Guests say
Tudor Cottage in Looe is a characterful property with a prime location close to the beach, shops, and harbour. Guests appreciate its cosy atmosphere, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable beds. While some find the quirky layout charming, others note the steep stairs and maintenance issues. The outdoor space and cleanliness could be improved, but the cottage's charm and excellent location often outweigh these concerns.
The cottage's cleanliness receives mixed reviews, with some guests finding it tidy while others mention areas needing improvement, such as dust and kitchen utensils. The outdoor space cleanliness is also criticised.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach, shops, and scenic areas, making it an ideal spot for guests looking to explore Looe.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, though some mention the challenge of steep stairs and the bathroom layout as detractors.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and homely feel. However, maintenance issues such as the need for updates to the TV, cooker, and general decor are noted.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Less than a minutes walk from the golden sandy beach in the bustling coastal town of Looe, Cornwall is the characterful, Grade II listed, Tudor Cottage. This pretty accommodation is perfect for a family looking to enjoy all of the delights of Looe, explore the Polperro Heritage Coast and sample award-winning fish and chips with a wonderful base to come back to each evening. The beautiful oak front door will welcome you into the dining room, where you can look forward to tucking into a delicious home-cooked meals, whilst the roaring woodburning stove and the original beams fill the space with charm.
Beyond here, is the well-equipped kitchen, where the designated chef of the group will find all the essentials to cater for yourselves during a week-long stay with your loved ones. The charming interior continues onto the first floor, where the spiral staircase takes you up to the sitting room, where you can look forward to sinking into the plush sofas and tune into the TV with FreeSat. Completing the first floor, is the twin bedroom which boasts further original features, two well-presented single beds and a selection of books that any younger guests will delight in. The master bedroom occupies the second floor, benefiting from a king-size bed and patio doors which open up to an idyllic Juliet balcony.
After a busy day exploring the glorious coastline, choose to soak within the bath tub with a glass of wine in hand before retiring of an evening. If you don’t feel like cooking one evening, a selection of Cornish inns and restaurants rest paces away, as well as a selection of shops for picking up the holiday essentials. While away sunny days on the glorious golden shores of East Looe beach where you can watch on as the kids play around in the sea or simply admire the breath-taking views across the English Channel. Explore your adventurous side by delighting in an exciting sea safari where you can admire the beautiful Cornish coast line, visit the Looe Island Nature Reserve home to an array of wildlife; and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the resident dolphins!
The endearing south west coast path meanders the heritage coastline and provides keen ramblers with an opportunity to explore idyllic seaside villages including, Polperro, Fowey and Mevagissey. Discover the wonders of Cornwall with the whole family at Tudor Cottage.
The quay area of East Looe is always bustling with maritime activity because Looe is Cornwall's second largest fishing port; it is connected to the quieter West Looe by a seven-arched bridge built in the 19th century over the River Looe. East and West Looe are connected by a river taxi service. While West Looe boasts a beautiful view across the harbour, East Looe is known for its winding lanes and quaint shops catering to tourists. From the quay, you can walk to Banjo Pier, a great vantage point for seeing Looe Island across the bay and for watching the returning fishing trawlers. Looe's sandy beach, which is located right next to the pier, is a favourite among local families for its calm waters and wide open spaces. Kids will also enjoy the fantastic rock pool area at Hannafore. The charming Kilminorth Woods feature way marked walks through the majestic oak wood, rich in plant, insect, and bird life, and the recently opened Heritage Centre in the Old Sardine Factory in West Looe feature a climbing wall and a cafe. Apart from the beach, the area of south-east Cornwall is rich in World Heritage-listed mining landscapes, including Bodmin Moor and the Tamar Valley. Authors like Daphne du Maurier have found inspiration in this part of Cornwall, and much of Bodmin Moor figures prominently in stories about King Arthur. In this scenic area of Cornwall, there is a lot to discover.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Two bedrooms; 1 x second-floor king-size double, 1 x twin.
Second-floor bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room with woodburning stove.
First-floor sitting room
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Fridge/freezer, electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, microwave.
43-inch Smart TV, selection of books, Bosch Tassimo pod coffee machine, WiFi.
WiFi Radio, Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Parking available nearby at an additional charge.
Very small decked area (2m x 2m) with two seat bistro set.
And Juliet balcony.
Sorry, no pets or smoking allowed.
Shops, pubs, restaurants, the harbour, and the beach are less than 100 metres away.
Note: Please take care within the second-floor bedroom due to the low 4' beam.
Note: There is a pay and display car park close by.
Note: This property accepts up to 4 people including infants.
Note: This property only accepts a minimum of 4-night bookings
Reviews (21)
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Helen
Also we had no warning there would be scaffolding around front of the house, which didn't cause a problem, but would of been nice to of been told. Apart from that it didnt spoil our holiday.
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Sarah
However.. Although the building is grade 2 listed, it is some of the modern fixtures and fittings that need attention on the first and second floor (kitchen dinner fine and clean) not the historical elements that require attention. For example: The upstairs carpets are extremely slippy due to being worn especially on stair cases, which is the main staircase to the only bathroom and toilet, and also by French windows in master bedroom. The plug socket behind the master bed loose in the wall. The shower curtain rail has rust on it and the shower curtain is discoloured/ mouldy and needs either washing or replacing. and a broken window in the first floor lounge window covered up with what appears to be sellotape and cardboard ( I appreciate this may be historic glass so not easily replaced given the age of the windows). Also in places there was visible dust and cobwebs on the beams in sight and in reach of a dust cloth, the worst being the beam above the bathroom cabinet. As the house is openly for sale currently ( with a for sale sign outside) I fully expect these maintenance issues are due to the owner not wishing to put any additional outlay into the house prior to a sale, but the dust and cobwebs could of easily been remedied prior to being let out so Iâd put this down to the cleaner lacking attention to detail. All in all, if the house did continue be used as a holiday if sold or removed from the market we would stay there again if the issues were remedied and they didnât spoil our stay.
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Alan
Property very quaint and value for money but not good for people who cannot climb tight stairs easily,needs a good clean (cooker,door frames windows) back garden area disgusting, windows cracked upstairs and tv channels only accessible via the Internet other than that our stay was enjoyable