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CURLEWS 4 star Gold period cottage sleeps 6 close to beach and town with parking
Family-friendly cottage in Looe
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9.4 out of 10
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3 bedroomsSleeps 6
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Looe, ENG
- Place, Looe Beach2 min walk
- Place, Hannafore Beach6 min walk
- Place, Polperro Harbour9 min drive
- Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)56 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Crib
Shower room
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
CURLEWS 4 star Gold period cottage sleeps 6 close to beach and town with parking
****LAST MINUTE BARGAIN - WEEKS OF 15/09 & 22/0923 NOW REDUCED TO £895**** (Reduced from £1328)
OCTOBER WEEKS ALSO STILL AVAILABLE
MAJOR RENOVATIONS RECENTLY CARRIED OUT / FOUR STAR GOLD VISIT BRITAIN ACCREDITATION AWARDED FOR THE SECOND YEAR RUNNING FOR 2023/24.
This beautiful, large period property is perfectly situated, right in the middle of the town, a stone's throw from the beach, harbour and the variety of quaint shops, pubs and restaurants. Curlews has recently been the subject of a major renovation and is decorated in a bright, fun and contemporary, nautical theme throughout. The property has been awarded a high-level four-star Visit Britain accreditation with a Gold standard award for the second year running for 2023/24.
This large Cornish stone cottage was built c. late 1500's and is spread over three floors. It is located in the heart of the picturesque fishing town of Looe, set back in a quiet square on the East of the town (the old medieval market square), between the beach, the narrow streets and harbour. You are literally on top of it all, there's no need to use the car once you arrive! One parking space is provided on the seafront, just a one-minute walk from the property.
The property offers three large bedrooms (two double bedrooms and a large twin room with full-sized single beds), a large luxury shower room and an additional cloakroom. The open-plan living area is equipped with a luxury fitted kitchen and integrated appliances, state-of-the-art Optimyst real flame-effect electric stove, comfortable sofas and a dining table with chairs to seat six. There is full central heating throughout the property and constant hot water. The cottage is also equipped with BT infinity ultra-fast speed Wi-Fi and has a large flat screen multi-media TV with Amazon Prime Fire Stick, featuring films, music, games and much more, all included in the cost.
Great care and attention has been paid to the decorating and design of the interior. Packed with interesting nautical objects and pictures, you really will feel like you are on holiday by the sea and being very well equipped, you have everything you need for a wonderful and relaxing break at Curlews.
Some major renovations were carried out to Curlews recently, which involved revealing the original beautiful stone wall in the main double bedroom, a full makeover of this room, including new LED ceiling spotlights and USB sockets, the installation of a traditional radiator and brand new carpets throughout the first floor and both staircases.
Looe is steeped in history, being famous for its smuggling heritage. You can even see the exit of a real smuggling tunnel in the building across the square from Curlews! Legend even has it that Jesus took a trip a by boat to Looe Island with his father Joseph as part of a pilgrimage (this was featured in an episode of 'Time Team'). Find out about this and Looe's fascinating history in the town's museum (opposite Curlews).
Looe is perfectly located for exploring the joys of Cornwall (it's close to Plymouth, so easy to reach and a perfect base to explore both Cornwall and Devon), is extremely easy to reach by London from train (a direct link runs from Paddington to Liskeard, with a very pretty short train journey alongside the river on the branch line to Looe), meaning that a car is not actually necessary to enjoy a break at Curlews. The town itself is very picturesque with its old quaint streets and historic architecture, lovely sandy beach and beautiful harbour and river and it nestles in amongst some of the country's finest landscapes, slap bang in the middle of the stunning South West Coastal Path.
A summer holiday in Looe can be a delight, but this part of the country truly is beautiful any time of the year. In fact a winter break in this part of the country gives you the beauty (if not more beautiful - it is really peaceful and tranquil in the winter) without all the hustle and bustle of the summer months. Did you know that towards the end of February it gets darker a whole hour and half later than in London - reason in itself to take a winter break here!
The changeover day for weekly bookings is Friday. Short breaks can start on a Friday, Monday or Tuesday.
Prices are inclusive of all linen, utilities and one allocated seafront car parking space. Well-behaved dogs are welcome (ground floor only) by appointment. A £200 fully refundable damages deposit is applied to all bookings.
** PLEASE NOTE THAT A SERVICE CHARGE IS ADDED BY VRBO TO ALL BOOKINGS MADE ON THEIR SITE (NOT A CHARGE MADE BY THE OWNER). THIS IS AN INSURANCE PAID TO HOMEAWAY WHICH PROTECTS GUESTS IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF DOUBLE-BOOKING ETC.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Pets upon agreement
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Looe
Located in Looe, this cottage is near the beach. Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and Lanhydrock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Looe Beach and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Travelling with kids? Consider Polperro Model Village and Adrenalin Quarry. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

Looe, ENG
What's nearby
- Looe Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Hannafore Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Millendreath Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
- Talland Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
- Polperro Harbour - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sarah's Pasty Shop - 1 min walk
- The Jolly Sailor - 11 min walk
- Kelly's - 3 min walk
- Martins Dairy - 4 min walk
- The Golden Guinea - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Julie
Why they chose this property
I decided to buy my home to retire to in Looe after taking several holidays in the area, particularly over New Year (which is a must, Looe really is the best place to spend New Year). I love the atmosphere of the town, the quaint shops and pubs, the stunning scenery and walks and being only just into Cornwall it is a really great base to visit this beautiful part of the country.
What makes this property unique
Curlews Cottage is really easy to reach by train - you can even get there for last orders if you travel from London after work! Its location is superb - you are right in the middle of everything - the beach, the harbour, the shops, the pubs and fabulous restaurants, but the set-back courtyard location makes it a peaceful retreat. It also has parking - something that is in very short supply in the town!
Looe is very famous for the quality of its fish. Its small harbour means that only day boats can land here, so you can rest-assured that the fish caught around the coast of Looe really is fresh! Look out for Looe Bay fish in some of London's swankiest restaurants! But never mind those, there are some fabulous seafood restaurants in Looe that you must try whilst you visit. No need to for a cab home either if you stay at Curlews, it's just a short stagger from all of the towns pubs and restaurants!
For those made of sterner stuff, why not try your hand at catching your own - regular mackerel fishing trips and longer day trips run from the harbour, or for the budding chefs, buy your own at Pengelley's fishmongers on the quay!
Looe is very famous for the quality of its fish. Its small harbour means that only day boats can land here, so you can rest-assured that the fish caught around the coast of Looe really is fresh! Look out for Looe Bay fish in some of London's swankiest restaurants! But never mind those, there are some fabulous seafood restaurants in Looe that you must try whilst you visit. No need to for a cab home either if you stay at Curlews, it's just a short stagger from all of the towns pubs and restaurants!
For those made of sterner stuff, why not try your hand at catching your own - regular mackerel fishing trips and longer day trips run from the harbour, or for the budding chefs, buy your own at Pengelley's fishmongers on the quay!
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