Bird's Nest Cottage in East Looe’s old town invites you to experience a traditional Cornish fisherman's cottage with luxurious furnishings and quality bed linen. This charming three-floor cottage is perfectly located, just a minute from the beach, historic harbour and Banjo Pier.
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 235 sq m
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Kitchen
Washing machine
Parking available
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Birds Nest Cottage Looe
Bird`s Nest Cottage is a traditional Cornish fisherman`s cottage located in the very heart of East Looe’s old town and is a stone`s throw from the sandy beach (at the end of the street), historic harbour and Banjo Pier. The cottage is ideally located in a quiet position on one of the town’s quaint old back streets. It has been renovated to a superior standard with everything you need for a perfect holiday. While there’s no outside space or garden, the beach is less than a minute away on foot.
Bird`s Nest is a locally managed traditional fisherman`s cottage which has undergone a total refurbishment to bring it to the very high standard that it is in today. It is arranged over three floors with a cosy feel and benefits from luxurious furnishings with a great deal of thought going into every detail to make it home from home. The use of quality bed linen and towels is included. The cottage also has broadband wi-fi. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept pets or service animals.
This traditional Cornish cottage is laid out over three floors and gives a flavour of a bygone era. We have just finished completely refurbishing this property for the season, so everything is new and clean in this beautiful cottage. Please be aware that the stairs can, for some, be a little steep and a possible struggle for more elderly and less mobile travellers.
Joining instructions are usually sent out 2 - 3 weeks before arrival. Guests can normally access the house from 4.30 pm on the first day, although we will our best to get you in well before this. We ask that your accommodation be vacated by 10.00 am on the day of departure. Unfortunately, our cleaning company dictates these times, although we will do our very best to extend these.
A busy fishing port, with a popular family beach, Looe has been a favourite holiday destination since Victorian times. East Looe is a fantastic holiday destination with wonderful coastal walks and beaches and many local cafes, restaurants and pubs. With its great road and rail links, Looe enjoys an excellent position to explore the rest of Cornwall....the Eden Project is only 45 minutes away and Port Isaac less than an hour away.
The cottage has an allocated parking space in the town’s Millpool carpark which is a 7-8 minute walk away. The town is also accessible by train and the station is a 15 minute walk from the house.
The house has the benefit of one allocated parking space in Looe`s Millpool carpark which is 7 - 8 minutes away on foot. Guests are welcome to drive into the top of Higher Chapel Street, just a few yards from the entrance, to unload and load etc.
Looe is an historic fishing village with restaurants and shops on your doorstep. The cottage is in the heart of the village, in a quiet cobbled street and is an excellent position to explore all of Cornwall and do some of the most scenic walks in the region. Transport links are excellent and the train station is 15 minutes away on foot.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Entertainment
TV
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Looe is home to this cottage. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Seaton Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Polperro Model Village and Adrenalin Quarry. Kartworld and Port Eliot House and Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Looe travel guide
What time is check-out at Birds Nest Cottage Looe?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Birds Nest Cottage Looe located?
Situated in Looe, this cottage is steps away from Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and Looe Beach. Second Beach and Plaidy Beach are also within 15 minutes. Looe Station is 11 minutes by foot.
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Birds Nest Cottage Looe Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Beautiful little cottage in an excellent location. We had a slight problem with the heating but this was immediately resolved. I would definitely recommend. And we'll be returning 😁
Compact cottage in the perfect location in Looe. Well-appointed kitchen, everything you need and more, bijou sitting room on the 2nd floor, with a toilet and shower room off it. Great shower pressure. Bedroom on top floor has ample storage and large bed. Good communication from our host and the caretaker on arrival. Yards from the beach and 30 seconds from the centre of Looe. Perfect week for a couple.
Darren W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Natalie U.
17 Oct 2017
Great stay
Really lovely, well kept cottage and very nice helpful owner.
Cottage was amazing, spotlessly clean, so close to the beach so not far to carry your bits and pieces, ideal for eateries and pubs, would definitely stay here again.
So glad we've found you Bird's Nest.Cosy, convenient, warm, sheltering, wonderful refurbishment of this cottage, an absolute joy - thank you.
Cheryl A.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Linda D.
6 Dec 2017
cosy cottage
My husband and i stayed here for a three night break in november.The cottage is lovely and clean and in a perfect location. Communication with the owner was excellent and we would recommend it to anyone.
Linda D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Eliza D.
24 Aug 2025
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Bathroom window wouldn't shut.Iron was brokenNot hot water for showerCar park miles from propertyNo complimentary tea bags/sugar etc, very basic for price, feel dissatisfied overall
Eliza D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark A.
15 Jul 2018
Looe at its finest
Great location, fabulous weather & everything you would need for a week in Cornwall. Well equipped property.
Once the initial surprise of the stairs wore off it was great. Very clean, very comfortable stay. Bathroom a little small but as only me staying wasn't an issue. Ideal location for beech and town.
The accommodation was as expected, no complaints on this aspect and was as advertised. Close proximity to the beach and restaurants. The negatives for us was the winter duvet, very heavy. The parking is approximately 15 minutes away and challenging, but guessing the parking in Looe itself presents a problem. The property was clean inside but the outside needs attention. Dirty bedroom window and the front door is in need of attention. If you are going to keep plants outside, for goodness sake keep the pots weeded. First impressions are important.
Joyce B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Paul B.
17 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Good Location
Lovely location close to beach and amenities, the property could do with some maintenance TLC. The shower leaked because sealant needs replacing in the shower tray causing water to come through the ceiling into the kitchen, the outside pipe work leaks and the front door does not feel secure
Paul B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Claire
7 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect position, 2mins from beach. Huge comfortable bed. Great free parking over the bridge. Bathroom very small and difficult to manoeuvre, needs a lock too, as the door swings open everytime you try to move. Stairs are difficult to manage if you have any physical restrictions.
Cottage is well described in online brochure. Stairs are steep - need care at our age!
No frozen food compartment in the fridge? But an ice maker provided? Curious.
Overall we had a great time in Looe - thank you.
Charles S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival
8/10 Good
Jan B.
23 Oct 2016
We really enjoyed the cottage it was in a great place and had everything we needed except wifi.
The stairs were steep as expected and we soon got used to them. The kitchen was well equipped, took is a while to find the switch for the extractor. The toilet and shower were compact and the cistern noisy which did not bother us but might annoy next door! The bed was comfy and I was pleased to see a mirror with a light ! The bedroom was well equipped. The hearing was on Which we did not need.Ovetall a lovely cosy cottage close to everything
Jan B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine B.
27 Jan 2018
Location, location,location.
Seconds from everywhere in Looe, the harbour, beach, restaurants, bars, coffee shops and shops. A quaint, cottage with everything you need, even an ice making machine! The best car parking, after you,ve dropped off your luggage, is across the bridge and cost us £14 for 5 days. Only a ten minute walk to the cottage. Out of the door, left for beach, right for town. Highly recommend Ancient Mariner and Old sail loft restaurants and the Black swan for Gin/drinks. Pollpero is only a 10 minute drive and has some lovely restaurants, bars and Views. Three pilchards is a must. Fowey is also a short journey away with views of the river, loads of bars and restaurants. I would highly recommend Sam's. The cottage is comfortable although the stairs can be a challenge( kitchen, stairs, lounge, stairs, bedroom. We very quickly got used to it. We would highly recommend this property to couples looking for a romantic getaway. If staying for some time bring extra towels. We will definitely be back.
The cottage was very close to the beach and convenient to walk out and go for a swim first thing before the beach filled up with holiday makers. As described the cottage is cosy and over 3 floors and you need to be okay with climbing up and down the narrow, steep stairs with a turn in them. The kitchen is well equipped, there is even an ice maker, but there is no freezer of freezer space in the fridge which was tricky as we had brought some supplies for the freezer . The bathroom has a decent shower and a heated towel rail. I agree with some of the reviews that the sink is quite large for the room and gets in the way when you get in and out of the shower. The bedroom has a comfy bed and a wardrobe and dressing table with a hair dryer supplied. There is a small thing to be aware of - the wooden key box juts out and we both knocked our heads on it at different times when straightening up from loading the dish washer - it would be a good idea to move the box to the left or move it higher up - which would stop this from happening. Overall we had a good week and this cottage was a good base for us.
The location of the property is excellent just seconds from the beech, shops, resaurants, pubs everything at hand. The parking permit is a bonus although you have to walk for it but its not that far if you are in good health otherwise it is a walk. The cottage was very quaint, the stairs are very steep so if you have difficulty with stairs it's not for you. The bathroom is very small, found it very hard to dry myself and dress in there and had to dress in the living area. The sink is very big for the bathroom and it takes up alot of space. The cottage was clean but the bed linen could do with a boil wash as they had a musty smell to them like when you walk into a charity shop. The bottle of cleaner in the bathroom what was meant to have bathroom cleaner in it, it was supposed to be pink stuff on the bottle but it had bleach in it not what it said. The cottage had everything you need in it for a lovely holiday just needs a couple of bits tweeking for me like I explained, the ice maker was brilliant make sure you use it. I am going to invest in one found it very useful. I also noticed that none of the electric appliances hadn't been pad tested and the hair drier needs replacing as it is overheating and is glowing red when you use it.
The house was in a brilliant location - very quiet little alleyway literally one minute from the beach, the shops and the quayside. It made the holiday really easy as it was so convenient.
The house was very nice, well decorated and furnished. Please note that the stairs are extremely narrow and steep and even being fit and agile, it was a little bit scary particularly when carrying luggage upstairs.
Some of the details online were different to some of the communication. There is a free allocated parking space at Millpond Car Park (10-15 minutes walk from the property) on some information it said you have to pay - you don’t. There is full free WiFi despite it saying there wasn’t any on several communications so that was a bonus.
The kitchen had the basics but as we love cooking there were a few things we’d like to have had (baking trays and oven dishes for example). But there was a kettle, toaster, lots of good knives, a cafetière and lots of crockery.
There wasn’t a lot of room in the bathroom as the sink was huge for such a tiny space, there was no lock on the door which was a bit annoying. You kept on knocking the door open when you are at the sink. Also, no plug! The towels supplied were good though a couple of bath sheets wouldn’t have gone amiss.
Everything was very well presented, decorated and very clean. On leaving we were unable to put our rubbish in the bin as it had a combination lock and there was no number provided.
We would have loved a seat outside in the lane instead of the plants!
Communication was pretty good though a bit slow and all the instructions were very clear. The online details need updating.
We had a very nice stay and enjoyed being there. All in all it was a very lovely stay indeed.
Absolutely amazing time.perfect location, great communication between us and the owners. Even though it’s a tiny cottage it was perfect Size, and very cute and quirky which we wanted over modern.
The only let down and disappointment was the fact the cottage was very unclean…
The bathroom was very dirty, hairs on shower rack, toilet and sink dusty and unclean.. floors gritty ,went to hoover and found vacuum blocked..
Looking back over reviews this has been a regular complaint..
If we could guarantee it was up to a cleaner standard, we would highly recommend and use you again..
As we had a great time with the added bonus of getting engaged..
Kind regards