Located in Looe, this holiday home is near the beach. Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and The Parish Church of Saint Lalluwy Menheniot 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.
Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Cornwall National Landscape - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Hannafore Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Plaidy Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Looe Station - 10 min walk
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
The Jolly Sailor - 9 min walk
Martins Dairy - 8 min walk
Globe Inn - 13 min walk
Kelly's - 10 min walk
The Harbour Moon - 6 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.
How much does it cost to stay at River View Retreat - family house close to the centre of Looe?
As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River View Retreat - family house close to the centre of Looe on 7 Nov 2026 start from £1,034, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at River View Retreat - family house close to the centre of Looe?
On-site parking is available at the 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 The Old Sardine Factory Heritage Centre, Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and Looe Beach. Banjo Pier and Hannafore Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). Looe Station is 10 minutes by foot.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
David E.
12 Sept 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Pictures were very deceiving. 1.There was lots of steps to house. Very hard for disabled people to get up and down steps. Also hand rail was covered in brambles so you struggled to get up steps. 2.Solar lights on balcony were smashed health and safety if children touched them .3.Sofa and cushions were dirty .4. Main bedroom smelt of mould and damp .5.Downstairs toilet smells of sewage when you flush toilet .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2026
We are sorry to hear that you had issues and they were not reported so that we could investigate at the time. The property was checked on the day you departed and again two days later and thankfully there is no sewage smell or damp smell. The sofas are a light colour and sadly some guests have marked them over the busy summer period but a clean has been arranged. The gardener attended during your stay and attends regularly - with the current warm, damp weather the brambles do grow extremely rapidly. The description does clearly state "Please note the parking is at the bottom access down an unpaved dirt track and from here several steps lead up to the door, please see the facilities tab for further info and accessibility." There are also photographs of the front and the rear of the building showing steps either side. It is certainly not advertised as being suitable for disabled people. Again we are sorry we were not aware at the time to be of any assistance to you.
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.
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.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for your email. We are so sorry to hear that you had issues with the mattress. They were all brand new from John Lewis in 2022 and we haven't had any complaints previously so we will certainly investigate this. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. We are delighted that you otherwise found everything of a high standard.
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.
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! 😊
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.