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Exterior detail
Interior
Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cornwall, England
  • Looe Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hannafore Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Polperro Harbour
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Historic Elizabethan house very close to the beach

Located among the quaint old streets of East Looe, Lantau Cottage is an immaculately presented Elizabethan house dating back over 400 years. The house is close to the beach and harbour as well as the town's many cafes, restaurants and pubs. It is very well equipped for modern-day living yet steeped in a rich history with many original features including beamed and gabled ceilings and offers discerning guests a flavour of days long gone. The house has the benefit of wifi internet access.

With quality furniture and soft furnishings throughout, guests will appreciate the attention to detail. The house is normally let from Saturday to Saturday during the peak season but we offer long weekend breaks during other times. The house is ideally situated just a few paces from East Looe’s sandy beach, historic harbour and many cafes, bars and restaurants. It is a no-smoking property and we regret that we can't take pets or support animals.

Joining instructions are usually sent out 2 - 3 weeks before arrival. Guests can normally access the house from 5.00 pm on the first day, although we will our best to get you in well before this. We ask that your accommodation be vacated by 9.00 am on the day of departure. Unfortunately, our cleaning company dictates these times, although we will do our very best to extend these.

We're based locally and never far away.

This coastal location in South-East Cornwall is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and is a perfect escape from the urban hustle & bustle. Looe itself is divided by the river and the old town has a maze of alleyways and back streets to explore as well as the banjo pier and sandy beach. Looe has all sorts of galleries and shops and there are numerous restaurants, pubs and cafes too. The harbour is the perfect place to watch the world go by and Looe is a thriving fishing town. Further afield, explore the picturesque village of Polperro whose tiny harbour was once a hub for brandy and tobacco smuggling. Or take a walk along the coastal path and enjoy the spectacular Cornish scenery. Looe is a great base from which to explore Cornwall and nearby you will find the Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Restormel Castle.

The house has the benefit of allocated parking for two cars (one space is in the Beachside carpark at the end of the street, the other is an allocated space in the Millpool carpark which is 7 - 8 minutes away on foot). Guests are welcome to drive to the top of Higher Chapel Street, just a few yards from the entrance, to unload and load etc.

Property manager

Sarah Tremayne
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Languages

English

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House Rules

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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

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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Looe

Looe is home to this holiday home. Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and Stuart House Arts and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, 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.
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Cornwall, England

What's nearby

  • Looe Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaidy Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hannafore Beach - 16 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Polperro Harbour - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Talland Bay Beach - 23 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Looe Station - 11 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sarah's Pasty Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kelly's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Golden Guinea Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Sail Loft Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Fleur - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Elizabethan house very close to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Historic Elizabethan house very close to the beach located?

Situated in Looe, this holiday home is steps away from Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and Looe Beach. Second Beach and Hannafore Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). 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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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

David B.

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

Mr David Baker

A property bursting with character right in the heart of East Looe. It’s tucked away in the middle of a labyrinth of old, quiet alleyways but just yards from the beach and from the busy touristy streets. The inside of the property was full of charm and very well equipped. One or two things were a bit tired but nothing to spoil our trip. All the bedding and bathroom facilities were spotless. All our communication with the host was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay there again! Thank-you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

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

Awesome location

Easy check in process. Great communication with owner (Who actually send back belongings left behind at the house). Near the ocean and shops and crab fishing and fishing expeditions. Would recommend to others looking for a quaint house with history and charm.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

A July week in Looe

Great character home in fab location of town and beautiful safe beach. Easy walking access to everywhere, friendly town, some lovely restaurants like sardine factory, smugglers cott and the coddy shack. Family had a great time helped by 26 degree sunshine everyday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Irene P.

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

Lovely old house in the heart of Looe

Lovely house with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Good location in the town centre and near the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie A.

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

Family Break

We had a great stay in Looe, not only were the people friendly but the scenary was so picturesic and would definitely recommend a friend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Max S.

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

Lovely house in central location.

Everything you need for a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

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

Our holiday in Looe

Myself, my family and friends all stayed in Lantau Cottage in August. The cottage is in a perfect location, a stones throw from the beach and all the shops and restaurants. The cottage itself is so cute and comfortable and the joining instructions were clear and helpful. The owner himself was very kind and friendly too in all our correspondence. We would recommend it to anyone who wants to stay in the beautiful town of Looe.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

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

Lovely holiday

Once again we enjoyed a lovely holiday as a family spanning three generations! The property is excellently located being of equal distance to the beach and harbour, both only a short walk away. The cottage itself has absolutely everything you need including a new kitchen which is a real plus. All in all, a really lovely holiday was had by all !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Joyce O.

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

Beautiful historic house close to the beach

We loved this Elizabethan house and felt privileged staying. We loved the kitchen (new we were informed) which was very well equipped with a wonderful range. The house is very tastefully decorated and in sympathy with its medieval heritage with a comfortable living room and five bedrooms. The house is perfectly located in a quiet backwater of the old town - in one of the narrow streets leading up from the beach. Looe itself has lots to offer the whole family with plenty of great eateries and public houses. All in all we had a brilliant week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Summer in Looe

Very nice and quirky old building. Great kitchen which coped with the 8 of us staying there. Very close to the beach. The 2 car park spaces are extremely useful, but the closest one is only suitable for a smaller vehicles. 4 sets of keys were great when there were so many adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nanette N.

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

Excellent property in a charming location

This property suited us very well as it is perfectly situated in the heart of Looe just a few hundred yards from the sandy beach. We are a family of 7 very tall adults and although some ducking around the beams was required, everyone really enjoyed the beautifully furnished and well appointed property. We cooked for ourselves every night but it had everything we needed, even a whisk for the Eton Mess! There was plenty to keep us occupied, coastal walks, swimming in the sea, boat trip to Polperro, adrenaline quarry and a day out in Foye.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Great holiday house in the centre of Looe

Just spent a wonderful week in this lovely Elizabethan house in the charming town of Looe. We were five budding authors and one acclaimed published author who together drew much inspiration from this characterful historic house and the neighbouring surrounds. The house was very well presented, clean and comfortable. Lots of attention to detail with quality linens and towels. We highly recommend this fine property and would love to come back.

8/10 Good

kees v.

Perfecte woning! Een aanrader.

De ligging van de woning in Looe is erg goed: middenin het oude centrum, dichtbij winkels, horeca en strand. De woning heeft royale slaapkamers en goede bedden. We zijn hier met 9 volwassenen geweest en dat is goed te doen. Er is een slaapkamer op de 2e verdieping die wat lastiger toegankelijk is (trapje op, door klein deurtje en dan weer trapje af) Op de benedenverdieping is het plafond gedeeltelijk laag, maar dat is ook de charme van de woning. De woning is bijzonder goed uitgerust: véél serviesgoed, veel keukengerei, het enige dat ontbreekt is een koffiezetapparaat. Een aanrader voor een verblijf in Cornwall voor een grote familie!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Historic house with bags of personality

Fine Elizabethan charm! There aren't many houses steeped in such history that you can visit let alone stay/rent for your vacation. Lantau was a special find ooozing so much character. - from the ships mast to the beams and panelled walls, we felt privileged to be able to stay. Sympathetically restored and very comfortable and well equipped - we have no hesitation in recommending Lantau to anyone. Would definitely love to stay here again.

8/10 Good

Wayne W.

Beautiful well supplied cottage which is very well situated.

Brilliant few days away with family, was made a lot easier with the situation and well supplied and beautiful cottage.It has all you need in the surrounding area and it is a stones throw away from the beach, shops,harbour and pubs. There is plenty of space at the cottage with 6 bed rooms and has a very spacious living room and dining area. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gareth J.

Enjoyed a lovely holiday in this amazing house

This is our second year at Lantau Cottage - we love this house. It's a real step back in time with some lovely historical features: beamed ceilings, Elizabethan panelled walls, oriel windows, a full sized ship mast running from top to bottom etc. It's comfortably furnished (especially comfortable beds with decent cotton sheets) at the same time it has of all the amenities you'd expect for modern day living. It's sympathetically decorated on a nautical rustic theme – we love the wall hangings and tapestries. Best of all is its great location in the centre of the old town and very close to the beach and harbour. It's quietly situated but also close to the town's many cafes and restaurants. We love the Smuggler's Cott and enjoyed the new Plough on the Quay. Also Daisy's for breakfast is a must. For a family of eight (two families in fact) it suited and served us well plus it's a really bonus having two parking spaces. No hesitation in recommending and looking forward to returning.

6/10 Okay

Alan M.

House and location great, needs a deep clean on the downstairs level- pots, glass, cooking dishes an

Spent a lot of time cleaning, outside bins need to be sorted. High-chair dirty and it needs a larger fridge. House needs to be de-clutered. Otherwise enjoyable..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trevor E.

Great house - so close to beach (and everything)!

Three generations making a return visit to Looe and Lantau Cottage enjoying all the charm and character both have to offer. The house is very comfortable and very well equipped - we loved the new curtains and other touches appearing since our last visit. The house is perfectly located in the heart of the old town with the beach just yards away. We enjoyed evenings in the Salutation, Ship and Fisherman's. Breakfasts in Daisy's, Tasty Corner and the Pier Cafe. We really enjoyed the Plough on the Quay (formerly Trawlers) and great to see the return of Pepe's. Thanks again for having us! We'll be back!

6/10 Okay

Danielle S.

Disappointed

Location and house amazing. But the house needs a deep clean!!! Beds and bedding are spotless, but everything else is very dusty and dirty. Fire was disgusting and in my opinion not safe (I have two log burners, so I know it needed attention before use), oven was greasy so didn't use it (as i didn't want to clean on holiday) previous guests food in cupboards. Highchair was disgusting... white straps were brown (had to bleach them) and i still didn't want to put the baby in it :(. Had a lovely holiday but i wouldn't stay again as i don't expect to pay a large amount of money and have to clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Beautiful cottage

Our family spanning three generations have had a wonderful holiday in this beautifully maintained cottage. It is so convenient for the beach, harbour, shops and lovely restaurants, all within very easy walking distance, there is something to suit all ages. Already sorting out dates for next years holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

dummy d.

Great location - a stone's throw from the beach

Thanks for your great hospitality and letting us stay in this magnificent old house. Bags of character - wonky floors, old beams, paneled walls and a ship mast running from top to bottom - wow! Clean, well maintained and very well equipped, we all enjoyed the comfortable living room as well as comfortable beds. Best of all was the location: literally a stones throw from the beach and close to everything else (cafes and restaurants). We enjoyed a couple of breakfasts at Daisy's - a brilliant find with great breakfasts. Try the Pier cafe too. We ate out a few times and really enjoyed the Smuggler Cott, the Plough on the Key and Pepe's. Really nothing to complain about - thank you for a fantastic week and lots of great holiday memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Fabulous house right near the sea

We have had a lovely time in this gorgeous house which is full of character. We were 6 people, my parents, husband and 2 teenage sons. The house is in a great location, moments from the seafront and right in the heart of this gorgeous little town. It is in one of the quaint little alleys between the river and the beach. The house is well stocked and comfortable. Storage in the kitchen is tight as it is an old building. There was plenty of space to eat around the large table, and lots of lounging space on the various sofas. The bedrooms had quality linen and comfy beds, and the two bathrooms had plenty of hot water. We don’t have a car and were perfectly able to shop and potter about without. We were blessed with gorgeous weather which meant open windows and some noise from seagulls, neighbours and cars at night. This is a very old house which meant the rooms were on the small side with low ceilings, however the charm of staying in such a lovely old building totally outweighed these little issues. The master bedroom at the top was a good size and had a little seating area off it. If you are very tall, claustrophobic or need complete silence maybe look elsewhere, but if you love old buildings with loads of charm in a very central pretty location, this is the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

stuart w.

very good

An ideal spot,very quaint though a little tough on the taller ones(me).Will book again providing the £250 is returned
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Beautiful property

We had a fantastic stay. The house is beautiful and equipped with everything you could possible need and more. Parking space right on the seafront. We all enjoyed our stay in Looe and will be definately be returning to Lantau House.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jayne P.

Great extended family holiday in top location

We were an extended family of 8 enjoying a weeks holiday in the lovely town of Looe. The house was easy to find (thanks for the good directions) and we were greeted by Dilly, the house manager, who was very helpful and informative. The house is arranged over 3 floors and even with eight of us we never felt on top of each other.....we discovered a separate mini lounge/snug on the top floor which had its own TV and which the children claimed as their own den. All the beds were very comfortable and we all slept extremely well. The kitchen was very well equipped and we enjoyed sitting around the lovely old dining table enjoying meals. The old leather sofas in the lounge were great for relaxing in too. The location couldn't have been better and very close to the beach and everything else. The hardest part for us was leaving. Would love to come back.

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