Title: Historic Osborne House very close to the beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=109612860&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Osborne House very close to the beach Holiday home in Looe with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Historic Osborne House very close to the beach ![Dining - Historic Osborne House very close to the beach (The Quay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109620000/109612900/109612860/418100c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge - Historic Osborne House very close to the beach (The Quay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109620000/109612900/109612860/fdc50e6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Osborne House very close to the beach (The Quay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109620000/109612900/109612860/0fb520a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Historic Osborne House very close to the beach (The Quay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109620000/109612900/109612860/794231e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room - Historic Osborne House very close to the beach (The Quay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109620000/109612900/109612860/eb5760aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of East Looe, Osborne House offers a warm and spacious retreat for up to 12 people. This beautifully restored 300-year-old Cornish townhouse boasts original features like wooden beams, en-suite bedrooms, and quality furnishings. With WiFi internet access available throughout the house and allocated parking for two cars nearby, this is an ideal base to explore South-East Cornwall's outstanding natural beauty. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathrooms1346 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking available ## 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 Osborne House very close to the beach A magnificent 300-year-old Cornish townhouse which, in the 1800s, was originally the home of a wealthy merchant. During the last century, it was a sweet shop and more recently a thriving restaurant. Today it is a fully restored family home, retaining many original features including wooden beams - one of which is reputed to have come from the defeated Spanish Armada. The house sleeps up to 12 people in three doubles (all en-suite), a twin room and a bunk room that includes a pair of bunk beds. Osborne House is a very spacious family home which comfortably sleeps 12 in 5 bedrooms. Crafted from local slate and stone the house retains many original features including wooden beams (one of which is reputed to have come from the defeated Spanish Armada), decorative encaustic floor tiles and traditional windows including a stained glass panel and original wooden sash windows. The house is perfect for all seasons and the open-plan design is ideal for getting together with family and friends. With quality furniture and soft furnishings throughout, guests will appreciate the attention to detail. While there’s no outside space or garden, the beach is very close and less than a minute away on foot. The house is normally let from Saturday to Saturday during the peak season but we offer long weekend breaks during other times. The house is a no-smoking property and we regret that we can't take pets, service or emotional support animals. Wifi internet access is available. Joining instructions are usually sent out 2 - 3 weeks before arrival. Guests can normally access the house from 5.00 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 9.00 am on the day of departure. Unfortunately, our cleaning company dictates these times, although we will do our very best to extend these. The caretaker is available for any maintenance needs during your stay. The house is set in the heart of East Looe - ideally situated yards from the sandy beach, historic harbour, cafes and restaurants. This coastal location in South-East Cornwall is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and is a perfect retreat for anyone looking to escape from the urban hustle & bustle. The house sleeps up to 12 and is ideal for family holidays, birthday parties, groups or reunions. This coastal location in South-East Cornwall is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and is a perfect escape from the urban hustle & bustle. Looe itself is divided by the river and the old town has a maze of alleyways and back streets to explore as well as the banjo pier and sandy beach. Looe has all sorts of galleries and shops and there are numerous restaurants, pubs and cafes too. The harbour is the perfect place to watch the world go by and Looe is a thriving fishing town. Further afield, explore the picturesque village of Polperro whose tiny harbour was once a hub for brandy and tobacco smuggling. Or take a walk along the coastal path and enjoy the spectacular Cornish scenery. Looe is a great base from which to explore Cornwall and nearby you will find the Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Restormel Castle. The house has the benefit of allocated parking for two cars (one space is in the Beachside carpark at the end of the street, the other is an allocated space in the Millpool carpark which is 7 - 8 minutes away on foot). Guests are welcome to drive into Lower Chapel Street, just a few yards from the entrance, to unload and load etc. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,346 square feet ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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. ### Property is also known as 194582 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.35271%2C-4.45350&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rxqBNcIYOt17AB1d-BHbBXTTXx0=) The Quay, England #### What's nearby - Looe Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Hannafore Beach \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Second Beach \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Millendreath Beach \- 4 min drive \- 1.1 miles #### Getting around - Looe Station - 11 min walk - Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 64 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sarah's Pasty Shop - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Jolly Sailor - ‬12 min walk - ‪Kelly's - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Sardine Factory Restaurant & Cafe - ‬12 min walk - ‪Martins Dairy - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Osborne House very close to the beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Historic Osborne House very close to the beach? ### Where is Historic Osborne House very close to the beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Osborne House very close to the beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 39 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abbie D. 13 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay, amazing holiday Rooms were perfect and spacious, nice and central to everything and a lovely walk to the beach. All had an amazing time! ##### Abbie D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie L. 15 Jan 2018 #### Lovely property, great location Osborne House was perfect for our group. Close to some nice restaurants and the main high street and a just a short walk to the beach. We would definitely look to book this property again. ##### Julie L. ### 10/10 Excellent #### joyce t. 31 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful time The house was clean, comfortable and very charming. The location was just about perfect! ##### joyce t. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wim T. 24 Apr 2019 #### Best place in Looe ! We stayed in the Osborne House. We ve been to Looeseveral times and this was the best house we had so far. It got the space, location, history end great accomodantions. Loved every minute of our stay ! ##### Wim T. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie L. 3 Jan 2018 #### Great house, in a great location everything only a few mins walk away Spent a great NYE break in Osborne House. Perfect space for our group. And conveniently located only a couple of mins walk from the beach and the main high street. ##### Julie L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Aidan M. 30 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Osbourne house This was an excellent place for our family to stay, great large dining area and open plan kitchen for meals and plenty of bathrooms for everyone to have their own space. The location right next to the beach was also perfect.Would definitely go again. ##### Aidan M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James T. 26 Jul 2018 #### Super Had a fab time, great location for getting to everywhere in Looe. Hopefully the seagulls will be gone the next time we come ! ##### James T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa K. 16 Sept 2018 #### It's a beautiful house in a gorgeous town. If you get the chance to stay here please do so. Four generations of my family stayed here together and it suited us all. It has everything you need for a great stay. It's a stones throw away from the beach/shops /pubs and restaurants. Once there you won't want to leave ##### Lisa K. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina Y. 5 Oct 2014 #### A fantastic family holiday cottage Osborne House is fantastic for a family base. Right in the middle of East Looe, close to the beach and great places to eat. The accommodation standard is top class. There is plenty of room for a couple of families and it's a real home from home in terms of equipment. We will definitely be back! ##### Christina Y. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lou P. 5 Oct 2014 #### Ogbourne house An amazing property, full of character and very homely, perfect location to enjoy Looe, had a wonderful time. It was clean and highly maintained throughout and u would definitely recommend to friends and family. ##### Lou P. ### 8/10 Good #### Anita W. 12 Feb 2018 #### Lovely spacious house Had a lovely reunion with old friends very spacious house kitchen and Dining room perfect and four on suite bathrooms. ##### Anita W. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter E. 20 Sept 2017 #### Perfect property Excellent property, 50 yards from the beach and a few steps away from the town. We as a family of 7 people have stayed in Osborne House every year for the past 4 years and will stay again next year. To sum up, fantastic holiday made memorable by staying at a fantastic house. ##### Peter E. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel B. 6 Jun 2016 #### A really great cottage We really enjoyed our stay in Osbourne house, both the property itself and the location, right in the middle of everything and a stones throw from the water, were perfect for our family group. The house itself was excellent, everything we needed and all the rooms a good size with plenty of bathrooms. All round very good ##### Daniel B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer I. 28 May 2015 #### Great house and perfect location We had a great stay at Osborne House. It's huge, all the rooms are very spacious and the gorgeous kitchen is perfect for family meals. The location was fantastic, being only a 1 minute walk to the beach and all the shops and pubs in Looe. We were a bit worried about parking but it was straight forward and we parked our additional car easily and it wasn't too expensive. Would stay again. ##### Jennifer I. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anton v. 27 Nov 2018 #### Sweet !! Great space for our family!! Enjoyed every minute- so grateful.. ##### Anton v. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### KENNETH R. 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Great location and lots of room for all of us . Would have like more baking utensils given that we cooked family meals every night. they had plenty of dishes and silverware. ##### KENNETH R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaydev J. 25 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holidays after Lockdowns It was great holidays for the group of 11 us, all family members really enjoyed the stay at the Osbourne House East Looe. The place was really tidy and clean the facilities were to the excellent standard. The place is good location, where every things are to near by. I would really recommend this place to other friends and family to have pleasant holidays over there. ##### Jaydev J. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline S. 8 Oct 2018 #### A beautiful house full of character and fully equipped Beautiful house. Very central with a great choice of eateries within a short walk. However, if you decide to stay in, you could not want for more as the kitchen is fully equipped. The huge dining table is great for dining but also for playing board games and the like. Great for groups of friends and families alike. ##### Caroline S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### P D. 8 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful house in great location close to beach Super house ideal for multi generation family holidays. Very nicely decorated with a nautical theme throughout, the house is spacious, comfortably sleeps 12 and benefits from four toilets/bathrooms. Location couldn't have been better with the beach and harbour just a stone's throw away. A big thanks to James and team for the smooth booking process and clear joining instructions, and we'd love to return. ##### P D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsty A. 22 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location for group stay Great base for a group stay, there was 11 of us and there was enough space for us all. Osborne House is the perfect location to access the beach and town. It was super clean and full of character. We walked the coastal path to Polperro, went mackerel fishing and spent the evenings swimming in the sea and had beach bbqs. Looe is not easy driving for large cars though and watch out for noisy, vicious seagulls! ##### Kirsty A. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie J. 11 Jun 2018 #### Great location in a lovely property . Birthday celebrations for my mother weremade really enjoyable at osbourne house in east Looe. Fantastic place to visit The property was great, clean and plenty of utensils etc . Fantastic spot just a minute from the beach. We were there the weekend of the raft race which was great fun and made perfect with fabulous weather . The only downfall was the noisy seagulls but there were lots of baby chicks around so we really didn’t mind as they are lovely to watch. Highly recommend a stay here . ##### Julie J. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jayne B. 1 Aug 2016 #### Perfect base in a lovely house Stayed here in June with family. The house is one of the most well equipped I have experienced. Lovely rooms and a bonus having ensuite facilities. The dining table was great and really lovely. The whole house is spacious and well presented. We especially enjoyed the table football and table tennis. Location was perfect, just moments from the beach and surrounded by shops and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Jayne B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline S. 6 Jul 2016 #### Gorgeous Cottage in the heart of Looe - very well equipped Osborne House was brilliant - every possible utensil you might need, from pasta strainers to children's crockery there was nothing that we wished we 'd had. Lots of space and plenty of room for our daughter to perfect her walking. Very clean and well maintained with a laundry refresh half way through our fortnight's stay. I'd highly recommend staying there - very comfortable and of course, perfectly located. ##### Caroline S. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard G. 16 Feb 2018 #### Perfect holiday house in heart of the town This house was perfect for our group of four couples on a mixed media art holiday (oils and water colours mainly) and the town was simply fantastic.: lots of subject matter plus great pubs and a really great selection of restaurants and cafes. This house couldn't have been better located with the beach literally at the end of the street in one direction and the harbour in the other direction. We enjoyed Sarah's Pasties (at the end of the street) and Daisy's is a must for breakfasts. Lots of other brilliant places to eat too including the Smugglers Cott, Pepe's and the Salutation. ##### Richard G. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Carden Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Carden-Park.h190780.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stansted-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Stansted-Airport.h18464320.Hotel-Information) > > [Stratford Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Stratford-Manor.h27936.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashford International Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Ashford-International-Hotel.h527123.Hotel-Information) > > [Retallack Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Columb-Major-Hotels-Retallack-Resort.h4537229.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Sand Bay Holiday Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weston-Super-Mare-Hotels-Sand-Bay-Holiday-Village.h11443695.Hotel-Information) > > [St Michael's Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falmouth-Hotels-St-Michaels-Resort.h2951426.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Stratford-Upon-Avon.h11307.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Norbreck Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Norbreck-Castle-Hotel.h6377.Hotel-Information) > > [Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Eastwell-Manor.h905662.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shipley-Hotels-Hollins-Hall-Hotel.h63744.Hotel-Information) > > [Chesford Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenilworth-Hotels-Chesford-Grange.h920291.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Hotels-Grand-Burstin-Hotel-Folkestone.h1201483.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mill Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-The-Mill-Hotel-Spa.h1695656.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Manchester Ashton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Under-Lyne-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Manchester-Ashton.h1848975.Hotel-Information) > > [The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-The-Winchester-Hotel-Spa.h26080.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Hilton-At-St-Georges-Park.h5094740.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Manchester.h120016.Hotel-Information) > > [The Spa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotels-The-Spa-Hotel.h8849.Hotel-Information) > > [Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Hythe-Imperial-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h9108.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Rutland-Arms-Hotel.h792056.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Beach Club & Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Harbour-Beach-Club-Hotel-Spa.h2261933.Hotel-Information) > > [Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newquay-Hotels-Fistral-Beach-Hotel-And-Spa-Adults-Only.h1895493.Hotel-Information) > > [Worcester Whitehouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worcester-Hotels-Worcester-Whitehouse.h18498.Hotel-Information) > > [Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Cotswolds-Hotel-Spa.h13106835.Hotel-Information) ---