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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 at Coastguard Lookout by Bloom Stays, Dungeness - one of a kind!
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
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Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2025
This is an unusual 'house' - the conversion has been done well in limited space (though the bathroom could have been better thought through!). All the furniture and fittings are right for the style and space, don't clutter the rooms, and are clean. All the equipment is there in the kitchen, and really nice crockery and cutlery. The best feature is the massive windows on the ground and top two floors - wonderful views on all sides, and keep the wind out!
We had excellent customer service from the owner over a small problem, which was promptly and pleasantly dealt with.
The only, minor, downside was that some of the cushions and the mattress are getting a bit flat from use, making them less comfortable for larger people like ourselves. We also thought it would be easy to install an internet TV rather than use a computer (which we were not familiar with) - that said, we only used it once!
All in all, a lovely place, with beautiful views, nice walks, and very relaxing. We really enjoyed it
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2025
If you like to stay in places that are completely unique or quirky this is one of those places. On the beach ( the UK,s only designated desert ) exposed to the elements that the English weather can create, from stormy seas, beautiful sunrises and on our last evening there a low in the sky full moon with France in the background.
The only negatives with this property for us were the uncomfortable beds and the chairs in the living area on the second floor.
The bathroom area ( I know it’s difficult in such buildings ) but a sliding door instead of the heavy curtain (not very hygienic) for the toilet would be better.
The general appearance is looking a bit tired inside and the sealant around the bath needs changing.
Do not let this review put you off if you like staying in unusual, in a nice way, places, we had a great week there.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2025
Location is great as is character of building.
Kitchen has all you need in terms of crockery, pans, knives etc.
No comfortable chairs inside or outside, which is a real oversight.
Really should have a safety mat in bath/shower, ideally a towel rail to hold on to and to have towel to hand - it is hard to get in and out of and dangerous in that you can easily slip and fall, whatever your mobility, age, height etc.
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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8.4Excellent
(37 Ratings)
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What a unique and characterful property. Dungeness is a place for contemplation snd the Coastguard Lookout provided the perfect place."
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