Guests say
Gull's View in Looe, Cornwall, is a well-regarded holiday cottage praised for its stunning views, peaceful setting, and dog-friendly policy. Guests have enjoyed the comfortable and well-equipped accommodation, though some noted the parking space is tight for larger vehicles. The property's location offers great walking opportunities, despite the steep return walk. While there were minor issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the overall experience has been positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
The property generally seems well-maintained, though there was an instance of dog mess in the garden upon arrival and a mention of no broom or hoover for dog hair. These isolated incidents suggest room for improvement in cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful views and proximity to walking paths and the town. The steep walk back up may not suit everyone, but overall, the location is considered excellent.
Guests have found the house comfortable, with a good night's sleep reported and a welcoming atmosphere. However, suggestions for a larger bed and issues with a low garden fence for dogs indicate some areas could be more comfortable.
While the house is described as well-equipped, there are several maintenance issues mentioned, such as parking space size, a jammed front door, and a problematic washbasin. Without more information on the range of facilities provided, a precise score cannot be given.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Enjoying an elevated position in the fishing port town of Looe, Gull's View is a charming bungalow offering ground-floor accommodation for five guests. Ideal for exploring Cornwall's south-east coast, Gull's View is within reach of many popular attractions, including the town centre of Looe itself, Eden Project, Polperro Heritage Coast and Fowey. On arrival, after parking in your designated spot on the roadside, you are greeted with 33 stone steps up to the property, but the views are well-worth the climb. Be welcomed into the spacious porch, perfect for storing surfboards and wet gear along with your boots and coats, before entering into the open-plan kitchen and dining room, with the lovely white dining table perched perfectly before the window so you can enjoy your meal with a view.
Over in the kitchen you have several appliances at your fingertips including an electric oven with a gas hob, a fridge/freezer, microwave and a washer/dryer. Discover two beautiful blue velvet sofas in the sitting room, a haven where you can wind down at the end of the day, with a wall-mounted Smart TV and patio doors leading out to a small decked area at the front of the property, great for letting in the fresh coastal breeze. Three lovely bedrooms offer elegant sleeping spots for all, choose from either one of the two double bedrooms, with the master home to an en-suite basin and WC, and a single room complete with a TV, served by the family bathroom, home to a bath with a shower over.
Spend time outside in the tiered garden, with the decked area at the front, as well as a raised decked area to the back to choose from, and a small lawned area, you can dine alfresco or relax with an evening drink as you soak in the views. The town of Looe prides itself on its fresh fish, so don't hesitate to sample the local catch at one of the many restaurants specialising in seafood dishes here, or grab the best fish and chips from award-winning fish and chips shops and stroll down to the harbour to watch the boats return as you tuck in.
Looe's popular beach, East Looe Beach, is home to golden sands and a gentle slope into the waters, so it's great for swimming and paddling, and is right beside all the amenities you need like beach shops and cafés. Enjoy a thrilling day at the nearby attraction of Adrenalin Quarry, an old quarry site transformed into an action-packed outing with zip-lines, deep-water swimming, go-karting and an inflatable water assault course! Get up-close to exotic animals at Porfell Wildlife Park and Sanctuary, home to meerkats, monkeys and zebras, as well as a kid's farm and a recreated Maasai village, it's a great day out for all ages.
Keen walkers will have plenty of stunning areas to explore, with the South West Coast Path always offering a great place to start, head west along the coast passing Looe Island Nature Reserve, to the Polperro Heritage Coast taking a stop in this quaint village with its own Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum and charming Polperro Model Village. Discover the lovely town of Fowey further along the coast, don't miss a chance to visit the incredible Eden Project, and explore the vast Bodmin Moor. For an active holiday in Looe choose Gull's View.
Resting on the southern isle of Cornwall and home to the county's second largest fishing port is the town of Looe. Split into two areas of East and West Looe, connected by the 19th century bridge and the river taxi, Looe is a splendid town for enjoying a peaceful break to Cornwall. Enjoy exploring cobbled streets, navigating hilly climbs, heading out on boat trips and finding more adventure inland too at Kilminorth Woods, Porfell Wildlife Park and Sanctuary and Adrenalin Quarry.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x single with TV.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, washer/dryer, wine fridge, fridge/freezer, 2 x hairdryers, 2 x TVs and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
One allocated roadside parking space in front of property for medium-sized car, more parking available on road towards junction.
Enclosed multi-level garden with a decked area at the front and the back, with lawn space, seating and a large walk-in shed for bike storage.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.9 miles.
Note: There are 33 stone steps to access this property.
Note: Due to the large amount of steps to access the property, the multi-level tiered garden, and the steep walk into the town, this property is not suitable for young children or those with limited mobility, please consider this when booking
Nearby points of interest
- Eden Project
Reviews (12)
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Karen
The location was very good and the view was stunning
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Darren
Excellent well maintained property, exactly as advertised, within walking distance of the town, walking back up the hill may not be to everyoneâs liking but we didnât find it any problem and the dogs loved the walk and the property in general
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Barnaby
we .only one set of keys to the patio that worked, and the washbasin in the main bathroom wouldn't retain water. Otherwise a very pleasant and comfortable stay.