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Exterior detail
Interior
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cornwall, England
  • Looe Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hannafore Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Polperro Harbour
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Parking available

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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

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Looe

Looe is home to this holiday home. Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and Stuart House Arts and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Polperro Harbour and Kartworld. Polperro Model Village and Adrenalin Quarry are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Looe Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hannafore Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Millendreath Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Talland Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Polperro Harbour - 9 min drive - 8.2 km

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
  • ‪Martins Dairy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kelly's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Boathouse - ‬11 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 holiday home is steps away from Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and Looe Beach. Second Beach and Hannafore Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). Looe Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great holiday home

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

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

Verified traveller

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

Alwyn W.

Beautiful cottage in great location.

We had a wonderful week's holiday with the family in Lantau Cottage, an old and beautiful property with excellent accommodation and very well equipped. The location was great; in the middle of the old town and only two minutes from the beach. It was good to have two car parking spaces, one of which was right by the beach where buckets and spades, sunshades, etc., could be stored in the boot of the car. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Ronald B.

Family vacation in Looe.

We loved the location and the old world charm of the cottage. Dilly was most helpful when we had problems with the wifi and with suggestions where to eat and things to do. However, the four adults in our party did not sleep well as the beds were too firm. Also, the soft furnishings are in need of an update as they are a bit tired. Overall we had an enjoyable stay at Lantau Cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Noblecourt G.

Un séjour de charme...

Cette vieille maison a donné à toute la famille un cadre inoubliable pour des vacances heureuses. L'équipement est complet et raffiné, malgré le grand âges de ce vénérable nid douillet. Au milieu du village, à porter de la vie très active de celui ci, au cœur de l'entrelacs de rues étroites et pittoresques, c'est une chance de pouvoir séjourner à Lantau Cottage, comme ça l'est aussi de vivre un moment à Looe, perle de la Cornouaille. Le seul regret que laisse cette maison, c'est au moment ou il faut la quitter.

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!

10/10 Excellent

Perry A.

A step back in time! Great house in perfect spot

We were six middle aged couples enjoying an Autumn walking break in this lovely part of Cornwall. The house was clean and comfortable and rich in history. We loved the beamed ceilings, paneled walls, hidden doors and ship mast joining all the floors. Sympathetically decorated with nice soft furnishings and curtains. Good attention to detail extended to the pictures and wall hangings - most continuing the nautical theme - which added to the feel of quality and refinement. Location couldn't have been better - a stone's throw from both the beach and harbour - and close to some truly great restaurants: Smugglers Cott, Old Sail Loft, Ancient Mariner to name a few. We enjoyed hearty breakfasts in the Pier Cafe as well as Daisy's and also Tasty Corner. All in all a lovely holiday home experience and highly recommended.

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

Emma L.

Wonderful holiday in beautiful Elizabethan house

We were two families (8 in total) who enjoyed the most amazing holiday in the wonderful Elizabethan house. So much history – beamed ceilings, paneled bedrooms, tapestries and wall hangings…and a ship mast forming the centre of the stairs! Well equipped kitchen and dining room with comfortable leather sofas in the living room area. Beds were very comfortable complimented with good quality bed linen. Very clean throughout and some real attention to detail here. Easy to find parking for two cars and we had no problem in finding and extra parking space in the Millpool carpark. We were also able to park within a few yards of the house to unload and load. Looe’s sandy beach is just yards away at the end of the street (clean and dog free) and harbour close by (great for the obligatory crabbing). Lots of family friendly cafes and restaurants close by too and all reasonably prices. We enjoyed some lovely walks – especially the coastal walk to Polperro. A special thank you to Dilly for meeting and greeting us on arrival and also for clear joining instructions. Highly recommended for family holidays.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maeve R.

A perfect retreat for any time of year

What a fantastic cottage. The pics don't do it justice - it's made from lots of wood including ships beams and has all the character that goes with it. Looe is a quaint little village tucked into the Cornish coastline. In this cottage we were all of 30 seconds walk (seriously!) from the beach and in the other direction, 30 seconds from the main street. There were 6 of us (parents, 2 sisters and my boyfriend) and we were very comfortable. It was lovely and well kept and there was fresh bread, butter, eggs and milk waiting for us. If you are visiting, you need to park in the main town car park then walk up the tiny street to collect the key for the car park near the house. This is a very old town with small streets and it's charm lies in the great fish and chips (Kellys), amazing icecream flavours and the close proximity of the beach and pier. Wonderfully ideal for anyone not into a night scene. Try The Old sail loft Restaurant and Smugglers Cott. Avoid Daves diner and Archies. Best make friends with the gulls - they sounded like a banshee at night but I missed them when I left. This place has the essence of holidays - I'd definately go back.

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

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

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

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

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

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