VERBENA: CHURCH STREET, WESTLOOE, CORNWALL, PL13 2EX.
TOTALLY RENOVATED 3 BED COTTAGE ON THE LEVEL YARDS FROM WEST LOOE QUAY. LOTS OF SUMMER AVAILABILITY - BE QUICK!!
Verbena is a wonderful Grade 2 Listed 3 storey semi-detached characterful cottage in the historic conservation area of West Looe on the level just off the harbour and tucked away nicely behind the fire station, close to the oldest pub in Looe - The Jolly Sailor and a couple of useful convenience stores. This lovingly restored cottage dates back to the 1800's and is believed to have originally been used as a sail loft. The cottage has undergone full renovation (June 2012). This refurbishment has had much thought and careful consideration by the owners to provide a contemporary and modern environment, yet capturing and enhancing much charm, including many exposed oak beams, fireplaces and thick lime washed walls so that the true historical beauty of this cottage is not lost with modern day trends. The accommodation is laid out by way of couple of steps up to the front door opening into the spacious living area: boasting fabulous modern kitchen (washer/drier housed under the stairs) and breakfast bar area with a small separate dining area just off within the open plan lounge. The lounge boasts fabulous leather sofas, large flat screen, all in one media unit. 2nd floor: Family bathroom (newly fitted June 2012) including bath with mixer shower, wash hand basin and w.c. Also on this floor beautiful kingsize bedroom with view of the harbour and East Looe. 3rd floor 2 x twin bedrooms 1 of which has excellent views down to the harbour. SLEEPS 6. You can load/unload very close to the property. Pre-paid parking permit allocated for 1 large car in a car park about 5 mins walk from the cottage. SATURDAY TO SATURDAY CHANGEOVER APPLIES.
 Characterful cottage believed originally to be a sail loft - on the level yards from the harbour. |
 Superb modern and comfortable lounge. |
 Open plan kitchen (newly fitted June 2012) to the living area. |
 Fabulous kingsize bedroom with views down to the harbour. |
 3rd floor twin room with views down to the harbour. |
 Another shot of the 3rd floor twin room with lovely views down to the harbour. |
 Lovely harbour views from the 3rd floor twin bedroom looking across to East Looe. |
 Another 3rd floor twin room. |
 Newly fitted bathroom with Shower Bath June 2012. |
 Shot of the whole of the downstairs living area. |
 Beautiful Looe Harbour in the evening, right on your doorstep. |
 East Looe's long sandy beach. |
 Lots of nice fishing trips to choose from in Looe. |
 Seaton Beach cafe about 15 mins drive. |
 Looe promenade. |
 Why not try some crabbing off the quay? |
 Millendreath Beach within a 5 minutes drive. |
 Walks from Plaidy. |
 Beautiful Morval church closeby. |
 In memory of Nelson the adorable seal. |
 Lovely level walks right along the seafront on the west side. |
 Views from the cafe at Hannafore. |
 Wonderful cafe again at Hannafore a nice stroll away, overlooking St. George's Island. |
 Tennis courts at Hannafore, West Looe - open to the public. |
| Property Type | Cottage |
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| Location | Conveniently located just off the harbour on the level this cottage is definitely in a very sought after location, especially as the lovely olde world pub The Jolly Sailor and convenience store Spar are a few yards away alongwith lovely West Looe Stores (housing many home made and locally sourced products. The cottage enviably sits a few yards off the harbour yet within the hub on the quieter conservation area of west Looe side. Within a few seconds walk you are at the harbour where you can take a boat taxi (tide permitting) across to East Looe or you can walk 5-6 mins around to the east side where you will find many pubs and locally renowned restaurants, long sandy beach, famous Banjo Pier amongst a good selection of art galleries and gift shops. 15 mins walk will see you at Hannafore where you will find another beach with sandy pockets and many rock pooling areas, not to mention views across to the fabulous St. George's Island. It's at Hannafore that one can play tennis, pitch and putt, or take a fantastic coastal walk across the fields and mile upon mile of wonderful coastline. You may choose to walk to Talland Bay, or to another fishing village neighbour Polperro where you will find a quaint and wonderful village again steeped in true smuggling history with its colourful fishing harbour (still worked by fishermen), many pubs with fine ales and well acclaimed restaurants, not to mention gift and art shops. There is much to see and do from your fabulous base and for those wanting to discover more Cornish delights, you may wish to visit the bustling city of Plymouth (40 mins drive), vibrant Cornish city of Truro (1 hour 15 mins drive), The Eden Project (40 mins drive) or Bodmin Moor (30 mins drive). Also for the beach lovers, there are miles of endless coastline in either direction. |
| Nearest Pub/Restaurant | The Jolly Sailor Pub (the oldest pub in Looe) yards away. The Harbour Moon within a 3/4 mins walk. Tom Sawyers Tavern and The Waterfront Restaurant within a 15 mins walk. A 1 minute boat taxi trip (tide permitting) or 5-6 mins stroll to the east side where there are lots of pubs and many fine restaurants, cafes and bistros to choose from. |
| Lounge | Wonderful open plan living room with kitchen and breakfast bar off. Dining area within the lounge. Lounge has sumptuous comfortable 2 and 3 seater chocolate brown leather sofas. Large flatscreen tv "and all in one" media unit. ipod docking station/dvd/radio/cd player. |
| Dining Facilities | Space saving dining table and 4 chairs in the open plan living area along with breakfast bar with 4 large comfortable cream leather bar stools. |
| Kitchen | Fabulous newly fitted (June 2012) modern kitchen with electric oven, grilland hob, fridge with small freezer compartment, microwave and dishwasher. Washer/drier housed in the understairs cupboard just off the kitchen. |
| Bedrooms | 3 bedroom. 1 kingsize bedroom with corner wardrobe and dressing table on the 2nd floor and harbour view. 3rd floor 2 x twin bedrooms. One of the twin bedrooms has a flatscreen tv, (3ft x 6ft 3") and a tallboy style wardrobe, plus wonderful views down to the harbour. The other twin bedroom has beds( 3 ft x 6ft) and dressing table. There is some restricted headroom due to one of the twin rooms being built in the eaves for one of the single beds - see photo). |
| Bathrooms | 2nd floor bathroom newly fitted bathroom (June 2012) including Shower Bath with mixer shower, wash hand basin and w.c. |
| Additional Features | There are no key/coin meters at this cottage, therefore all utilities fall within the rental tariff. Please note we have marked this cottage as one with sea/river views - the views are from the main and twin bedrooms only. Like many typical cottages, Verbena has some low ceilings and beams throughout the cottage please bear this in mind for taller guests! |
| Heating | Full gas central heating throughout. |
| Parking | Pre-paid parking space allocated to the cottage a 5 mins walk away. |
| Outside | Although there is no outside space with the cottage, you are steps away from the harbour where you can sit and watch the pleasure boats and fishermen working. There is also a boat taxi that will take you straight across to the east side (tide permitting) within a minute from the cottage. |
| Children | Chidren welcome. |
| Pets | Sorry pets not permitted. |
| Smoking Policy | Smoking not permitted. |
| Linen | Linen provided. Towels provided. T Towel provided. |
| Additional Information | Short breaks available out of season. Min 3 night stay. Iron, ironing-board and foldaway clothes drier. |
Rental Rates
| 13th April 2013 - 25th May 2013 | £ 475.00 per week |
| 25th May 2013 - 1st June 2013 | £ 680.00 per week |
| 1st June 2013 - 13th July 2013 | £ 610.00 per week |
| 13th July 2013 - 31st August 2013 | £ 750.00 per week |
| 31st August 2013 - 14th September 2013 | £ 500.00 per week |
| 14th September 2013 - 21st September 2013 | £ 450.00 per week |
| 21st September 2013 - 26th October 2013 | £ 400.00 per week |
| 26th October 2013 - 2nd November 2013 | £ 550.00 per week |
| 2nd November 2013 - 21st December 2013 | £ 380.00 per week |
| 21st December 2013 - 28th December 2013 | £ 680.00 per week |
| 28th December 2013 - 5th January 2014 | £ 750.00 per week |
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