1 St Vasts Road Flat 4 The Lookout, Swanage, BH19 2BN, United Kingdom
#5 of 62 Holiday rentals in Swanage
Guests' ChoiceBased on 38 apartment reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10.0
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.9
Staff
9.9
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Jeanette
United KingdomCannot think of anything.
The appartment was amazing. We were greeted with a hamper of biscuits, chocolate, a variety of teas, pods of coffee for the coffee machine and a bottle of prossecco. Ruth was very helpful snd let us enter the flat before the normsl arrival time. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Rodgy
United KingdomNothing
It was stylish, very light, well stocked and comfortable with good views.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Julie
United StatesNothing. It was perfect.
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.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Rebecca
United KingdomFantastic apartment. Beautifully clean and great facilities. We really appreciated the extra details such as amenities provided like coffee pods, milk, dishwasher pods etc and also buckets and spades for our children to use at the beach. Host was really responsive and provided excellent local restaurants suitable for small children.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 June 2023
Masha
United KingdomNothing to dislike at all.
This apartment is fabulous. Like a 5 star hotel all to yourselves! The location is excellent and the owners have thought of everything - including bathrobes and slippers. Everything is of the highest quality. The correspondence with the owner was swift, friendly and helpful. Instructions were clear and again, they had thought of everything!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Julia
United KingdomDidn't have anything to complain about. Happy with facilities.
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.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 7 February 2023
Garry
United KingdomThe look and the style were perfect. Good views to the bay.
N/a
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2022
Sarah
United KingdomIf you are not very mobile, then you may need to drive into the town rather than walk as the property is located on a hill with steep roads. They are a bit challenging to climb but the views are worth it!
A very comfortable, quiet, spacious apartment with a beautiful view and excellent facilities - exceeded our expectations!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 9 October 2022
Michael
United KingdomWe stayed at the lookout for three nights and everything was spot on. Location is wonderful with views across to Swanage beach and cliffs. The apartment is fantastic, clean, modern, comfortable with top notch facilities and personal touches which was greatly appreciated. A big thank you to our host who was so helpful, nothing was a problem and happy to help answer any queries. We had a terrific time and have no hesitation recommending The Lookout if one is looking for a base to explore this wonderful place.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 15 September 2022
Katie
United KingdomThere’s a steep hill to walk up from the high street which was fine for us, but maybe something to take into account if you’re travelling with someone old. Otherwise the location is great as it’s so easy to walk to the town and beach.
The best holiday apartment we have stayed in ever!! It was so clean and stylish and had everything we needed. Having a lift and a secure garage was great too and we loved the view over the bay. The owner was so helpful and friendly and efficient in her communication with us. We’d definitely stay there again!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 23 August 2022
Angharad
United KingdomThere was nothing to fault it.
All the facilities were excellent. Lovely to receive a bottle of fizz and snacks on arrival too and really appreciated the provision of beach towels also. Really clean and well provided for. An excellent accommodation all round.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 21 July 2022
Carly
United KingdomFab location in Swanage although a nearby property and a few people around the area weren’t particularly pleasant. Hopefully a one off
Great size property with lovely furnishings, facilities and finishing touches.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 5 July 2022
Terence
United KingdomNothing we didn’t like about the property. However it’s worth noting that it is a short, steep walk down into town and back up again.
beautiful and well equipped. TV in every room helped when Love Island was on!!.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 28 June 2022
Michael
United KingdomThe uphill walking on return to apartment!
We could not fault it!
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 20 June 2022
Robert
United KingdomNOTHING
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 than exceeded our expectations...great location and ideal as a base to explore the surrounding area... Great hosts...very accommodating and good communication... we WILL be back...
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 8 May 2022
Sal
United KingdomEverything was perfect and we would happily recommend this property. It was spotless, really well equipped and with lots of extras such as fluffy bathrobes, nespresso capsules and lovely toiletries. Thank you 🙂
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 18 April 2022
Paula
United KingdomLoved the apartment location, facilities within the apartment and the extras were a wonderful surprise and greatly appreciated.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 3 March 2022
Miranda
LuxembourgReally nothing!
The location was excellent - just a few minutes up the hill from the seafront and town centre. The decor and ambiance of The Lookout were exceptional, everything curated with exquisite taste. Gorgeous velvet sofas arranged around the bay window and lovely glimpse of the sea from the balcony. Super chic while also comfortable and inviting. Top end crockery, glasses, Nespresso etc. Beds very comfortable. The owner was extremely kind and lovely in our direct communications and we absolutely look forward to staying again.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 19 October 2021
Paul
United KingdomWe were allowed to check in early which was very convenient. The decor, the comfortable beds, the kitchen facilities, the bathrooms were all top notch! Couldn't fault anything.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 26 September 2021
Fiona
United KingdomNothing with the flat but most of the restaurants in town were only open on certain days due to staff shortages.
Kitchen was well stocked. Coffee machine was a lovely surprise as well as the welcome gifts. Beds were extremely comfortable.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 5 June 2021
Tamaryn
United KingdomDecor lovely. Nice views. Good location. Nice extra touches - bottle bubbles and biscuits.
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 1 June 2021
T&k
United KingdomWell equipped apartment with comfortable beds. Undercroft parking helpful. Excellent contact from host. A superb option.
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 24 May 2021
John
United KingdomNothing.
Really great high-end flat in Swanage. Loved the security (underground car parking a significant bonus), the attention to fit and finish of the rooms. Perfectly warm throughout, very well-appointed with appliances and services. Was really a wonderful place to watch the weather roll in from the triple aspect turret windows.
Stayed in May 2021
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Paul
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
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