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The Old Vicarage - a luxury seaside home steeped in Looe's history
Cottage with kitchen, steps from Looe Beach
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Looe Beach
- Place, Hannafore Beach
- Place, Polperro Harbour
- Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1 (Master - First Floor Left)
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2 (First Floor Right)
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3 (Second Floor Left)
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4 (Second Floor Right)
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1 (Master First Floor)
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2 (Walk In Shower First Floor)
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3 (Second Floor)
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Old Vicarage - a luxury seaside home steeped in Looe's history
Spacious yet cosy, historic yet stylish, The Old Vicarage is a characterful 400 year old, Grade II listed Cornish cottage situated in the heart of ancient Looe’s quaint town centre and a minute’s stroll to the beach.
Redecorated and refurbished to a high standard, The Old Vicarage (which is arranged over three floors) can accommodate up to 8 guests (with extra sleeping capacity for a baby in a travel cot). It includes a wood burning stove (ideal for creating a cosy cottage atmosphere, especially during winter evenings), a private courtyard garden and a large Jacuzzi bath (perfect after a day spent enjoying any one of Looe’s excellent outdoor activities).
The cottage is an inviting and well-equipped holiday home - perfect for summer or winter escapes.
ABOUT LOOE:
The town of Looe is approximately seven miles (11 km) south of Liskeard. It is divided in two by the River Looe - East Looe (Cornish: Logh, meaning deep water inlet) and West Looe (Cornish: Porthbyhan, meaning little cove), which are connected by a bridge.
The town centres around a small harbour and along the steep-sided valley of the River Looe which flows between East and West Looe to the sea beside a sandy beach. Off shore to the west, opposite the stonier Hannafore Beach, lies the idyllic St George's Island, otherwise known as Looe Island.
East Looe centres on its broad sandy beach, with the distinctive Banjo Pier (the creation of Joseph Thomas, who lived at The Old Vicarage), a new lifeboat station and St Mary's Church. Stretching back from the church is a grid of narrow streets forming the main business area of the town, packed with many small shops, restaurants and pubs. Along the estuary lies the quay with its fish merchants. Towards Looe Bridge lies the Victorian Guildhall (which is now a museum), and just north of the bridge the railway station. This is the terminus of the Looe Valley branch line to Liskeard (at Liskeard, the line connects with the main Plymouth to Penzance Great Western Main Line and to London Paddington).
On the hilltop above East Looe lies Shutta. Along the cliffs to the east is Plaidy Beach, and further on the bay and village of Millendreath with another gorgeous beach.
Towards the end of September, Looe hosts a famous music festival on the local beach that should not be missed (see our gallery for photographs).
On New Year's Eve, Looe provides a surprisingly exciting and large celebration. This small, quaint seaside town is host to an influx of visitors. People flock to the streets in their hundreds, wearing fancy dress, a tradition upheld by all ages. The crowds begin the evening in the town and slowly move towards the seafront for a fireworks display to see in the New Year (see our gallery for photographs).
The location for the BBC detective drama ‘Beyond Paradise’ (and known as Shipton Abbott in the series) Looe’s scenery is simply breathtaking, conjuring up the feeling that you have walked onto a film set!
The cottage is set in a prime location in the heart of old East Looe, nestled away in Looe's quaint backstreets and less than a minute's walk to the sandy beach with its many rock pools, harbour, (fishing trips and ferry cruises), costal paths (perfect for exploring wildlife), some great traditional pubs and award winning restaurants.
CAPACITY:
Accommodates: Between 2 and 8 (with additional sleeping capacity for 1 baby sleeping in a travel cot*) on a self-catering basis
Bedrooms: 4
Beds: 4 (two king size and two doubles) and 1 travel cot*
Bathrooms: 2 and 1 cloakroom
AMENITIES:
- Dedicated parking for one vehicle
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Washer dryer
- Dishwasher
- Ironing board & iron
- Coffee machine
- Private courtyard garden
- Central heating
- Wood burning stove
- Jacuzzi bath
- Wifi
- HD TV & DVD
- All linen, Egyptian cotton bathroom towels and Turkish beach towels provided (*a mattress and bedding for the cot are not provided)
- Books, DVDs, games etc provided
- Cleaning services available during your stay with notice and on request
PETS:
With regret we do not permit pets.
For everyone's safety, comfort and enjoyment please take time to read the manual that is provided at the property, which includes important safety notes and the house rules.
Redecorated and refurbished to a high standard, The Old Vicarage (which is arranged over three floors) can accommodate up to 8 guests (with extra sleeping capacity for a baby in a travel cot). It includes a wood burning stove (ideal for creating a cosy cottage atmosphere, especially during winter evenings), a private courtyard garden and a large Jacuzzi bath (perfect after a day spent enjoying any one of Looe’s excellent outdoor activities).
The cottage is an inviting and well-equipped holiday home - perfect for summer or winter escapes.
ABOUT LOOE:
The town of Looe is approximately seven miles (11 km) south of Liskeard. It is divided in two by the River Looe - East Looe (Cornish: Logh, meaning deep water inlet) and West Looe (Cornish: Porthbyhan, meaning little cove), which are connected by a bridge.
The town centres around a small harbour and along the steep-sided valley of the River Looe which flows between East and West Looe to the sea beside a sandy beach. Off shore to the west, opposite the stonier Hannafore Beach, lies the idyllic St George's Island, otherwise known as Looe Island.
East Looe centres on its broad sandy beach, with the distinctive Banjo Pier (the creation of Joseph Thomas, who lived at The Old Vicarage), a new lifeboat station and St Mary's Church. Stretching back from the church is a grid of narrow streets forming the main business area of the town, packed with many small shops, restaurants and pubs. Along the estuary lies the quay with its fish merchants. Towards Looe Bridge lies the Victorian Guildhall (which is now a museum), and just north of the bridge the railway station. This is the terminus of the Looe Valley branch line to Liskeard (at Liskeard, the line connects with the main Plymouth to Penzance Great Western Main Line and to London Paddington).
On the hilltop above East Looe lies Shutta. Along the cliffs to the east is Plaidy Beach, and further on the bay and village of Millendreath with another gorgeous beach.
Towards the end of September, Looe hosts a famous music festival on the local beach that should not be missed (see our gallery for photographs).
On New Year's Eve, Looe provides a surprisingly exciting and large celebration. This small, quaint seaside town is host to an influx of visitors. People flock to the streets in their hundreds, wearing fancy dress, a tradition upheld by all ages. The crowds begin the evening in the town and slowly move towards the seafront for a fireworks display to see in the New Year (see our gallery for photographs).
The location for the BBC detective drama ‘Beyond Paradise’ (and known as Shipton Abbott in the series) Looe’s scenery is simply breathtaking, conjuring up the feeling that you have walked onto a film set!
The cottage is set in a prime location in the heart of old East Looe, nestled away in Looe's quaint backstreets and less than a minute's walk to the sandy beach with its many rock pools, harbour, (fishing trips and ferry cruises), costal paths (perfect for exploring wildlife), some great traditional pubs and award winning restaurants.
CAPACITY:
Accommodates: Between 2 and 8 (with additional sleeping capacity for 1 baby sleeping in a travel cot*) on a self-catering basis
Bedrooms: 4
Beds: 4 (two king size and two doubles) and 1 travel cot*
Bathrooms: 2 and 1 cloakroom
AMENITIES:
- Dedicated parking for one vehicle
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Washer dryer
- Dishwasher
- Ironing board & iron
- Coffee machine
- Private courtyard garden
- Central heating
- Wood burning stove
- Jacuzzi bath
- Wifi
- HD TV & DVD
- All linen, Egyptian cotton bathroom towels and Turkish beach towels provided (*a mattress and bedding for the cot are not provided)
- Books, DVDs, games etc provided
- Cleaning services available during your stay with notice and on request
PETS:
With regret we do not permit pets.
For everyone's safety, comfort and enjoyment please take time to read the manual that is provided at the property, which includes important safety notes and the house rules.
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Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Strictly non smoking
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Looe
Located in Looe, this cottage is near the beach. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
Looe, ENG
What's nearby
- Looe Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Hannafore Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Millendreath Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
- Talland Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
- Polperro Harbour - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sarah's Pasty Shop - 1 min walk
- The Jolly Sailor - 12 min walk
- Kelly's - 3 min walk
- Martins Dairy - 5 min walk
- The Golden Guinea - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Claire and Amil
Married couple (both professionals) living in the heart of London but hankering after Cornwall.
Both animal and nature lovers with two young boys, we love travelling and spending time with our family and friends (at The Old Vicarage whenever time permits!).
We both enjoy hosting and contact with our guests so please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about The Old Vicarage or Looe more generally. We look forward to hearing from you and hope that you, your families and friends will love The Old Vicarage as much as we do.
Both animal and nature lovers with two young boys, we love travelling and spending time with our family and friends (at The Old Vicarage whenever time permits!).
We both enjoy hosting and contact with our guests so please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about The Old Vicarage or Looe more generally. We look forward to hearing from you and hope that you, your families and friends will love The Old Vicarage as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
My husband and I bought the Old Vicarage in March 2016, having fallen in love with East Looe’s beautiful beaches, cliffs, excellent amenities, warm climate and friendliness. After months of house hunting, we were lucky enough to secure our dream home (having admired The Old Vicarage on many occasions en route to the beach). Due to family and work commitments in London, we are unable to live at the cottage full-time so, after spending some time lovingly renovating it, we decided to let our beautiful and historic home for other families to enjoy and create holidays to remember.
What makes this property unique
Built in the 1600s, The Old Vicarage is a Grade II listed building with the English Heritage. The cottage retains many of its original, characterful features including a flagstone hallway and beams.
As its name suggests, the cottage started its life as a vicarage for the clergy. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the late Victorian engineer Joseph Thomas lived in The Old Vicarage while he created the road to Hannafore, the Banjo Pier and the railway line to Liskeard.
As its name suggests, the cottage started its life as a vicarage for the clergy. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the late Victorian engineer Joseph Thomas lived in The Old Vicarage while he created the road to Hannafore, the Banjo Pier and the railway line to Liskeard.
Languages:
English, German
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