Stocks Barn is an exquisite barn conversion tucked away in a country village landscape just four miles from the Cornish Riviera coastline, just a 10 minute drive from Looe. This attractive detached barn is divinely presented and oozes comfort throughout - the accommodation at Stocks Barn makes a blissful bolthole for family, friends and couples. The open-plan sitting room makes a very inviting space, at any time of year. The dining table creates a spot for socialising and board games alongside the smart kitchen. The bedrooms are delightfully presented; the cabin beds are great for adults too! The fishing resort of Looe, set in a steep sided green valley is a 10 minute drive away. East Looe has a harbour, restaurants, the sandiest beach and main shops separated by the bridge over Looe River to West Looe. Here, there's a more tranquil feel with pebbly Hannafore Beach and good views to idyllic Looe Island. Picnic, sail, swim or enjoy a ramble along the super scenic coast path to Polperro. This enigmatic spot is very picturesque with traditional inns framing the dinky quay. Visit the historic harbourside resort of Fowey - a much favoured destination. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Fowey hosts an annual regatta, the Daphne du Maurier event, St Catherine's Castle, an aquarium, museum and lots more. Hire a kayak and paddle up the estuary, take a pleasure boat trip, board the ferry to characterful Polruan or simply sit at one of the waterside eateries under a blue sky.

Looe is Cornwall’s second largest fishing port and hence there is always a lively maritime bustle around the quay area of East Looe, which is connected to the quieter West Looe by a seven arched 19th century bridge over the River Looe. You can also catch the river taxi between East and West Looe. East Looe has narrow cobbled streets, twisting alleyways and plenty of tourist shops, whilst West Looe has a lovely outlook across the harbour. Looe’s viewpoint, Banjo Pier, can be reached from the quay and is a great spot to watch the returning fishing trawlers and look across the bay to Looe Island, which can be walked to occasionally at very low tides. The sandy Looe beach adjoins the pier and is very popular with families because of its safe shallow swimming and vast expanse of sand. There is also a great rock pool area at Hannafore that children will love. West Looe has a discovery centre, and the delightful Kilminorth Woods have way marked walks through the majestic oak wood, rich in plant, insect and bird life. Apart from beachy activities in this part of south east Cornwall, there are many mining remains on Bodmin Moor and in the Tamar Valley, and much of the mining landscape has World Heritage status. This area of Cornwall has inspired writers, such as Daphne du Maurier and much of Bodmin Moor has inspired legends linked with King Arthur. There is much to explore in this beautiful part of Cornwall.

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