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Dog friendly detached Nancecliff Cottage-enclosed garden & ocean view-Cornwall

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Fenced yard

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Dog friendly detached Nancecliff Cottage-enclosed garden & ocean view-Cornwall

Minimum Stay: 3 Nights
Ocean Views | Dog-Friendly | Private Garden | Tech-Enhanced | Unmatched Charm

Escape to the coast in style at Nancecliff Cottage—a beautifully refurbished, detached holiday home perched above the harbour in West Looe. Described by guests as a “jewel cut into the hillside,” Nancecliff offers not only panoramic sea views and luxurious comfort, but also a truly relaxing, private atmosphere that feels more like an exclusive retreat than a standard holiday let.
✨ Why Nancecliff?

Three Bedrooms, Three Bathrooms
Including a full bathroom with bathtub, two additional shower rooms, a guest WC, and even a dog wash station for your furry companions.

Stunning Outdoor Space
An enclosed, spacious terraced garden with two separated decking areas for barbecues and morning coffees—each with its own breathtaking distance view of the sea and harbour.

Private Parking & Prime Location
A rare perk in Looe! Leave the car and enjoy a short 4-minute stroll to the oldest (dog-friendly) pub in town, or take a scenic 10-minute walk to East Looe’s beach, shops, and harbour.

Pet Paradise
At Nancecliff, dogs don’t just stay,they holiday. With a large garden, welcome treats, dog blankets, and a relaxed, pet-loving atmosphere, your companions will feel well pampered. Dogs stay free, with no stress and no silly restrictions.

Tech Meets Tranquility
Voice-controlled lighting, high-quality sound systems, satellite and broadband, and even a tablet to control most features. Create your perfect environment—indoors or out,with a single touch or voice command.

Design & Comfort
Nautical interior design by a professional stylist. Every corner is thoughtfully decorated for that perfect coastal feel.

Giving Back
A percentage of all bookings is donated to animal charities—because doing good feels even better on holiday.

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About the area

Looe

Located in Looe, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Seaton Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Polperro Model Village and Adrenalin Quarry. Kartworld and Port Eliot House and Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and ecotours.

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Looe, England

What's nearby

Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Hannafore Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Looe Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Second Beach - 10 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

Looe Station - 15 min walk
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sarah's Pasty Shop - ‬15 min walk
‪Kelly's - ‬12 min walk
‪Globe Inn - ‬15 min walk
‪Botel - ‬16 min walk
‪The Harbour Moon - ‬7 min walk

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell L.

16 October 2021

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

Wonderful

Comfy, immaculate in presentation, facilities, and content, attentive host, ideal location, fab bed, tiered well tended gardens, our dog loved it too as did we. Stupendous, we want to come back.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2021

Thank you for staying with us and thank you for your lovely review. I am really glad to hear you have relaxing and enjoyable break . We are looking forward to welcoming you back in near future :-) Ps. Thank you for leaving the house in a such a nice clean condition

Verified

8/10 Good

Christine S.

25 April 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good location in a fishing Town by the sea. Dog-lovers only!

We enjoyed the beautiful cottage and the surroundings were marvellous!The House was comfortable and really dog-friendly. Nice bedrooms and bathrooms. The House and kitchen were fine but partly underequipped for five people (e.g. number of towels, size of pots). Nice garden on several levels.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clive S.

3 July 2024

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

Looe Cottage

We had a lovely stay at this cottage in Looe, It was in a good location for the town and it's shops and restaurants. The walk up the hill is not for the faint hearted but that's Looe! Our favourite restaurant was Juju's, dog friendly and delicious tapas. Madeleine was very helpful and a good host.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celia S.

13 July 2025

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

STUNNING

The property is truly beautiful and in a great location for exploring, the hill up to the property could be a little challenging for some but taking it slow and steady is very doable. Everything about the place exceeded all our expectations and so dog friendly that it felt like home within a few hours of settling in.It was so clean and i couldn't recommend enough, definitely returning next year. A MASSIVE thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2025

Thank you for your kind words it was an absolute pleasure to have you at the cottage. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and felt so at home, especially with your furry companion. A special thank you as well for leaving the cottage so clean and well-respected, it really does make a difference and, sadly, isn’t always the case. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. You will always be warmly welcomed back, and I’ll be thrilled to host you again whenever you decide to return.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxine T.

3 March 2023

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

Lovely Looe cottage

Had a lovely stay at Nancecliff cottage in Looe, the cottage was a home from home, very clean and had everything that you could want. The beds and mattresses were amazing and we had a great night sleep. Cottage is in a great location and has some great views. Owner Madeleine was fantastic and promp in answering emails and provided us with a wealth of information on the local area. Would highly recommend and would book again. Thank you for sharing your cottage with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

21 August 2019

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

Summer 5 day break

A really lovely property with great views down to the town and sea. The owner Madeleine was a pleasure to deal with both before and during our visit. The house was immaculate and was just like the pictures on the site. A nice touch was the welcome pack for us and our dog - cream tea for us and pawsecco for the dog. The only downside is the walk up to the property from the town, its not too far but could be a slog for those with walking disabilities, however we knew this when we booked so was not an issue. All in all a wonderful place to visit Looe, which is also a very lovely place.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, your comments are much appreciated and we're delighted that you had memorable stay at Nancecliff. It was a real pleasure to accommodate you all. Shame about the few rainy days that you had We’re glad that you enjoyed your holiday regardless of the weather. We hope to seeing you again in the future . Best regards , Madeleine

Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria T.

26 June 2023

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

2 Dogs on Holiday

Beautiful views. Pleasantly quiet. The garden is lovely to have, but definately needs more fencing to feel the dogs are safe. More comfortable chairs are needed in the lounge. The beds were very comfortable. We couldn't find the recycling bins. None of this however ruined our stay in any way and the dogs needs and treats were very well catered for. We would stay again. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone E.

26 February 2024

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Perfection

We enjoyed a lovely weekend at nancecliff. The host is so great,we had cake to greet us after a long drive and a beautiful pack of treats for our dog. The house is stunning,the garden is stunning. It felt very homely. Nice fresh clean beds comfy mattress. Clean bathroom/shower a gorgeous well equipped kitchen. This was topped off by the host being more than dog friendly,our dog enjoyed a luxury break in a stunning setting he had a big box of toys to play with and blankets to lie on. There is even an indoor dog shower! Really really enjoyed our stay. Many thanks we hope to visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

Mark W.

21 August 2018

A lovely cottage

We are a family of four with two teenagers and a small dog who all very much enjoyed our stay at Nancecliff Cottage. The house is nicely decorated and has a well-equipped kitchen. The views from the deck are lovely. There are plenty of good shops and places to eat nearby as well as lots of beautiful beaches to explore - many are dog-friendly. Unfortunately, the garden has quite a few escape routes so our dog wasn't able to potter around independently - hence four stars rather than five. Overall though, a very pleasant place to stay. Thank you.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020

Dear Mark Thank you very much for your review of your recent stay at Nancecliff. I'm glad to hear you and your family enjoyed the house and your time here and very sorry that you experienced issues with the fencing. I wasn't aware you were bringing your dog - as both gardens are large and multi-tiered we do have options to fence off sections of either or both gardens, particularly if you have a particularly small or large dog. And we would have left you a doggy welcome pack that we leave for all our doggy guests!!!We do advertise as dog friendly with a relaxed, non-stuffy policy to where your dog can and can't go, but this isn't meant to imply we have a kennel setup with a secure facility. That said, we want to improve and are keen on hearing your suggestions and valuable feedback and are already working to improve the fencing. Thank you. Madeleine

Verified

6/10 Okay

Karen T.

4 October 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Communication

Sept stay

The property is full of character but was not as clean as i thought it would be. The garden was not as dog friendly as overgrown shrubs and long grass and could not see if a fence was dividing the property to next door. Stairs were very slippy in the garden. I think the garden could do with a bit more TLC. The hosts sadly only communicated once but never came back to me with suggestions of where to visit.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2023

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We apologize for any imperfections that fell short of your expectations. Regrettably, the inclement weather conditions during your visit posed a significant challenge, as the constant rain made it impossible for us to carry out any gardening work. We would like to clarify that our cottage and garden are indeed designated as dog-friendly, allowing owners to bring their beloved pets and enjoy a relaxed pet policy. However, it is important to note that we do not offer kennel-like security facilities. Once again, we appreciate your feedback

Verified

8/10 Good

Chloe M.

19 December 2024

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Pre Christmas break

We have thoroughly enjoyed our pre Christmas break at Nancecliff and the location couldn’t have been more perfect for us in terms of wanting to walk and not use the car. The parking was a bonus and made it easy for unloading and loading the car. The place was clean and smelt fresh when we arrived with plenty of facilities, towels, etc to use. Dog shower is very handy and the dog treats and human treats were appreciated after a long drive. The only down fall would be that we had to keep our dog on the lead when letting him out as the garden didn’t feel very dog safe/friendly. We were advised that there was 6ft fencing which I guess is a possibility as it’s on a slope however with our dog being a big boy he could’ve easily jumped over these, as there’s no back gate to break off the front of the property he could’ve easily gone down to the bottom gate and jumped over onto the road too. However, we understand that with bigger fences you wouldn’t get the view you get!! Having to use a lead in the garden is a small price to pay for the amazing view you get. Would happily stay here again. Thank you for your beautiful hosting and accommodation!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicoline en Jurrien H.

26 July 2024

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Super sfeervol huis

Afgelopen week genoten in Nancecliff! Mooi uitzicht vanuit de tuin op dorp en zee, heel sfeervol ingericht, heel leuk in “zee-thema”. De bedden waren wat te zacht voor onze ruggen, maar verder is het huis heel comfortabel. En een geweldig welkom en verblijf voor onze hond (oudduitse herder). In heel het dorp en omgeving is het ongelooflijk hondvriendelijk. Prima uitvalsbasis om het prachtige Cornwall te verkennen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

Hagen K.

8 September 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Ein gelungener Urlaub

Schönes Haus mit vielen Details, vielleicht etwas staubig. Schöne Gegend, trotz des steilen Aufstiegs. Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit. Danke

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

31 August 2022

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Cannot recommend enough

Absolutely amazing location. The property was clean and equipped with everything that we needed. Our little dog was well catered for and spoilt rotten with treats and toys. The communication with Madeleine was excellent (she even went out of her way to help us in 2021!). Would love to come back again soon. ABSOLUTELY LOVED EVERY MINUTE!!!! Thank you 😎

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

Verified

8/10 Good

Ian M.

3 May 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lovely location & house.

Really enjoyed our long weekend. Although bedroom 3 is described on this site as a twin/single. It is a very small single room & only really suitable for one child & not the 6ft man who we had to squeeze into it. The lounge could benefit from some more relaxed sofas to accommodate 5 people. Lovely welcome from the host. Great communication. We had a really lovely time.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meleri J.

3 November 2021

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Lovely stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at Nancecliff! The welcome pack for us two and for Ben and Sam was greatly appreciated. Location is excellent, less than 5 minutes to West Looe and 10 to East Looe- loads of restaurants amd shops on your doorstep! House is lovely, fantastic bedrooms, would have loved a working fireplace /logburner but was warm in the evenings. Garden is lovely even though we were there in wet weather. Sam and Ben the dogs loved it! We recommend the place!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2021

Dear Meleri Thank you for your for taking your time to review your stay. It was a real pleasure to have you as our guests . We are looking forward to the opportunity to welcoming you again! Thank you for staying with us. Kind regards Madeleine

Verified

6/10 Okay

Vikki S.

28 September 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Time to spend some TLC on the basics at Nancecliff (no more gadgets needed)!

Like everyone post CV-19 pandemic we were SO looking forward to our holiday. A bit of 5 star luxury for >£1k for a week I thought with photos and 5-star reviews. With regret, we were to be disappointed. It might seem like an long-ish account but I want to be fair to the host yet true to reality. YES it is a lovely location, off street parking a plus (beware of nettles), and Madeleine’s communication and pre-arrival info was great. But you don’t chose a holiday for the host (unless maybe it’s a BnB) and +twice daily comms for the first 4 days of the hols (due to leaking shower - asked to use DOG shower with cobwebs and spiders… - pendant lights stopped working downstairs) isn’t exactly what I’d anticipated/found relaxing! Whilst the nautical decor is lovely it is more up-cycle than high end. And the images of house were clearly taken a few years back (holiday let was bought in 2017) and not up to date for 2021 (no cushions on rattan outdoor furniture - uncomfortable - washing line (?) with now tatty flags outside back door). Time to spend some TLC on Nancecliff! Especially as more time is spent at the property due to CV-19 (eating out was almost impossible). Give it a deep clean (I personally had to clean fridge, glassware and plates on arrival), spend on extra kitchen glassware (1 glass each isn’t sufficient) crockery and utensils (sharp knives for cutting and a can opener which works). Make the store cupboard more generous (no oil?). And be clear that you provide only one loo roll per toilet (thank you for the extra ones). This is clearly a holiday let, so treat it as a business, don’t take it personally, and spend some of the profits. Some larger and more luxurious towels and a new mattress for 2 of the bedrooms would be a good investment. Yes, it’s admirable you donate to animal charities but think about the environment too (feel guilty about putting 1/4 full dishwasher on).

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

9 August 2021

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

Lovely cottage with pretty views from the garden

We stayed at Nancecliffe for 5 nights at the end of July. The cottage was perfect for us, a family of 4 with our little dog Benji. The cottage was really well equipped and very clean. The lovely little treats for the dog were a nice surprise. The garden is up a steep hill but with lovely views. Madelaine, the host was very helpful and the communication was great from booking to our departure. The only way that it could be improved is with slightly more comfortable seating in the lounge, but we'd definitely return to Nancecliffe if we were to stay in the area for a break in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

Verified

6/10 Okay

Ellie D.

24 June 2021

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Weekend away

Good stay in a nice place great with the dogs

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2021

thank you for your review.As you marked your with a low 3 start , could you kindly provide details what influenced your rating please ?

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

25 September 2020

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

Home away from home

Super dog friendly and everything we could want when spending a few days away from home. We can’t wait to come back!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik E.

24 February 2020

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We absolutely loved this place

We would surely recommend this placebto others

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

13 February 2020

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

Perfect accommodation for people with dogs

Lovely property with beautiful views

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

20 November 2019

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Cosy and comfortable dog friendly cottage

The cottage is perfectly equipped for a holiday stay. Although its part way up a steep hill the reward is from the views from the garden over Looe and the harbour. It's very dog friendly but if it wasn't for the toys and dog treats that Madeleine left for our old English sheepdog you would not know that there were so many four legged visitors- the place is spotlessly clean. The dedicated dog wash, accessible from an outside door is very handy for washing off mud and probably helps keep the place so clean. We had a lovely walk from the cottage to Polperro along the costal path and then caught the bus back after lunch. I think there are many more walks that Madeleine advised us of direct from the cottage and so no need to move the car which is conveniently parked opposite the cottage gate. We were there in November and although we had some sunny days the weather could be chilly but the cottage was very warm when we returned. Overall highly recommended

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

5 November 2019

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Loved Nancecliff!

We had a wonderful stay at Nancecliff Cottage. The property was spotless and Madeleine had thought of everything for us and especially for our dog Mylo. We were very comfortable there and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. A big thank you to Madeleine! We would love to stay again. Alison, John and Mylo

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

4 November 2019

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Lovely cottage

We loved the cottage and it’s location. Great Internet, lovely and cosy, and comfortable beds.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

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2 bathrooms

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10/10 Excellent

Russell L.

Wonderful

Russell L.

8/10 Good

Christine S.

Very good location in a fishing Town by the sea. Dog-lovers only!

Christine S.

10/10 Excellent

Clive S.

Looe Cottage

Clive S.

10/10 Excellent

Celia S.

STUNNING

Celia S.

10/10 Excellent

Maxine T.

Lovely Looe cottage

Maxine T.

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Summer 5 day break

David H.

8/10 Good

Victoria T.

2 Dogs on Holiday

Victoria T.

10/10 Excellent

Simone E.

Perfection

Simone E.

8/10 Good

Mark W.

A lovely cottage

Mark W.

6/10 Okay

Karen T.

Sept stay

Karen T.

8/10 Good

Chloe M.

Pre Christmas break

Chloe M.

10/10 Excellent

Nicoline en Jurrien H.

Super sfeervol huis