Based on 2 reviews
Surrounded by beautiful open countryside and approached down a quiet country lane. Situated 3 miles from the nearest beaches and fishing towns of Looe & Polperro.
The Owl Cottage is a cosey 2 storey traditional character cottage, with oak beams, slate window sills and stone fireplace. Owl Cottage provides a lounge/diner and kitchen at ground flooor and a double bedroom and twin bedroom independant bathroom at first floor. The front of this cottage is south facing and guests are often found sitting outside on the garden furniture provided, enjoying a cup of tea or glass of wine in the afternoon sunshine. The Owl is ideal for two couples sharing or families.
The cottages are situated in spacious communal gardens with lawned areas, ideal for picnics, barbeques and safe for children to play. To the rear of the mainhouse is a further three and a half acres of fully enclosed meadow which is also available for guest's recreational use.
Talehay is situated a mile form the village of Pelynt, nr Looe, Cornwall, amidst delightful unspoilt open countryside. the Magificnet Cornish coastline with its secluded sandy and breathtaking views is only 3 miles away. It is ideal if you are looking for a 'get away from it all' holiday seeking peace and tranquility or as a base to explore the many readily accesible attractions of Cornwall; it's beaches, fishing village, stately homes, famous gardens, coastal and inland walks as well as the world renowed Eden Project. Available nearby you can enjoy golf, diving, surfing, horse riding, cycling and many country and coastal walks.
First floor Double Bedroom
Sleeps 2 adults in a double bed.
First Floor Twin Bedroom
Sleeps 2 adults in 2x twin (standard) beds and 2x twin (standard) beds.
No bathroom details available.
No kitchen facilities listed.
The small coastal town and fishing port of Looe offers wonderful holiday cottages for you, bringing you right into the working culture and life of Cornwall. Famous for its food, the towns many delis and restaurants offer up a dazzling array of award winning food, from gourmet menus to freshly caught fish and chips and of course, the Cornish Pasty. Fancy cooking for yourself in your self-catering holiday cottage? No problem, every morning you can pop down to the quay and grab yourself some fresh fish as the catch of the day is auctioned off, as it has been in Looe for hundreds of years.
Holiday cottages in Looe are also close to the larger town of Liskeard and Looe itself consists of East and West Looe, separated by the River Looe but joined together by a bridge built in 1853. Although the fishing fleet is small compared to past times, it is still interesting to watch the fishermen unloading their catch in the harbour and this fresh fish is found on the menu of local restaurants. Looe Island lies about a mile off the coast and is open to visitors who will appreciate the magnificent views to Prawle Point in Devon and the Lizard. For a tranquil day on the rails – or even a great way to arrive to your self-catering cottage holiday in Looe, there’s the Looe Valley Railway Line, which runs between Liskeard and Looe and offers stunning estuary views on those sunny Cornish days.
Looe is a haven for wildlife, particularly birds, who find the island a natural sanctuary. Local family attractions include The Monkey Sanctuary, home to a group of woolly monkeys and rescued capuchin monkeys, and the old smuggling village of Polperro. Looe museum also houses a treasure trove of interesting smuggling artifacts and curiosities from the town’s colourful past. Holiday accommodation in Looe ranges from holiday apartments and flats to luxurious cottages and homes, and we’re sure there’ll be the perfect holiday cottage for you too.
With a variety of holiday lettings and cottages to rent, Looe is a great alternative to the more bustling mainstream Cornish holiday resorts (but watch out for new year – it’s anything but quiet then, when thousands flock to the town in fancy dress to paint the town red and watch the marvelous firework display).
View more about LooeWe have been sharing our wonderful home and surrounding country side with guests for over 10 years. We love travelling ourselves and only expect the highest of standards so we always ensure Talehay offers this as well as those special extras to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
We had a lovely stay at the cottage (October 22 half-term week). The cottage itself is fully equipped with everything you could wish for. The welcome gifts were such a lovely touch. My children enjoyed playing with some of the games and reading some of the books available. We had access to a field situated behind our cottage which we used to play football/frisbee and let the dog run around on (supervised). The cottage is located a short drive away from Pelynt and Looe and so it was a good base location for us.
The cottage was in a beautiful location. The owners were very friendly and the welcome cream tea tray was a lively touch. Definitely worth a visit to the area & the cottage.