Just a few spectacular miles along the coast from Looe. Sheltered from the ravages of time and tide in its cliff ravine, it’s an enchanting jumble of cottages, each one unmistakably the work of a Cornish fisherman.
An attractive harbourside village which was once the centre of Cornwall’s pilchard fishery and which still boasts a working harbour, with a few dozen small fishing boats.
Located about a mile outside the town of St Austell is Charlestown, an amazingly pristine, unspoiled example of a late Georgian working port.
Tintagel Castle is a medieval fortification located on the peninsula of Tintagel Island adjacent to the village of Tintagel in North Cornwall.
Top eco-visitor attraction located in a reclaimed china clay pit, located 2 km from the town of St Blazey and 5 km from the larger town of St Austell.
An historic country house and park with over 860 acres, stretching from Millbrook Lake around the Rame Head and Whitsand Bay, and taking in the villages of Cawsand and Kingsand. Previously home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe for 400 years.
A haven for dogs and families, explore Seaton Beach just to the east of Looe. There are plenty of places to eat, car parking is available.
A family run fishmongers right on the harbour in Looe, home of the finest Cornish fish and seafood.
The island is run as a nature sanctuary by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust. In the summer months there is a ferry service, weather and tides permitting.
Only reached by steep paths and steps, Whitsand is a hidden gem. It boats a long sandy beach and an award winning restaurant, The View, perched high on the cliffs for rainy days.
Porfell Wildlife Park is a wild family attraction only a few miles from Looe. Children (and adults!) can get up close to wildlife, feed the animals and learn all about the natural world.
Close to the resort town of Looe is Millendreath Beach. A south facing beach Millendreath lies at the foot of a wooded valley in a sheltered cove that during low tide has pleasant soft sands and numerous rock pools to explore.
Nestled between Looe and Polperro, Talland bay has two small beaches, perfect for rockpooling for the children and relaxing for the adults at Talland Bay Beach Cafe.
Walk the coastal path from Looe to Polperro, enjoy a lunch or cream tea and stroll back. At just over 4 miles it should take about 1.5 hours.
If you like getting outside and loosing yourself in open country and coastal views, then Lantivet is for you. There are several little coves to explore along this coastline, mostly quiet, calm and off the beaten track.
A group of three ancient stone circles located on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor. The Moors are remote, rugged and dominated with dramatic granite tors.
An unexpected find is the Londis General Store in West Looe with a deli to die for.
A family run business where pasties are made fresh daily by hand on the premises, using the best quality local produce and home made pastry.
We have put together a few of our favourite finds and friends we have here in Looe & the surrounding area. From places to see, shop, eat and secret treasures.