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Bright open plan living space
Views across the roof tops towards Swanage bay
Room for a family meal
Cook up a storm whilst looking out to sea
Spacious Double with sea views
Relax after a day exploring
Views from bedroom window
Unwind with a bath or have a refreshing shower
Cosy twin bedroom
Apartment detail
A warm welcome awaits
See the calm waters of the bay
1 / 12  Bright open plan living space
2 / 12  Views across the roof tops towards Swanage bay
3 / 12  Room for a family meal
4 / 12  Cook up a storm whilst looking out to sea
5 / 12  Spacious Double with sea views
6 / 12  Relax after a day exploring
7 / 12  Views from bedroom window
8 / 12  Unwind with a bath or have a refreshing shower
9 / 12  Cosy twin bedroom
10 / 12  Apartment detail
11 / 12  A warm welcome awaits
12 / 12  See the calm waters of the bay

Puffin Lookout

Swanage, Dorset
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Waterside views
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Beautifully located apartment within a Victorian Villa
  • Fantastic views of Swanage Bay, Old Harry Rocks and Isle of Wight (clear skies permitting)
  • Far-reaching sea views from the bedroom
  • Conveniently located on the road to Durlston Country Park, ideal for walking
Overview
Property code: DC126

This beautiful modern apartment is in the eaves of a Victorian Villa and has far reaching views of the sea, and even the Isle of Wight can be spotted on a clear day.

Set at the top of a large Victorian villa, this cosy and spacious second-floor apartment is perfect for a family looking to discover the popular seaside town of Swanage. Located on the hill leading from the town to Durlston Country Park (1 mile away), the property offers far-reaching sea views and makes a fantastic holiday base for exploring the Purbeck area of Dorset.

Eight steps lead you into the shared hall, and the apartment is accessed via four flights of stairs. On entering this single-level getaway you will find yourself in the stylishly designed and attractively furnished open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner which has views over the town and toward Swanage Bay. With plenty of seating, TV and an iPod dock, the lounge is a perfect space for relaxing in at the end of a great day. You can enjoy a favourite meal in the charming dining area, and the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you may need. You will also find two comfortable bedrooms: a double and a twin, as well as a bathroom with a shower over the bath.

The bustling seaside town of Swanage has a host of great places to eat and drink, as well as a long sandy beach, a traditional promenade and a Victorian-era pier. Local attractions include Peveril Point, Durlston Bay and the Prince Albert Gardens (all within half a mile) as well as Ballard Down (2 miles) and Old Harry Rocks (4 miles). There are thriving towns nearby including Wareham (11.5 miles) and Corfe Castle (6 miles), or you could explore the nature reserves of Hartland Moor (8.5 miles) and Studland and Godlingston Heath (5 miles). Heading west along the coast you can visit Kimmeridge Bay (11.5 miles) and Chapman’s Pool (6 miles), or you could head north to explore the beautiful Brownsea Island (7 miles).

  • Maximum 4 people occupancy
  • Second-floor apartment – steps to get into property, steps to first floor, two sets of steps to apartment hall
  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with bath (shower over), WC and sink
  • Kitchen with induction hob cooker, fridge with ice box, microwave, washing machine
  • Central heating
  • Wi-Fi included
  • iPod dock in living room
  • TV with DVD
  • Please note there are some areas of restricted head height within the apartment
  • Parking for one car to the front of the property
  • Pub, shops and restaurants 400 yards
  • No smoking
  • Regret no children under the age of 3
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David 29th September 2023

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This is a perfect location for the local town and has great views of the sea. The hill going back from the beach is really steep - great exercise! The accommodation is well equipped and clean. The bed was very comfortable. The sofa, unfortunately, isnt very comfortable. Swanage is well placed for local attractions.

Reviewed by Alison 16th September 2023

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A wonderful holiday in Swanage at Puffin lookout, a beautifully located spacious apartment with everything you could need. Fantastic views of the bay. The stairs were not an issue, nor was the steep hill up to apartment and my husband is less than a year into new knee and has arthritis, so don't let this put you off. I would definitely stay again. Read moreA lovely welcome gift was left too! The apartment and the town exceeded expectations! Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 25th August 2023

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Great location, great size for a family - we found the sofa uncomfortable but hopefully you wont be inside too much!

Reviewed by Judith 28th July 2023

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Really lovely property in a great location.

Reviewed by Fritz 7th July 2023

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Swanage is a lovely town with lots of shops, restaurants and pubs and a beach. The apartment itself was greatly located, nicely decorated, beds were comfortable and a private parking space which was essential. Unfortunately we were really disappointed by the way the kitchen was cleaned. It was far away from a 5 star cleanliness but the Dorset ManagRead moreed Service was helpful and solved the problem within time. Family of 3, from Switzerland Hide

Reviewed by Gemma 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Rosa 9th June 2023

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This flat is a great base in Swanage, just a 5 min walk from all the shops, restaurants and the beach. It's pretty much all uphill and quite steep to get back. The accommodation was generally well equipped, however it was lacking in the basics such as toilet roll, kitchen roll and tea towels. It is also worth noting there is a home directly oppositRead moree that is under construction and the work men start their day around 8:30am. The flat is well looked after and wouldn't take much to be perfect. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by David 19th May 2023

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Great location and lovely flat with decent parking. Sofa is very uncomfortable but otherwise good facilities.

Reviewed by Rebecca 12th May 2023

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The cottage is in a perfect location for the beach, town and parks. Unfortunately during our weeks stay, there was building work on properties either side of the property which began at 8am every morning so a relaxing stay turned into a bit of a early wake up call every day! Maybe if we had some warning from holiday cottages as both properties lookRead more like they are having major refurbishment works, so will be going on for quite a while, therefore affecting others stays. Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 31st March 2023

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Lovely clean flat. Great location for an excellent family holiday.

Reviewed by Gareth 30th September 2022

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Reviewed by Harvey 23rd September 2022

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Very nicely appointed flat and a good location in a quiet area (though it was the end of September). Only two of us there, so plenty of room but I think it would also be great for a young family.

Reviewed by Michelle 9th September 2022

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Stunning apartment, much more spacious than expected and done to a high standard. The only minor negative was the sofa which was uncomfortable and the wifi wasnt great, not a huge issue at all. Beautiful views and the hill Is nothing even with a bad back its a short climb.

Reviewed by Neil 26th August 2022

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Really nice apartment in a great location for Swanage and all its amenities. There is a hill from the town centre and then stairs to the apartment but its a 5 minute walk and didn't bother us in the least. The views from the apartment are well worth it. Swanage is a great base for exploring the Dorset coast. We bearly used our car as many attractioRead morens are walkable or there is the steam train or buses. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 5th August 2022

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Great facilities and proximity to the town centre. Clean and tidy accommodation.

Reviewed by Stephen 29th July 2022

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The apartment is situated in a very nice area of swanage and for us was the perfect location, 7 minutes downhill to the centre/beach and 10 minutes uphill to the country park. Apartment was very clean and master bedroom felt spacious. Relaxing at night in front of the TV was not a viable option, so we stayed out as late as we could. Overall, a niceRead more top floor apartment with some good views of the bay. Hide

Reviewed by Hayley 22nd July 2022

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I must say the apartment is lovely and the owner really has paid attention to detail. With books, games and dvds there was plenty for the children. The kitchen was very well equipped and I was able to do all my washing and ironing before we went home! The views were amazing, we very much enjoyed our stay. Even the hill wouldnt put us off staying agRead moreain! Hide

Reviewed by John 1st July 2022

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Reviewed by Susan 17th June 2022

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The flat was easy to get to perfect car parking space and quick walk into the town although the hills a bit steep.

Reviewed by Carole 3rd June 2022

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Reviewed by Emma 27th May 2022

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Lovely clean and well equipped apartment, more spacious that we were expecting and the views were beautiful. Previous reviews mention the hill which was steep but no more so than is usual when staying in UK seaside resorts. Unfortunately the sofa is very uncomfortable which would put us off staying again.

Reviewed by Teresa 20th May 2022

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Really lovely apartment with very high spec. Plenty of kitchen equipment to cook. Bathroom is a good space could benefit from a second small side shower to swish down bath. Small dishwasher would be a bonus. These are very minor points. Overall a lovely peaceful stay.

Reviewed by Bridget 29th April 2022

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Reviewed by Leonie 15th April 2022

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We had a fantastic stay at Puffin Lookout. The apartment is very well equipped and in a great location. We loved the sea views and my son loved spotting ships (even binoculars are provided!). We hope to return one day.

Reviewed by Paul 1st April 2022

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