THE SWANAGE RAIL LOOKOUT, pet friendly, with a garden in Swanage

The Swanage Rail Lookout is a newly refurbished picturesque detached house boasting an enclosed garden, perfect for those with or without pets looking for a walking distance seaside holiday and/or train enthusiasts!

The Swanage Rail Lookout is a newly refurbished picturesque detached house boasting an enclosed garden, perfect for those with or without pets looking for a walking distance seaside holiday and/or train enthusiasts!
Home Description
The Swanage Rail Lookout consists of a brand new open plan kitchen/breakfast bar/diner/living area, the kitchen including an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/ freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The dining table provides seating for six guests, with the recent addition of a two seater breakfast bar. The living room includes a mounted TV (large number of built-in Freely channels available along with access to various apps, including Netflix), 3-seater sofa, 2-seater sofa, 2 chairs and reclining chair. The bedrooms consist of a double, a twin, and a bunk serviced by a bathroom that includes separate bath and shower along with a separate ground-floor shower room also available. Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden with a large balcony area, lawn, decking, furniture and off-road parking for 2 (soon to be 3) cars. Pets welcome. Within 0.3 miles, you will find a shop and a pub, and within 0.8, a beach. Please note that this is a non-smoking property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. The Swanage Rail Lookout a homely abode ideal for all ages, including train enthusiasts, on the coast in Dorset. From April 2026 an additional off road parking space will be created directly in front of the bay windows to the front of the property, resulting in 3 off road parking spaces (in addition to the regularly available free on road parking, if required) becoming available.


Amenities: Digital self-use thermostat controlled gas central heating with constant hot water available throughout the day.
Electric oven and induction hob (with extractor Fan built into worktop), microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine (manual airers provided for drying and/or external clothes line able to be used - N.B clothes pegs also provided), iron and ironing board. Welcome pack items provided, as detailed within the "The property" section. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen (2 x pillows per person) and towels inc. in rent, towels per person including a bath sheet, bath towel and face towel in addition to hand towels and bath/shower mats provided in both the downstairs shower room and upstairs bathroom. Retractable Child/Pet safety gates provided at either end of the stairs and a swinging Child/Pet safety gate in the doorway to the bunkbed room, all for use as appropriate. Highchair (in the kitchen) and travel cot (in the bottom of king room wardrobe) available. Off-street driveway parking for 2 cars (soon to be 3 cars per comments, in red, at the bottom of this advert) along with regularly available free on-street parking within a matter of seconds walking distance to the property, if also required. For those with mobility issues, please do note that the driveway slopes downwards and may be considered narrow for those concerned, therefore it may be easier to use the free on-street parking in those circumstances. Enclosed rear garden with lawn, decking and furniture (easily moveable to the 2 separate seating locations available), all serviced by beautiful lighting - note outdoor cushions kept in their storage bins in the garden shed. External sockets available for use along with the second fridge in the separate room to the rear of the garage able to be used to store food/drinks for added ease, as required. Pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.3 miles, beach 0.8 miles. Hallway includes 2 x coat racks (1 lower for children) and built in retractable shoe/wellies drawer located under the stairs. Vacuum/mop and bucket/2 x dustpan and brush provided under the stairs next to the shoes drawer and/or in the corner of the kitchen, if required to maintain cleanliness during your stay. Electric remote controlled blind in the kitchen.


Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.

Town: The small, family-friendly seaside resort of Swanage is situated at the eastern end of Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast, on the celebrated Isle of Purbeck and is probably best known for its wonderful, gently shelving golden sands. The little town offers visitors plenty of shops, good pubs and restaurants, some of which specialise in locally caught seafood, and is also well known for its annual jazz festival, which takes place each July. The attractive, Victorian wooden pier offers a great place for a stroll or try fishing, and often used a departure point for divers, it’s a wonderful place to watch the world pass by. The historic Swanage Railway has its terminus in the town and regular nostalgic steam engine trips take tourists for a picturesque 6-mile journey, chugging through lovely countryside to stop just beyond the romantic ruin of Corfe Castle. Nearby Durlston Country Park offers a lovely day out with spectacular coastal walks, dolphin spotting and wildlife watching, together with comfortable viewing points and a well-stocked cafe for a treat after all the fresh air. Take the short drive to Studland, which has one of the finest beaches in the country, surrounded by heathland, together with the regular chain ferry, which crosses the mouth of Poole Harbour to Sandbanks. This truly is a delightful holiday destination at any time of the year.