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A tranquil fishermans cottage a minute from the beach with free reserved parking

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Welcome to Sandpipers!
The cottage has outside seating to relax at the end of the day
Accommodation located over three floors
Fully equipped kitchen
Dining area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Wet Room

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A tranquil fishermans cottage a minute from the beach with free reserved parking

Sandpipers is a 150 year old ex-fisherman's cottage ideally situated in the heart of East Looe. It is arranged over 3 floors, set in a quiet traffic free lane and only metres from Looe's sandy beach, picturesque working fishing harbour and bustling promenade, with all the town's facilities on your doorstep. Sandpipers has been extensively refurbished, including a new kitchen and wet room, whilst keeping it’s original character. It has extensive living space within as well as outside seating on a planted, open courtyard and benefits from a free reserved parking space in the Millpool carpark nearby.
The stairs are a little steep, as are all ex-fishermans cottages in Looe, but may not suit less mobile guests.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 9:00 AM

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Please return the parking permit to the yellow folder as you check out.

Thanks for turning off the central heating and the underfloor heating to the wet room.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8157404
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Looe

Located in Looe, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Polperro Harbour and Kartworld are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Polperro Model Village and Adrenalin Quarry. Travelling with kids? Consider Port Eliot House and Gardens and Fowey Aquarium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Looe, ENG

What's nearby

  • Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Looe Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Second Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hannafore Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Looe Station - 11 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sarah's Pasty Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kelly's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Globe Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Botel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Moon - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A tranquil fishermans cottage a minute from the beach with free reserved parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A tranquil fishermans cottage a minute from the beach with free reserved parking?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A tranquil fishermans cottage a minute from the beach with free reserved parking on 19 May 2026 start from NZ$238, 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 A tranquil fishermans cottage a minute from the beach with free reserved parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at A tranquil fishermans cottage a minute from the beach with free reserved parking?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A tranquil fishermans cottage a minute from the beach with free reserved parking?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is A tranquil fishermans cottage a minute from the beach with free reserved parking located?

This family-friendly Looe cottage is located by the sea, just steps away from Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and Looe Beach. Second Beach and Plaidy Beach are also within 15 minutes. 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. 122 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2026
Hi Danielle, thanks for your lovely review. Hope to welcome you back soon 😊
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10/10 Excellent

Rupert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location and place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2026
Thanks for a great review Rupert, we hope to welcome you back soon 😊
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10/10 Excellent

Peter f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another excellent stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 December 2025
Thanks for your kind review! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Location
The property is a real home from home, with everything you would ever need. Over three floors , with ground floor kitchen, first floor lounge and shower room/toilet and second floor, double bedroom and bunk beds in other bedroom. Loads of cosy and homely touches. Very near the sea front and a variety of quirky and essential shops. The host is pro active in communication leading up to the stay, and answers any questions within minutes. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage just minutes from the beach and all of East Looe. The cottage is immaculate and everything seems brand new. It was the perfect lication, quiet and secluded, but close to all. Ivstayed in March, so not everything was open, but there seems to be loads to do--fishing, crabbing, the beach, and boat tours, plus amusement arcades for the littles. I highly recommend Sandpipers for the perfect lovely holiday! One caveat, the stairs in the cottage are steep, so pack your good knees and a light suitcase.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2026
Thanks for the great review Susan, it will be very helpful to future guests! Glad you had a great stay and hope we see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent position,could walk to all places.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2025
Thanks Stewart, glad you had a good time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEITH R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable property in an ideal location in the harbour. Many amenities right on your doorstep.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2025
Thanks for a great review Keith, glad you had a good time & hope to see you back soon again. Kind regards, Peter
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy and well appointed cottage in an awesome location, literally steps from pubs, restaurants & shops. Peter was a very responsive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2025
Thanks for reviewing us Amanda, glad you had a great stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A clean apartment & great location.A perfect stay. Cheers Peter.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2025
Thanks Nigel, that's great to hear!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in a brilliant location. The cottage was perfect- very neat and tidy and had everything you could need. The beds were also really comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
Really pleased you had a great stay Jen, thanks for reviewing!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christina a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbeatable location in the sweetest of Cornish coastal towns. We have never stayed in anywhere so convenient! The cottage is sweetly compact and the parking being included was a real bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2025
Thanks for the review Chrissy, glad you liked it! Hope we see you again soon Peter
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cottage that was really close to the beach. We had a very comfortable stay and the cottage had all the amenities needed. It was great to have a kitchen and dining area as well as a separate lounge. Great to have free parking too . Good communication from the host prior to our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2025
Thanks for your detailed review Justine. It will be a great help to future guests. Glad you had a great time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another year, another great week in Looe. This property is in a quiet area but in the heart of everything and convenient to shops, pubs, restaurants, crabbing, harbour and beach. Great location for all including a family of 4 (like us).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
Glad you had a great week Andrew, thanks for the review 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

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

Cute place with a strong sense of history right on the Quaysie

Excellent little place, full of character.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2025
Thanks for the great review Simon, we hope you come back soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved the location of the property, beach 1 minute walk, pubs and food as well, all in walking distance. Beautiful beaches, lovely coastal walks, Great little cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Cute little cottage

As expected, wonderfully close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2025
Thanks for reviewing Donna, glad it suited!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly s.

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

Beautiful, everything you need and more.

Beautiful little cottage and cozy warm.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2025
Thanks for the great review Kelly, we hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian M.

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

Good location for shops, pubs and restaurants

Nice little cottage in a great location for everything from pubs,shops,restaurants and walking
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Thanks for years review Ian, we hope to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, Peter
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Lovely cottage

A cosy atmosphere. Well furnished and comfortable. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2024
Thanks for the great review Amanda, glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back soon. Regards, Peter
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Short stay

Spent a lovely few days at Sandpipers, there was everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel M.

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

Beautiful Cottage With Everything at a Great Location

Cottage is very well equipped right in the middle of Looe. Easy to park to unload - and about 10-mins walk to the main car park. Nice sitting on the bench outside!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2025
Thanks Nigel, glad you found the cottage to your liking! Hope we see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Wonderful cottage stay

The cottage was perfect for our family. Absolutely perfect. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2024
Glad to hear you had a great stay Kate! Thanks for reviewing.
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Convenient location

Nice quiet property but stairs a bit of a challenge for the older client, which we are but we managed ok!!! Thanks for the holiday!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
Hi Judith, thanks for taking the time to review us. Glad you liked the location, it's amazing how quiet it is in our lane when the hubbub of the beach and the high street is just around the corner! Glad the stairs were ok for you. We do warn guests in the notes that they are steep, I will review this to see if there is any more we can add, while maintaining the balance. We are both in our sixties and manage fine. Pleased you had a good holiday and hope to see you again in the future! Peter
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard K.

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

rustical, ancient Well renovate Fischerhaus in the Center of East Looe

We really appreciate our stay in this very charming furnished old fisherhouse, well equipped kitchen in the center of the city and very close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter f.

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

Excellent stay

Could not fault the property
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2025
Thanks Pete! Glad you had a great stay.

About the host

Hosted by Peter Corbett

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We have been coming to holiday in Cornwall ourselves for more years than we care to remember, initially in our younger years to surf on the North coast, although if surfing is your thing the South coast has plenty to offer with the rugged Whitsand Bay only a short drive along the coast.
We visit all year round & the beauty of Looe is...its open 365 days a year!!

Why they chose this property

We just love the area, including wonderful coastal walks & impressive variety of restaurants to rival any big city right on your doorstep.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy sitting out with a bottle of wine after a lovely day's sun on the beach.

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English, French, German, Spanish

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