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Fine Elizabethan house in Looe's old town very close to the beach and harbour

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Beach
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5 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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East Looe, England
  • Popular LocationLooe Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLooe Island8 min drive
  • Popular LocationPolperro Harbour14 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)51 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Easy check in process. Great communication with owner (Who actually send back belongings left behind at the house). Near...
Stacey B.
Sep 9, 2022

About this property

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

Fine Elizabethan house in Looe's old town very close to the beach and harbour

Located among the quaint old streets of East Looe, Lantau Cottage is an immaculately presented Elizabethan house dating back some 400 years. 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 offer discerning guests a flavour of days long gone. 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. Lantau Cottage has off-site parking for 2 cars including 1 space in the beachside carkpark and one in the Millpool carkpark.

Property manager

James Hesketh,

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower only

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

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

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 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
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

About the neighborhood

Looe

This vacation home is located in Looe. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Seaton Country Park, while Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and Stuart House Arts and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights. Polperro Model Village and Adrenalin Quarry are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Looe Beach - 1 min walk
  • Plaidy Beach - 15 min walk
  • Hannafore Beach - 19 min walk
  • Looe Island - 8 min drive
  • Polperro Harbour - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Looe Station - 10 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sarah's Pasty Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Sail Loft Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kelly's - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fine Elizabethan house in Looe's old town very close to the beach and harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fine Elizabethan house in Looe's old town very close to the beach and harbour ?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Fine Elizabethan house in Looe's old town very close to the beach and harbour ?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Fine Elizabethan house in Looe's old town very close to the beach and harbour located?

Situated in Looe, this vacation home is steps from Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and Looe Beach. Second Beach and Plaidy Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). Looe Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Great location
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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

8/10 Good

Nicola F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Irene P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Lovely house in central location.
Everything you need for a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Connie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jackie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
Great holiday home
Lovely property, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Joyce O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Alan M.

House and location great, needs a deep clean on the downstairs level- pots, glass, cooking dishes an
Spent a lot of time cleaning, outside bins need to be sorted. High-chair dirty and it needs a larger fridge. House needs to be de-clutered. Otherwise enjoyable..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

dummy d.

Great location - a stone's throw from the beach
Thanks for your great hospitality and letting us stay in this magnificent old house. Bags of character - wonky floors, old beams, paneled walls and a ship mast running from top to bottom - wow! Clean, well maintained and very well equipped, we all enjoyed the comfortable living room as well as comfortable beds. Best of all was the location: literally a stones throw from the beach and close to everything else (cafes and restaurants). We enjoyed a couple of breakfasts at Daisy's - a brilliant find with great breakfasts. Try the Pier cafe too. We ate out a few times and really enjoyed the Smuggler Cott, the Plough on the Key and Pepe's. Really nothing to complain about - thank you for a fantastic week and lots of great holiday memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Danielle S.

Disappointed
Location and house amazing. But the house needs a deep clean!!! Beds and bedding are spotless, but everything else is very dusty and dirty. Fire was disgusting and in my opinion not safe (I have two log burners, so I know it needed attention before use), oven was greasy so didn't use it (as i didn't want to clean on holiday) previous guests food in cupboards. Highchair was disgusting... white straps were brown (had to bleach them) and i still didn't want to put the baby in it :(. Had a lovely holiday but i wouldn't stay again as i don't expect to pay a large amount of money and have to clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Beautiful cottage
Our family spanning three generations have had a wonderful holiday in this beautifully maintained cottage. It is so convenient for the beach, harbour, shops and lovely restaurants, all within very easy walking distance, there is something to suit all ages. Already sorting out dates for next years holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Fabulous house right near the sea
We have had a lovely time in this gorgeous house which is full of character. We were 6 people, my parents, husband and 2 teenage sons. The house is in a great location, moments from the seafront and right in the heart of this gorgeous little town. It is in one of the quaint little alleys between the river and the beach. The house is well stocked and comfortable. Storage in the kitchen is tight as it is an old building. There was plenty of space to eat around the large table, and lots of lounging space on the various sofas. The bedrooms had quality linen and comfy beds, and the two bathrooms had plenty of hot water. We don’t have a car and were perfectly able to shop and potter about without. We were blessed with gorgeous weather which meant open windows and some noise from seagulls, neighbours and cars at night. This is a very old house which meant the rooms were on the small side with low ceilings, however the charm of staying in such a lovely old building totally outweighed these little issues. The master bedroom at the top was a good size and had a little seating area off it. If you are very tall, claustrophobic or need complete silence maybe look elsewhere, but if you love old buildings with loads of charm in a very central pretty location, this is the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

stuart w.

very good
An ideal spot,very quaint though a little tough on the taller ones(me).Will book again providing the £250 is returned
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018