed our family stay over Christmas. Definitely home from home. We loved the Christmas decorations. The kitchen is well equipped with everything. Ideal location and great views of the sea from the two front bedrooms. The three luxurious bedrooms were each of a great size. The bathroom modern and tastefully decorated.

What a lovely property!

Very comfortable, cosy and clean. Gorgeous decor, great facilities, well equipped. We had such a good holiday at Lobster Lookout.

A really lovely modern property, recently built and with very high quality fittings and decor.

Well equipped kitchen, 3 double beds, all very comfortable. Ideal location with easy access to the town centre, beach and pier. Lovely distant sea views from front bedrooms. As others have said its a steep hill to get back home but kept us fit! Outside space is compact but adequate. High drop off wall in back garden is something to be aware of if you have dogs or children. The huge bi-fold doors on to the patio would be lovely in the summer but obviously we didn't use in winter. Christmas decorations were a lovely finishing touch for our stay. We are already planning our next visit.

Beautiful house, well designed for socialising.

The kitchen was well equipped which made cooking so much easier and the location was great - just a short walk to the town. Walking back up that steep hill kept us fit! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.

Most relaxing break, as we said throughout our stay, this is luxury living.

we didn't go out in the evening as we wanted to stay in the house. Thank you and will book again.

Slightly disappointed that there was no washing up liquid or kitchen roll.

A spare key would also have been useful

Lovely holiday with the all the family.

Lobster Lookout was everything we were expecting, and more. Great accommodation, close to the town and beach. The Black Swan pub was a good find, with good food, and a excellent choice of ales, within easy walking distance. Would definitely stop here again when next visiting the area.

A home from home plus more!

A beautiful house filled with beautiful decor and absolutely outstanding views from the upstairs windows. Amazing attention to detail for the needs of us. A beautiful setting in a quiet part of the town. A really steep walk back but we got faster by the end of the week! Loved the proximety of the beach and town and the country park. Did not realise it was carnival week when I booked but it made the week. I did not have to drive anywhere Could walk to everything. Would highly recommended this accommodation.

Absolutely lovely cottage and really well furnished and equipped.

Slight downside was outside space and steps up to garden area.

Layout and facilities suited our family requirements exactly.

A lovely place.

Beautiful and completely refurbished, immaculately decorated cottage with everything provided to start your holiday.

Lots of attention to detail We arranged a Sainsburys delivery for our self catering needs and made sure we didn’t exhaust existing supplies of basics. We thoroughly recommend Lobster Lookout Thank you for your hospitality