Title: Historic Polperro Cottage on the Water's Edge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=4386&destination=Looe%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=119175646&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Polperro Cottage on the Water's Edge ## Photo gallery for Historic Polperro Cottage on the Water's Edge ![Exterior - Historic Polperro Cottage on the Water's Edge (Polperro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119180000/119175700/119175646/811f9855.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Historic Polperro Cottage on the Water's Edge (Polperro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119180000/119175700/119175646/ee895aa5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Historic Polperro Cottage on the Water's Edge (Polperro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119180000/119175700/119175646/4c2dd238.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books - Historic Polperro Cottage on the Water's Edge (Polperro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119180000/119175700/119175646/fa49a78f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Historic Polperro Cottage on the Water's Edge (Polperro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119180000/119175700/119175646/64c0b2a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Historic Polperro Cottage on the Water's Edge provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Polperro Cottage on the Water's Edge Sitting moments from the harbour, this historic property was once the cherished home of esteemed 19th-century British naturalist Jonathan Couch who lived here from 1810\. Known as 'Couch’s House' it now offers a unique blend of heritage and comfort. The home has been lovingly restored to reflect the character and atmosphere of his time, while incorporating modern conveniences we now expect. \* Discounts available for couples - please enquire for pricing \* Key Property Features... \- 3 storey traditional house dating back to the 1580s. Full of history and charm. \- 4 Bedrooms: 1 ornate four-poster double bed, 2 double bedrooms & 1 twin room. \- 1 Bathroom with traditional roll top Cornish tin bath & walk in shower. \- 1 WC. \- Living & dining room both with wood burners. \- Underfloor heating on ground floor. \- Kitchen with range cooker & parlour with secondary traditional Esse oven with hot plates fuelled by logs for a rustic touch. \- Outdoor seating area overlooking the River Pol. \- 1 x parking permit included for Polperro car park. For use in any regular space not allocated. \- 4 well behaved dogs welcome (£25 per pet). \- Why not book a MURDER MYSTERY experience at this historic cottage? The cottage has the perfect aesthetic to stir your imagination! Available via a third party, ask us for contact details. Need to Know... \- DISCOUNTS available for couples - please enquire for pricing \- The property is a traditional cottage retaining many of the original features. As such please expect low ceilings in places and wooden floorboards. \- The wax model of Jonathan Couch, created by Jethro Crabb, a renowned sculptor, displayed in the dining room window sits behind a Perspex protective sheet which can be switched to opaque so it is not visible internally. \- Dogs must not go into bedrooms, on furniture or be left unattended at the property. \- Not suitable for under 5's due to ornaments. \- The living room features a smuggling nook hidden behind a book case! \- Whilst the property is Historic, is has been lovingly renovated and all modern safety features are present such as sprinkler systems throughout. Who we think it's suitable for... Perfect for families or a group of friends wanting to experience a traditional property steeped in history but with all the comforts of modern living. Couch's House is centrally located in Polperro so perfectly placed to explore this pretty village & this beautiful part of south Cornwall. About a holiday in Polperro... In Polperro it’s easy to step back in time in this unspoilt fishing village on the south coast of Cornwall. Its beautiful cottages cling to steep hillsides around a small harbour with spectacular views of land and sea making it an artist’s paradise. The road into the village snakes down the steep-sided coombe, mainly free of traffic, meaning you can enjoy wandering through the streets browsing the shops that major in locally made handicrafts and confectionery. There's also plenty of places to eat and drink from award-winning restaurants to traditional pubs. Get the camera ready for when you reach the picturesque harbour, especially if the tide is in, and make a point of visiting the Smuggling Museum where you will find out all about the village’s sea based trials and tribulations. Dotted around the village there are several galleries, carrying on the tradition of artists who have fallen in love with the views over the years. We think you'll do the same and just to make sure we recommend walking up the coastal path either side of the harbour to capture the view looking back over the village, we promise you won’t regret it. The South West Coast Path passes through Polperro and offers spectacular views and access to beautiful beaches both to the east and the west. Heading east towards Looe you reach Talland Bay after about a mile. Here there’s a choice of beaches and some wonderful rockpools to discover when the tide is out. Continuing onto Looe you will pass other quieter coves, even in the summer months. The coastal path heading west can be challenging to even the competent walkers. It’s very up and down with lots of steps. Walkers who make the effort are rewarded with wonderful views and hidden smugglers coves at Lansallos and Lantivet Bay. For those not wishing to explore far, Polperro has its own small sandy beach located just outside the main harbour. The beach is in front of Willy Wilcox’s cave, believed to have been used by smugglers. There’s also a man-made tidal pool on the seaward of Chapel Cliff, to the right of the harbour mouth. Here many a local has first learnt to swim, away from the waves of the ocean. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the sea ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/899400/899311/32f1d130.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harbour Hotel Fowey Fowey - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 464 reviews £153 includes taxes & fees 7 Apr - 8 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=899311&PinnedHotelID=899311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96150000/96145200/96145181/006503d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Lugger Inn Fowey - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available 8.6 Excellent 53 reviews £87 includes taxes & fees 16 Apr - 17 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-16&endDate=2026-04-17&selected=96145181&PinnedHotelID=96145181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13190000/13180200/13180135/98466aec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dolphin Guest House Looe - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Tennis court 10 Exceptional 61 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-18&selected=13180135&PinnedHotelID=13180135&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17933600/17933565/61079a45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Haveners Fowey - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Bar 9.4 Exceptional 135 reviews £129 includes taxes & fees 12 Apr - 13 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-12&endDate=2026-04-13&selected=17933565&PinnedHotelID=17933565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18920000/18911400/18911360/25300da5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Old Bridge House Looe - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Bar - Housekeeping 9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-18&selected=18911360&PinnedHotelID=18911360&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1520000/1517300/1517270/25b606bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Old Quay House Hotel Fowey - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 170 reviews £140 includes taxes & fees 12 Apr - 13 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-12&endDate=2026-04-13&selected=1517270&PinnedHotelID=1517270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Located in Looe, this holiday home is by the sea. Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and Fowey River Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Polperro Model Village and Fowey Aquarium. Marsh Villa Gardens and Adrenalin Quarry are also worth visiting. 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