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Tolva Cottage: 2-bedrooms, close to beach, harbour, town & quayside amenities.

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A kitchen with a wooden table, chairs, a wine bottle, and a TV.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a stone wall, and a view of a window with a radiator.
A light blue door with a nameplate reading "TOLVA," a small window, a metal handle, and a keyhole.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a window seat with cushions, a bedside table with a lamp, and a hanging light fixture.
A riverside town with a bridge, boats, and buildings along the water.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Looe Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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East Looe, ENG
  • Place, Looe Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaidy Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hannafore Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

One

1 Double Bed

Two

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Looe

Located in Looe, this cottage is on the beach. Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and The Old Sardine Factory Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Polperro Model Village and Adrenalin Quarry. Travelling with kids? Consider Kartworld and Port Eliot House and Gardens. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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East Looe, ENG

What's nearby

  • Looe Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaidy Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hannafore Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Millendreath Beach - 5 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Looe Station - 11 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Sailor - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Martins Dairy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Globe Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kelly's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Moon - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tolva Cottage: 2-bedrooms, close to beach, harbour, town & quayside amenities. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tolva Cottage: 2-bedrooms, close to beach, harbour, town & quayside amenities.?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Tolva Cottage: 2-bedrooms, close to beach, harbour, town & quayside amenities.?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Tolva Cottage: 2-bedrooms, close to beach, harbour, town & quayside amenities.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Tolva Cottage: 2-bedrooms, close to beach, harbour, town & quayside amenities. located?

This family-friendly Looe cottage is located on the beach, steps away from Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol, Looe Beach and The Old Sardine Factory Heritage Centre. Second Beach and Plaidy 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Looe Weekender stay

This is the 2nd year I have stayed here and would recommend it without reservation. Right in the middle of East Looe would be good for any type of break.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Village Experience in Cornwall

Wonderful to stay in a cottage that created visions of how people might have lived several centuries ago.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2024
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay, and wish you a pleasant onward journey.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious family cottage in great location

First time staying here but over 20 holidays in Looe over the years and this is one of the nicest properties we have stayed in. Central but quiet location, clean accommodation with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Will be returning
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on Tolva. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Looe, and hope you will return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely location .

The property suited our needs . Small and compact , clean and tidy. Excellent communication with owner. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2021
We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay Barbara. Thank you for writing a review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Looe Weekender

Lovely cottage right in the centre of town. All facilities were good. The owner was really helpful. Hopefully stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your review Jon. We would look forward to you staying again. Kind regards Nikki and DJ
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint cottage in a great location

The cottage is very quaint and well appointed with everything we needed for our short stay. The location is fantastic only a short walk away from anything in East Looe. The cottage was very clean which is a challenge in such an old property. Thank you to our hosts for a lovely stay, we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptionally clean cottage and the owner is very friendly.

Torva is a 3 minute walk from the beach. The cleanest Looe property we have ever stayed in over last 30 years. The owner was very nice and easy to deal with. We would recommend this lovely cottage to all Looe lovers.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2022
Hi Caron. Many thanks for your review. We have passed your kind comments on to our cleaning team. Happy to know you had a good stay. Kind regards Nikki and DJ
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Break in Cornwall

A very old fashioned fisherman's cottage, with more than enough modern Features to make for a very enjoyable stay. Would definitely consider another visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr, 2024
Thank you Paul. We would look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great fun

Beautiful property just I am a bit too tall for it bit of a sore head
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overcoming

Very quaint cottage. A pleasure to stay in. The cottage is situated within an easy walk to the beach, shops and cafes etc The cottage is not suitable for less mobile people due to the nature of the stairs leading to the accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Looe Bliss and Charm

Evocative, charming, quaint. Beautifully upgraded to mod cons. Perfectly situated for us to come and go and never mind popping back in. Every time I entered I left modern life behind. Peaceful, an absolute delight with great communication and a delightful surprise extra awaited us. Cannot wait to return. Thank you for such a charm
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your review. We very much look forward to your return. Kind regards. Nikki and DJ.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bringing back memories

From the moment I booked all communication was excellent. Nikki answered all questions and was very accommodating with requests. The cottage itself was wonderful and so quirky, we loved it. Just a stone's throw from everything. I think we tried nearly every pub in Looe for quick halves while dodging the showers and all very friendly. Thankyou Nikki
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2022
Thank you for your review Jayne. We're happy to know you enjoyed your break in Looe and your stay in Tolva. Kind regards Nikki and DJ
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A slice of bliss

As a jam on the top girl, this was the icing on the cake. Returning to our favourite Cornish home from home. The atmosphere of this fisherman's cottage is so great, the back streets so near the beach you can almost hear the old times happening. All you need with a cosy, generous warm welcome. Convenient, well situated with parking a pleasant walk away. Great communication with kind and understanding hosts. Grateful, relaxed and well rested break. This location makes all the difference.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for your stay in Tolva. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards Nikki and DJ
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint little cottage

This is a lovely little cottage. Very clean and ideally situated. I had plenty of laughs as I’m 5foot 6 and everyone else was 6 feet and above…… just one comment…. Low beams 😁. Whilst they were remembering to duck they forgot the steps and stubbed their toes. Very well equipped kitchen, and the surprise bottle of wine in the fridge was a lovely touch. We would certainly return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2021
Thank you so much for your review Sandra. We're so pleased you had a good stay and look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great quirky little cottage

Overall this was a great unique little property to stay in, and we loved the history of the place. Really handy location, being so close beach and High Street! Facilities in the kitchen were great just a shame there is no dishwasher. Bedrooms were clean and comfortable, and the children loved the bunk bed. Only negatives were: 1) There was a slight odor from the rugs in the living room and hallway (understandable what with the heatwave we've had). 2) we found the shower very tight and restricted, particularly with only a shower curtain. I would suggest to maybe to install shower doors or refurbishing it into a wet room?
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2022
Hi Angela. Thank you for writing a review. We are always happy to hear people's thoughts on how to make improvements, when possible, and, where the age of the cottage will allow. Pleased you had a good stay. Kind regards Nikki and DJ
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Warm & cozy cottage with everything you need

We had a wonderful stay at Tolva Cottage. Nikki and DJ were so helpful and came right over when I asked for a bulb. The cottage is warm and cozy and just perfect for a family of 3 or 4. Yes, the ceiling in the kitchen is low and my husband bumped his head countless times, but that is part of the charm of such a cottage. One is in the center of Looe, yet it is very quiet. Looe is quite touristy, but very charming and the fish there is delicious, it is really worth buying fish at the harbor first thing in the morning. Thanks for the tip! The sea gulls were the only downside I can recall. Even at night they make noise, but still I managed to sleep wonderfully.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your review. We are always happy to know that our guests enjoyed their stay in Tolva and of course the fresh fish which is very popular.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Holiday 2022

Very poor first impression. Although it was indicated in the literature that bed linen and towels would be provided there was nothing laid out when we arrived. We were dismayed as arriving at teatime meant that we had to undertake a search to try and find them. It was a terrible welcome. Fearing we had to sleep on an unmade bed we were forced to try every drawer and chest to see if there was the promised linen anywhere. Finally in the living room we discovered in what appeared at first to be a locked cabinet enough sheets and pillow cases to last the whole summer. After further exhaustive searches we found towels in yet another chest which at first had seemed padlocked. Not a good beginning. Although we expected low beams and narrow staircases we were not prepared for the inherent dangers this cottage displayed in particular the staircase leading out of the kitchen. Granted there were warning signs indicating a low beam but they could easily be overlooked and straightening up too soon on exiting the kitchen became a death trap. We are surprised there hasn’t been a serious accident there. On entering the kitchen the location of the light switch is poor and not easily identifiable. I was counting the days till we could leave and then on the next to last day, we found flooding on the kitchen floor coming from the washing machine which on further exploration seemed to contain a drum half filled with stagnant water. We had not needed to use this appliance so I presume it was a fault not rectified prior to our stay. We will not be returning and would warn anyone against using this accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2022
Thank you for your review. We are sorry the cottage was unready for your arrival and can understand how upsetting that must have been. We have raised your comments with our housekeeping team (a 5-star rated company used by many of the cottages in this area). We sincerely apologise. We can honestly say that this has never happened before, but could quickly have been rectified had you messaged us. We visited the property ourselves upon your departure and the previously unidentified problem with the washing machine has been noted and rectified. Low beams are a feature of many Cornish cottages. That said, time and trouble was taken to ensure entry and exit of the kitchen is safe. The low beam is padded and automatic lighting illuminates the two steps to the kitchen and indeed the the 'low beam' signage. The two steps are accompanied by a rope banister, all intended to make kitchen entry and exit safe for our guests. We found this aspect of your review puzzling, being at odds with positive reviews from other guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun little cottage

We had a lovely week in Tolva cottage. The location was great, so easy for the beach and shops. We couldn't shut some of the windows properly due to the age of the building so some of the rooms were quite noisy with seagulls and people walking passed. We would visit again though, good value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2021
Thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long Weekend

Just returned after a lovely weekend attending a friends wedding in Looe. The cottage is a great location minutes from the beach/river and right in the middle of town. The cottage is very quiet apart from the seagulls. Well equipped kitchen and relaxing living room. The only downside was the shower, due to the design and shower e curtain we flooded the floor a couple of times. The second bedroom had a double bottom bunk bed which was a bonus. Parking is about a 10 minutes walk, but we had no issues driving through the town and dropping our luggage off. As a regular visit to Looe I would say be patient driving in the town during the day, as the narrow streets, tourist and other vehicles can take time to navigate around. If you looking for somewhere to eat I can highly recommend Pepes Tex Mex and Papa Ninos.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to write your review, Esther and glad you enjoyed your stay! We'll look into changing the layout of the shower curtain: thank you for bringing it to our attention! Kind regards, Nikki & DJ
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tolva Cottage, Looe - The Perfect Location

Tolva cottage proved to be an ideal base for visiting either East Looe harbour, beach or town centre (less than 2 mins to each). As well as this convenient location, Tolva cottage was incredibly peacefull and quiet, and perfectly equipped and furnished to cater to all our requirements. We all loved staying there as a family of four and we would strongly recommend this cottage to anyone.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, we really appreciate it and we're so pleased you had a good stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

The perfect place to stay for the week. Parked the car and didn't go back until we checked out. A 1 minute walk to the beach, restaurants, pubs and anything else you might need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2021
Thank you Sam. We're always pleased to hear that guests have enjoyed their stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely few days

Lovely few days stay, beds comfy and the cottage had all basic amenities.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2021
Thank you for writing a review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cottage stay

Very easy from start to finish. Great communication on a fairly late booking. Flexible on check in/out times which was lovely. The cottage is SO CUTE!! Very cosy. For just two of us we had everything we needed, might be a bit of a squeeze for bigger groups in the kitchen/living space. Very clean and fresh throughout. Literally minutes from the beach and all the important stuff - pubs, shops, restaurants. All instructions clear and questions answered promptly. Lovely time spent at Tolva
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2021
We're happy to hear you had a good break. Thank you for writing your review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint cottage, ideal location.

Lovely stay at Tolva Cottage. Excellent location, 1 minute walk from beach, shops, restaurants and river yet quiet at night for sleep. Parking 10-15 mins walk away but you can drive to end of road and stop a few minutes just to unload/ load baggage so not a problem. The property is clean, light, airy and well presented. Suitable kitchenette facilities, fridge, oven, hob, toaster, microwave, coffee machine so easy to do your own meals if you don't wish to dine out. Small table and 4 chairs. No sink plugs so if you wish one bring your own. TV and DVD player available, settee relatively comfy and additional wicker chairs provided. WIFI good. Cushions and blankets, dvds removed due to covid restrictions downstairs but not a problem. . Shower and bathroom downstairs, up a few steps, towels provided. 2 good sized bedrooms upstairs, a double bed and one with double and single bunk above. I did find the mattress a little soft for my bad back but manageable. Comfy pillows and quilt. Plenty of wardrobe, drawer space if needed. Stairs quite steep and several places in the property to step up or down so took a bit of getting used to as my mobility is not the best. Caution for the very tall as my husband 6" was almost knocking his head on the beams in the main room. Ideal for a family stay or couple. Looe is a lovely area to visit and a base to explore the wider area from. Had good communication from the owners and any questions were answered speedily. Recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2021
Thank you for writing a review. We're very happy that you had a good stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tolva stay 2020

The cottage is very well situated for the beach, harbour, pubs/ restaurants and shops all being a 5 mins stroll away. It’s very quaint set on a narrow st so be aware that you will have to park at the top of the road and wheel your bags down to the cottage( we did this not a problem) Parking is a premium in Looe because most streets are extremely narrow and have no access, you can park on a large car park at Millpool about 10 mins walk away. We really enjoyed our stay spending most days on the sandy beach and eating out. We also did the coastal walk to Polperro. Our only criticism of the cottage would be having only one small sofa, it would be more comfortable if another sofa could be squeezed in rather than the wicker chairs (not very comfortable) It was muggy when we stayed so the cottage was warm but it felt safe enough to leave windows open to let some air in-no fans probably due to COVID. Overall a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2020
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. (Sadly, chair cushions and other items were removed in the effort to make Tolva Cottage Covid-Secure). Kind Regards, Nikki & DJ
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