Cottage in Looe
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this cottage rental
Spacious yet cosy, historic yet stylish, The Old Vicarage is a characterful 400 year old, Grade II listed Cornish cottage situated in the heart of ancient Looe’s quaint town centre and a minute’s stroll to the beach.
Redecorated and refurbished to a high standard, The Old Vicarage (which is arranged over three floors) can accommodate up to 8 guests (with extra sleeping capacity for a baby in a travel cot). It includes a wood burning stove (ideal for creating a cosy cottage atmosphere, especially during winter evenings), a private courtyard garden and a large Jacuzzi bath (perfect after a day spent enjoying any one of Looe’s excellent outdoor activities).
The cottage is an inviting and well-equipped holiday home - perfect for summer or winter escapes.
ABOUT LOOE:
The town of Looe is approximately seven miles (11 km) south of Liskeard. It is divided in two by the River Looe - East Looe (Cornish: Logh, meaning deep water inlet) and West Looe (Cornish: Porthbyhan, meaning little cove), which are connected by a bridge.
The town centres around a small harbour and along the steep-sided valley of the River Looe which flows between East and West Looe to the sea beside a sandy beach. Off shore to the west, opposite the stonier Hannafore Beach, lies the idyllic St George's Island, otherwise known as Looe Island.
East Looe centres on its broad sandy beach, with the distinctive Banjo Pier (the creation of Joseph Thomas, who lived at The Old Vicarage), a new lifeboat station and St Mary's Church. Stretching back from the church is a grid of narrow streets forming the main business area of the town, packed with many small shops, restaurants and pubs. Along the estuary lies the quay with its fish merchants. Towards Looe Bridge lies the Victorian Guildhall (which is now a museum), and just north of the bridge the railway station. This is the terminus of the Looe Valley branch line to Liskeard (at Liskeard, the line connects with the main Plymouth to Penzance Great Western Main Line and to London Paddington).
On the hilltop above East Looe lies Shutta. Along the cliffs to the east is Plaidy Beach, and further on the bay and village of Millendreath with another gorgeous beach.
Towards the end of September, Looe hosts a famous music festival on the local beach that should not be missed (see our gallery for photographs).
On New Year's Eve, Looe provides a surprisingly exciting and large celebration. This small, quaint seaside town is host to an influx of visitors. People flock to the streets in their hundreds, wearing fancy dress, a tradition upheld by all ages. The crowds begin the evening in the town and slowly move towards the seafront for a fireworks display to see in the New Year (see our gallery for photographs).
The location for the BBC detective drama ‘Beyond Paradise’ (and known as Shipton Abbott in the series) Looe’s scenery is simply breathtaking, conjuring up the feeling that you have walked onto a film set!
The cottage is set in a prime location in the heart of old East Looe, nestled away in Looe's quaint backstreets and less than a minute's walk to the sandy beach with its many rock pools, harbour, (fishing trips and ferry cruises), costal paths (perfect for exploring wildlife), some great traditional pubs and award winning restaurants.
CAPACITY:
Accommodates: Between 2 and 8 (with additional sleeping capacity for 1 baby sleeping in a travel cot*) on a self-catering basis
Bedrooms: 4
Beds: 4 (two king size and two doubles) and 1 travel cot*
Bathrooms: 2 and 1 cloakroom
AMENITIES:
- Dedicated parking for one vehicle
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Washer dryer
- Dishwasher
- Ironing board & iron
- Coffee machine
- Private courtyard garden
- Central heating
- Wood burning stove
- Jacuzzi bath
- Wifi
- HD TV & DVD
- All linen, Egyptian cotton bathroom towels and Turkish beach towels provided (*a mattress and bedding for the cot are not provided)
- Books, DVDs, games etc provided
- Cleaning services available during your stay with notice and on request
PETS:
With regret we do not permit pets.
For everyone's safety, comfort and enjoyment please take time to read the manual that is provided at the property, which includes important safety notes and the house rules.
Redecorated and refurbished to a high standard, The Old Vicarage (which is arranged over three floors) can accommodate up to 8 guests (with extra sleeping capacity for a baby in a travel cot). It includes a wood burning stove (ideal for creating a cosy cottage atmosphere, especially during winter evenings), a private courtyard garden and a large Jacuzzi bath (perfect after a day spent enjoying any one of Looe’s excellent outdoor activities).
The cottage is an inviting and well-equipped holiday home - perfect for summer or winter escapes.
ABOUT LOOE:
The town of Looe is approximately seven miles (11 km) south of Liskeard. It is divided in two by the River Looe - East Looe (Cornish: Logh, meaning deep water inlet) and West Looe (Cornish: Porthbyhan, meaning little cove), which are connected by a bridge.
The town centres around a small harbour and along the steep-sided valley of the River Looe which flows between East and West Looe to the sea beside a sandy beach. Off shore to the west, opposite the stonier Hannafore Beach, lies the idyllic St George's Island, otherwise known as Looe Island.
East Looe centres on its broad sandy beach, with the distinctive Banjo Pier (the creation of Joseph Thomas, who lived at The Old Vicarage), a new lifeboat station and St Mary's Church. Stretching back from the church is a grid of narrow streets forming the main business area of the town, packed with many small shops, restaurants and pubs. Along the estuary lies the quay with its fish merchants. Towards Looe Bridge lies the Victorian Guildhall (which is now a museum), and just north of the bridge the railway station. This is the terminus of the Looe Valley branch line to Liskeard (at Liskeard, the line connects with the main Plymouth to Penzance Great Western Main Line and to London Paddington).
On the hilltop above East Looe lies Shutta. Along the cliffs to the east is Plaidy Beach, and further on the bay and village of Millendreath with another gorgeous beach.
Towards the end of September, Looe hosts a famous music festival on the local beach that should not be missed (see our gallery for photographs).
On New Year's Eve, Looe provides a surprisingly exciting and large celebration. This small, quaint seaside town is host to an influx of visitors. People flock to the streets in their hundreds, wearing fancy dress, a tradition upheld by all ages. The crowds begin the evening in the town and slowly move towards the seafront for a fireworks display to see in the New Year (see our gallery for photographs).
The location for the BBC detective drama ‘Beyond Paradise’ (and known as Shipton Abbott in the series) Looe’s scenery is simply breathtaking, conjuring up the feeling that you have walked onto a film set!
The cottage is set in a prime location in the heart of old East Looe, nestled away in Looe's quaint backstreets and less than a minute's walk to the sandy beach with its many rock pools, harbour, (fishing trips and ferry cruises), costal paths (perfect for exploring wildlife), some great traditional pubs and award winning restaurants.
CAPACITY:
Accommodates: Between 2 and 8 (with additional sleeping capacity for 1 baby sleeping in a travel cot*) on a self-catering basis
Bedrooms: 4
Beds: 4 (two king size and two doubles) and 1 travel cot*
Bathrooms: 2 and 1 cloakroom
AMENITIES:
- Dedicated parking for one vehicle
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Washer dryer
- Dishwasher
- Ironing board & iron
- Coffee machine
- Private courtyard garden
- Central heating
- Wood burning stove
- Jacuzzi bath
- Wifi
- HD TV & DVD
- All linen, Egyptian cotton bathroom towels and Turkish beach towels provided (*a mattress and bedding for the cot are not provided)
- Books, DVDs, games etc provided
- Cleaning services available during your stay with notice and on request
PETS:
With regret we do not permit pets.
For everyone's safety, comfort and enjoyment please take time to read the manual that is provided at the property, which includes important safety notes and the house rules.
Amenities at The Old Vicarage - a luxury seaside home steeped in Looe's history
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Garden
Kettle
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Bath or shower
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer
Map of Looe
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests loved the proximity to the beach and shops, the well-equipped accommodation, and the responsive owners. A fabulous place with character and a homely feel.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
We loved our stay at The Old Vicarage. The house is very characterful - old charm mixed with tasteful, modern renovation. Due to its age, it has some uneven flooring and low beams etc.which adds to its appeal but I’d suggest not suitable for mobility issues.It’s really well equipped with 4 good-sized double bedrooms. The photos don’t really do it justice, as it was much more spacious than I expected. It also has a nice little outdoor area that’s a real sun-trap. Beds were really comfy and the showers were powerful and always hot. Good communication from hosts too. The location is the real winner. About 1 minute walk to the beach, and right in the heart of Looe’s amenities. The car parking space is perfectly located on the seafront, extremely close to the property. Parking is a nightmare in Looe, so the space is a huge bonus.Minor gripe was the late check-in of 5pm, as normally we have found that rentals have a 3pm check in. And we were a little disappointed that the parking space wasn’t even available until 5 either. Also, the jacuzzi bath looked very exciting to the kids so it was a shame this didn’t work.Those very minor things aside, it’s a wonderful property which we all loved returning to and I’d highly recommend it. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2023
The house is well equipped and in a lovely situation. The beach is minutes away , as is the high street (for shops and pubs). The allocated parking space is a real bonus.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2023
Excellent accommodation, old but very tastefully modernised without losing the character of the building. Stairs a bit awkward for the elderly, but Ok with care. Location is excellent & would certainly return. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Pat Dickinson & family.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2022
Just stayed at the Old Vicarage in looe and what can I say, it was a stunning property set right in the heart of the town with the beach a stones throw away! Me and my family had such a fun week with lots to do without even having to leave Looe itself. Thanks so much to Claire and Amil for a lovely stay. The cottage itself is beautiful and the pictures don't do it justice. I do hope to return in the future.
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Top rated by guests
10.0Outstanding
(14 Ratings)
Guests loved the proximity to the beach and shops, the well-equipped accommodation, and the responsive owners. A fabulous place with character and a homely feel.
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