Looe is a wonderful town that can be found on the South East coast of Cornwall. If you are looking for the perfect place for a British seaside getaway the area is rich with things to see and do as well as a vibrant seaside feel and plenty of coastline
to be explored. Make the most of the slowed down lifestyle that the area is famed for and take time to explore the rich countryside and sandy beaches in the area. Head to the local port where you can marvel at the numerous boats in docked nearby and even arrange a boat trip around the coastline. Head to the Carnglaze Slate Caverns for a breathtaking tour of the coastal caves and ponds or try your hand at a range of water sports down at the bay. Make the most of your trip and book into a Rustic Cottage in Looe where you can enjoy a wonderful self catered holiday.
The stretching countryside in the area is perfect for nature lovers. You can spend hours walking through the forests, fields and coastal regions of the area. Make the most of the many great tours and paths around the town or why not hire a bike and take to the countryside on two wheels. The wonderful historic town is perfect for culture and history lovers too with its many museums, art galleries and attractions which will have you enthralled in the areas rich past. There are also many delicious restaurants and cafes in the town where you can sample locally caught seafood, speciality dishes and great take away.
You can find many great holiday rentals in Looe, which can serve as the perfect rustic place for you to stay on your trip. Make the most of the local Cornish friendly community and stay in a one of Looe’s Cottages or apartments and you can enjoy a relaxed home from home on your trip. You can also find many apartments and studios in the area to perfectly suit your Cornish getaway.
Looe is the home of the Shark Angling Club of England. Here you can experience a great seaside holiday enjoying fishing, snorkeling and plenty of other water activities like swimming, surfing and boogie boarding. The town features stately Victorian buildings close to
Looe holiday cottages and homes, including Antony House, Cotehele, Mount Edgcumbe, Lanhydrock House, and the Eden Project, making this region very important from historic point of view. The nearby towns of Talland Bay - "the playground of Plymouth",
Liskeard and
Bude offer cozy pubs, some nightlife and challenging golf. Inland from Looe, you can explore a unique animal park, the famous Woolly Monkey sanctuary.
Looe Harbour Quay is an important attraction of the town that offers colorful scenes of fishing boats moored in the harbor delivering their large catches amidst the bustle of fishing enthusiasts. The Banjo Pier on the eastern shore of the Looe River also gives many stunning views of the rocky river bank and the winding coastline. Across the river, the East Looe sandy beach is a popular family entertainment venue.
Located close to the town, the Looe Island makes for another beautiful family outing. This island is a natural sanctuary for sea and woodland birds. Other interesting attractions of the town include the architectural lineage of Old Guildhall in East Looe, Polperro Heritage Museum of Smuggling and the Magnificent Music Machines. Looe hosts several festivals and events throughout the year, of which "Festival by the Sea" is the most important one. This festival shows the best side of Looe where the local Cornish foods, drink, culture, dance, and music truly reflect the local spirit. Lodge in Looe holiday rentals during this festival, and enjoy the best of Cornwall.
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