Family Holiday Cottages in Looe

Looe is a classic south Cornwall harbour town split by the river, with East Looe’s sandy beach tucked just in front of the old streets and Hannafore’s rockpools and views of Looe Island around the headland. Staying in a family holiday cottage in Looe means you can walk to the beach for sandcastles, safe swimming and crabbing, then wander back through narrow lanes for ice creams, pasties and a look around the harbour. The mix of East Looe’s sheltered sand and Hannafore’s rockpools gives you options for both bucket-and-spade days and low-tide exploring. You can also visit nearby Polperro, and make sure to try out Cornish pasties and a cream tea the Cornish way.

Families tend to build days around the tide. Perhaps a morning on East Looe beach, lunch in town, then an afternoon hunting for crabs and starfish in the rockpools at Hannafore. Boat trips, a small amusement arcade and easy coastal walks help keep children occupied without long journeys, and you can retreat to your cottage quickly when everyone has had enough. Having your own place in Looe makes it simple to juggle beach gear, quick showers and early teas, while still being close enough to nip out for an evening stroll along the river or seafront.