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Great retreat for two with superb sea views.

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Terrace/patio
Beach
Living area
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Looe, Cornwall
  • Place, Seaton Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaton Country Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Polperro Harbour
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Shower Room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Great retreat for two with superb sea views.

Nestled on the hillside above the charming village of Downderry, The Chalet offers spectacular sea views and comfortable accommodation for two. Situated approximately 8 miles from Looe, the village features tea rooms, a pub-restaurant right on the beach, and Bewshea's, a lovely tapas restaurant where fresh bread, milk, and essentials are sometimes available. A 5-minute walk takes you to Downderry’s amenities and beach, though the return journey may take a little longer due to the hill. For larger shops, Looe is just a 15-minute drive away.Chalet will be undergoing an exciting refurbishment during the winter of 2025, including a new shower room and kitchen ready for the 2026 season!The Chalet’s accommodation is arranged on one level and includes a spacious living room/bedroom, a compact yet well-equipped kitchen, and a shower room. The main living area is bright and welcoming, with large patio doors leading to the furnished terrace and deck. This space has a double bed, comfortable seating for two, a dining table, and entertainment options such as a flat-screen TV with Freeview, a PlayStation, a DVD player, and a CD/radio.The kitchen includes an electric cooker with a four-ring hob and oven, a microwave, and a fridge with a freezer compartment, making it easy to prepare meals during your stay. The shower room has a walk-in electric shower, WC, and basin.The Chalet boasts a fabulous furnished terrace and deck, the perfect spot to enjoy meals or simply relax while taking in the panoramic views of Looe Bay and the coastline. Additional terraces lead down from the bungalow, featuring grassed areas with shrubs and greenery.The Downderry Village Store stocks all your essentials and is open daily with a Post Office open twice a week. There is also a cafe to enjoy. For those looking to explore further afield, the vibrant fishing town of Looe is within easy reach, offering shops, cafes, and traditional Cornish charm.

One well-behaved dog is welcome.Parking is available nearby, and the property is accessed via a flight of approximately 30 steps. For further details on parking and accessibility, please see the facilities tab or contact us directly. Please note that the last section of road access is steep and narrow.Ideal for those seeking tranquility, The Chalet offers a serene retreat with easy access to local facilities and the beach. Bed linen is provided; however, guests are kindly asked to bring their own towels.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Torpoint

Located in Torpoint, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Kartworld and Torpoint Ferry are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Seaton Country Park and Tamar Valley. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Plymouth Pavilions or Home Park. Snorkelling, windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Looe, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Downderry Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seaton Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seaton Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Looe Beach - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Polperro Harbour - 20 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • St Germans Station - 16 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kelly's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Inn on the Shore - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brightside - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cornerstone - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great retreat for two with superb sea views. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great retreat for two with superb sea views.?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great retreat for two with superb sea views. on 23 May 2026 start from AU$166, 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 Great retreat for two with superb sea views.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great retreat for two with superb sea views.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great retreat for two with superb sea views.?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Great retreat for two with superb sea views. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Seaton Beach and Seaton Country Park. Whitsand Bay Beach and South West Coast Path Section 35 Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely week, property lovely .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan Z.

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

Cosy Chalet

Wonderful view to the sea, warm welcome and very proper chalet
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan T.

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

Great views

We enjoyed a peaceful week with fantastic views. Lots of trips out and ferry crossings along with exciting boat trips. Wonderful lunches out lots to explore. The Chalet provided everything needed for a great week’s holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent and just as described. Host was excellent and I would have no hesitation in recommending the Chalet to my friends.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dieter S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything ok.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Enjoying the magnificent views.

Fantastic property for two, plus dogs, to stay and enjoy the great beach and views over the sea.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin V.

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

Downderry beautiness

Very kind hosts, lovely home with a stunning view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

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

Autumn celebration

Idyllic, peaceful getaway with beautiful views of the sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer 24

Great little property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky O.

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

Amazing

Had a lovely stay hosts were amazingly friendly and charming, it had everything we needed Stunning location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja R.

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

Oasis to being well

We spent 2 wonderful weeks in the cottage with the breathtaking view. Nothing was missing and we felt perfectly looked after. The place is also very nice, you can go on many excursions, the beach is within walking distance and there is also a great pub. Thank you for this unforgettable vacation!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Excellent location

Lovely cosy chalet very clean plenty of utensils also nice to have washing up liquid hand wash tin foil etc brilliant view and good location for our trips out in Cornwall. downside was no WiFi or towels provided
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra T.

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

Chalet directly by the sea

Stunning view of the sea! Perfect for long walks and hikes but really quiet. Nevertheless I would go there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

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

What a view!

Fantastic holiday hideaway in a quiet location with fantastic sea views. Very clean and comfortable properly, had everything we needed, cream tea and flowers were a lovely finishing touch. A great base for exploring the area but favourite time was relaxing on the terrace, enjoying the sea breeze and the beautiful weather. We couldn’t have asked for anything more apart from maybe being a little fitter for the steps at The Chalet and all the hills in Cornwall!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne-Marie T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

The Chalet Downderry

The property is good, though fairly basic—but the stunning views more than make up for it! We really appreciated the lovely cream tea left by the hosts, a thoughtful and welcoming touch.Be aware that access to the property involves steep steps and a narrow, steep road, which may be challenging for some. That said, Downderry itself is a hidden gem, with plenty of great places to explore nearby.A couple of things to note: the listing photos didn’t quite match the actual property. Adding a few board games and some books would be a great idea, especially for rainy days. Overall a great holiday and the weather was fantastic.
Property where we stayed! It was once a telephone exchange!
On the veranda out dog Poppy
The town of Looe
Seaton village
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Just prefect

What a place, fantastic accommodation, everything included that you needed to make your stay comfortable, lovely cream tea and flowers, lovely to wake up to that view! And what a view it was. It was better than the photos suggest. Lovely place to explore from, sampled the village life, pub and restaurant, fantastic beach, Buster, the dog, enjoyed himself. Would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Holiday

Need to be fit to negotiate the steps but worth it for the view , nice cream tea in fridge on arrival. Accommodation compact and clean . No negatives
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ed R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Book with caution!

The Chalet offers a beautifully presented retreat with a charming seaside theme. The interior is tastefully decorated, with modern furnishings, a well-equipped kitchen, and a luxurious double bed ensuring comfort. The outdoor patio is well-maintained, and the views are nothing short of breathtaking. However, serious accessibility issues overshadow these positives. The steep, narrow, and unmarked road leading to the property is extremely challenging, particularly for larger vehicles. Despite reassurances from the owner, navigating this road in a BMW X6 was stressful and hazardous. The uneven concrete steps leading to the property add further difficulty, making daily movement strenuous—especially with luggage. Location transparency is also a concern. The Chalet is listed under Torpoint, but the actual location in Downderry is only revealed after full payment. Some may feel this lack of upfront disclosure is deliberate, possibly to conceal the accessibility issues before booking. While The Chalet excels in presentation and scenery, its severe access limitations make it unsuitable for many guests. Prospective visitors should prepare for a difficult arrival and avoid booking if mobility or vehicle size is a concern.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiki

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

What a wonderful retreat!!!

What a wonderful retreat!!! Seeing, hearing, smelling the sea for 24 hours... I'll miss that! The small and clean house is functional and perfect for two people. We put the small table right next to the window and felt like we were sitting outside. Despite the great weather, we didn't sit down on the well-equipped terrace to eat - the two (domestic) seagulls were too intrusive for that. When I tried to bring a plate of bruscetta outside, the bread was stolen by one of the seagulls in a matter of seconds 😀 (And we never (!!!) feed them bevor or after that story!) We were able to do lots of great walks on the SWCP and Dartmoor. Bewsheas is a great restaurant where we had wonderful meals several times. We really enjoyed the two weeks! Thank you! Also many thanks for the delicious welcome greeting and the flowers - very special! P.S. We would have found it helpful to describe how to get there if it had been described that the street has no name, is very steep and leads up from Main Street directly opposite the Oak-Bee House....
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Had to cut short due to road closure

First 7days were lovely. However we had to leave on the 9th June as the access road was due to be closed. Having checked with National Grid the road closure was from 10th to 15th June. There was pedestrian access to the village, but the village offered no facilities. No shop and the two eateries did not cater for my husband’s dietary restrictions. An alternative route was suggested but we were not willing to drive our car up this very steep/narrow track. We had to walk up this track each evening to obtain a wifi/mobile signal and on one occasion a car was coming down it and there was nowhere for it to pass us. We had to walk in front of the car until the bottom in order for it to pass us. We were advised that there was no WiFi supplied at the property but was not advised that we would not be able to get 3/4G or phone signal. We were told that we maybe able to sign into owner’s father’s wifi, if we sat on his driveway, however as this person had recently had surgery he was staying away from his house and obviously switched off his wifi as we could not connect to it. Had we known this we would not have booked this venue. Lovely property if you want isolation. We did not. It was our intention to use this as a base, but without a car this was not viable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

sylvain c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Le gîte est superbe et très propre. Helas l'accès est très très escarpé pour les véhicules et également pour les personnes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sascha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Unterkunft war super. Ein kleines Chalet mit absoluter Ruhe und tollem Meeresrauschen.Die Gastgeber super freundlich und immer hilfsbereit. Einziges kleines Manko war die Straße zum Chalet, sehr steil. Aber wer die Straßen von Cornwall erstmal für sich entdeckt hat ist es dann auch kein Problem mehr. Wir haben die Woche sehr genossen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian R.

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Super Urlaub, am liebsten alle 3 Monate

Wir haben die zwei Wochen in vollen Zügen genossen. Die Terrasse bei Sonnenschein ist der Hammer! Aber auch bei regnerischem oder nebligem Wetter konnten wir durch die Fenster stundenlang den Blick auf den Ärmelkanal genießen. Durch die Hanglage hatten wir den Eindruck, dass das Wasser bis unter die Terrasse reicht (was nicht so ist, dazwischen sind 2 Grundstücke und die Hauptstraße) - beeindruckende Atmosphäre. Die Ausstattung war gut, und es fühlte sich an, als wären wir die ersten nach einer Renovierung gewesen, alles super sauber und ordentlich. Alle, mit denen wir vor, während und nach dem Urlaub zu tun hatten, waren super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Sehr gerne kommen wir wieder. Fast vergessen - wir waren mit unseren zwei Hunden überall willkommen, sowohl in der Unterkunft als auch überall wo wir während der Zeit hingegangen sind - Ausflüge, Restaurants, Pubs, am Strand, überall. Alles in allem: Großartig, weiter so!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL C.

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

Schönes Cottage mit grandioser Aussicht

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt in dem netten Cottage und nehmen schöne Erinnerungen mit nach Hause. Die Aussicht ist atemberaubend, sogar vom Bett aus sieht man das Meer. Danke für den Cream Tea und die frischen Blumen bei unserer Ankunft. Die Umgebung bietet sehr viele schöne Ausflugsmöglichkeiten. Die einen Woche war uns zu kurz- wir müssen nochmal wiederkommen! Insa + Michael
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

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

Lovely

Peaceful and relaxing place to be. With a lovely view and comfy bed. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

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