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A Place of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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A dining area with a view of the beach and sea.
A calm waterfront with boats docked, a stone structure on the left, and a town with lights in the background.
A harbor at night with boats docked, calm water, and buildings in the background.
A living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, and a television. There are two sofas and a coffee table.
A coastal view from a window, including a sandy beach, calm sea, and distant hills.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Looe Beach
Sleeps 8•4 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Explore the area

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Looe, England
  • Place, Hannafore Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cornwall National Landscape
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Looe Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

A Place of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Beautiful 4 bedroom house available in Looe. Great for families, couples, or business men/women looking for a unique experience in a beautiful property.
The property was completely renovated in 2018, and brand new to rent for 2019. There are 4 double bedrooms all with en-suites. The house has a stunning, brand-new kitchen with everything you will need. The kitchen, dining room, and lounge are all open plan. There are unrivalled views overlooking the town, harbour, beach, sea, and river. It is undoubtedly the best view in the whole area. You can see these stunning views from the open plan space in the property, and also from the small terrace at the front.
There is a parking space for 1 car.
You are close by to breathtaking coastal paths on the South-West coast for people who like to walk. It is a place of outstanding natural beauty.
Nearby you also have watersports to participate in, including kayaking, paddle boarding, boat trips, fishing, and crabbing.
Although the property has no garden, there is a small terrace at the front of the property to sit on.
It is a completely no smoking property, including the terrace. No big groups or parties. There is an extra person charge for the 8th person as the lounge area gets a little bit tight with 8 people, but is ideal for 7.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please ensure no rubbish is left outside the property; seagulls see this as fair game.
Waste food is to be placed in compostable green sacks (provided) & placed in the green caddy under the steps at top of building - many thanks.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10032568
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Looe

Located in Looe, this holiday home is on the beach. Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and Lanhydrock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall National Landscape and Seaton Country Park. Polperro Model Village and Adrenalin Quarry are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Looe, England

What's nearby

  • Hannafore Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cornwall National Landscape - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Looe Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Second Beach - 9 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Looe Station - 13 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kelly's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Globe Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Jolly Sailor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Martins Dairy - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Moon - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Place of Outstanding Natural Beauty pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Place of Outstanding Natural Beauty?

As of 11 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Place of Outstanding Natural Beauty on 21 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,034, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A Place of Outstanding Natural Beauty?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Place of Outstanding Natural Beauty?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A Place of Outstanding Natural Beauty?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is A Place of Outstanding Natural Beauty located?

Nestled on the beach, this Looe holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Hannafore Beach, Looe Beach and Looe Island. Cornwall National Landscape and Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol are also within 15 minutes. Looe Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking very tight, place very clean on arrival. Amazing views of Looe from house. Could do with a couple of extra saucepans, but everything else really good. We enjoyed our stay in the Gulls very much.Thank you for everything. The McClelland family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay in Looe. House was beautiful and the views were spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb location! Probably some of the best views in Looe. Lovely accommodations. Extremely responsive host. Steep-ish stairs to go up to bedrooms. Not a problem at all, just a mention to help those with mobility issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Thank you Donna, I’m pleased you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes Lorraine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip to Cornwall

Really nice, we reall enjoyed it and can only recommend to stay with Lorraine.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home with stunning views over the estuary and beach.We were two families staying with young children and there was plenty of space for all of us. We were grateful for en suite shower / bath rooms at the end of a day on the beach when everyone was sandy and salty! There are more stairs than obvious in the listing, so a little side note for anyone who might struggle with that.The welcome basket was appreciated and Lorraine was incredibly helpful and a very friend host - thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doreen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb location with wonderful views. Accomodation was clean tidy and very comfortable.

Lovely!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcus G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best View in town. Very polite Hosts. We we're a group of eight and had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Looe

Fantastic location and brilliant facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lorraine and Brendan were fantastic hosts and we would completely recommend The Gulls. The house has exceptional views - we are going to miss waking up to those views - short walk in town and plenty to do. There is a property book on the coffee table with so many wonderful suggestions on what to do. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2025
Thank you for your lovely comments. We are pleased you enjoyed your time at the Gulls and in Cornwall. We wish you a safe onward journey back Down Under!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and a lovely stay

A lovely house in West Looe, very easy walk to the other side where alot of the restaurants and pubs are. The house was very clean with everything we could need. Communication was great and Lorraine was very helpful and responsive. Definetley recommend this stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fred H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High Above Looe

Very nice house with great views of Looe thanks to its situation on the side of the deep valley of the Looe River. Looe is a lovely base for hiking and sea fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurence H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great trip

Overall we had an amazing time at this property. Communication with the owner could not have been any better. Only queries would be the TV connection was a bit unstable at times, a couple of the carpets had small stains on them. Other than that we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graham C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short family break

Views of looe were great from the property. Even though it was quite hilly we enjoyed walking into town and visiting various shops. The only negative was the tv in the lounge had an intermittent signal and the wi-fi did not always work downstairs. But we enjoyed our time at The Gulls
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for Looe and travelling around Cornwall

We were pleased with our accommodation and felt it was reasonably priced. It was in a great location for walking in to Looe and visiting nearby coastal villages in Cornwall. The accommodation was well equipped and the bedrooms were spacious. Lounge, kitchen and dining area were well appointed and comfortable. Host communicated well, directions and check in straightforward. A good choice of restaurants in Looe but would advise booking. We would stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

trish c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Best View of Looe

Situated on a cliffside, the view was spectacular...Every morning, we had the pleasure of sipping coffee [lovely French Press and VERY well outfitted kitchen] at the dining table with a view of the sea, the beach, the town with its beautiful stone and stucco architecture and the boats as they entered the quay. After full days of hiking, biking, pubs, and music... we retired to hot showers [all bedrooms ensuite and very comfy beds. Lorraine was very quick to respond to any of our questions about the property or the area. A wonderful place for our family's week in Looe/Cornwall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2025
Thank you Trish - it was a pleasure to host you - and I was even treated to a special harp concert played by your talented Brother
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this bright apartment in the beautiful little town of Looe. The rooms were comfortable and each one is an ensuite which was so convenient. The view from the front room is breathtaking and we got to enjoy a few sunny days and one rainy/lazy day watching the waves and boats go by. The manager was very helpful and friendly. The only thing to be aware of is that it is located off a very narrow road. I had a little problem trying to park my car in the space but eventually got the hang of it.
View of the town from the apartment.
View of the ocean.
Walkway to get to town, right outside the front room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angus R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for our cousins trip to Cornwall

My 2 cousins, my 3 kids and myself really enjoyed our stay. Great sea views and ground floor space for the 6 of us. We could also walk to the restaurants we had booked in Looe town so very convenient. The house is access. Is a narrow lane with one parking space (don’t try in a large 4 by 4) , but free parking at the bottom of the liane. We all enjoyed our stay and hope to be back. Note as the house is on 3 levels would not be suitable for those with movement challenges.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful and we had a memorable family holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

val p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very quirky but the layout worked really well for us. The younger members of the family slept in the top bedrooms, and the older, earlier risers stayed on 1st floor. The views were just amazing, from the lounge/dining room, and 2 of the bedrooms, a real tonic and chillout.. If you are a light sleeper, choose the side bedrooms as the sound of the gulls, and creaky floors, and the sunny rooms at the front, won't help you lie in. The beds were really comfortable. The kitchen is really well equipped and nice and modern. We didn't use the welcome pack but would be good to include salt, pepper, vinegar, and oil.Just a few sentences to help out future guests.... we were unexpectedly greeted by Brendan, Lorraine's husband. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. We found it difficult to find the house, the front and the back where the parking space was, as we had no directions. We only had the postcode and photo of parking space. I think this was just an oversight. Lorraine answered her phone straight away and directed us. There is not a 5th bathroom to use, as it is used as a store, and a spare in case of problems, but it was not needed anyway. There are plenty of hangers in the wardrobes but the bedside cupboards only provide tiny drawers.We booked a Tesco delivery to be delivered on the first evening. This made a massive difference as we didn't waste any of our holiday food shopping.We had a lovely week in Looe, and got fitter with the hills and steps.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Aussicht mit großartigem Meerblick! Wir wurden, obwohl wir zu früh ankamen, freundlich Willkommen geheißen. In der gut ausgestatteten Küche stand ein nettes Starter-Paket bereit, es gab auch einiges Info-Material zu Aktivitäten und Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Umgebung. In den Ort und zum Strand auf der anderen Seite des Kanals läuft man ca. 15-20 min. Das Auto haben wir, nachdem es einmal in die wirklich enge Parkbucht hineinmanövriert hatten, die meiste Zeit lieber stehengelassen. In Looe einen Parkplatz zu finden, ist ohnehin schwierig. Die Unterkunft ist gut gepflegt - die am Haus brütenden Möwen haben allerdings an den Fenstern und vor dem Haus überall Spuren hinterlassen, was den ansonsten sauberen Eindruck ein wenig getrübt hat. Kleinere Abzüge auch für die Synthetikdecken und den in manchen Duschen und WCs geringen Wasserdruck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The View

The stay here was wonderful! First time renting a house in the UK. The water view was the big draw, and it did not disappoint. Beds were great, and we all enjoyed the coziness of the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Looe im September

Wunderschönes Ferienhaus mit traumhaftem Meerblick… Toller Erholungswert mit vielen Erlebniszielen in ganz Cornwall… Parken mit großen Autos problemlos an der Promenade Problemloser Kontakt gerne wieder… würden es weiter empfehlen
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hans-Jürgen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Gulls

Sehr schönes Ferienhaus mit fantastischem Blick auf Looe und das Meer. Die Ausstattung war bestens, Urlaub von Anfang an.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

N/A

Fabulous view.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter 22

Excellent property, with superb views of the town. No problems. A little bit of walking involved, which we knew beforehand so this wasn't a problem for ourselves. Overall, would recommend highly.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

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