Guests say
The Granary in Looe offers a quaint stay with its collection of historic houses set in a beautiful coastal location. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, traditional features, and the friendly neighbours with goats and hens. While some find the property and its furnishings dated, the charm of the area and the potential for a serene getaway are noted highlights.
Reviews indicate a need for better cleanliness, with guests having to wash kitchenware before use and mentioning mould in places. However, some guests found it quite clean.
The location is highly praised for its serenity and proximity to stunning coastal paths, making it a favourite for visitors to Cornwall.
Guests find the beds comfortable but report issues with other furniture being old and uncomfortable, suggesting a need for updates.
Facilities are noted as lacking, with reports of maintenance issues like bathroom fixtures and limited cleaning products. The absence of a washing machine is also a drawback.
While a welcome pack of eggs is mentioned, there is insufficient information to assess overall thoughtfulness, and such gifts should not be expected.
About this property
This holiday property is located on a complex and is close to the Monkey Sanctuary and many National Trust houses..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 32" Smart TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: Gas Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed.
Initial logs for wood burner included. Private parking for 3 cars.. Both properties: Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Grounds with courtyard, garden furniture and children’s play area (shared with other properties on-site). Bike store. No smoking.. These two 17th century stone, barn conversions are located in the owners’ grounds, and sit in a secluded spot, just yards away from the South West Coastal Path and the picturesque Millendreath Beach, which is close to Looe on Cornwall’s beautiful south coast. Millendreath has a licenced café providing local ales and home-cooked food right on the sand. Just a mile away is another beach at Seaton, with a local pub and beach bar, another great day out for families and couples alike. The resort of Looe is home to famous fish markets which are supplied daily with fresh fish from the day boats that leave the quaint working harbour. Walk the lanes that lead to the harbour and wide expanse of golden sand, buy some fresh seafood for a special meal or visit one of the multitudes of restaurants that the town offers.
The coastal path passes close to the property and provides beautiful walks and views along the dramatic coastline. Polperro is a quaint, historic fishing village, just a short distance away from the coast. There are numerous cycle routes around the area and many surfing spots along the coast. Various tourist attractions are nearby, including The Monkey Sanctuary, many National Trust houses and gardens along with golf courses to visit. The Adrenalin Quarry is a must for the adventurous and it is only a short drive away. The Eden Project is also within easy driving distance and it provides an exceptional day out, as does Padstow, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and Fowey, a picturesque seafaring town providing sailing, kayaking and pleasure trips along the River Fowey.
Deep sea fishing and other water sports can all be enjoyed in Looe, along with woodland and coastal walks nearby. To the east of the town is the historic city of Plymouth, with its National Marine Aquarium, theatres, cinemas, bowling and shopping, which can be reached from the historic village of Kingsand, right into Barbican, while to the west is Fowey, home to the royal sailing regatta and many galleries, shops and restaurants. Cycling, horse riding, golf and go-karting are all nearby. Beach 3½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.
The properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 9 guests.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (5)
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Confirmed Guest
Great little collection of 17th to 19th century houses, within great coastal places, comfy beds, clean linen, recycled kitchen units, clean traditional tile floors. Towels are medium, not bath sheets, one each. Take a hand hair towel or beach towel and a few kitchen essentials. Owner seen once and greeted, neighbours with goats and hens are very friendly.Only thing I would say is could the owners ask those staying to clean the pans etc after use, or give them the tools to do it, had to wash all pans before cooking, si if we all did our bit when staying , new visitors wouldn't need to clean. Overall a very good location and cottage, the Granary . Thank you
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Steve Blundell
I am not one for picking fault with every property I stop in for the sake of it. The location and serenity of this property is its biggest selling point and I appreciate that that is what you pay for. The property itself however needs a major uplift and a deep clean. The one and only sofa in the living room is old, stained, ripped and uncomfortable. There are basic issues which need to be addressed. For instance the bathroom taps are backwards (kids got hot water when running cold tap), the toilet seat was hanging off, there were no bowls for the dog when the property is advertised as dog friendly and there were limited cleaning products to maintain an element of cleanliness. There was mould around the bath, on walls and on curtains in the bedroom. When we arrived we realised that there was a single toilet role. Granted we purchased our own but to have only one provided is surprising. We asked for towels to be included meaning that we did not bring our own and we each got a towel which was just about big enough to class as a hand towel. They certainly were not suitable as bath towels or beach towels. The fact that there is no washing machine or facility to dry them meant that we made do with five towels between five people for a week. The property overall is dated. It could be amazing. It served its purpose as a base and for that we are grateful but we know there is far better for less out there.
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Graham Konstandelos
Of all my visits to Cornwall this has been my favourite. I absolutely loved the cottage. Perfect size In a remote part of the country. Quite clean but lovely. Will come back here again soon