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Harbour Lookout

Poole, South West England

🚆 Nearest station: · 0.4 mi

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.0 mi (Open Charge Map)

🌊 Poole Harbour Lake: Excellent bathing water 1.7 mi · Environment Agency

Harbour Lookout
  • Stunning views across Poole Harbour from the lounge
  • Set in Ashley Cross with bars, restaurants and bakeries nearby
  • Garden with decking, patio and BBQ area
  • Sleeps up to 14 guests across five bedrooms
  • Close to Sandbanks Beaches and Bournemouth Town Centre
Harbour Lookout is a spacious cottage in Poole, Dorset, set in the heart of Ashley Cross with independent bars, restaurants and artisan bakeries just a minute's walk away. The property offers stunning views across Poole Harbour, an open-plan kitchen/diner with balcony, and a lounge with large open windows. Outside, you'll find a decked garden with a patio, BBQ area and lawn for the whole group to enjoy. With five bedrooms sleeping up to 14 guests, including two en-suites, it suits families, friends or celebration groups. You're close to the train station, and within easy reach of Sandbanks Beaches and Bournemouth Town Centre, with Poole's museums and the harbour itself nearby too.

How far to…

Station
0.1 Miles
Sandbanks Beaches
2.9 Miles
Bournemouth Town Centre
3.6 Miles
Pub
0.1 Miles

Accommodation on site

  • Cottage

Details taken from the operator's own website on 11 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

  • ✓ Disabled Access
  • 🌊 Sea Views
  • 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
  • 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
  • 🚆 Near a Train Station

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Harbour Lookout

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Things to do

Days out and attractions, nearest first

Poole Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.1 mi

Poole Museum

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Scaplens Court Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.1 mi

Scaplens Court Museum

15th century Grade I listed house in Poole, Dorset, England, UK, used as a museum

The Engine House

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.1 mi

The Engine House

House in Studland, Purbeck, Dorset, England, UK

Museum Of Design In Plastics

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.3 mi

Museum Of Design In Plastics

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Oceanarium

🐠 Aquariums · 4.8 mi

Oceanarium

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

The Engine House

National Trust · 2.1 mi

The Engine House

Agglestone Rock

National Trust · 4.8 mi

Agglestone Rock

Corfe Castle

National Trust · 6 mi

Corfe Castle

Kingston Lacy

Stately Home & Palace · 7 mi

Kingston Lacy

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Eat & drink local

The local legends within walking-ish distance

Going For Bust

🫖 Tea Rooms · 0 mi

Going For Bust

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Harlees

🍟 Fish & Chips · 0.1 mi

Harlees

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Dorset Gifts

🍦 Ice Cream & Creameries · 0.1 mi

Dorset Gifts

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Poole Arms

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 0.1 mi

Poole Arms

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The Portsmouth Hoy

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 0.1 mi

The Portsmouth Hoy

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Jolly Sailor

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 0.1 mi

Jolly Sailor

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