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Character cottage in peaceful location, near the beach.

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A stone building with a wooden table and chairs outside, a barbecue grill, and a well-maintained garden.
A white building with a stone roof, a patio with chairs, and a view of the sea.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a bookshelf.
A well-lit kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table set for four, and a bottle of wine on the table.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a built-in oven, a dishwasher, and a window with a view.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Looe Beach
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Looe, Cornwall
  • Place, Millendreath Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaidy Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Looe Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom with Shower and Bath 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Character cottage in peaceful location, near the beach.

VISIT ENGLAND GOLD AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE



Bay Cottage is an ideal base for a seaside holiday in Looe, Cornwall. The beaches of Plaidy and Millendreath are both withing a short walk and it is only a mile from Looe town centre. The walk long the stunning South West coastal footpath in to Looe takes about 20 minutes or it is a 5 minute drive in the car.
This beautiful little cottage is well equipped and deceptively spacious and provides very comfortable accommodation for up to five people. The ground floor has an open plan living/dining area/kitchen, the kitchen being well equipped with cooker, fridge, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher. Upstairs are the double bedroom, the twin bedroom, a single bedroom and the bathroom. All furnishings and fixtures are of a high standard, there is free Wifi and a pleasant patio area at the front of the cottage is just the perfect place to enjoy a drink or a barbecue on a summers evening. Please see the facilities tab for the accessibility statement.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8783615
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

About the area

Looe

Located in Looe, this holiday home is in a rural area and near 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Polperro Model Village and Adrenalin Quarry. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Looe, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Millendreath Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plaidy Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Second Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Looe Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Looe Station - 5 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kelly's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Globe Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Sailor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Martins Dairy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Harbour Moon - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Character cottage in peaceful location, near the beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Character cottage in peaceful location, near the beach.?

As of 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Character cottage in peaceful location, near the beach. on 10 Oct 2026 start from AU$825, 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 Character cottage in peaceful location, near the beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Character cottage in peaceful location, near the beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character cottage in peaceful location, near the beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Character cottage in peaceful location, near the beach. located?

This family-friendly Looe holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Millendreath Beach and Plaidy Beach. Second Beach and Looe Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). Looe Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Karrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location. Parking and entry easy. The house was lovely. I would say to help others going to take your own dishwasher tabs, washing powder and toilet roll. On arrival, there was only one toilet roll and 3 dishwasher tabs. I thought this was a bit tight for approx 200 per night for family use. There is also little drying space for wetsuits etc., so we used the table and chairs out the front. Looked messy but didnt want to bring the wet gear inside. But all in all, the location for getting to the local beach is superb. Looe is lush and we had such a lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Unterkunft war wie beschrieben und sehr sauber. Es war alles Notwendige vorhanden wir konnten die Küche ausgiebig nutzen. Die Nähe zum Strand war toll. Wissenswert: Der Parkplatz ist nahe aber über mehrere Stufen erreichbar. Man kann zum Ent- und Beladen bis fast vor die Haustür fahren. Es ist eine Waschmaschine vorhanden die auch gleichzeitig als Trockner fungiert. Das Trocknen funktioniert nur effizient mit reduzierter Wäschemenge, die Trocknungsmöglichkeiten an der Luft sind recht eingeschränkt. Leider war trotz ständigem Lüften die Luft im Erdgeschoss etwas muffig, was der Wohnqualität aber keinen Abbruch tat.Hervorheben möchte ich den tollen Service der Vermietagentur: Wir hatte in unserem Urlaub große Probleme mit unserem Auto. Cornish Collection hat uns sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend unterstützt einige Probleme zu beheben. Vielen Dank noch mal!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stuart Johnson

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

Perfect location

Brilliant location but cottage is tired and needs updating. Clean and tidy, beds comfy but need black out blinds or curtains and the shower needs changing. Sofas are stained and need replacing. Kitchen has everything you need and more!! No outside sitting area apart from front door small table and chairs. The cottages either side look much more appealing. We would stay again but it would need some changes.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2020
Many thanks for your review. We will pass your feedback to the owners reference the possibility of black out blinds and also to look at the shower, we have not had any previous complaints about the shower but will investigate what needs doing. The owners have actually bought new sofas which they were due to come down and take delivery of during what became the lockdown period. They are awaiting a new delivery date but hoping for later in September or October at the latest. We are delighted that you found the cottage clean and tidy and the beds comfortable and hope you enjoyed your time in Looe.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Alles hat wunderbar und unkompliziert geklappt. Wir haben Cornwall lieben gelernt!

Sehr gemütlich, sauber und großzügig ausgestattet. Ruhige Lage. Zur Begrüßung Cream Tea und eine Flasche Wein im Kühlschrank!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lynn P.

Lovely quiet area with a beach few minutes walk. Cottage nice but needs a little TLC

We were lucky to visit Cornwall during the June heatwave hitting 30 degrees some days. The location of the cottage is lovely in a very quiet area and just a 5 min short walk to Millendreath Beach with a lovely beach bar, cafe and water sport hire. We came to the beach mostly at the end of the day, after exploring the area, to eat in the cafe (highly recommend) or just have a drink and watch the sun setting. A picturesque 25 min cliff top walk took you into Looe or a short drive away if you prefer. The cottage is nice with a lovely renovated modern kitchen. However the upstairs is a little dated and with 80’s pine furniture and thin nylon curtains and peeling paint in places. The outside back area which forms the view from the back door, the kitchen and the main bedroom window was disappointing a really neglected steep sloping area where grass and weeds have just been left to go wild. The front of the cottage is well maintained but unfortunately we couldn’t sit on the patio area due to the old wooden patio set!! The weather was amazing and we would have loved to have been able to sit out comfortably. Fortunately my sister was staying at Rose Cottage next door, we paid the same for the week and we couldn’t believe the difference. The cottage was much bigger better decorated and had an amazing landscaped tiered decking area at the back with 2 patio areas to sit out with lovely views and a 3rd at the front). Bay Cottage is ok in a lovely area but in need of a little TLC and the attention of a good garden designer!! I advise taking a look at Rose Cottage next door before booking. However we did have a lovely week and it is a nice cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jochen S.

Urlaub in einem netten kleinen Cottage

Nett, sehr sauber, gut ausgestattet. Eine schöne Sitzgelegenheit vor dem Haus, allerdings keine dahinter ;-) Abzüge muss man leider für das Badezimmer machen. Recht klein, sehr einfach, sehr wenig Ablagemöglichkeiten und das warme Wasser tröpfelt leider nur aus dem Duschkopf. Auch fanden während unseres Aufenthaltes Bauarbeiten auf dem Nachbargrundstück statt (Luftlinie 5m von der Terrasse entfernt). Zwar scheinen englische Bauarbeiter ein wenig später mit der Arbeit anzufangen, aber sie fangen an - und brauchen dafür die üblichen Maschinen ;-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean A.

Family ho;iday

The property was very good, all my family were very happy and would like to go there again in the future. So I will be booking there again
Archival

8/10 Good

DIRK V.

the bay cottage we shud have donne tis earlier

we had a great time in the bay cottage better than ecspect we always stay in a b&b but tis is much better a nice place too stay lovely view really a nice place and close to the town center and harbor because we love the to fish and had a great catch and lovely neigbers we still have contact we will come back next year thanks for the corect service many thanks greetings Dirk
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin H.

Gemütliches und komfortables Cottage

Sehr schönes Cottage, nur wenige Schritte zur Küste und gut ausgestattet. Wir konnten das Meer rauschen hören und vom Garten aus sehen. Es war ausserdem angenehm ruhig. Wir würden es wieder buchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bay Cottage, near Looe

Bay cottage is very well equipped with 2 parking bays (only 1 bathroom not 2 as detailed), I would recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a peaceful location close to Looe (Car required). The WI-FI is an added bonus, but no mobile phone reception (orange) which could prove a problem to some people, also no land line, so if you need to be in continuous contact with the outside world perhaps this is not the ideal place for you. However, in my opinion the lack of phone reception was easily compensated by the properties other facilities.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thanks for that - sorry about the typo with the 2 bathrooms - we'll correct that but glad you had a good time.

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