River View Cottage

4.0★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Seaside
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

19 Customer Review(s)

Daniel
May 2023

“Myself and the husband enjoyed our stay in this beautiful homely filled cottage with our little girl.”

The location was up a steep hill however the climb was so worth it once you got to see the view. Everything was tidy and clean and more then accommodated for our needs. We stayed here the end of May and was very fortunate with the weather so got to fully enjoy the garden with a few throw away BQ’s You won’t be disappointed with the view from the bathroom and back decking, sunsets were amazing. We would definitely recommend this cottage and love to stay again in the near future.

The location was up a steep hill however the climb was so worth it once you got to see the view. Everything was tidy and clean and more then accommodated for our needs. We stayed here the end of May and was very fortunate with the weather so got to fully enjoy the garden with a few throw away BQ’s You won’t be disappointed with the view from the bathroom and back decking, sunsets were amazing. We would definitely recommend this cottage and love to stay again in the near future.

- Daniel, May 2023

We are really glad that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage and thanks for recommending us. Please visit again Property Owner
Ellie April 2023

“The property was well located and had lovely views.”

The beds are comfy and the house is well equipped. You should buy some proper curtains for the bedrooms as it was difficult getting a child to sleep in such a bright room and it would keep more heat in on cold days. The nest thermostat is great but you have it set to a schedule so the heating comes on to 20+ degrees during the day and the night time. I’d turn the schedule off so the guests can control the heat. The tv also had a parental lock on it though I presume that was done by a previous guest. I would say that the cleaner could do a better job - the wooden floors upstairs had obviously been cleaned but not properly so they were still very sticky and they stayed sticky for several days which was a bit unpleasant. The rugs downstairs really needs a deep clean or to be replaced. The parking was ridiculous and even as an experienced and confident driver I wasn’t happy trying to park a second time so had to leave the car in the station car park which is £8 a day.

- Ellie, April 2023

Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed the property and the location. We have now turned the heating down a couple of degrees at night to 18 degrees. In the bedroom alongside the curtains there are also blinds. The slight stickiness to the wooden floors is from the product which is used to clean them and not because they haven't been cleaned. We will arrange for the rugs to have a deep clean. Regarding the parking, this can be tricky but it is mentioned on the website and in the directions which are sent to you. Property Owner
Belinda August 2022

“1. The bathroom has no walk in shower which we believe is necessary 2.”

The details on parking need to be more detailed as getting to the property by car and parking is not easy

- Belinda, August 2022

We are sorry that you had expected a shower but the listing states that it has a bath not shower. With regards the parking, we have been as detailed and honest as we can by providing alternative routes in and maximum car sizes but if you have any further suggestions please let the rental company know and we shall endeavour to update the instructions. Property Owner
Eric May 2022

“Great place with a wonderful view.”

Well located at walking distance from shopping street and the beach.

- Eric, May 2022

We are really happy that your enjoyed the stay and the wonderful positioning of the cottage and convenience of its location to the local facilities. We hope you see you again soon. Julia & Mark Property Owner
Nicola May 2022

“The owners should take off parking on their listing.”

The road isn’t acceptable for cars and we had to pay £6 a day parking ( would rather pay parking than damaging our car ) we did get stuck the first day and if it wasn’t for a local resident we would have struggled getting out of the road to exit. Although the cottage was clean ( clean bedding , towels , utensils etc ) the cottage needed a spring clean. The floors need a good clean.walked around without socks and my feet were full of bits , hair And as it’s just going into the busy season I would have thought a fresh lick of paint wouldn’t have gone a miss. Just a little bit run down. We didn’t use the outside decking area as the weather wasn’t good but looking at it the decking area it needed a clean and the garden was very over grown and needed attention. Again didn’t impact us just noted. The garden did have beautiful plants flowers just needed tidying up.

- Nicola, May 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed River View Cottage and we are sorry you had difficulties with the road. We confirm it is a very steep road with narrow turns and the property it is advertised with this specification in mind. The parking is listed as being suitable only for a small/medium car but it can still be very tricky if the turning radius is not not the best. Regarding the cleanliness and the upkeep of the garden the owners confirmed they passed the message to their housekeeping and gardening team and they will make sure the property will have a spring clean. We hope you will visit River View Cottage again for more lovely holidays. Property Owner
Gerald December 2021

“As stated the access is problematic, we were there in the winter, we live in the South Wales valleys with similar topography but still found the access difficult.”

I've been driving for 50 years including commercial vehicles but still found the roads daunting.We had 3 attempts with a lot of wheel spin on the hairpin bends, subsequently we didn't move the car for 3 days! The cottage would be fine in summer and a good base for keen walkers in the local area.We are keen walkers so it wasn't a problem.The logistics of 2 cars and parking were difficult, leaving and transferring 2 sets of luggage resulted in more wheel spin on wet surfaces especially manhole covers! The cottage itself and the views were excellent.

- Gerald, December 2021

Thank you for completing your feedback. We are sorry that you found the roads and parking difficult to negotiate. We do advise guests on our website of the narrow and steep roads. In addition, that alternative parking can be found a short walk from the property in one of the nearby car parks. In the directions sent out to all guests prior to your arrival at the property, we provide detailed information on the parking at the property plus an alternative route suggestion if you should wish to avoid the steep hill up to the property. We suggest that should you have any concerns over the parking and the access to the property to discuss this with us first, prior to making a booking. Aside from this, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and the amazing views. Property Owner
Dean September 2021

“More information about the narrow steep road.”

Car looses grip when wet and wheel spins. Parking difficult in that space. Will be interesting to see if this happens

- Dean, September 2021

Thank you for your comments. It does state on our website that drivers should take care as the lane up to the cottage is very steep and narrow to negotiate but there is space to park a small-medium sized car.I f you have a larger car or are not a confident driver there are car parks near by, charges will apply. Property Owner
Wendy August 2021

“We had a fabulous time staying at River View Cottages, helped of course by the lovey weather we had too.”

The cottage was well presented, clean with lots of facilities and amenities as per the description. The only thing I would say is that the unfortunately we gave damaged our car (bumpers and mirrors) and we only have a Ford Focus trying to negotiate the very narrow road up to and down from the cottage. I think it would be helpful to explain how very narrow those roads are. We ended parking at the Millpool Car Park over the bridge with. Cornwall rover parking permit instead. Also it would have been helpful to know the gradient of how very steep the roads up to and down from the cottage. We are a relatively fit family but even we had to stop a couple of times to catch our breath before carrying on. We still had a great time and I would definitely recommend Sykes Cottages, but maybe only this cottage if you have a very small car and are very fit.

- Wendy, August 2021
Claire May 2021

“Fantastic little cottage with stunning views.”

Caretaker and manager were both very attentive and ensured we had everything we needed for a lovely stay. Beds were all comfy and the cottage had everything we needed to feel at home for our week stay. Please take note of parking abuse as the hill is very narrow and steep. We have a Kia Sportage and we struggled to get it in the drive so we chose to pay for parking for our stay. You would get a small car on here but anything bigger is a struggle. Cottage was very clean and the linen smelt beautiful.

- Claire, May 2021
Linda May 2021

“I did already send you a email.”

Regarding parking although you did worn us after we booked the cottage. Bathroom shower needs to be sorted. Three piece suite needs to be cleaned, after turning cushions over they were quite dirty. The whole cottage needs a spring clean, it wasn't very home warming I will not be booking again.

- Linda, May 2021

Thank you for you feedback and we are sorry to hear that there were a few issues during your stay. We will get in contact with the housekeeping team regarding the cleanliness issues although the property is usually spotless so sorry if it was lacking on this occasion. The sofa upholstery is almost brand new so it is surprising to hear there was a problem here. Regarding the shower, the property doesn't have one but has a lovely bath tub as explained in the description and shown in the images. Property Owner
May April 2021

“This is a great property with everything you need for your stay and more.”

Parking at the property itself is a challenge due to the narrow street and gradient but the owner gives practical advice on other parking options as well as a plethora of other helpful tips in the visitor reference book. I would definitely recommend river view and I would happily stay here again!

- May, April 2021
Janine July 2020

“The main oven in the kitchen not working.”

The drinking glasses clearly hadn’t been washed recently - we were the first guests to visit post Covid restrictions. Not even a simple bar of hand soap in the bathroom. The Reality and pictures on the website were very different. The cottage smelt damp and mouldy and uninviting. No effort made to even update any of the clocks with the correct time. Outdoor furniture could have been cleaned. No patio heater and we had to search for the parasol. In the end we didn’t even bother and left a day earlier than planned.

- Janine, July 2020

Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback which we have passed onto the owners. The owners who have recently stayed at the property, checked the oven and have confirmed that it is working. If you had let us know during your stay we would have looked at it then and taken action if necessary. We are disappointed that you found some areas which were not as clean as you would expect, again if you had let us know we would have taken action at the time. A patio heater is not something that we ask our owners to provide. We have visited the property since your visit and did not find any evidence of damp or mould. We are sorry you did not enjoy your holiday as you should have, we wish you had informed us during your stay. Property Owner
Julia October 2019

“We have just returned from a week in River View Cottage.”

The Cottage was lovely and comfortable, and the views quite spectacular. We were quite lucky with the weather so were able to make use of the outside decking area in the evenings. The only downside is the access and parking available. The remark on the website stating 'Access lane to cottage is very steep and narrow' is truly an understatement. Ok if you are used to negotiating steep, winding, narrow lanes, but almost impossible if not. We ended up spending £480 on a new clutch!!!! We then paid out £30 to park our car in the station car park for the week. I must say, Ian next door to the cottage was amazing and extremely helpful, recommending a local garage for the repairs and also taking our luggage back down to our car at the end of our stay. Overall a lovely holiday but marred by the problems accessing the cottage and the additional expenses incurred. I'm afraid to say we won't be staying again.

- Julia, October 2019
James June 2019

“A lovely 2 bedroom house located within a 5-10 minute walk from the centre of Looe.”

Clean and comfortably furnished. We made good use of the outdoor decking with its great view over the Looe Estuary. Parking is an ordeal (advice: Mazda3 hatch is too big for parking space). We relocated the car to a nearby residential street Bodrigan Road and walked down a footpath to the house, which was fine if a little steep. Plenty to do in the area - sea watersports, Eden, zipline, walks, pubs. Overall had a fantastic stay.

- James, June 2019
John May 2019

“Looe is nice access to cottage should be stated in brochure lack of basic ...”

Looe is nice access to cottage should be stated in brochure lack of basic equipment , tea pot lid missing,no kitchen roll,broken light shade generally poor condition

- John, May 2019
K July 2018

“Lovely cottage with balcony with lovely views, close to town centre and beach”

- K, July 2018
Robert January 2018

“The cottage is very nice with stunning views from the dining room and bathroom in particular.”

The cottage is up a very steep hill and the road is just about one car wide, but the parking space is an absolute nightmare to get into, at a very awkward angle with a telegraph pole one side and a low brick wall the other and some sort of wooden contraption next to the front door which really is of no use and just makes getting in the space more difficult, it took us a good half an hour to get the car parked, and even then we dented our car on the pole. We did have a lovely holiday walking the area, but we only moved the car to go home!!

- Robert, January 2018
Tracey October 2017

“It was a very nice cottage, but the hills and narrow roads up to it were quite difficult.”

- Tracey, October 2017
Neil August 2017

“The garden wasn't very tidy which was a shame and the BBQ was dirty so we didn't use it.”

Other than that we had a fab time!

- Neil, August 2017

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with slipper bath, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room with patio doors to balcony
Sitting room.
Gas central heating
Gas oven and hob
Microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, HD TV with Full HD Sky, Blue-ray, iPod dock/CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and high chair available
Off road parking for 1 medium car
Patio with furniture and enclosed lawn garden with steps paving and decking
Sorry no pets and smoking
Shop/pub/beach 10 mins walk
Note: *** Access lane to the cottage is very steep and narrow, if you have a larger car or are not a confident driver there are car parks nearby, charges will apply. The car parking space at the property is suitable for a small sized vehicle only, max 4.2m by 1.8m.

The property

With elevated views over a tidal river that meanders through a picturesque Cornish valley cloaked in woodland all the way to the sea - that is the setting of River View Cottage.

This lovingly refurbished cottage is away from the melee yet within a ten minute walk of Looe's cobbled streets, soft sandy beach, bustling quayside and superb restaurants.

Bestowing a counterbalance of cottage ambience and contemporary style, guests can relax on deeply cushioned ruby red sofas or enjoy a peaceful river vista from a dining room where glazed doors open onto a wide balcony - perfect for alfresco dining on a summer's evening.

Up in the bedrooms memory mattresses mould to your posture and a neutral harmony contrasted by a palette of vibrant colour cleverly interacts with designer vintage fabrics and fashionable furnishings creating a masterpiece of elegance and style.

A slipper bath adds an air of luxury to the small elegant bathroom.

As well as the balcony there is a petite attractive sloping garden. Clinging to centuries old seafaring traditions, Looe's fascination is undoubtedly the harbour from where local fishermen set sail daily, returning to sell their harvest in the thriving fish market.

A much loved coastal resort with activities for all, there are shark fishing trips for the adventurous tagging the sharks and releasing them back into the sea and pleasure boat rides along the coast for those seeking a more relaxing holiday experience.

The soft sandy beach is perfect for families.

For those arriving by train the cottage is but one minute by taxi or a five minute walk; drivers take care as the lane up to the cottage is very steep and narrow to negotiate but there is space to park a small-medium sized car.

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About the location

LOOE

Polperro 5 miles.

Looe is Cornwall’s second largest fishing port and hence there is always a lively maritime bustle around the quay area of East Looe, which is connected to the quieter West Looe by a seven arched 19th century bridge over the River Looe. You can also catch the river taxi between East and West Looe. East Looe has narrow cobbled streets, twisting alleyways and plenty of tourist shops, whilst West Looe has a lovely outlook across the harbour. Looe’s viewpoint, Banjo Pier, can be reached from the quay and is a great spot to watch the returning fishing trawlers and look across the bay to Looe Island, which can be walked to occasionally at very low tides. The sandy Looe beach adjoins the pier and is very popular with families because of its safe shallow swimming and vast expanse of sand. There is also a great rock pool area at Hannafore that children will love. West Looe has a Heritage Centre that recently opened in the Old Sardine Factory with a climbing wall and a cafe and the delightful Kilminorth Woods have way marked walks through the majestic oak wood, rich in plant, insect and bird life. Apart from beach activities in this part of south east Cornwall, there are many mining remains on Bodmin Moor and in the Tamar Valley and much of the mining landscape has World Heritage status. This area of Cornwall has inspired writers, such as Daphne du Maurier and much of Bodmin Moor has inspired legends linked with King Arthur. There is much to explore in this beautiful part of Cornwall.

Note: Access lane to the cottage is very steep and narrow, if you have a larger car or are not a confident driver there are car parks nearby, charges will apply.
The car parking space at the property is suitable for a small sized vehicle only, max 4.2m by 1.8m.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Myself and the husband enjoyed our stay in this beautiful homely filled cottage with our little girl.”

“The property was well located and had lovely views.”

“1. The bathroom has no walk in shower which we believe is necessary 2.”

“Great place with a wonderful view.”

“The owners should take off parking on their listing.”

“As stated the access is problematic, we were there in the winter, we live in the South Wales valleys with similar topography but still found the access difficult.”

“More information about the narrow steep road.”

“We had a fabulous time staying at River View Cottages, helped of course by the lovey weather we had too.”

“Fantastic little cottage with stunning views.”

“I did already send you a email.”

“This is a great property with everything you need for your stay and more.”

“The main oven in the kitchen not working.”

“We have just returned from a week in River View Cottage.”

“A lovely 2 bedroom house located within a 5-10 minute walk from the centre of Looe.”

“Looe is nice access to cottage should be stated in brochure lack of basic ...”

“Lovely cottage with balcony with lovely views, close to town centre and beach”

“The cottage is very nice with stunning views from the dining room and bathroom in particular.”

“It was a very nice cottage, but the hills and narrow roads up to it were quite difficult.”

“The garden wasn't very tidy which was a shame and the BBQ was dirty so we didn't use it.”

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About the location

LOOE