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The Old Barbican

From £770

Per week

3

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  • Property code: OLDBAR
  • Preferred changeover day: Friday
  • Check in: 3pm
  • Check out: 10am
  • 2 or more bathrooms
  • Access statement available
  • Near beach
  • Central heating
  • Parking (see description for details)
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden or outside space
  • Nearby pub or restaurant
  • Real fire
  • Nearby shop
  • Short breaks available
  • Tumble dryer
  • Washing machine
  • WiFi

The Old Barbican is a wonderful 1700’s detached period property and superb holiday home that exudes quality, charm and character. The property is a short distance from the bustling seaside port of Looe, one of Cornwall’s most popular seaside destinations. Set in a quieter area of town with ample parking, the house has been beautifully renovated by the owners, creating a fresh and welcoming environment either during the summer, when guests can relax in the wonderful cottage garden with patio and barbecue areas, or during the winter, when visitors can nestle in front of the modern wood burning stove, before relaxing with the family in the elegant dining room over a meal prepared in the stunning oak and granite kitchen. Upstairs, beautifully appointed bedrooms, two of which overlook the garden and have en-suite facilities.

Please Note;  At the end of the drive at The Old Barbican there is a gate which gives access to The Wooldown - which is and open space for walking and recreation and has beautiful sea and coastal views.There is also pedestrian access by means of  paths and steps leading down to East Looe beach, banjo pier and The Town.

Previous guests' comments:

"Superb cottage, everything is such a high standard, comfortable and homely as well. We had a wonderful stay and wouldn’t hesitate to come back." The Allen Family.

Ground Floor

Large lounge with parquet flooring, modern wood burning stove, two sofas, two armchairs, flat screen TV and DVD. 
Dining room
 with dining table to seat six and fireplace (not for use).
Spacious kitchen/breakfast room with double oven Aga (for cooking and heating water), an additional range with six-ring gas hob and ovens, American style fridge and freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, flat screen TV, breakfast bar and table and chairs. 
Shower room with shower cubicle, washbasin and WC.
First Floor

Master bedroom with 5ft king size bed and en-suite shower room with large shower cubicle, washbasin and WC. 
Twin bedroom with two 3ft single beds.
Second double bedroom with 5ft king size bed.  with en-suite shower room.
Luxury family bathroom with bath, large shower cubicle, double hand basins set in vanity unit, WC and bidet.

Beautiful garden with lawns and a patio area with garden furniture, sun loungers and a charcoal barbecue.

The bustling town of Looe is divided by the ever-changing river that separates quieter West Looe from the absorbing waterfront of East Looe, with its diversity of shops, restaurants and pubs, Banjo pier and sandy beach.

The pace and routine of life in Looe follows the ebb and flow of the tide and the movement of boats returning with their catch of fresh fish. Local boatman can ferry visitors to and from either quay, or alternatively, you can enjoy a pleasant cruise along the beautiful and rugged coastline, keeping an eye out for the schools of dolphins that can often be spotted in the bay.

 

 

 

A guided tour will draw you deeper into the labyrinth of ancient buildings, clustered together in the narrow streets and courtyards that make up the old town of East Looe. Visit the 16th century Old Guildhall museum with its interesting exhibits detailing the town's diverse history, or relax and just while away the hours on the wonderful sandy beach, separated from the river mouth by the Banjo Pier.

The South East Cornish coastline is dotted with lovely beaches, hidden coves, and pretty seaside villages to explore. You can also join the magnificent South West Coast Path to enjoy bracing cliff top walks with spectacular views.

For a different kind of day out, the Wild Futures Monkey Sanctuary is just outside Looe, providing vital refuge for primates in need, and a fascinating family activity whilst supporting a great cause. 

A holiday in Looe offers a convenient base for enjoying the diverse range of things to do in the seaside town and the surrounding South East Cornish coastline.

For up to 3 cars at end of drive. Please note: Owners of three bungalows beyond the garden have right of access over drive.

  • Included: Bed linen, towels (no beach towels), WiFi, high chair, 2 stair gates, electricity and central heating (gas). Please note: The Aga is only available in the winter (end of September until Spring Bank Holiday).
  • Telephone: No telephone provided. Mobile reception mixed. WiFi
  • Local Facilities: East Looe beach half a mile. Hannafore beach 1 mile. Other south coast beaches easily accessible by car. Local pub, shops, bakery, general stores, Post Office and newsagents, 300 yards level walk. More shops, pubs and restaurants down the hill in town. Polperro 4 miles. Plymouth 21 miles. Truro 29 miles.
  • Please Note;  The road way walk to Looe from The Old Barbican,  is down a very steep hill, this may cause problems for people with walking difficulties. but at the end of the drive at The Old Barbican, there is a gate which gives access to The Wooldown - which is and open space for walking and recreation and has beautiful sea and coastal views.There is also pedestrian access by means of  paths and steps leading down to East Looe beach, banjo pier and The Town.

Black Swan
(Less than a mile)

(5)

Newly refurbished traditional pub serving home cooked food, good beer and fine wine.

Black Swan Inn, Fore Street, East Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1DT (T: 01503 263002)

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Nice friendly staff ,good beer nice Pinot blush, tables are set out well, Both my wife and I had the steak and ale pie it was beautiful.

July 2022


Great little pub just by the central car park in Looe. Alison is so welcoming and friendly, the fuss-free food arrives quick (with fantastic Gluten Free options for my coeliac husband) and tasted great. Doesn’t just ‘tolerate’ dogs and children, actively welcomes them. Wonderful little place.

May 2022


We enjoyed 2 lovely meals whilst in looe. Staff so friendly and excellent service. Meals were good.

November 2020


Fantastic food,lovely staff+very clean (pay friendly too)

August 2018


Nicely refurbished but a bit too much towards a wine bar rather than a "traditional pub" as quoted. Beer was fine but we skipped ordering food as menu aimed more at "trendy" options. Disappointing considering it is within a hundred yards of Looe fish quay, and it is the fresh fish and seafood that Looe is noted for.

May 2018


The Courtyard
(Less than a mile)

(5)

Award-winning bistro serving the freshest local fish, shellfish, meat and farm produce with its seasonally changing menu. A wonderful place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or simply a coffee and a slice of cake. Al fresco dining available in the Mediterranean garden. Restaurant open seasonally.

The Courtyard, Fore St, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1AE (T: 01503 264494)
 

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Fabulous place, fabulous food.

June 2021


Just love this place, the food is always good and the staff friendly, thoroughly recommend although only open Friday and Saturday night whilst we were there.

July 2019


This place is wonderful, fabulous food and great staff. A must if you are visiting Looe.

July 2018


This place is an absolute gem and is a must for anyone who enjoys high quality scrumptious food. Initially we popped in for lunch of crab sandwich and prawn salad - what a delight indeed - I can honestly say it was the best crab sandwich I have ever eaten in my sixty years - and I have eaten a lot over that time! We were both so impressed we booked for dinner that same evening and were treated to a gastronomic delight of various fish, seafood and steak dishes accompanied with good wine and backed up by excellent service standards. The evening was topped off with an excellent selection of desserts - a most enjoyable evening indeed! Highly recommended.

May 2018


Great chowder in a lovely setting.

September 2017


Ye Olde Salutation Inn
(Less than a mile)

(10)

Cosy atmospheric pub in the heart of Looe with friendly staff, homecooked food and a good selection of ales, ciders lagers and wines.

Ye Olde Salutation Inn, Fore St, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1AE (T: 01503 262784)

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Lovely food, lovely staff. Nothing too much trouble for them. Cozy welcoming restaurant.

September 2023


Great food, good pint of Doom Bar! Must book a table or you could be disappointed.

April 2023


Lovely service and great food. Book in advance to avoid disappointment

September 2021


We had a most enjoyable meal on our last night. The staff were very friendly.

July 2021


Lovely food and dog friendly - perfect!

August 2018


Warm and comfortable, good food, friendly staff and good atmosphere.

April 2018


The beer is good and the food good value pub food. I had fish pie on a cold day and it was warming and wholesome. The best thing about the pub in poor weather is the roaring open fire. It must be the best pub fire in Cornwall. Dogs love it. On one visit our dog didn’t want to leave.

March 2018


Loved this pub, atmosphere great, food a must. Booking is essential though which we did after trying to get in twice before

June 2017


Very pet friendly pub with great food.

May 2017


Excellent food, good pint of Doom Bar, nice log fire. What more could you want?

March 2017


Daisy's Café
(Less than a mile)

(16)

Pretty, retro style café in the heart of east Looe serving all day breakfasts, soup, jackets, large daisy shaped scones in five different flavours, cornish pasties (including gluten free options) cakes and much more. Open six days a week all year round, and seven days a week bank holidays and school holidays. Welcomes kids, dogs and muddy boots.

Daisy's Café, Castle St, Looe PL13 1BA (T: 07988 803315)

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Daisy's cafe was absolutely fantastic. We love it, it was one of our main reasons for coming back to Looe. A little gem! Sam and Geoff are lovely. So dog friendly, our dog Flo was given sausage on every visit!

March 2024


Not open all year round! Since under new management times have changed, several times we went to eat there and they were closed. One time they were open went to get a cream tea, not even 2 o’clock and they had run out of scones. We won’t bother walking up the steep hill again!

February 2024


You must absolutely go here for breakfast, it's brilliant!

April 2023


Great cooked breakfast on our last day, well worth a visit. Very popular place.

September 2021


Best breakfast in Looe

August 2021


Fantastic little cafe and awesome breakfast!!

August 2021


Great little cafe, fantastic food and very welcoming.

August 2019


We stayed in Banjo Cottage - a few yards from Daisy's. Having read several excellent reviews of it wondered if it would live up to them. It did! Had a brilliant cooked breakfast there that set us up for the day. Will definitely visit next time we are in Looe.

May 2019


Perfect breakfast

October 2018


Delicious breakfasts (the chunkiest slices of toast you'll ever see!) and yummy homemade scones in different flavours (try the stem ginger with lemon curd & clotted cream - heaven!) Only a small number of tables but well worth waiting for a table if they're full.

June 2018


Good food and good service love it

November 2017


Small, cosy and (dog)friendly........perfect.

October 2017


We visited Daisy's twice during our week's holiday. A delightful quirky, retro little café, wonderful friendly service (well you can't fault a lady from the East Midlands!) and delicious food .... never had better scones!

September 2017


Really lovely place. Loads to look at. Tucked away but worth finding. Beautiful food.

August 2017


It's brilliant already given it glowing review on TripAdvisor.

July 2017


Daisy cafe does the BEST breakfast in Looe, very tasty & proper doorstep toast!

February 2017


The Fishermans Arms
(Less than a mile)

(13)

A really friendly  'proper pub' with lots of character, a great atmosphere, an excellent selection of ales and other drinks, and a pool room. Cosy open fire in the winter. Dog friendly.

The Fishermans Arms, Higher Market St, Looe PL13 1BW (T: 01503 265800)

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Brilliant quiz on a Friday night, quizmistress is a real treasure.

August 2023


Excellent pub,friendly staff ,Trina and Boycie excellent hosts.Proper pub.

May 2023


Absolutely fantastic pub. Friendly and great atmosphere

August 2022


Great pub, friendly hosts and staff. They DO NOT do meals although the landlady will do snacks/sandwiches upon request. Beer garden is a great suntrap.

May 2022


Lovely, friendly pub in the heart of the town.

April 2022


Lovely place really friendly great atmosphere

October 2021


Really lively pub! Did the Friday night quiz....absolute chaos but hilarious!

September 2021


Great friendly pub with a fantastic atmosphere and welcoming staff.

August 2021


Great friendly local, met some new friends and a few familiar faces.

September 2020


Fabulous local pub. Really friendly and relaxef

September 2020


This is a drinkers pub, full of locals and a great atmosphere, they don't do food!. Scott (Swampy) the landlord runs a great pub, see you soon mate.

July 2019


We use this as our local when in Looe, down to earth and friendly people

July 2018


Nice traditional pub... very down to earth staff and locals... proper drinkers pub... nicely kept selection of ales..extremely dog friendly...

May 2018


Looe Museum
(Less than a mile)

(4)

Owned by the East Loose Town Trust, the Looe Museum is managed by a small community of volunteers, and gives a delightful insight into the history and character of the area.  It’s an opportunity to develop your knowledge of the town and locality whether you’re a first time visitor or frequent tourist.  They frequently house new exhibitions and take part in local events, acting as a supportive part of the community.  In 2016 they celebrated the 150th anniversary of the lifeboats in Looe for example, by loaning some of its objects to the RNLI for a dedicated exhibition.  Admission is £2 for adults, £1 for children, and £4.50 for families.

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Very interesting and a friendly welcome. Lovely historic building

July 2021


Small museum but full of interesting artefacts. Well worth the £2 entry fee!

June 2018


Amazingly well-stocked, charming little museum, with efforts clearly made to interest both young and old. You can return as much as you like (for several months) on one ticket ... and to absorb all the information available, you may need to.

May 2018


The kids loved this compact museum especially the lady in the prison! We kept our tickets as you can return for free and they did, twice!! ????????

August 2017


Looe Valley Railway Line
(Less than a mile)

(9)

Linking the bustling market town of Liskeard and the picturesque fishing port of Looe, the Looe Valley Railway Line takes you on a journey through an abundance of landscapes from heavily wooded valleys teaming with wildlife to glorious estuary views as the river meets the sea.  See the river full of wading birds such as Litte egrets, Grey herons, Oystercatchers and Curlews, before stopping in Looe to explore the beaches, restaurants, shops and pubs.  Take a peek at their online journey planner for prices and timetables.  Dogs go free (up to two dogs per person).

http://greatscenicrailways.co.uk/lines/looe-valley-line/

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beautiful line but service not very frequent

August 2022


Brilliant little railway journey. Lovely oldie Worldie station. Beautiful scenery.

July 2022


Easy to book .The train rise itself is OK but mainly through woodland so not much too see apart from trees. The walk from the train station to the town is abit of a walk about 15 minutes .The town its self is ok but seems to be for older people ie the shops are very old fashioned. Personally we would not visit again .

July 2021


Totally brilliant. Loved it

July 2021


Delightful branch line, frequent + reliable service, lovely views of estuary, woodland, bluebells ?!

June 2021


Enjoyed our train ride, but was disappointed in Liskeard, got the next train back.

September 2020


we got a group saver ticket and was very happy with the price, but unfortunately our train was due to leave at 11:10. we were sitting on the train waiting and at approximately 11:40 the driver came from his cab and apologised that the loud speakers were not working and that the train was cancelled, so we had to wait until 12:22 on a very warm train.

September 2019


Lovely little train ride alive the river, worth while. Recommend travelling to Lisgard and getting a return to Looe, much cheaper to park that way!

June 2018


a lovely short train ride through lovely scenery. Liskeard was an interesting little town to potter in for two or three hours

May 2018


Looe Sailing Club
(Less than a mile)
What would a seaside location be without a little sailing? Looe Sailing Club is a welcoming environment where membership is open to anyone wishing to join the club either as a sailing member or social member. The club fleets currently consist of Mirrors, Redwings, Lasers and Enterprises and they offer training, social events with live music and a hearty atmosphere, and racing championships. Opening times vary throughout the seasons, and for more information take a peek at the website www.looesailingclub.co.uk

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Looe Fishing Trips
(Less than a mile)

(2)

With their trusty boat Lily Lola leading the way, or their new boat Top Cat if you prefer, Looe Fishing Tripsadds a little adventure to your Cornish holiday with fishing jaunts and even shark fishing available. Lily Lola is a Cougar Catamaran, a new and modern boat with the latest electronics, fitted with the latest safety equipment, a life raft and jackets, tea and coffee facilities, an on board toilet and a seating area on deck. Meanwhile, Top Cat is a larger vessel; it's purpose made, has a covered sitting area and is licensed for up to 14 passengers. You can book a group shark fishing trip, or fishing trips with friends or family around Looe Island, taking in the clear blue water and amazing wildlife that occupy the Cornish coastline, all accompanied by a fully qualified skipper.

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Went fishing 5 out of 7 days on the Typhoon with a great skipper Phil

September 2021


The boys had fun on this trip but didn't catch anything to bring home for supper :-)

June 2021


The Monkey Sanctuary
(2 miles)

(1)

Not perhaps what you might expect to find in Cornwall, The Monkey Sanctuary is a delightful opportunity to learn about its 36 inhabitants, all of whom have distinct characters and personalities.  An active rescue centre dealing with individuals that have often not had a very happy start to life, the priority is always their wellbeing, but it’s also an opportunity for guests to meet them and learn about the organization, explore the gardens and cultivated meadows, shop or relax in the café.  There’s also a play area for children, with views of the Cornish coast.  The sanctuary is closed on Fridays, but otherwise open from March to September (dates vary from year to year, so keep an eye on the website).  Prices start at £8.50 per adult and £5 for children, which entitles you to entry for a whole year.

http://www.monkeysanctuary.org/

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Great place they do a lot of good work for the monkeys! It’s just sad to hear some of the stories of how they were kept!

June 2018


Looe Beach
(Less than a mile)

(20)

In East Looe, the beach sits directly in front of the old town, sheltered by the Banjo Pier and overlooked from the east by the hillside of Mount Ararat.  A good family beach that has something for everyone, at low tide the sandy location is safe for swimming although it’s recommended you steer clear of the river mouth beyond the pier.  Unfortunately dogs aren’t allowed on this beach at any time of the year, but Hannafore beach in West Looe is dog friendly.  The beach backs on to a seafront walkway which runs its length all the way to Second Beach to the east, where it tends to be less busy and it’s good for snorkeling.  As it’s in the centre of the town there are lots of facilities and cafes nearby, but in the summer it’s a very popular spot and parking can be tricky, with traffic prohibited during these months, so be prepared for a bit of a walk. 

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Some days quite busy but great facilities and loads of activities

August 2023


Great, despite the early season seaweed, the tractor cleared it very well.

April 2023


LOVE LOVE LOVE

July 2022


All of the beaches around Looe are worth visiting - and the coastal path is a must. Fuel for the hike? Not listed in the reviews is Sarah’s Pasties which has the best pasties (we ate a lot of pasties during the week!). They were also one of the few eateries in the area which could provide something for someone needing a gluten and dairy free diet. We were able to preorder pasties that met her dietary requirements.

February 2022


Wonderful beach

December 2021


Safe and sandy beach perfect for kids

August 2021


I enjoyed the beach as it is very flat, which is important at 70, and I even had a paddle. The beach was very clean.

July 2021


One of the best beaches I have visited. It is nice and level and I was even able to have a paddle. It was very clean.

July 2021


Great beach so close all amenities

July 2021


Such a lovely beach. A shame people didn’t socially distance or even attempt to do so.

August 2020


Spent a week at new year in this beautiful apartment. Everything you could possibly need was in there. Lovely comfy bed,spotless clean and the bonus of a sea view. Central for everything. Will definitely return.

January 2020


Wonderful clean beach

October 2019


Perfect for the children but beware of seagulls. We always take a beach tent so children can safely enjoy their food and ice cream!

June 2019


Lovely beach suitable for everyone

June 2019


A wonderful place to sit relax eat an ICECREAM or a pastie, if the seagulls will let you! Perfect beach x

August 2018


You cannot fail to love Looe beach, early morning, during the day or for and evening stroll. A super clean beach.

May 2018


Lovely sandy beach. No dogs allowed but there is a small cove at the far end which allows dogs to enjoy their holiday too with a dip in The English Channel.

May 2018


Looe beach and seafront is cleaned every day (in season?) and looks good. A joy to sit and watch the sea and people passing by.

April 2018


Really good! Good sand and sea. Activities for the kids too. Difficult to get to cos no parking nearby.

August 2017


Lovely beach and even when it was busy didn't feel overcrowded

August 2017


Hannafore Beach
(Less than a mile)

(9)

Half a mile west of Looe, stretching along the coast, Hannafore Beach is a sandy, shingle bay with a rocky reef and views of St George’s Island.  At low tide it’s brimming with rock pools, making it fun and games for the whole family to enjoy, and it’s a wonderful sun trap in summer months thanks to its south east facing position.  Because of its location over the river, the beach never really becomes too busy, but equally there aren’t any facilities nearby.  It’s popular with dog walkers as it’s amongst the few dog-friendly beaches in the area, and having explored you can extend your excursion to a stroll along the promenade or a potter around the coast path to the wonderfully scenic Talland Bay.  There is roadside parking along the sea front above the beach, but it can be difficult to find a space.  Alternatively, there is a large car park in West Looe, around 10 minutes away on foot.

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Splendid views and dog accessible

July 2022


The best place to unwind

August 2020


Great for rock pooling

August 2020


Great fun had by our dog 'Moses'

August 2019


Lovely for the dogs!

August 2018


Really nice beach and walk

June 2018


An interesting beach, but beware the incoming tide !

April 2018


Great beach. Good view of looe island. Loads of shells to collect. Lots of dog walkers tho!

August 2017


One of the many dog friendly beaches we visited lovely coastal walks to Talland Bay the nature reserve island is very interesting great refreshments available and not forgetting the free parking available all day which is very useful.

June 2017


Plaidy Beach
(Less than a mile)

(1)

A small and pleasant grey sand beach with rocks exposed at low tide, Plaidy Beach is simply a nice place to visit and take in the scenery.  There aren’t any facilities, and there’s no parking nearby so it’s one to reach on foot.  There’s a slipway to the beach, but you will have to access it by walking along the coast path, parking at Millendreath or Looe and it’s worth keeping in mind that it’s quite steep from both directions.  Millendreath is closer and the walk should take around 20 minutes.  Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, so it’s a charming place to take them for a walk while you’re in the area.

 

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Great to walk to at low tide on the beach or at high tide via the footpath. Great dog friendly beach.

August 2018


Millendreath Beach
(Less than a mile)

(1)

Millendreath Beach is a south facing beach at the foot of a wooded valley, in a sheltered cove with soft sand and lots of rock pools to explore at low tide.  It’s connected to other nearby beaches by the South West Coast Path.  Dogs aren’t allowed on this beach at any time of the year, and there is a reasonably sized car park a few minutes walk away.  The beach is popular with families on holiday in Cornwall, and most of the surrounding area is occupied by a holiday park, so there are lot of facilities open to the public.

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Fantastic beach with wonderful water sports facilities available, loved the sea kayaks!

July 2022


Talland Bay
(3 miles)

(16)

A small, quiet beach between Looe and Polperro, Talland Bay actually comprises two beaches, one of which has sand both at low and high tide and is good for swimming all the time, while the other is less sandy and is easiest to swim from at high tide.  There is a ramp for launching boats from the main beach and there are lots of small coves and tidal pools to swim in as well, so it’s a delightful area to explore in the water.  Parking is limited, but there is a small, free car park by the beach and paid parking at The Beach Café, all of which provide easy access to the sand.  Thanks to the nearby café, visitors can also benefit from the accompanying facilities, on-site shop, and tuck into Roskillys Cornish Ice-Cream as well.

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Sit in the graveyard on the bill and look down to Talland bay. Tranquillity so special. I never fail to go there when I am down. The church is beautiful so much history.

October 2023


Having spent many a happy childhood holiday here - 60 years ago, so wonderful to return. It is so beautiful and with addition of 2 Beach cafes - even better now.

June 2023


Beautiful little bay with a great cafe overlooking it. Dogs allowed on the beach Oct to end of May.....

October 2021


Although there was indeed sand in one of the bays it was largely covered with seaweed at the water's edge when we were there. All very natural.

October 2021


Lovely bay, shingle beach

September 2021


Not a great beach and a bit smelly.

August 2021


Unfortunately the seaweed on the beach made it very smelly and also lots of flies. Beautiful apart from that!

June 2021


Lovely walk from polperro along coast. Cafe in picturesque bay pretty with little huts to shelter. Only downside was the coffee not good at all.

May 2021


Beautiful bay. A little smelly from the seaweed but rock pools galore and quiet

October 2020


Very interesting beach with rock pools at low tide and fascinating multi-coloured rocks, great for photography.

October 2019


A lovely place to walk too on the way to Looe. Hard work back up the hill to polperro, bit it's worth it!

October 2018


The coastal walk from Polperro to Talland Bay is outstanding. As both are scenic, (and Talland Bay benefits from an excellent cafe and free toilets), it makes for an excellent morning or afternoon trip in good weather.

May 2018


Lovely beach,beautiful walk from Polperro. Dogs requested to be kept on leads (which I suppose is preferable to a ban!). Families seem to use this beach alot.

May 2018


An interesting beach at low tide and lovely views.

April 2018


Brilliant. Bit seaweedy. Wear beach shoes incase of weever fish stings.

August 2017


Great beach pet friendly beach with rock pools etc for the dogs to explore

June 2017


August 2023

fabulous property, great location and would certainly stay again / highly recommended / add a new fish restaurant in Looe, was exceptional / The Sea Kitchen / owner Isolina Visciano, Marine Drive, Looe PL13 2DG / phone 01503 262456 / would highly recommend


April 2023

We loved the house. The location was ideal. The house was equipped with an aga and a large American style fridge freezer with an ice maker. The rooms were all large and comfortable and despite being a very old property it was renovated to a lovely standard. We have never stayed in a cleaner holiday home! The garden was beautiful and the direct access to the coastal path was such a bonus


August 2022

A beautiful old house, full of character. We enjoyed our stay. The garden was a highlight and made the stay even more memorable. We also enjoyed the barbecue and wood burner fire, lovely at the end of the day . Excellent location as base to explore the many great places in Cornwall. Thank you for a wonderful stay.


August 2019

We had a very enjoyable stay in this lovely house with all its character. The garden is large and my grandson loved playing and exploring in it. Inside the house is very comfortable with a well equipped kitchen for cooking evening meals which we enjoyed in the large dining room. A short walk over The Wooldown (access from garden) and you’re down into Looe or walking along the coastal path. You are at the top of a hill but the walk back up really isn’t too bad especially when you can stop to take in the spectacular views.


May 2019

Really enjoyed our stay, beautiful house full of character & wonderful location with excellent amenities. Garden was exceptional - would definitely re-book in the future!


May 2019

Yes we did enjoy our stay. It was our 6th visit and it never disappoints. The new log fire was a lovely addition for a Spring visit.


September 2017

One of the best houses we have stayed in,the children had a ball playing hide and seek in the large well kept garden,and internally the furnishings were second to none.Lovely house for a family holiday. The cream tea on arrival was very welcome.Thankyou. Will be recommending this house to family and friends,and would love to return.


August 2017

Lovely scones and cream/ jam on arrival Standard of equipment excellent


August 2017

Lovely cottage in a superb location of Cornwall. So many lovely places nearby and obviously Looe itself. Even when the weather is bad, the location and house are just right. Look forward to returning.


June 2017

This is a very high standard property and a little more expensive - but well worth it - (and we have stayed in quite a lot of holiday houses in the last few years)


November 2015

The house was wonderful. Kitchen was well equipped. Furnishings were of a high standard. We loved the sociable kitchen and atmospheric dining, and the sofas were really comfy to relax in at the end of the evening. It would be a fantastic house to rent at Christmas, and also to enjoy the garden more in the summer. We hope to be back!


August 2015

Getting in at 4pm is a little late when you have been travelling several hours with small children and you just want to put your cases down and have a cuppa


June 2014

Property was excellent and as described. Only slight criticisms were, that although hair dryers were supplied, in the master bedroom and second bedroom a wall mirror or accessible mirror nearer to an electric socket would be a helpful improvement, as the hair dryer cable was far too short to reach to the dressing table mirror! Secondly the owners admitted there is an intermittent problem with the pump that feeds the showers causing it to cut out. This happened to us on the first day. A diagram on the door to the immersion heater cupboard, illustrating how to reset the pump would be helpful and save visitors having to trouble the owners, who happened to be out all day on the day it occurred!

<p>We are delighted to let you know that the owners of the Old Barbican have rectified all of your concerns and comments, of which they are very appreciative as the future guests can now enjoy the property to its full glory.&nbsp;</p>

- The Toad Hall Team


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