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River View Retreat - family house close to the centre of Looe

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Living area
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Looe, Cornwall
  • Looe Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Hannafore Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Polperro Harbour
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom with Shower and Bath 1

Toilet · Shower only

Shower Room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Shower Room 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

River View Retreat - family house close to the centre of Looe

VISIT ENGLAND GOLD AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
River View Retreat is a lovely house a short walk from the centre of Looe town. Having undergone extensive works over the Winters of 2021 and 2022 the house now has an outside games room, a newly fitted kitchen and utility area (new for 2023) , a refurbished master en suite with free standing bath, an additional en suite to the second double room, refurbished shower room and cloak room (new for 2023) and an additional garage parking space (meaning two spaces).
River View Retreat is an upside-down house. On the first floor is the open plan kitchen diner, lounge, snug, shower room, utility and WC. The lounge diner includes a range style cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer, coffee machine, and a large dining table that extends to seat 8. The lounge has beautiful sofas which comfortably seat 8 guests, a 43" 4KHD TV with sound bar and bi-fold doors which open out onto the balcony which is furnished with soft seating and overlooks the mature trees in front of the house. Off the lounge is a cosy snug with 32" Smart TV with DVD, perfect for when teens wish to escape to their own choice of TV. Lastly on the top floor is the modern shower room with an electric shower, WC and wash hand basin.
Downstairs are the four bedrooms all furnished with John Lewis furniture throughout. The two double rooms have king-size beds and both twins have adult-size single beds. All rooms have ample clothes storage. The master bedroom has an en suite refurbished for the 2022 season and a dressing room area, and the second double room also has an en suite shower room. High-quality bed linens and towels and gas central heating ensure a comfortable stay all year round.The games room, has its own wifi supply, a 43" 4KHD Smart TV, and a multi games table which will provide endless fun and entertainment for all the family to enjoy.
As well as the furnished balcony there are two additional outside seating areas. Close to the front door is a flat seating area with a table and 8 chairs and there is a Weber charcoal bbq. Down a few stairs is a lovely double hammock, the perfect spot for a little siesta or to relax back and enjoy a good book.
The owners have given every thought to equipping the property for an enjoyable stay with extra touches like a picnic cooler, ice packs, camping chairs, and a parasol for beach days. With a garage parking space and additional space outside the garage and welcoming one well-behaved pet, guests will be lucky to find this little gem. The walk in to Looe town centre is just a few minutes across the bridge or the Looe Land Train picks up in the Millpool car park (just down the hill from the house) and rides to East Looe, West Looe and out to Hannafore.There are several steps leading from the parking area to the door, please see the facilities tab for further info and accessibility.

Property manager

Helena Jaycock
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Looe

Located in Looe, this holiday home is near the beach. Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and Lanhydrock are local landmarks, 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. Snorkelling, sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Looe, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Looe Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hannafore Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Looe Island - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Polperro Harbour - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Plaidy Beach - 12 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Looe Station - 10 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sarah's Pasty Shop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kelly's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Golden Guinea Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Old Sail Loft Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Fleur - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is River View Retreat - family house close to the centre of Looe pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River View Retreat - family house close to the centre of Looe?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River View Retreat - family house close to the centre of Looe?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is River View Retreat - family house close to the centre of Looe located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and Looe Beach. Hannafore Beach and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 1 mile (2 km). Looe Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Fabulous Stay in Looe

Well equipped and furnished property. Felt very homely, beds very comfortable. Living and dini g space good. Walk into Looe easy and nice to be close to pubs and restaurants. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera M.

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

Comfortable home for a holiday

We felt at home right away and did not miss anything.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen P.

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

River View Retreat

House is lovely. Walk into Looe is short and downhill, harder going on the way back up but not too bad! Lots of steps to outside of property. Garage is large and space between the garages is also big enough for a large car. Only criticism is the en-suite to the 2nd double room is tiny and behind a sliding glass door right next to the bed, no privacy! Upstairs is lovely, the bedrooms downstairs are small apart from the main bedroom with en-suite which is a good size. Games room is a bonus. Beware of the seagulls in the town, they are evil, they pinch anything from your hand and crabbing is a nightmare! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

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

Lovely getaway!!

The property is in a perfect location in Looe! Little walk down the road and you'll be down by the river. Lovely views from the living room. Plenty of space inside the property, and all the amenities you could require! Enjoyed using the games room too.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Perfect location

Lovely house and fully equipped for a brilliant holiday. We loved being within easy walking distance to shops, the beach and rock pools. Lots of interesting walks too. There was no traffic noise either. We would thoroughly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Caroline R.

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

Holiday with friends

Lovely property spacious and clean. Everything was of a high standard except the mattresses, they were quite frankly awful. So uncomfortable and we all suffered because of this. Such a shame as everything else was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

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

Family Holiday

Super house for 8 people. Weather was pretty awful most of time but house gave enough space to get away if you felt the need!! Property is fully equipped and in ideal location - close to river (we made good use of paddle boards and kyak) and not far from beach. It is a bit of a trek (lots of steps up to house) and also on a hill, but as 2 relatively fit 70+ year olds we managed to keep up with younger members of family. You can avoid the steps thru' the garden but then you have a longer stretch of hill to walk up.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

Relaxing week in Looe

The property was exactly as per the photos and description. Clean, well provisioned and a short, albeit uphill, walk from the town. Parking was always available for two cars and there was no noise from any of the neighbours. The wifi was fast and strong and we enjoyed several meals out on the terrace as well as in the spacious dining area. A great place to stay and would highly recommend it to other travellers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Helena Jaycock

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Why they chose this property

Perfect location for a family holiday in easy access of the town, beach, river, restaurants etc

What makes this property unique

High quality accommodation throughout, unique games room and parking for two cars.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests