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5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Coastguard Lookout: sleeps 5 with 2 receptions, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom (via bedroom 1), two balconies, patio on the pebble beach, adjacent parking for several cars.
The property is a converted 1950's tower, distributed over four floors with a steep metal staircase - this would not be suited to those with mobility issues or very small children.
The entire property is open plan, no doors - division by way of walls and staircase.
Ground Floor
Reception room, with kitchen and dining area with views over the sea. Dining table and bench seats 6. Underfloor heating.
Kitchen area, electric oven and hob, two fridges with ice box each (suitable for ice trays), compact dishwasher, small storage area for food.
First Floor
Family room (sleeps 3), double bed, single bed and open plan bathroom (no doors and only a partial wall with curtain partition separating bedroom from bathroom).
Bathroom including a bath and handheld shower.
Second Floor
Sitting room, with gallery views of the sea, access available to the slim balcony view point, built in seating and armchairs for 6, log burner (startup logs provided from October to March), iMac computer (TV accessible via this device).
Top Floor
Compact tower bedroom space, double bed (sleeps 2). Door to balcony with 2 exterior loungers. No blinds.
Services
Electric underfloor heating throughout.
Wi-Fi
Outside
Patio area running directly onto the beach.
No BBQ is provided, but please feel free to bring your own.
Chairs from inside can be placed on the terrace (fair weather only).
Towels and linen are provided.
We can provide you with a variety of recommended eateries, please get in touch for further detail.
A fold-up cot and a highchair that clamps to the table can be provided - Please ensure this is requested with a member of the booking team prior to your stay.
Reasonable mobile reception, depending on provider and Wi-Fi available.
For larger groups this property is a short walk away from Fog Signal Building which sleeps 2.
Up to two pets are allowed, provided they are included in the original booking. Please note additional pet fees apply of £35 per pet per week (or part of).
There are 2 small fridges with small freezer boxes (suitable for ice trays).
Please note there is no TV but an iMac is provided.
Please be aware that the adjacent lighthouse may sound necessary fog warning signals, which is dictated by the weather.
The property is located on a public beach but has a private terrace.
Please note: There are steep metal staircases at this property and would not be suited to those with mobility issues. Children may need supervising and may not be suitable for very small children.
Cot/highchair/dog bowls on request. Electric underfloor heating throughout.
Please note: Only bedrooms have blinds/curtains fitted at the windows. There is limited space for clothes storage for longer stays.
Coastguard Lookout is an old building and though built to the Coastguard Agency Standards, it sits in a very extreme and exposed position on the beach, which is one of its virtues, but also exposes it in storms to water ingress no matter what construction details are used. Both doors on the North East elevation utilise a storm section profile and water bars at ground level but in extreme north easterly storms water can penetrate these precautions.
Please note: If you wish to hold a photo shoot or a TV/Film production at this property an additional fee will apply. The necessary licences must also be obtained from The Dungeness Estate http://www.dungenessestate.co.uk/
Anyone who is found to hold such an event without permission or the relevant licences will be charged retrospectively.
The property is a converted 1950's tower, distributed over four floors with a steep metal staircase - this would not be suited to those with mobility issues or very small children.
The entire property is open plan, no doors - division by way of walls and staircase.
Ground Floor
Reception room, with kitchen and dining area with views over the sea. Dining table and bench seats 6. Underfloor heating.
Kitchen area, electric oven and hob, two fridges with ice box each (suitable for ice trays), compact dishwasher, small storage area for food.
First Floor
Family room (sleeps 3), double bed, single bed and open plan bathroom (no doors and only a partial wall with curtain partition separating bedroom from bathroom).
Bathroom including a bath and handheld shower.
Second Floor
Sitting room, with gallery views of the sea, access available to the slim balcony view point, built in seating and armchairs for 6, log burner (startup logs provided from October to March), iMac computer (TV accessible via this device).
Top Floor
Compact tower bedroom space, double bed (sleeps 2). Door to balcony with 2 exterior loungers. No blinds.
Services
Electric underfloor heating throughout.
Wi-Fi
Outside
Patio area running directly onto the beach.
No BBQ is provided, but please feel free to bring your own.
Chairs from inside can be placed on the terrace (fair weather only).
Towels and linen are provided.
We can provide you with a variety of recommended eateries, please get in touch for further detail.
A fold-up cot and a highchair that clamps to the table can be provided - Please ensure this is requested with a member of the booking team prior to your stay.
Reasonable mobile reception, depending on provider and Wi-Fi available.
For larger groups this property is a short walk away from Fog Signal Building which sleeps 2.
Up to two pets are allowed, provided they are included in the original booking. Please note additional pet fees apply of £35 per pet per week (or part of).
There are 2 small fridges with small freezer boxes (suitable for ice trays).
Please note there is no TV but an iMac is provided.
Please be aware that the adjacent lighthouse may sound necessary fog warning signals, which is dictated by the weather.
The property is located on a public beach but has a private terrace.
Please note: There are steep metal staircases at this property and would not be suited to those with mobility issues. Children may need supervising and may not be suitable for very small children.
Cot/highchair/dog bowls on request. Electric underfloor heating throughout.
Please note: Only bedrooms have blinds/curtains fitted at the windows. There is limited space for clothes storage for longer stays.
Coastguard Lookout is an old building and though built to the Coastguard Agency Standards, it sits in a very extreme and exposed position on the beach, which is one of its virtues, but also exposes it in storms to water ingress no matter what construction details are used. Both doors on the North East elevation utilise a storm section profile and water bars at ground level but in extreme north easterly storms water can penetrate these precautions.
Please note: If you wish to hold a photo shoot or a TV/Film production at this property an additional fee will apply. The necessary licences must also be obtained from The Dungeness Estate http://www.dungenessestate.co.uk/
Anyone who is found to hold such an event without permission or the relevant licences will be charged retrospectively.
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
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Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
A sensational location and 270 degree views, as close to the sea as you can get without being in it. It is astonishing that a workable living space has been created out of such an oddly-shaped building.
It is comfortable and well-equipped and the only sounds to be heard are natural ones, although there was maybe a little bit too much wind to be heard when we were there.
Some aspects of the design won't work for everyone. For example, having one room on each of four floors means a lot of tramping up and down stairs unless you are very well organised. And despite the curtains, some people may be uncomfortable with the only bathroom/toilet being in one of the bedrooms.
The environment is quite alien and harsh, and we wouldn't be tough enough to live there full time.
The fish and chips at the Pilot, the Snack Shack or the Britannia are not to be missed.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
A return visit for 4 nights - a uniquely special place to stay. A testament to the endurance of great design (both when built and converted), the uncluttered spaces and functional, high-quality equipment have created a relaxing place to escape and restore. Perfect for creatives and lovers of big skies and nature. The silence and spectacle of the sea and sky are so inspiring and this place delivers direct access to both, even when indoors. Bloom Stays are very efficient and the quality of cleaning was high. The owner Fiona is equally helpful and responsive, much appreciated and we feel so fortunate to be able to share a piece of her creative personal vision. I understand that she has brought to life several other unique utility places on Dungeness, what an amazing talent. We hope to visit each of them in turn, but having spent even 8 nights here in one year, we feel a very close bond with the Coastguard Lookout which will be very hard to beat. Thank you.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
What a fantastic house in an ideal location - right on the beach with fantastic views.
The house is compact with all all high end necessities.
The bathroom arrangement wouldn’t be to everyone’s liking but we coped.
Dungeness railway is a 5 mins stroll away and the train ride is a must.
Also highly recommend the Pilot pub.
6 / 10Average·Aug 2023
We stayed here for two nights. The location is off the scale fantastic. The lookout would have been brilliant when it was first done up but over time it’s got a bit tired and really needs a refresh. It has some very good quality fixtures and fittings but they haven’t really been cared for. Bathroom arrangement with a curtain separating the loo from the bedroom is really odd and just doesn’t work very well. A sliding door would do the job much better. Take some insect spray unless you like earwigs. It’s a very expensive night or two away but the location is everything. Would have liked some shampoo/ conditioner, some paper kitchen towels and a nespresso type coffee machine included in the really hefty price! I would recommend that the owners stay there for a night or two to see how it functions for themselves.
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(40 Ratings)
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