Birds Nest Cottage Looe

Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Dining
4.7 / 5.0
Outstanding(114 Ratings)

Cottage in Looe

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this cottage rental

Bird's Nest Cottage is a traditional Cornish fisherman's cottage located in the very heart of East Looe’s old town and is a stone's throw from the sandy beach (at the end of the street), historic harbour and Banjo Pier. The cottage is ideally located in a quiet position on one of the town’s quaint old back streets. It has been renovated to a superior standard with everything you need for a perfect holiday. While there’s no outside space or garden, the beach is less than a minute away on foot.

Bird's Nest is a locally managed traditional fisherman's cottage which has undergone a total refurbishment to bring it to the very high standard that it is in today. It is arranged over three floors with a cosy feel and benefits from luxurious furnishings with a great deal of thought going into every detail to make it home from home. The use of quality bed linen and towels is included. The cottage also has broadband wi-fi. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept pets or service animals.

This traditional Cornish cottage is laid out over three floors and gives a flavour of a bygone era. We have just finished completely refurbishing this property for the season, so everything is new and clean in this beautiful cottage. Please be aware that the stairs can, for some, be a little steep and a possible struggle for more elderly and less mobile travellers.

Joining instructions are usually sent out 2 - 3 weeks before arrival. Guests can normally access the house from 4.30 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 10.00 am on the day of departure. Unfortunately, our cleaning company dictates these times, although we will do our very best to extend these.

A busy fishing port, with a popular family beach, Looe has been a favourite holiday destination since Victorian times. East Looe is a fantastic holiday destination with wonderful coastal walks and beaches and many local cafes, restaurants and pubs. With its great road and rail links, Looe enjoys an excellent position to explore the rest of Cornwall....the Eden Project is only 45 minutes away and Port Isaac less than an hour away.

The cottage has an allocated parking space in the town’s Millpool carpark which is a 7-8 minute walk away. The town is also accessible by train and the station is a 15 minute walk from the house.

The house has the benefit of one allocated parking space in Looe's Millpool carpark which is 7 - 8 minutes away on foot. Guests are welcome to drive into the top of Higher Chapel Street, just a few yards from the entrance, to unload and load etc.

Looe is an historic fishing village with restaurants and shops on your doorstep. The cottage is in the heart of the village, in a quiet cobbled street and is an excellent position to explore all of Cornwall and do some of the most scenic walks in the region. Transport links are excellent and the train station is 15 minutes away on foot.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV

Map of Looe

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Ratings and reviews

4.7 / 5.0
Outstanding(114 Ratings)
Summary of reviews
Great location close to the beach and town, well-decorated house, convenient amenities nearby. Overall, a lovely and enjoyable stay.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
Compact cottage in the perfect location in Looe. Well-appointed kitchen, everything you need and more, bijou sitting room on the 2nd floor, with a toilet and shower room off it. Great shower pressure. Bedroom on top floor has ample storage and large bed. Good communication from our host and the caretaker on arrival. Yards from the beach and 30 seconds from the centre of Looe. Perfect week for a couple.
3.0 / 5.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Sep 2023
Lovely location close to beach and amenities, the property could do with some maintenance TLC. The shower leaked because sealant needs replacing in the shower tray causing water to come through the ceiling into the kitchen, the outside pipe work leaks and the front door does not feel secure
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
Aug 2023
Cottage is well described in online brochure. Stairs are steep - need care at our age! No frozen food compartment in the fridge? But an ice maker provided? Curious. Overall we had a great time in Looe - thank you.
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2023
Once the initial surprise of the stairs wore off it was great. Very clean, very comfortable stay. Bathroom a little small but as only me staying wasn't an issue. Ideal location for beech and town.
5.0 / 5.0
Apr 2023
The house was in a brilliant location - very quiet little alleyway literally one minute from the beach, the shops and the quayside. It made the holiday really easy as it was so convenient. The house was very nice, well decorated and furnished. Please note that the stairs are extremely narrow and steep and even being fit and agile, it was a little bit scary particularly when carrying luggage upstairs. Some of the details online were different to some of the communication. There is a free allocated parking space at Millpond Car Park (10-15 minutes walk from the property) on some information it said you have to pay - you don’t. There is full free WiFi despite it saying there wasn’t any on several communications so that was a bonus. The kitchen had the basics but as we love cooking there were a few things we’d like to have had (baking trays and oven dishes for example). But there was a kettle, toaster, lots of good knives, a cafetière and lots of crockery. There wasn’t a lot of room in the bathroom as the sink was huge for such a tiny space, there was no lock on the door which was a bit annoying. You kept on knocking the door open when you are at the sink. Also, no plug! The towels supplied were good though a couple of bath sheets wouldn’t have gone amiss. Everything was very well presented, decorated and very clean. On leaving we were unable to put our rubbish in the bin as it had a combination lock and there was no number provided. We would have loved a seat outside in the lane instead of the plants! Communication was pretty good though a bit slow and all the instructions were very clear. The online details need updating. We had a very nice stay and enjoyed being there. All in all it was a very lovely stay indeed.
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
Sep 2022
Very pretty cottage within walking distance of beach and shops .
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
Sep 2022
The location of the property is excellent just seconds from the beech, shops, resaurants, pubs everything at hand. The parking permit is a bonus although you have to walk for it but its not that far if you are in good health otherwise it is a walk. The cottage was very quaint, the stairs are very steep so if you have difficulty with stairs it's not for you. The bathroom is very small, found it very hard to dry myself and dress in there and had to dress in the living area. The sink is very big for the bathroom and it takes up alot of space. The cottage was clean but the bed linen could do with a boil wash as they had a musty smell to them like when you walk into a charity shop. The bottle of cleaner in the bathroom what was meant to have bathroom cleaner in it, it was supposed to be pink stuff on the bottle but it had bleach in it not what it said. The cottage had everything you need in it for a lovely holiday just needs a couple of bits tweeking for me like I explained, the ice maker was brilliant make sure you use it. I am going to invest in one found it very useful. I also noticed that none of the electric appliances hadn't been pad tested and the hair drier needs replacing as it is overheating and is glowing red when you use it.
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2022
Cottage was amazing, spotlessly clean, so close to the beach so not far to carry your bits and pieces, ideal for eateries and pubs, would definitely stay here again.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Looe?

The average price for a rental in Looe is $118 per night. This rental is $72 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Birds Nest Cottage Looe. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Birds Nest Cottage Looe pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Birds Nest Cottage Looe?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and dishwasher.

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