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The Swanage Rail Lookout, consists of a kitchen with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/ freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, a dining area seating six guests, a sitting room with a TV and an electric fire and a conservatory. The bedrooms consist of a double, a twin, and a bunk serviced by a ground-floor shower room and a bathroom. Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn, decking, furniture and off-road parking for 2 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 train enthusiasts near the coast in Dorset. From November 2025, 1) the existing sun room area, located at the rear of the property overlooking the garden, will be replaced/extended in size allowing for a larger sized living area that will create an open plan space to include a larger, more private, living room location, also allowing the addition of a breakfast bar to complement the existing kitchen. N.B. the existing living room will then not be accessible as it will be used for storage, however creating even more cupboard space for guests and 2) an additional off road parking space will be created directly in front of the bay windows to the existing living room, resulting in 3 off road parking spaces (in addition to the regularly available free on road parking, if required) becoming available.

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.