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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Osborne House - East Looe's finest listed property - seconds from the beach

Osborne House is a magnificent 350 year old Cornish town house which, in the 1800s, was originally a the home of a wealthy merchant. During the last century is was a sweet shop and more recently a thriving restaurant. Today it is a fully restored family home, retaining many original features including wooden beams - one of which is reputed to have come from the defeated Spanish Armada. The house is set in the heart of East Looe - ideally situated yards from the sandy beach, historic harbour, cafes and restaurants. This coastal location in South-East Cornwall is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and is a perfect retreat for anyone looking to escape from the urban hustle & bustle. The house sleeps up to 12 and is ideal for family holidays, birthday parties, group or reunions.

In 2014/5 Osborne House was given a five star ranking from Visit Britain and won a gold award for outstanding quality. Nearby parking for 2 cars is included.

Property manager

James Hesketh,

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1615 sq ft (150 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Osborne House East Looe's Finest Listed Property Seconds Beach
Osborne East Looe's Finest Listed Property Seconds Beach
Osborne House East Looe's Finest Listed Property Seconds Beach
Osborne House East Looe's Finest Listed Property Seconds Beach

About the neighborhood

Map
East Looe, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Looe Beach - 1 min walk
  • Plaidy Beach - 15 min walk
  • Hannafore Beach - 19 min walk
  • Looe Island - 8 min drive
  • Polperro Harbour - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Looe Station - 11 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sarah's Pasty Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kelly's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Golden Guinea Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Sail Loft Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Fleur - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Osborne House - East Looe's finest listed property - seconds from the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Osborne House - East Looe's finest listed property - seconds from the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Osborne House - East Looe's finest listed property - seconds from the beach?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Osborne House - East Looe's finest listed property - seconds from the beach located?

This family-friendly Looe vacation home is located by the sea, just steps from Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and Looe Beach. Second Beach and Plaidy Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). Looe Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Osborne House - East Looe's finest listed property - seconds from the beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

KENNETH R.

Family
Great location and lots of room for all of us . Would have like more baking utensils given that we cooked family meals every night. they had plenty of dishes and silverware.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Christmas and New Year
We had a marvellous Christmas and New Year at Osbourne House: We checked in at 1pm on Christmas Eve and it was perfect from then on. Cooked our Christmas Dinner on the superb range and there was plenty of crockery and utensils for our large family. House was beautiful and warm and everything was extremely clean: Osbourne is a superb period property and felt so happy to be able to spend Christmas with the family in such a beautiful place
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay, amazing holiday
Rooms were perfect and spacious, nice and central to everything and a lovely walk to the beach. All had an amazing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

joyce t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time
The house was clean, comfortable and very charming. The location was just about perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for group stay
Great base for a group stay, there was 11 of us and there was enough space for us all. Osborne House is the perfect location to access the beach and town. It was super clean and full of character. We walked the coastal path to Polperro, went mackerel fishing and spent the evenings swimming in the sea and had beach bbqs. Looe is not easy driving for large cars though and watch out for noisy, vicious seagulls!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina T., Wales , UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely well placed cottage
We stayed here as we were attending a wedding in St Neots. Cottage was large and very well equipped....we were 6 adults and 6 children. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and spent time in the town and on the beach post wedding. Some of our extended family joined us for dinner on the Friday and the cottage was more than suitable for the extra guests. Would stay again as location is superb... James was most accommodating and we were able to get into cottage a little earlier which made life easier with the younger children
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaydev J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holidays after Lockdowns
It was great holidays for the group of 11 us, all family members really enjoyed the stay at the Osbourne House East Looe. The place was really tidy and clean the facilities were to the excellent standard. The place is good location, where every things are to near by. I would really recommend this place to other friends and family to have pleasant holidays over there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Aidan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Osbourne house
This was an excellent place for our family to stay, great large dining area and open plan kitchen for meals and plenty of bathrooms for everyone to have their own space. The location right next to the beach was also perfect.Would definitely go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness
5star accommodation.
Superb property, close to the beach and all the towns amenities. As a family we have stayed here every year for the past 5 years and hopefully next year also.

2/10 Terrible

David B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good Location - Ruined By Awful Condition!
Overall - dirty and very badly maintained. 1 Filthy doormat - falling apart. 2 Toaster had a broken handle - unsafe to use. 3 Wood skirting - almost a dozen loose bits and pieces. 4 Family Bathroom - shower leaks through kitchen ceiling. 5 Master bedroom:- bathroom door poor fit and very dirty, shower tray dirty, paintwork peeling,unfinished beneath sink, o/s window cill rotting, no lock on bathroom door. 6 Double room - shower tray dirty 7 First Mates Room:- door does not close nor lock - no privacy! metal window/door was rusty and disgustingly filthy! 8 Top bedroom shower very dirty and needed a thorough clean. THIS WAS OUR FAMILY HOLDAY TREAT - SPOILED! We have reported the condition of this house to the Looe Tourist Board, so disappointed were we with it's condition.

10/10 Excellent

P D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house in great location close to beach
Super house ideal for multi generation family holidays. Very nicely decorated with a nautical theme throughout, the house is spacious, comfortably sleeps 12 and benefits from four toilets/bathrooms. Location couldn't have been better with the beach and harbour just a stone's throw away. A big thanks to James and team for the smooth booking process and clear joining instructions, and we'd love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful large historic house in a fantastic location with the beach at the end of the street!
There were twelve of us and still it didn't feel like we were on top of each other: laid over three floors with four bathrooms. there was plenty of space for everyone. We loved the large dining room and kitchen and had some fab times preparing and eating meals all sat around the large farmhouse table. Beds were very comfortable and the whole house very tastefully furnished. We been to Looe a couple of times and the town and its wonderful beach never disappoint. Lots to do for the whole family and some lovely coastal walks on the doorstep. We had a thoroughly enjoyable holiday and can't wait to return.

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Early Summer stay
Osborne House is a grade 2 listed property with charm and did not disappoint. Location for beach and town is superb, with secure parking in the Beach carpark (2 minutes away). Ideal for families with Children - we were a party of 7 adults and 4 children (2yrs - 6yrs). All household amenities were good, however I would suggest a tumble dryer would be a must to compliment the washing machine. The clothes dryer just did not work for drying. Otherwise would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wim T.

Best place in Looe !
We stayed in the Osborne House. We ve been to Looeseveral times and this was the best house we had so far. It got the space, location, history end great accomodantions. Loved every minute of our stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anton v., Sunninghill, Berkshire SL5 9WA

Sweet !!
Great space for our family!! Enjoyed every minute- so grateful..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S., Bishopsteignton,Devon

A beautiful house full of character and fully equipped
Beautiful house. Very central with a great choice of eateries within a short walk. However, if you decide to stay in, you could not want for more as the kitchen is fully equipped. The huge dining table is great for dining but also for playing board games and the like. Great for groups of friends and families alike.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

It's a beautiful house in a gorgeous town.
If you get the chance to stay here please do so. Four generations of my family stayed here together and it suited us all. It has everything you need for a great stay. It's a stones throw away from the beach/shops /pubs and restaurants. Once there you won't want to leave
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter E.

Fantastic family holiday.
We have stayed at Osborne house every year for the past five years. The house is excellent and has a fantastic location near to the beach and shops. Highly recommended! Peter Ellis
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Super
Had a fab time, great location for getting to everywhere in Looe. Hopefully the seagulls will be gone the next time we come !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Great location in a lovely property .
Birthday celebrations for my mother weremade really enjoyable at osbourne house in east Looe. Fantastic place to visit The property was great, clean and plenty of utensils etc . Fantastic spot just a minute from the beach. We were there the weekend of the raft race which was great fun and made perfect with fabulous weather . The only downfall was the noisy seagulls but there were lots of baby chicks around so we really didn’t mind as they are lovely to watch. Highly recommend a stay here .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Great location
Great location and kitchen made for great family memories
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Anita W.

Lovely spacious house
Had a lovely reunion with old friends very spacious house kitchen and Dining room perfect and four on suite bathrooms.

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Great house, in a great location everything only a few mins walk away
Spent a great NYE break in Osborne House. Perfect space for our group. And conveniently located only a couple of mins walk from the beach and the main high street.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Cliff W.

We had a very nice Christmas with our daughter and the grandchildren.
The property was well located, comfortable and well equipped. The kitchen and dining area was perfect for a large group and we had lots fun meals there. The sitting area was a little cramped but football game and sofa in the adjacent room provided the opportunity for the grandchildren to let off steam. The lack of outside space was not a particular problem as it was winter and pretty wet most of the time. I would find it a bit more difficult in the summer. The bedrooms all worked well and everybody had plenty of space. We really enjoyed being in Looe so close to the beach, harbour and shops. All in all a very successful holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

P D.

Great location: friends reunion in a brilliant house
We were a group of 10 old school friends having a small reunion and simply loved this house and its location in East Looe's old town. The kitchen was very well equipped and we spend most of our time sat around the wonderful dining table.....and playing table football (such fun). The bedrooms were comfortable and bathrooms a plenty with quality bed linen and towels. In the town we enjoyed the many local cafes, restaurants and pubs. Daisy's cafe was a favourite and Sunday lunch in the Smugglers Cott was fabulous (traditional roast carvery style with very generous portions). We also spent fund evenings in The Salutation pub and Ship Inn - to name a couple. For a small town there seemed to be plenty of live music too. A special thank you to James who ensured a smooth booking experience and to Dilly for meeting and greeting us on arrival. No hesitation in recommending Osborne House - and we've already booked for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017