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Downlea

Looe, Cornwall (Ref. 988129)

4.3

Cornish Cottage Holidays rating

  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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23 Customer Review(s)

  • Lorna

    “Downlea is a beautiful, well equipped and very clean cottage.”

    However the absence of recycling bags/bins and basics such as dishwasher tablets and washing up liquid made the stay feel less like a holiday. Packing the car with a week's worth of recycling to bring home shouldn't be necessary, as Cornwall provides household recycling pick ups and all the neighbours put theirs out. Looe is a lovely place to stay, with great walks along the coast and along the West Looe River. There is an abundance of places to choose from to eat and drink. We enjoyed quiz ...

    However the absence of recycling bags/bins and basics such as dishwasher tablets and washing up liquid made the stay feel less like a holiday. Packing the car with a week's worth of recycling to bring home shouldn't be necessary, as Cornwall provides household recycling pick ups and all the neighbours put theirs out. Looe is a lovely place to stay, with great walks along the coast and along the West Looe River. There is an abundance of places to choose from to eat and drink. We enjoyed quiz night at the Jolly Sailors, and discovering the Garden Bar behind the Golden Guinea, a must visit on a sunny evening :) The food at both Ocean & Earth (Thai) and Chennai (Indian) is very good.

    - Lorna, July 2024

    We are pleased that you enjoyed the cottage and the many wonderful amenities that Looe offers. We regret that the recycling centre, which was at millpool was closed but this is outside of our control. Unlike our neighbours, small businesses are not permitted to use the domestic waste collection services. We are therefore required to arrange private collection. Many apologies. Property Owner

Summary

  • Over two floors
  • Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x 4’ double and 1 x single
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin
  • Separate WC
  • Kitchen
  • Open plan living/dining area with open fire.
  • Gas central heating
  • Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
  • TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Selection of books, games and DVD’s
  • One well behaved pet welcome, Off road parking for 1 car
  • Paved garden at front and rear terrace with garden seating
  • Two well-behaved pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Beach, shops and pub 5 mins walk
  • Note: There are 12 external steps to the front door and similar number of external steps to the rear elevated garden
  • This property is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility
  • Note: Please supervise children.

The property

Downlea is a traditionally styled characterful cottage in a pretty, elevated spot in Looe resort, a 5 minute stroll from the buzzing harbour in coastal Looe resort.

Set over two floors, the accommodation is well presented and comfortable, with an open-plan sitting room with comfy sofas and snuggly open fire for those cooler months, with a dining area perfect for foody get-togethers.

The kitchen has all the appliances and leads to the terraced garden, with steps up to the paved patio (please supervise children) with garden furniture for sundowner drinks or sunshine morning latte.

The first floor has three bedrooms, the double and single boast scenic country views with a teasing Looe River glimpse.

At the rear, the cosier double bedroom and bathroom, with separate WC, complete this charismatic cottage.

Colourful Looe harbour and the long stretch of sandy beach makes this a popular coastal destination, with inns, restaurants, cafes and galleries lining the waterside.

Enjoy a fishing or pleasure boat trip – the excursion to Looe Island’s bird and wildlife sanctuary is stunning.

The two beaches have rock pools and caves to explore or discover the woodlands on a ramble or hired cycle.

Fabulous Fowey is a ferry ride away, with the Eden Project and beautiful Heligan Gardens within easy reach.

Downlea makea a super retreat for family, friends and couples seeking coastal and country adventures, whatever time of year.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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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.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas