About this property
Looe 6 miles. Watchtower is a lovely, single-storey house nestled peacefully near a beach in a row of charming 19th century coastguard cottages in Downderry, Cornwall. Seaward-facing, it boasts uninterrupted, panoramic sea views of Rame Head and Eddystone lighthouse from the garden and dining area. Great care has been taken by the owners to retain the original character of the cottage, making it truly homely and welcoming. Taking advantage of the wonderful outlook, the lounge/dining area has double aspect windows and offers a lovely, sunny spot for watching the world go by. The pale blue country-style kitchen is well-equipped, and the four comfortable bedrooms offer restful sanctuaries - each complete with a selection of books.
Outside, the lawned garden is perfect for family gatherings, right above the sea with a fantastic azure vista. Enjoy your morning coffee alfresco and relax to the sound of waves lapping the shore. Everything you could need for your holiday is close by at Watchtower; just a short walk to the village centre will bring you to a beach shop, with a community shop opening soon and the excellent Bewshea's By The Beach Restaurant and traditional Inn on the Shore, which offers a range of locally-brewed ales. When you are ready to explore, this beautiful corner of the county has much to see and do.
Spend lazy days on the beach, hire a kayak or boat and see the coast from a new perspective, walk the coastal footpath or discover the Lanhydrock Estate, Looe Monkey Sanctuary, or the fantastic Adrenalin Quarry with its 490m-long zip wire and giant A-frame cliff top swing! Enjoy all this and more from a scenic, seaside stay at Watchtower.
Looe is Cornwall’s second largest fishing port and hence there is always a lively maritime bustle around the quay area of East Looe, which is connected to the quieter West Looe by a seven arched 19th century bridge over the River Looe. You can also catch the river taxi between East and West Looe. East Looe has narrow cobbled streets, twisting alleyways and plenty of tourist shops, whilst West Looe has a lovely outlook across the harbour. Looe’s viewpoint, Banjo Pier, can be reached from the quay and is a great spot to watch the returning fishing trawlers and look across the bay to Looe Island, which can be walked to occasionally at very low tides. The sandy Looe beach adjoins the pier and is very popular with families because of its safe shallow swimming and vast expanse of sand. There is also a great rock pool area at Hannafore that children will love. West Looe has a Heritage Centre that recently opened in the Old Sardine Factory with a climbing wall and a cafe and the delightful Kilminorth Woods have way marked walks through the majestic oak wood, rich in plant, insect and bird life. Apart from beach activities in this part of south east Cornwall, there are many mining remains on Bodmin Moor and in the Tamar Valley and much of the mining landscape has World Heritage status. This area of Cornwall has inspired writers, such as Daphne du Maurier and much of Bodmin Moor has inspired legends linked with King Arthur. There is much to explore in this beautiful part of Cornwall.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Four bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin with basin, 1 x single.
Shower room with walk in shower, basin, and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/diner.
Utility
Oil-fired central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, coffee maker.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed garden with lawn and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 3.5 miles, pub 1.3 miles, beach 0.1 miles, river 1.3 miles