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Historic Osborne House, Looe

Sleeps up to 12
Bedrooms: 5

Historic Osborne House is a magnificent 300-year-old Cornish townhouse located in the heart of East Looe, Cornwall. This former merchant's home sits just yards from the sandy beach and historic harbour. The property retains original features including wooden beams (one reportedly from the Spanish Armada), decorative encaustic floor tiles and stained glass panels.

East Looe offers a perfect coastal setting with its historic harbour, sandy beach and maze of narrow alleyways. The town is divided by a river and features the famous banjo pier. You can explore local galleries, shops, cafes and restaurants all within walking distance.

The accommodation sleeps 12 guests across 5 bedrooms.

 

About Historic Osborne House

Historic Osborne House is a magnificent 300-year-old Cornish townhouse located in the heart of East Looe, Cornwall. This former merchant's home sits just yards from the sandy beach and historic harbour. The property retains original features including wooden beams (one reportedly from the Spanish Armada), decorative encaustic floor tiles and stained glass panels.

East Looe offers a perfect coastal setting with its historic harbour, sandy beach and maze of narrow alleyways. The town is divided by a river and features the famous banjo pier. You can explore local galleries, shops, cafes and restaurants all within walking distance.

The accommodation sleeps 12 guests across 5 bedrooms. There are three double bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, plus a twin room and a bunk room. The property features open-plan living areas with quality furniture and a superb range cooker perfect for family meals.

Eden Project lies 20 miles away (35 minutes drive). The Lost Gardens of Heligan are 15 miles distant (25 minutes). Restormel Castle sits 12 miles away (20 minutes). Polperro's picturesque harbour is just 4 miles (10 minutes drive).

Two allocated parking spaces make arrival stress-free. This Historic Osborne House suits large families, birthday celebrations and group reunions perfectly.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Historic Osborne House

Prime Beachside Location

Less than a minute's walk to sandy beach and historic harbour with cafes and restaurants nearby

Historic Character Features

Original wooden beams including one from Spanish Armada plus decorative floor tiles and stained glass

Spacious Family Accommodation

Sleeps 12 across five bedrooms with three en-suite doubles perfect for large groups

Excellent Cooking Facilities

Superb range cooker with plenty of crockery and utensils for preparing family meals

Stress-Free Parking

Two allocated parking spaces including beachside spot and Millpool carpark just minutes away

Perfect Central Location

Heart of East Looe with galleries shops cafes and restaurants all within easy walking distance

Getting To Historic Osborne House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Historic Osborne House by car, follow the A38 to Looe and head into East Looe town centre. The property is located in the heart of the old town, just yards from the beach and harbour.

By Train

Looe railway station is the nearest stop, approximately 0.5 miles from the property. The scenic Looe Valley Line connects to Liskeard where you can catch mainline services to London and other major cities.

Two allocated parking spaces provided
Looe station (0.5 miles)
Heart of East Looe town centre

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Eden Project
Distance: 20 miles
PL24 2SG
Lost Gardens of Heligan
Distance: 15 miles
PL26 6EN
Restormel Castle
Distance: 12 miles
PL22 0EE
South West Coast Path
Distance: 0.1 miles
PL13 1AA
Looe Island Nature Reserve
Distance: 1 mile
PL13 1DZ
Kilminorth Woods
Distance: 2 miles
PL13 1QN
Looe Town Centre
Distance: 0.1 miles
PL13 1AH
Liskeard Market
Distance: 8 miles
PL14 6BW
Trago Mills
Distance: 12 miles
PL14 5AZ
Looe Harbour
Distance: 0.1 miles
PL13 1DX
Polperro Village
Distance: 4 miles
PL13 2QZ
Monkey Sanctuary
Distance: 3 miles
PL13 1NZ
Eden Project
Distance: 20 miles
PL24 2SG
Lost Gardens of Heligan
Distance: 15 miles
PL26 6EN
Restormel Castle
Distance: 12 miles
PL22 0EE
South West Coast Path
Distance: 0.1 miles
PL13 1AA
Looe Island Nature Reserve
Distance: 1 mile
PL13 1DZ
Kilminorth Woods
Distance: 2 miles
PL13 1QN
Looe Town Centre
Distance: 0.1 miles
PL13 1AH
Liskeard Market
Distance: 8 miles
PL14 6BW
Trago Mills
Distance: 12 miles
PL14 5AZ
Looe Harbour
Distance: 0.1 miles
PL13 1DX
Polperro Village
Distance: 4 miles
PL13 2QZ
Monkey Sanctuary
Distance: 3 miles
PL13 1NZ

Is Historic Osborne House Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
The property offers excellent family accommodation with a dedicated bunk room for children. The sandy beach is less than a minute away providing safe swimming and rock pooling opportunities. Looe's narrow alleyways and historic harbour create an exciting exploration playground. However, the 300-year-old building contains valuable antiques and original features requiring careful supervision.
Pet Friendly
Historic Osborne House operates a strict no-pets policy. The 300-year-old property contains valuable antiques, original features and quality furnishings that require protection. The historic nature of the building and its prime beachside location make it unsuitable for pet accommodation. Alternative pet-friendly properties are available in the Looe area for guests travelling with animals.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Historic Osborne House

The Sardine Factory

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PL13 1DX

Old Sail Loft Restaurant

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PL13 1DX

Trawlers on the Quay

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PL13 1AH

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Historic Osborne House

Does this lodge have a hot tub?
No, Historic Osborne House does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on historic character and prime beachside location instead.
Is it pet friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at Historic Osborne House. The property maintains a strict no-pets policy for all guests.
How many people does it sleep?
The property sleeps up to 12 guests across 5 bedrooms. There are three double rooms with en-suites, one twin room and one bunk room.
What parking is available?
Two allocated parking spaces are provided - one in the beachside carpark and another in Millpool carpark. The Millpool space is a 7-8 minute walk from the property.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 5:00 pm and check-out is at 9:00 am. The owners will try to accommodate early check-in requests when possible.
What historic features does the property have?
Original wooden beams including one reportedly from the Spanish Armada, decorative encaustic floor tiles and stained glass panels. The 300-year-old building was originally a wealthy merchant's home.
How close is the beach?
The sandy beach is less than a minute's walk from the front door. The historic harbour with its banjo pier is equally close with cafes and restaurants nearby.
What cooking facilities are available?
The property features a superb range cooker perfect for family meals. There's plenty of crockery, utensils and silverware for large groups up to 12 people.

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