Child-friendly cottage | Next to the beach

Coastguard Lookout is perfectly positioned in Wyke Regis, a popular suburb of Weymouth, just minutes from Pirates Cove, a sheltered sandy inlet at the famous Fleet Lagoon. This high-spec, beautifully presented property features a sociable first-floor layout with a kitchen/diner and sitting room, making it an ideal getaway for a family or couple. Unwind with the sunshine streaming through the windows into the spacious ground-floor bedrooms. Admire views of the Fleet Lagoon from the Juliet balcony, or sit outside on the bench to soak up that holiday feeling. The Fleet Lagoon is a large natural inlet of water and a haven for wildlife. Just a short walk away lies the pretty old Wyke Village and the well-loved Wyke Smugglers pub – known for its live music. A short drive or bus ride will take you to local favourites, including the highly recommended Crab House Café, and in Portland, Quiddles and The Cove Inn. Portland is just a short drive away and home to the National Sailing Academy, host of the 2012 Olympic sailing events. Rambling, birdwatching, beachcombing, and coasteering are all popular pursuits here. Weymouth's famous long sandy beach (perfect for sandcastles) and bustling town centre are just a few miles away, offering a variety of dining options from fish and chips to fine dining. Coastguard Lookout is a well-appointed cottage, perfect for a coastal break in Weymouth.Wyke Regis is a village on the south western side of Weymouth that sits on the northern edges of Portland Harbour and reaches as far as the back of Chesil beach and The Fleet, just two miles from the centre of Weymouth. There are local shops, cafés and restaurants including the famous Crab House café, with it's own oyster beds on the doorstep. The National Sailing School, an Olympic legacy, offers a wide variety of water sports and is just two miles away on the edge of Portland Harbour. The Fleet Lagoon that runs between Wyke Regis and Chesil beach is an important area for wildlife and there are many species of birds to be seen in the area, whilst Chesil beach is also a renowned spot for fishing. The Fleet is probably most famous for being the testing ground for Barnes Wallis's bouncing bomb, immortalised in the film the Dam Busters. Wyke Regis is the perfect location from which to explore many of Dorset's most iconic locations on the Jurassic Coast.