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Historic Elizabethan house very close to the beach

Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Looe Beach

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Interior
Beach
TV
Private kitchen
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi
In the heart of East Looe's old streets, Lantau Cottage offers a charming Elizabethan retreat with wifi internet access. This beautifully presented house boasts original features like beamed ceilings and quality furnishings throughout, making it an ideal haven for guests seeking a taste of history.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathrooms1076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Elizabethan house very close to the beach

Located among the quaint old streets of East Looe, Lantau Cottage is an immaculately presented Elizabethan house dating back over 400 years. The house is close to the beach and harbour as well as the town's many cafes, restaurants and pubs. It is very well equipped for modern-day living yet steeped in a rich history with many original features including beamed and gabled ceilings and offers discerning guests a flavour of days long gone. The house has the benefit of wifi internet access.

With quality furniture and soft furnishings throughout, guests will appreciate the attention to detail. The house is normally let from Saturday to Saturday during the peak season but we offer long weekend breaks during other times. The house is ideally situated just a few paces from East Looe’s sandy beach, historic harbour and many cafes, bars and restaurants. It is a no-smoking property and we regret that we can't take pets or support animals.

Joining instructions are usually sent out 2 - 3 weeks before arrival. Guests can normally access the house from 5.00 pm on the first day, although we will our best to get you in well before this. We ask that your accommodation be vacated by 9.00 am on the day of departure. Unfortunately, our cleaning company dictates these times, although we will do our very best to extend these.

We're based locally and never far away.

This coastal location in South-East Cornwall is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and is a perfect escape from the urban hustle & bustle. Looe itself is divided by the river and the old town has a maze of alleyways and back streets to explore as well as the banjo pier and sandy beach. Looe has all sorts of galleries and shops and there are numerous restaurants, pubs and cafes too. The harbour is the perfect place to watch the world go by and Looe is a thriving fishing town. Further afield, explore the picturesque village of Polperro whose tiny harbour was once a hub for brandy and tobacco smuggling. Or take a walk along the coastal path and enjoy the spectacular Cornish scenery. Looe is a great base from which to explore Cornwall and nearby you will find the Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Restormel Castle.

The house has the benefit of allocated parking for two cars (one space is in the Beachside carpark at the end of the street, the other is an allocated space in the Millpool carpark which is 7 - 8 minutes away on foot). Guests are welcome to drive to the top of Higher Chapel Street, just a few yards from the entrance, to unload and load etc.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

194583

About the neighborhood

Map
Cornwall, England

What's nearby

  • Looe Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hannafore Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Millendreath Beach - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Talland Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Polperro Harbour - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Looe Station - 11 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sarah's Pasty Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Jolly Sailor - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kelly's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Martins Dairy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Guinea - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Elizabethan house very close to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Historic Elizabethan house very close to the beach located?

Situated in Looe, this vacation home is steps from Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and Looe Beach. Second Beach and Hannafore Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). Looe Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Historic Elizabethan house very close to the beach Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie A.

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

Family Break

We had a great stay in Looe, not only were the people friendly but the scenary was so picturesic and would definitely recommend a friend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Great historical property.

Situated in the heart of East Looe, the property has been tastefully decorated and is well looked after. Kitchen has just been refitted. Would not hesitate to recommend & hope to visit again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Nicola F.

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

Centrally located in lovely Cornish town

We had a lovely week in this delightful and well maintained cottage which slept 9. A bit on the tight side downstairs if fully occupied but great for a family. Shame about the seagulls - the noise and the mess!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christina Y.

Fantastic Cottage

We loved this cottage. So well equipped, so comfortable, so close to the beach and with an enchanting history! What a treat to stay in such a great place. The highlight was over-hearing a guided walking tour group stop outside and explain the history and the ship's mast. I felt hugely privileged to be staying in the cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Trevor E.

Great house - so close to beach (and everything)!

Three generations making a return visit to Looe and Lantau Cottage enjoying all the charm and character both have to offer. The house is very comfortable and very well equipped - we loved the new curtains and other touches appearing since our last visit. The house is perfectly located in the heart of the old town with the beach just yards away. We enjoyed evenings in the Salutation, Ship and Fisherman's. Breakfasts in Daisy's, Tasty Corner and the Pier Cafe. We really enjoyed the Plough on the Quay (formerly Trawlers) and great to see the return of Pepe's. Thanks again for having us! We'll be back!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful location, cottage full of character.

Wonderful stay. Small double beds made sleeping difficult. Great location very close to beach and shops. Would 100% come again if beds could be bigger.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun F.

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

Great location

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David B.

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

Mr David Baker

A property bursting with character right in the heart of East Looe. It’s tucked away in the middle of a labyrinth of old, quiet alleyways but just yards from the beach and from the busy touristy streets. The inside of the property was full of charm and very well equipped. One or two things were a bit tired but nothing to spoil our trip. All the bedding and bathroom facilities were spotless. All our communication with the host was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay there again! Thank-you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

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

Awesome location

Easy check in process. Great communication with owner (Who actually send back belongings left behind at the house). Near the ocean and shops and crab fishing and fishing expeditions. Would recommend to others looking for a quaint house with history and charm.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

A July week in Looe

Great character home in fab location of town and beautiful safe beach. Easy walking access to everywhere, friendly town, some lovely restaurants like sardine factory, smugglers cott and the coddy shack. Family had a great time helped by 26 degree sunshine everyday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

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

Great property in a central location

Lovely characterful old house and very well-equipped, and it was in a very good position in Looe near the beach. Beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of kitchen and eating equipment for large parties so we could just fill the dishwasher during the day and put it on at night. There were only 6 of us in the end due to Covid restrictions so we had plenty of space to spread out. For 9 adults there are certainly enough beds, but would be a bit tight to all eat at the table or sit in the living area at the same time. Some other properties had a bench or cafe table and chairs outside and that would be a good addition on the Lower Chapel Street side, which catches the sun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Irene P.

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

Lovely old house in the heart of Looe

Lovely house with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Good location in the town centre and near the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max S.

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

Lovely house in central location.

Everything you need for a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

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

Our holiday in Looe

Myself, my family and friends all stayed in Lantau Cottage in August. The cottage is in a perfect location, a stones throw from the beach and all the shops and restaurants. The cottage itself is so cute and comfortable and the joining instructions were clear and helpful. The owner himself was very kind and friendly too in all our correspondence. We would recommend it to anyone who wants to stay in the beautiful town of Looe.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Derek T.

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

Excellent location and great property

Right where you want to be. You are already where others park a good distance away to get to and this is the great benefit. The house is just history and hundreds of years of it. Quite wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

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

Lovely holiday

Once again we enjoyed a lovely holiday as a family spanning three generations! The property is excellently located being of equal distance to the beach and harbour, both only a short walk away. The cottage itself has absolutely everything you need including a new kitchen which is a real plus. All in all, a really lovely holiday was had by all !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great holiday home

Lovely property, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Joyce O.

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

Beautiful historic house close to the beach

We loved this Elizabethan house and felt privileged staying. We loved the kitchen (new we were informed) which was very well equipped with a wonderful range. The house is very tastefully decorated and in sympathy with its medieval heritage with a comfortable living room and five bedrooms. The house is perfectly located in a quiet backwater of the old town - in one of the narrow streets leading up from the beach. Looe itself has lots to offer the whole family with plenty of great eateries and public houses. All in all we had a brilliant week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Summer in Looe

Very nice and quirky old building. Great kitchen which coped with the 8 of us staying there. Very close to the beach. The 2 car park spaces are extremely useful, but the closest one is only suitable for a smaller vehicles. 4 sets of keys were great when there were so many adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nanette N.

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

Excellent property in a charming location

This property suited us very well as it is perfectly situated in the heart of Looe just a few hundred yards from the sandy beach. We are a family of 7 very tall adults and although some ducking around the beams was required, everyone really enjoyed the beautifully furnished and well appointed property. We cooked for ourselves every night but it had everything we needed, even a whisk for the Eton Mess! There was plenty to keep us occupied, coastal walks, swimming in the sea, boat trip to Polperro, adrenaline quarry and a day out in Foye.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Great holiday house in the centre of Looe

Just spent a wonderful week in this lovely Elizabethan house in the charming town of Looe. We were five budding authors and one acclaimed published author who together drew much inspiration from this characterful historic house and the neighbouring surrounds. The house was very well presented, clean and comfortable. Lots of attention to detail with quality linens and towels. We highly recommend this fine property and would love to come back.

8/10 Good

kees v.

Perfecte woning! Een aanrader.

De ligging van de woning in Looe is erg goed: middenin het oude centrum, dichtbij winkels, horeca en strand. De woning heeft royale slaapkamers en goede bedden. We zijn hier met 9 volwassenen geweest en dat is goed te doen. Er is een slaapkamer op de 2e verdieping die wat lastiger toegankelijk is (trapje op, door klein deurtje en dan weer trapje af) Op de benedenverdieping is het plafond gedeeltelijk laag, maar dat is ook de charme van de woning. De woning is bijzonder goed uitgerust: véél serviesgoed, veel keukengerei, het enige dat ontbreekt is een koffiezetapparaat. Een aanrader voor een verblijf in Cornwall voor een grote familie!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Historic house with bags of personality

Fine Elizabethan charm! There aren't many houses steeped in such history that you can visit let alone stay/rent for your vacation. Lantau was a special find ooozing so much character. - from the ships mast to the beams and panelled walls, we felt privileged to be able to stay. Sympathetically restored and very comfortable and well equipped - we have no hesitation in recommending Lantau to anyone. Would definitely love to stay here again.

8/10 Good

Wayne W.

Beautiful well supplied cottage which is very well situated.

Brilliant few days away with family, was made a lot easier with the situation and well supplied and beautiful cottage.It has all you need in the surrounding area and it is a stones throw away from the beach, shops,harbour and pubs. There is plenty of space at the cottage with 6 bed rooms and has a very spacious living room and dining area. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gareth J.

Enjoyed a lovely holiday in this amazing house

This is our second year at Lantau Cottage - we love this house. It's a real step back in time with some lovely historical features: beamed ceilings, Elizabethan panelled walls, oriel windows, a full sized ship mast running from top to bottom etc. It's comfortably furnished (especially comfortable beds with decent cotton sheets) at the same time it has of all the amenities you'd expect for modern day living. It's sympathetically decorated on a nautical rustic theme – we love the wall hangings and tapestries. Best of all is its great location in the centre of the old town and very close to the beach and harbour. It's quietly situated but also close to the town's many cafes and restaurants. We love the Smuggler's Cott and enjoyed the new Plough on the Quay. Also Daisy's for breakfast is a must. For a family of eight (two families in fact) it suited and served us well plus it's a really bonus having two parking spaces. No hesitation in recommending and looking forward to returning.