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LUXURY 17TH CENTURY COTTAGE IN LOOE'S OLD TOWN CLOSE TO THE BEACH

 
 
 
Looe house rental - Lantau Cottage
Lantau Cottage
 
Looe house rental - Lantau Cottage

Lantau Cottage

Looe Bay (Paul Watts / VisitCornwall)

Looe Bay (Paul Watts / VisitCornwall)

A warm welcome awaits

A warm welcome awaits

Dining Area

Dining Area

Kitchen

Kitchen

The Living Room

The Living Room

Looe (Paul Watts / VisitCornwall)

Looe (Paul Watts / VisitCornwall)

Boats in Looe Harbour (Ingrid King / VisitCornwall

Boats in Looe Harbour (Ingrid King / VisitCornwall

Winding Staircase

Winding Staircase

The Admiral's Room

The Admiral's Room

Elizabethan Panelled Room

Elizabethan Panelled Room

The Master's Room

The Master's Room

First Floor Hall

First Floor Hall

The Bosun's Room

The Bosun's Room

Looe River

Looe River

Top of the stairs

Top of the stairs

Top Floor Twin Room

Top Floor Twin Room

Lantau Oriel Window - the house is steeped in hist

Lantau Oriel Window - the house is steeped in hist

Lots to do

Lots to do

Looe's famous banjo pier

Looe's famous banjo pier

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

  • Per week £695 - £1,650
USD Conversion (ESTIMATED)
Per week (USD) $1,051 - $2,495
  • Bedrooms5
  • Sleeps9
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Looe vacation house rental
Large four star self catering characterful cottage sleeps up to 9 in 5 bedrooms

Located amongst the quaint old streets of East Looe, Lantau Cottage is an immaculately presented former 17th Century Ship Merchants' Cottage. Dating back over 400 years, the property is steeped in a rich history with many original features including panelled walls, beamed and gabled ceilings, oreil windows and a winding staircase that incorporates an original full size ship's mast. The Cottage is very well equipped for modern day use but offers discerning guests a flavour of days long gone. With quality furniture and soft furnishings throughout, guests will appreciate the attention to detail. The house sleep 8-9 guests in five bedrooms (3 doubles, 1 twin & 1 single) and is normally let from Saturday to Saturday. The Cottage is ideally situated just a few paces from East Looe’s sandy beach, historic harbour and many cafes, bars and restaurants. This is a no-smoking property and we regret that we can't take pets. Nearby parking for 2 cars including 1 space in the beachside carkpark.

Visit Britain Gold Award Winner: Lantau Cottage has a four star rating from Visit Britain and has won Visit Britain's Gold Award for outstanding quality for three years running.

Lantau Cottage was noted for its high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness and sits at the high end of the banding awarded. The Inspector noted 'the high quality furniture and carpets that are well suited to the character and style of the property, heating levels are excellent with central heating

fitted and additional wood burners, well placed illumination levels. Lantau also has high quality pictorial relief

adding interest. Original Elizabethan wood paneling and tapestries to bedrooms in Lantau are very impressive. Solid beds and deep supportive mattresses and well dressed beds with high quality linen and good use of throws and scatter cushions'.

Alistair Sawday's Special Escapes: Lantau Cottage is the only self catering property in Looe that is listed in Alistair Sawday's renowned Special Escapes guide. This is an independent guide that carefully selects unique high quality character properties. This is an extract from the guide:

'Gabled ceilings, wonky floors, a winding stair that includes a ship's mast and, in one bedroom, a stunning Elizabethan panelled wall: the house was built for a ship's merchant in the 1600s. Sandwiched between two tiny streets, spread over three storeys, it presents you with a living room with comfy sofas and a wood-burner, a dining table with church pew seating and ladderback chairs, a children's sitting room with a sofabed under the rafters and three double bedrooms, one single and a twin, two shower rooms and a characterful little kitchen. You're as snug as a bug and very comfortable too, thanks to new beds and super mattresses, white sheets and feather pillows, nautical pictures and lovely glass and china. '

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Looe house rental - Lantau Cottage

Lantau Cottage

Looe Bay (Paul Watts / VisitCornwall)

Looe Bay (Paul Watts / VisitCornwall)

A warm welcome awaits

A warm welcome awaits

Dining Area

Dining Area

Kitchen

Kitchen

The Living Room

The Living Room

Looe (Paul Watts / VisitCornwall)

Looe (Paul Watts / VisitCornwall)

Boats in Looe Harbour (Ingrid King / VisitCornwall

Boats in Looe Harbour (Ingrid King / VisitCornwall

Winding Staircase

Winding Staircase

The Admiral's Room

The Admiral's Room

Elizabethan Panelled Room

Elizabethan Panelled Room

The Master's Room

The Master's Room

First Floor Hall

First Floor Hall

The Bosun's Room

The Bosun's Room

Looe River

Looe River

Top of the stairs

Top of the stairs

Top Floor Twin Room

Top Floor Twin Room

Lantau Oriel Window - the house is steeped in hist

Lantau Oriel Window - the house is steeped in hist

Lots to do

Lots to do

Looe's famous banjo pier

Looe's famous banjo pier

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Nearest Airport : Plymouth Airport at 20 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Plymouth at 20 Miles
Nearest Train : East Looe at 1.5 Miles
Nearest Motorway : A38 at Liskeard at 10 Miles
Nearest Beach : East Looe Beach at 50 Metres
Nearest Barpub : All of the town's pubs are a short walk away at 50 Metres
Nearest Restaurant : East Looe's finest restaurants are just yards away at 50 Metres

Get a glimpse of Looe's past by visiting the Old Guild Hall Museum, or wander the narrow streets, and sample the delights of the town’s award winning restaurants. Explore the picturesque village of Polperro with its jumble of whitewashed cottages. Its tiny harbour was once a thriving centre for the area's smuggling of brandy and tobacco. Or take the coastal path to explore the secluded coves of Talland and Lanivet Bay.

Looe is a great base in which to explore Cornwall and discover over six thousand years of legend, tradition and heritage from the moors, mines and mansions of the region. There are beaches for everyone, including the spectacular 4 mile stretch of Whitsand Bay which is a 15 minute drive away.

Springtime sees a riot of colour from the bulb fields of the Tamar Valley while the summer brings in an abundance of marine life to this area of outstanding natural beauty. Autumn sees a further transformation through the area's ancient woodlands and their flora & fauna.

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Changeover Day: saturday

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Looe, United Kingdom

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
British Pound
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Spring Half Term
May 25 2013 - May 31 2013
£1,650
1 Week
 
 
Late Spring
Jun 1 2013 - Jun 21 2013
£695
£995
3 Nights
 
 
Early Summer
Jun 22 2013 - Jul 5 2013
£850
£1,195
3 Nights
 
 
HIgh Summer
Jul 6 2013 - Aug 30 2013
£1,650
1 Week
 
 
Late Summer
Aug 31 2013 - Oct 4 2013
£850
£1,195
3 Nights
 
 
Early Fall
Oct 5 2013 - Oct 25 2013
£575
£795
3 Nights
 
 
Half Term
Oct 26 2013 - Nov 8 2013
£1,395
1 Week
 
 
Late Fall
Nov 9 2013 - Dec 20 2013
£495
£695
3 Nights
 
 
Christmas/ New Year
Dec 21 2013 - Jan 3 2014
£1,650
5 Nights
 

Notes

  • Please note that where short breaks are available, the pro-forma charge for three nights is approximately 70% of the weekly rate and 80% for four nights. Five nights or more are charged at the weekly rate. For short breaks we ask guests to bring their own towels although we can supply these for a small charge. The use of towels is included in the weekly rate.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Looe, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • house (terraced)
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 120 m²
Location Type:
  • Beach
  • Near The Ocean
Theme:
  • Family
  • Historic
General:
  • Towels Provided
  • Iron & Board
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Living Room
  • Linens Provided
  • Alarm Clock
  • Parking
  • Internet
  • Activities Guide
  • Wireless Internet
  • Washing Machine
  • Heating
  • Local Maps
Kitchen:
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Cooking Utensils
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Oven
  • Grill
Dining:
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining Area
  • Dining Room
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
  • Towels are provided as standard with weekly rentals. For short breaks we ask guests to bring their own although we can provide these for a small additional charge.
Bedrooms:
  • 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9
  • Master Bedroom - 1 queen , Travel Cot
    Twin Room - 2 twin/ single , Access via three stepped-ladder
    Single Room - 1 twin/ single
    Double Room 1 - 1 double
    Double Room 2 - 1 double
  • All bedroom linen is high quality pure Egyptian cotton and towels are heavyweight Turkish cotton.
Entertainment:
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Books for Kids
  • VCR
  • Music Library
  • DVD Player
  • Stereo
  • Books for Adults
  • Games
  • Audio Tape Player
  • Radio
  • Books
  • Television
Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets not allowed
Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • pond
  • zoo
  • arboretum
  • churches
  • restaurants
  • library
Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
  • bird watching
  • horseback riding
  • walking
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • swimming
  • hiking
  • sailing
  • surfing
  • deepsea fishing
  • hunting big game
  • tennis
  • sound/bay fishing
  • cycling
  • freshwater fishing
  • golf
  • mountain biking
  • pier fishing
  • fishing
Notes: We are very sorry but we are unable to accept pets however well behaved they are.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Looe, United Kingdom

Luxury 17th Century Cottage in Looe's Old Town Close to the Beach
average rating of 5.0 based on 15 reviews
business
Luxury 17th Century Cottage in Looe's Old Town Close to the Beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p440244
+0044 07956-121713
Looe South East Cornwall
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
0

A Perfect Cottage

Submitted: December 5, 2012 Stayed: July 2011
What a fantastic cottage. The pics don't do it justice - it's made from lots of wood including ships beams and has all the character that goes with it.
Looe is a quaint little village tucked into the Cornish coastline. In this cottage we were all of 30 seconds walk (seriously!) from the beach and in the other direction, 30 seconds from the main street. There were 6 of us (parents, 2 sisters and my boyfriend) and we were very comfortable. It was lovely and well kept and there was fresh bread, butter, eggs and milk waiting for us. If you are visiting, you need to park in the main town car park then walk up the tiny street to collect the key for the car park near the house. This is a very old town with small streets and it's charm lies in the great fish and chips (Kellys), amazing icecream flavours and the close proximity of the beach and pier. Wonderfully ideal for anyone not into a night scene. Try The Old sail loft Restaurant and Smugglers Cott. Best make friends with the gulls - they sounded like a banshee at night but I missed them when I left. This place has the essence of holidays - I'd definitely go back.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Luxury 17th Century Cottage in Looe's Old Town Close to the Beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p440244
+0044 07956-121713
Looe South East Cornwall
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Absolutely fabulous!!

Submitted: December 5, 2012 Stayed: August 2011
If you are looking to stay in Looe, you need look no further than booking the Lantau Cottage! Perfectly positioned for the beach and town and the most beautifully maintained cottage you will come across! We were an extended family including children and there is plenty of room, and if the weather is bad, you will want to stay in the cottage instead of the beach! We were all thoroughly impressed!
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Luxury 17th Century Cottage in Looe's Old Town Close to the Beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p440244
+0044 07956-121713
Looe South East Cornwall
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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The perfect holiday cottage experience!

Submitted: December 5, 2012 Stayed: July 2011
We had an absolutely lovely stay in this beautiful, characterful cottage. It was perfectly placed for wondering around town and down to the sea and coastal walks. The house had everything we needed, looked amazing, and the owners were lovely and so helpful.
It was a fabulous holiday and we were all very sad to leave Lantau Cottage!
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Luxury 17th Century Cottage in Looe's Old Town Close to the Beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p440244
+0044 07956-121713
Looe South East Cornwall
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Lantau Cottage - Absolutely Recommended.

Submitted: November 9, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
This cottage is packed with character. Provides excellent accommodation for a large family group, comfortable rooms nice bathrooms. all ameneties in a 17th century cottage . Literally steps from the beach, from the harbor and from excellent restaurants (Try the Smuggler's Cote or Squid Ink) This ancient part of the town of East Looe has streets that are too narrow for cars. You can spend a week without driving and not run out of things to do. If you need to sleep up to 9 people this is the cottage for you. Absolutely recommended.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Luxury 17th Century Cottage in Looe's Old Town Close to the Beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p440244
+0044 07956-121713
Looe South East Cornwall
5

Un séjour de charme...

5 of 5
Submitted: March 21, 2012 Stayed: February 2012
Cette vieille maison a donné à toute la famille un cadre inoubliable pour des vacances heureuses. L'équipement est complet et raffiné, malgré le grand âges de ce vénérable nid douillet. Au milieu du village, à porter de la vie très active de celui ci, au cœur de l'entrelacs de rues étroites et pittoresques, c'est une chance de pouvoir séjourner à Lantau Cottage, comme ça l'est aussi de vivre un moment à Looe, perle de la Cornouaille. Le seul regret que laisse cette maison, c'est au moment ou il faut la quitter.
Helpful votes: 5/5
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