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A tranquil fishermans cottage a minute from the beach with free reserved parking
Looe, ENG

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marion B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous fisherman's cottage.
Excellent location right in the centre of East Looe. Everything we hoped for.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan & David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Sandpipers Cottage
Our stay at Sandpipers Cottage in Looe was excellent. Peter the Host is excellent to chat with, he answered all our questions. It is a cute 3 story cottage in a perfect location to explore Looe and all of Cornwall, with great Bus, Train connections. We walked along the South West Coastal Trail to neighbouring villages. Many shops and grocery stores nearby and 5 cake/pie shops. We cooked in the cottage with a fully equipped kitchen. But also eat out at wonderful restaurants and pubs. It is a perfect place for a home away from home. We enjoyed this property for a whole month. Wonderful experience. Thank you Peter. Regards Susan and David Weaver from Canada
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2024
Hi Sue & David, thank you for your wonderful review. So glad you enjoyed your stay & found so much to do! We'd love to welcome you back should you be in the area again. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy place
Looe is my happy place. The cottage was a standard fisherman's cottage and was clean, well kept and had all the things you need. Only down side is the stairs which even for able bodied people are difficult at times (carrying cups of tea) however that was advised so it is still a 5/5 from us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2024
Hi Jon, yes the stairs are narrow in places. Hopefully the handrails and night lights on each level were helpful. Glad you had a great time and thanks for reviewing us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Ideal location for both the beach and the town!
Well furnished cottage exceeded our needs for the week. Outside area was a blessing with the warm weather this week, ideal to watch the world go by with a favourite tipple!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week away with hubby
Sandpipers is situated in a quiet back road of Looe.It is within easy walking distance of the beach and the lovely Salutation Inn. The cottage is lovely and comfortable with everything you need. As we are an older couple we did find the stairs slightly hard to navigate after a day of walking. Would lovecto return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2024
Thanks for reviewing Vanessa! Hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Sandra N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charmingly compact
Delightful, great location, an authentic tiny old fisherman’s cottage modernised with everything we needed, not suitable if you have any mobility issues, however we loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2024
Great to hear Sandra! Thanks for reviewing

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
Like others we had difficulty finding luggage drop of point but was us not the instructions. Set over three floors everything was provided for our stay. Auto lights at top of each set of stairs really useful. Parking was easy to find and easy walk back through the town, approx 10mins. Location to town, restaurants, takeaway's and beach was ideal for our stay and once in the cottage was warm and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2024
Thanks for the review Mike. Glad you had a good stay!

10/10 Excellent

Will

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location in the centre of the town very close to pubs, shops and restaurants, and handy for the beach and coastal walks. The property had everything you could want for your stay and was very comfortable. The steep stairs could potentially be a problem for the less mobile.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

OLIVER W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent long weekend
We absolutely loved our stay at the cottage. Perfect location, right by the beach. Loads of good restaurants nearby and Polperro just around the corner. The cottage was a perfect place to relax, with everything we needed. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2023
Hi Oliver, thanks for your review, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

James W., Westminster, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandpipers
Great place to stay — cannot wait to return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2023
Thanks James, we look forward to having you back :) kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property in great lication
This was our second stay. The cottage is lovely. Immaculately clean and very well equipped. Cannot fault it. The location is great and within easy walking distance of beach, town and coastal paths. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2023
Hi Carol, thanks for your review, glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have you back soon. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Iain M.

Liked: Cleanliness
great location
Right in center of town but still quiet. Not too many people peering in the window. It did take a bit to find , but happy after all. Maybe a new mattress would be good, a bit worn. I did want to stay an extra night but the manager didn't get back to me.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Hi Iain, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for bringing our attention to the mattress we'll sort out a new one for next season. Apologies about your request for the extra night, I don't appear to have recieved anything through the VRBO website? we would always try to accommodate requests if the bookings allow. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

David .., Westerham

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We visit Looe a lot and have stayed in various properties. This is up there with some of the best. Perfect location, has everything you need. And the parking was a real bonus. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2023
Thanks for the great review David. We look forward to having you back soon 😊 kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Jayne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cottage
Had a fantastic 5 night stay at Sandpipers. Lovely quirky cottage that had everything you would need for a weeks holiday. Very comfortable bed that made for a great nights sleep. Of course Looe is gorgeous and made even more so with the beautiful weather we had. Thankyou Peter for letting us stay in your lovely cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
You're very welcome Jayne, glad you had such a great stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Peter

8/10 Good

Caron R.

Liked: Cleanliness
cleanest holiday rental we've ever stayed in
Immaculately clean. Small but ideally located. Only let down was the wet room, where water took a long time to run away from the floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Hi Caron, we're glad you liked the cottage. I wish you had let me know about the wet room drain, I have a manager who is in & out of Looe every day & could easily have remedied this for you. This has since been dealt with. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Raj B., Telford, Shropshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location next to the beach
On arrival, it was quite hard to locate the property. Once found pretty from the outside and quite small from the inside but for a holiday let its ideal. Downside, no washing or dishwasher. Overall not a bad property and great location next to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Glad you had a good stay Raj. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Andrew O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family house in convenient and lovely central location
A fully functional clean house in central location convenient for harbour side activities, local beaches, shops and restaurants. This has it all but in quiet backstreet for a peaceful end of day. We stayed 6 or 7 times now and will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Hi Andrew, Thanks for your review, glad you had a good stay, we look forward to welcoming you back next year. Kind regards, Peter

8/10 Good

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dangerous
the stairs are very bad wife fell down three times the last step going up is only 4 inch es wide it is shocking the way it is ben buit we came home early because she hurt her knee and ankle on the stairs NEVER AGAIN
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2023
Hi Steve, Sorry to hear your wife did not cope very well with the stairs, you’re quite right the building regulations from the 1800’s leave a lot to be desired, which is why we try to make it clear in our details that the stairs are steep & not ideal for the less mobile. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little Cottage
This was a lovely place to stay, central Looe, but very quiet. Everything that was needed was there at the cottage, really home from home. The Cottage was extremely clean, well furnished, bright and cosy. There are three floors, kitchen dining area, lounge and wet room and bedrooms, rooms are small but cosy and comfortable. Just a few minutes to beach and also to the lovely little town and restuarants, which are both gorgeous. The host was extremely helpful and was very prompt with his replies. We had a wonderful time at Sandpipers and hopefully will return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Hi Judith, Thanks for your great review, we look forward to welcoming you back in the future 😊 Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Kingsley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excitement
My wife and our son love the sea side, and with just One minute away from it ; I was left standing by watching them swimming twice a day, my wife only wakes up if there’s something to walk up far, she was up every day; even when it rain a little for one day, I was happy I didn’t have to fuss too much to have her entertained, we love the cottage and will go back again and again,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Hi Kingsley, thanks for your great review, we look forward to welcoming you back soon 😊 Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dawn smith
The cottage was lovely, just confusing that we was looking for fisherman's cottage and it's actually called sandpipers, location is perfect, the cottage had everything that you need for a week away well equipped , it was clean, perfect stay in Looe, weather was superb, would definitely recommend to stay in this cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Hi Dawn, apologies for any initial confusion, but glad you had a great stay. Kind regards, Peter

8/10 Good

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Looe
My husband and I had a lovely stay in Looe! We enjoyed the Sandpiper's location so much. The proximity to the beach, wonderful shopping and walking trails was delightful. The Sandpiper was cozy and fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Hi Amy, Thanks for a great review, glad everything was so perfect for you 😊 Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Alison L., Hawick Scottish Borders

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect break
Lovely quirky house on 3 levels, yes the stairs are a little steep but after a couple of times up and down they aren't so bad, lovely comfy cosy place, everything you need, lovely little bench outside which was nice to use in the morning with our morning coffee the house is close to all the restaurants and pubs, there is a fab little place called "The Coffee Shop" just in the next street which makes the best breakfast which is cooked fresh on the premises and well worth the money and time you wait, the people in Looe are so friendly and make you feel so welcome including your four legged friends, we would certainly stay at Sandpipers again. Peter the host gets back to you quick when you have any issues which we only had one and that was the last letter on the wifi code 🙈 but Peter answered us back and it was sorted, we would highly reccommend Sandpipers for a lovely peaceful break
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Hi Alison, thanks for your great review, we're glad you had a great stay, we are addressing the WiFi code issue for future guests so thanks for pointing it out 👍 Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach stay
We had a lovely stay in Looe - great location. As described in the listing and other reviews, very steep stairs with low ceilings. 5 year old did fine and loved his bunk bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
That’s great to hear Allison, look forward to welcoming you back soon 😊 Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely book again.
Good value for money
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Thanks for the review Ann, we look forward to welcoming you back soon 😊

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little cottage
Absolutely amazing..clean comfortable with all you need .. fully equipped kitchen ... didn't want to leave and can't wait to go back...☺️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Thanks for the great review Steve, we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break at Sandpipers
This is our 3rd stay at Sandpipers. Cottage was clean and comfortable. Location is superb for beach, town, bars/restaurants. The addition of reserved parking at Millpool car park was a bonus. Had a lovely 5 night break yet again 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Thanks for a great review Joanne, glad you found the parking useful, we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and Convenient Cottage
Peter was an exceptionally responsive host right from first contact. The cottage was lovely, comfortable, fully outfitted and close to everything in Looe including the SW Coastal Path. Would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Thanks for the great review Gretchen, glad you enjoyed your stay & we look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
weekend break
A lovely cottage and perfect for a short break for 2. As detailed in the info, the stairs were steep but manageable. Very close to all amenities. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Thanks for your review Stephen, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards, Peter

6/10 Okay

Kath W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky -
Clean , warm well equipped kitchen . However for us it was just abit too small - unfortunately we had to sleep separately as the main bedroom bed was not a full size Double ( I believe it’s a 4ft bed ) .. But a great base for exploring Looe and the surrounding areas - Once we navagated the quirky lay out it was fine - very much a traditional Fisherman cottage - charming full of character - Perfect location - Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Hi Kath, glad you enjoyed your stay. Sorry to hear you found the bed size didn't suit, thats the first time we've heard this one. The layout in these old cottages is very quirky & we've tried to make best use of the available space. We use it ourselves, I'm 6'3" & Mrs Peter is a tad underheight for her weight! & it suits us fine. Glad you liked cottage & the lovely town of Looe. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and lovely cottage
Everything was spot on, we had everything we needed. Only downside was we had a knock at the door just before 10am to be told check out was 9am, despite it stating 10am on two emails. Despite that small issue; no other problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Hi Emma, Glad you enjoyed your stay. Apologies for the confusion over timings, this has now been addressed. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little gem
Lovely 3-night stay in this quaint tiny cottage, tucked away in the little streets near Looe beach. Combines lots of character with comfort, taste and style, and a perfect location. I would have given 5 stars throughout except that I had to sweep the floor on arrival (everything else was spotless). Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Hi Liz, Thanks for a great review, apologies for the small cleaning issue, this was taken up with the cleaners. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Trudie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage
Perfect for a short stay, clean and welcoming. Great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Thanks for your review Trudie, hope to see you again soon 😊 Kind regards, Peter

8/10 Good

max p.

Liked: Cleanliness
petite and quirky cottage
five mins to the beach area and once you've negotiated all the twists and turns around the cottage, you'll be fine. the cottage itself is ok and we were just about fine with three adults and one child. take care with banging your head and twisty stairs. the cottage has everything you need bar a dishwasher and washing machine. and don't try to drive near the property as you'll be consumed by all the day trippers
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Hi Max, yes unfortunately these little cottages are both short on space & height, but all part of their charm hopefully. Hope you had a lovely time. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
Always great
As a multi returner to this property, is was as always, great. Clean, fully equipment, good wifi and most convenient location for absolutely everything. Had a bit of new decorations from our visit last year which is great and modernised the property to keep it fresh. Thanks again, we will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Great to hear you had a great time Andrew! Hope we see you again Peter

10/10 Excellent

Julian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
All I could wish for in renting a holiday cottage for a week. Modern clean accommodation set in a tucked away location with easy access to all amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Thanks for the great review Julian, we hope to welcome you back in the future 😊

8/10 Good

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfectly placed for restaurants, pubs, shops and beach. Stairs a little tricky to negotiate but we were prewarned and managed ok. All in all, a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Glad to hear you enjoyed it Sandra! Peter

10/10 Excellent

Bridie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great little cottage, very close to the beach. The property was clean and full of character
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Hi Bridie, Thanks for the review, glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
Superb little cottage. Fabulous long weekend away with the family, in this traditional fisherman’s cottage presented with all mod cons, clean and well equipped, the wet room a glorious surprise, a stones throw from the beach and pedestrianised high street. Parking a bit further than expected and the stairs a little steeper - thank goodness for my favourite son in law!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Hi Lucy, Thanks for the great review. So glad you enjoyed your stay & we hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The property was lovely. Beautifully presented and well equipped. The position was perfect for shopping, coastal walks and eating out. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Thanks for the great review Carol, we look forward to having you back in the future. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Looe stay
Great central position and very close to harbour and beach. Many bars and restaurants that are only minutes walking distance. Property is a well apointed bijou traditional fishermans cottage situated in the central narrow streets of Looe.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Thanks for the great review David, we hope you will come back in the future. Kind regards, Peter

8/10 Good

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location for shops, pubs and restaurants
Nice little cottage in a great location for everything from pubs,shops,restaurants and walking
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Thanks for years review Ian, we hope to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cheeky few days away
This is the second time we stayed at Sandpipers Cottage. The cottage has had a refurbishment since our last stay. New wet room/bathroom and new carpets throughout and it had been freshly painted. No complaints whatsoever. The cottage was very clean. Location to the beach, shops, bars, restaurants is fab. Looking forward to next time 😄
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Thanks for the great review Joanne, glad you enjoyed your stay again. We hope to welcome you back again soon 😄 Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Moya R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Looe Stay - April 2022
Myself and my partner were here through a 5 day stay in April 2022. We felt fully accommodated and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sandpipers. It was clean, modern and comfortable. Great location within the heart of Looe, we walked to every pub and restaurant that we visited; everything is on your doorstep. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Hi Moya, Thanks for a great review! So glad you enjoyed your stay at Sandpipers, we hope to welcome you back soon 😊 Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

eddie p.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely relaxing break
This was a five day break for my wife and I over the Christmas break. The cottage was all we expected. Everything provided for stay. Perfect location for all local amenities .Found the stairs a bit of a problem, we're both in our mid 70s with joint problems but it was well worth it as we were aware of this when booking. We will definitely return if able.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay Eddie, hope the stairs weren't too much for you. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Gemma A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
We had a great stay, was a fantastic location, close to beach, shops, restaurants. A tip would be book restaurants before arrival. Our teen kids loved it. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Hi Gemma, Many thanks for your review 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed your stay & look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic week in Looe
Just returned from a 6 day stay in this lovely cottage. The location couldn't be better. Cottage was clean and well equipped. No complaints and hope to revisit this little gem.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Hi Joanne, Many thanks for your review 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed your stay & look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Peter

10/10 Excellent

patrlck w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb for short stay
Good value for money. Excellent accommodation for short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cottage in Looe
Well worth the money for an enjoyable break
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne U.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was absolutely amazing and I’d highly recommend
Would definitely return. Location amazing,central to everything. Quirky little house n loved every minute of our stay in Looe
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021