Attractions - Hotels Inns and Holiday Lets, Cottages to rent - Campsites, Caravan Parks and Touring sites - Public Houses - Restaurants - .
The towns of East and West Looe have been linked by a bridge since 1411 but were not united until 1883. West Looe is built around the church of St. Nicholas, erected some time before 1336. The tower has a campanile belfry, and in the early 19th century contained a "Scolds Cage" in which nagging women were placed. The Jolly Sailor Inn dates back to the 16th century.
St. Mary's Church in East Looe has a 13th century tower that used to be white washed . It is a land mark for sailors. The old Guildhall in East Looe was built in the late 16th century. Today it houses a museum which contains old punch bowls, documents, pillory, stocks and other items of local history. Looe island about half a mile off shore has the ruins of an medieval old monastery.
Looe is famous for shark and deep sea fishing, and entertains thousands of holiday makers every year with it's wonderful beaches, and hospitality.
The Looe Valley Railway Line links to Liskeard with a regular service
Beaches Hannafore, West Looe
Shingle and rocky shore with view of Looe Island. Parking possible on road, easy access. Cafes, toilets, activities, nearby.
Beaches East Looe and Plaidy
Sandy beaches with all facilities nearby. Car parking either at small quayside park or 15 minute walk from the main car park in West Looe. Easy access. All year dog ban on East Looe beach. Dogs allowed on Plaidy.
Beaches Millendreath A sheltered sand and shingle beach with rock pools. All facilities nearby, including boat hire and watersports. Car park, toilets, cafe and pub. Easy access. No dogs.
Lanreath is a small village close to Looe and just past Pelynt, Folk an
d Farm Museum which has hundreds of vintage exhibits showing the history
of farming.
Duloe, between the East and West Looe rivers and can be reached on foot
from Looe along pretty woodland paths and lanes is, it has its own stone
circle of six eight foot high granite stones.
Morval another village on the way to Looe, it is set in a valley and
indeed the word Morval means ‘sea valley’. There are two pubs and a 6th
century church of St Wenna. Nearby is the ancient Morval House, once a
Roundhead stronghold where Cromwellian troops were stationed.
Close to Morval is Looe golf club, designed by Harry Bardon and high
above sea level.
Local towns and villages to visit
Lanreath, Looe, Cornwall., PL13 2NX
Tel: 01503220321
St.Keyne (Station) Paul Corins Magnificent music machines. Mechanical musical instruments. Fair organs, orchestrions. Wurlitzer, theater organs. Live performances. open: Palm Sunday - End of October daily. 01579 343108
Polperro
Land of Legend and Model Village. Miniture replica of old Polperro.
Model Exibition of Cornwall's Ancient traditions. Indoor model Railway.
Open: April- October, daily. 01503 272378
Looe Mountain Bike Hire
Tel: 01503 263871
Angling
Looe is the centre for shark fishing, and fully equipped boats can be
hired. There is good fishing on the Fowey Estuary.
Sailing
There is good sailing to be had at Looe, Polperro and Fowey. Fowey and
Polperro have regattas in Aug, Polperro in mid-July.
Information Centre
The Guildhall
Fore Street
East Looe
PL13 1AA
Tel: 01503262072
SEAVIEW HOLIDAY PARK Polperro South Cornwall. Polperro self-catering accommodation. First class facilities are on offer throughout the season – a tropical indoor heated pool is complimented by the spa bath, steam room and sauna. During the warmer months you can enjoy the outdoor pool and sheltered sun terraces.
Trelay Farm Park Lanreath Looe Cornwall PL13 2NT Tel: 01503220900
South Cornwall Static Self Catering Caravan Holidays, Ideal for family self-catering holidays all year round, some allow pets, weekends, half term or just a short break !
- Cornwall Cottages
- Cosy properties in delightful settings,
- town or country. 0845 268 1255
Rivercroft Hotel, East Looe, Cornwall 01503 262251
Captain's Rest, Talland Hill Polperro, Cornwall. sleeps 8. Stunning views greet visitors to these lovely apartments set on the hillside overlooking picturesque Polperro Harbour their south facing terraces offering the perfect spot to relax and enjoy watching the fishing boats and waterside activity in the harbour below.
- Cornwall Cottages
- Cosy properties in delightful settings,
- town or country. 0845 268 1255
Whitsand Bay Hotel's golf club was established in 1905 and hosts a fabulous 18 hole course. Set on a clifftop overlooking Whitsand Bay, the 6,015 yard, par 70 course offers golfers some of the most magnificent views in the West Country and some of the most stunning holes in British golf. Furthermore, the interesting contours of the terrain make the course ideal for both low handicappers and those new to the game.
Barbican Road
East Looe
Cornwall
(01503) 262746
Looe Mills Eating House,
Liskeard,
01503 343291
Papa Nino,
Higher Market St,
Looe,
01503 264231
Vegetarian
Cafe Al Dente,
Higher Market St,
Looe,
01503 262863
Archdeacon Restaurant,
Fore St,
East Looe,
Looe,
01503 262876
West Looe Hill,
West Looe,
01503 262302
Dagger Restaurant
Barton Meadow,
Pelynt,
Lanreath,
01503 220386
Peking Gardens,
Fore St,
East Looe,
Looe,
01503 264500
Osbourne House,
Lower Chapel St,
East Looe,
Looe,
01503 262970
Tom Sawyers,
Marine Drive,
Hannaford,
West Looe,
01503 262782
Indian Restaurant,
Fore St,
East Looe,
Looe,
01503 265372
Trelaske Country
Hotel & Restaurant,
Polperro Rd,
Looe,
01503 262159
Barbican Inn
Barbican Road,
East Looe,
Looe, 262746
Boscarn Hotel
Churchend,
East Looe,
Looe, 262923
Fisherman's Arms
Higher Market Street
Looe 265800
Globe Inn
Station Road
Looe
262495
Harbour Moon
The Quay
West Looe
Looe 262873
The Blue Peter Inn,
Quay Road,
Polperro, 272743
Cornwall
