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Stunning house right by the sea, spectacular far reaching sea views in Polperro

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A coastal town with stone buildings, a rocky shoreline, and a calm bay.
A harbor with boats docked, a bridge, and buildings on a hillside.
A window with a view of a harbor, a sign saying "LIFE IS BEAUTY FULL", and a green vase.
A coastal town with a marina, white buildings, and a staircase leading up to a hill.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, a plant, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Polperro Harbour

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Polperro, Cornwall, ENG
  • Place, Polperro Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cornwall National Landscape
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Polpero Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

The Beach Room

1 King Bed

The Boat Room

2 Single Beds

The Harbour Room

1 King Bed

The Quay Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

En Suite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Looe

Located in Looe, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Polperro Harbour and Fowey Estuary are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cornwall National Landscape and Lantic Bay Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Eden Project and Polperro Model Village. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and hiking/biking trails.
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Polperro, Cornwall, ENG

What's nearby

  • Polperro Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cornwall National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Polpero Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Polperro Model Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St John the Baptist Church - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Looe Station - 13 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Sailor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Sardine Factory Restaurant & Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Harbour Moon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Three Pilchards - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Smugglers Cott - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning house right by the sea, spectacular far reaching sea views in Polperro pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Stunning house right by the sea, spectacular far reaching sea views in Polperro?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning house right by the sea, spectacular far reaching sea views in Polperro?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning house right by the sea, spectacular far reaching sea views in Polperro?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning house right by the sea, spectacular far reaching sea views in Polperro located?

Nestled on the beach, this Looe cottage is steps away from Cornwall National Landscape, Polpero Beach and Polperro Harbour. South West Coast Path Section 34 Trailhead and Polperro Model Village are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning location and cottage was lovely. Has everything you need and lots of places to eat and drink in rhe village. Stunning views to watch the sunrises. Amanda was very informative and would certainly recommend a visit in October!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed in a beautiful spot!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is absolutely fabulous- literally one of a kind. If you are thinking twice, don’t, just book it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbeatable location, character, charm & a wonderfully responsive host. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for that perfect character property in Polperro!FJS Vancouver, Canada
The Mad Maids of Polperro enjoying their year round swim in the ocean!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and well tended seaside home with many modern conveniences and an attentive host who explains many aspects of living by the sea and how to care for their home. Once you are there, you can walk or take a boat most anywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unbelievably Perfect

The pictures of the property sold us on a vacation in Polperro but being there was incredible. Every single thing was perfect. The historic qualities of the house are fascinating. And, of course, the views were as picturesque as it gets!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Hi Lisa Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure having you to stay from across the pond! Kindest regards Amanda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Willy Wilcox Cottage Holiday

We had the most fantastic holiday at Willy Wilcox Cottage, the cottage is amazing, very high standard all round it was immaculate, the cottage is on the beach and the views are amazing, magical, everything you need is already in the cottage. Amanda the owner was excellent very helpful. This was the perfect place for me and family to recuperate and explore Cornwall we loved it !! Many thanks Amanda & John.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
You are most welcome Carol. We hope to welcome you back again one day. The Mad Maid swimmers send their regards! Kindest wishes Amanda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage has loads of character whilst having all the modern necessities, like lovely showers, washing machine, coffee machine etc. The views from all the rooms are spectacular, looking out over the harbour and out to sea.Communications with Amanda (the owner) were easy and she left nothing to chance with very clear emails and texts before the stay and answering any questions very promptly. Staying in this cottage is a delightful experience and Polperro has a calming charm. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to experience Cornwall. The coastal path is literally on the doorstep so very easy for walking the coast.We feel privileged to have been given the opportunity to rent this amazing property!
Sunrise as seen from the terrace at the cottage
Sunrise as seen from the main bedroom window
Polperro Harbour
Willy Wilcox Cottage as seen from the quay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing family holiday

Everything about this holiday was lovely!! The house was in a beautiful location overlooking the sea and harbour. There were lots of lovely walks and all pubs and restaurants offered delicious food - the Blue Peter Inn was our favourite. The house was immaculately clean and the beds were all super comfortable. We barely ventured outside of Polperro during our stay!! All correspondence was answered promptly and Amanda was very helpful - she even sourced a vegan scone for our daughter which was very much appreciated.Thank you for a lovely week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
Hi Neil It was a pleasure having you and the family to stay, thank you for your lovely review. John and I very much hope to welcome you all back again at some point in the future. Warmest wishes Amanda
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Great location with best view but not very private

This cottage is absolutely lovely inside- it’s been renovated but kept so much of its history. The view is incredible but this comes at a cost- you share it with many tourists especially when the weather is good. it got very noisy with people standing outside the whole time and walking past the kitchen windows to the viewing deck. (Sometimes peeping in!) We also had a few nights with drunken youths till all hours of the morning making loud noises rights outside / in the beach waking up my young kids and grandparents which isn’t fair for our holiday. Perhaps a quieter spot out of the summer holiday season.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Hi Katherine Many thanks for your kind review. I feel you were more than rather unlucky with night time noise. While during the day in any coastal location, especially Cornwall, daytime tourists do visit, we have always enjoyed the luxury of peace in the evenings and through the night. As regular visitors as owners and having spent the last full year there we know this to be the case. As with everything one only needs a handful of unfortunate, inconsiderate people to spoil this, which based on our lengthy ownership and attendance is incredibly rare. Thankfully we have a very high percentage of returning guests who have been coming to Willy for decades throughout all seasons, which I hope will reassure any prospective guests reading your review. Wishing you and your family an enjoyable rest of the summer. With best wishes Amanda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Charming Polperro

Nous avons adoré notre séjour. Vaut le détour, l’hébergement est parfait, la literie excellente, tout les aménagements nécessaires y sont. L’accueil est attentionné. La localisation parfaite. Une petite remarque, il y a 4 chambres, toutes très bien et joliment aménagées juste l’une d’entre elle a des lits de petites tailles,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location yet it isn't just about that but the whole package

I'm not one to normally leave reviews if there's nothing positive to say but this cottage and our stay is worthy of a review. Spending a week in this lovely cottage was just the ticket. The cottage perfectly situated for the harbour and centre of the town without having to climb steep hills which for Polperro, I found can be quite the asset. First impressions of the cottage don't give way to disappointment at any time and whereas it had a couple of quirks it's a few hundred years old and allowed. Front door leading one way to fully equipped kitchen and wonderful to have plenty of glasses, mugs, cutlery etc. Far too often when renting a place there's only enough for single use per person before having to clean. The adjacent sitting room with a glorious viewing window also, again, has plenty of very comfortable seating. Upstairs beds and bedrooms galore with a fine selection of towels, gels etc laid on and an excellent hot water system providing bountiful supply to the showers etc. Open beams in the roof vaulted ceilings give rise to the warm homely feel. The garden terrace off one room is one quirk but well worth the quirk... makes for brilliant views and quite the sun trap. A barbeque rested there for use but we didn't partake preferring the offerings of the local amazing eating places. It can be said that the harbour and beach area is a main attraction of the village and it can appear busy at times in front but it's just not that busy at all in the bigger picture of things and it's below the cottage and whereas it could appear amongst it all from the outside it's totally the feel of away from the Madding Crowd inside. All in all the cottage, the situation, the amenities and the genuinely nice friendly local people and holiday makers alone mixed with location and all local walks etc makes for a perfect place Oh a Cream Tea awaiting our arrival was lovely and I as normal had cream first! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent property. Perfect location

Communication with Amanda was excellent. Helpful and prompt responses. She gave excellent recommendations for places to visit and eat. House was very comfortable and homely, it has everything you would need. The window seat is an excellent place to watch Harbour life. The view from the terrace is 2nd to none. The position of the house is perfect for fun in the sea, walking coastal paths and enjoying the friendly village. We had the perfect family holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage

This is the most perfect cottage in the best location in Polperro. Steeped in history with a view over the sea and harbour, Willy Wilcox gives is a short walk from all the restaurants and facilities of Polperro. It is kitted out with everything you need, warm and cosy and exceedingly comfortable. Amanda was really helpful. I cannot recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Hi Viv Thank you so much for your very lovely review, it was a pleasure having you and your family to stay and I hope the sea air and views inspired the revision? Best of luck to your son in his exams. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Kindest regards Amanda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter holiday

Beautiful historic property, situated in prime location in Polperro Harbour. Excellent communication with the holiday host,who had made every effort to ensure a warm welcome. Simply stunning vistas. Home comforts and cleeanlin
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Best cottage in polperro

Fabulous , amazing , peaceful a dream cottage and location 😃🥰
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stunning character property in a wonderful location

Wow, what a location! Within an hour of arrival we decided we wanted to come back next year. The property and location exceeded our expectations, and Amanda is an amazing host. Sont hesitate to book this place, it is simply wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
It was such a pleasure to have you all staying and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Thank you so much for your lovely review. Kindest regards Amanda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway, super hostess!

Fabulous house, couldn't fault it and Amanda is a great hostess, very attentive and thoughtful, we had a very enjoyable week..highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Harbour luxury cottage with stunning sea views.

Luxury, spacious, well equipped and very clean cottage. Excellent facilites, easily room for eight adults in comfort. Private patio area with seating, table and barbecue is a great bonus.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent property and location

Excellent experience throughout.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage in a stunning location

Back from a lovely family break at Willy Wilcox. Amanda was really helpful answering all our questions and the cottage is delightful - tastefully decorated, comfortable beds, powerful showers & really well equipped. Weather wasn’t great so lots of food, drink & games, & walked some of coastal path from house. Had pre-booked some restaurants, which was good as village is busy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Thank you Amanda for a lovely break, the cottage and location are stunning, we all had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Beautiful cottage with everything you need to make you feel at home, and the views were stunning from every room , Really didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter lockdown escape 2021.

Communication with the owners was excellent throughout. The property was immaculate and very well appointed. It even had a memory foam mattress in one of the main bedrooms, which is so refreshing to find. We loved everything about Willy Wilcox Cottage and Polperro. You simply cannot get enough of drinking in the most spectacular views from all of the windows windows, doors and most of all from the main seating area. These views alone are worth every penny.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
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