Key Features
- Property code: TREVLO
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Treverbyn Vean Lodge is an enchanting, Grade II listed detached holiday house with a number of original features including Gothic windows, arched doorways and beamed ceilings. It is surrounded by almost an acre of garden with private access to the River Loveny, where guests can try their hand at fishing. You are often greeted by the local peacock Percy who has made this garden his home. The character filled property is spacious and comfortable with woodburners in the living and dining rooms and newly refurbished bathroom facilities, so it is perfect for a family get-away. The house is private with views of the pretty Cornish countryside, yet conveniently located near the main artery road that links Devon and Cornwall, which allows easy access to all the delights that these popular holiday destinations have to offer. The picturesque fishing ports of Looe, Polperro and Fowey as well as the Eden Project and the stunning North coast of Cornwall, are only some of the popular attractions guests can enjoy, and all within easy reach from the property. A delicous welcome pack awaits your arrival, including homemade cake!
You can let The Lodge separately or in conjunction with The Stable next door, which sleeps a total of 14 combined.
Short breaks may be available, please call us on: 01503 272303 and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.
Key Features
- Property code: TREVLO
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Treverbyn Vean Lodge is an enchanting, Grade II listed detached holiday house with a number of original features including Gothic windows, arched doorways and beamed ceilings. It is surrounded by almost an acre of garden with private access to the River Loveny, where guests can try their hand at fishing. You are often greeted by the local peacock Percy who has made this garden his home. The character filled property is spacious and comfortable with woodburners in the living and dining rooms and newly refurbished bathroom facilities, so it is perfect for a family get-away. The house is private with views of the pretty Cornish countryside, yet conveniently located near the main artery road that links Devon and Cornwall, which allows easy access to all the delights that these popular holiday destinations have to offer. The picturesque fishing ports of Looe, Polperro and Fowey as well as the Eden Project and the stunning North coast of Cornwall, are only some of the popular attractions guests can enjoy, and all within easy reach from the property. A delicous welcome pack awaits your arrival, including homemade cake!
You can let The Lodge separately or in conjunction with The Stable next door, which sleeps a total of 14 combined.
Short breaks may be available, please call us on: 01503 272303 and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.
Living room with two sofas, two armchairs, woodburner, flat screen interactive TV . Dining roomwith woodburner, large table to seats eight, stereo/CD player and a selection of books. Kitchen well equipped, with electric cooker, microwave and fridge. Utility room accessed from the main hallway housing a washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and WC with hand basin. Ground floor Bedroom 1 with 4ft 6in double bed and en-suite shower room (shower area, hand basin and WC). Stairs up to the first floor. Bedroom 2 with 4ft 6in double bed and hand basin. Bedroom 3 with 4ft 6in double bed and hand basin. Bedroom 4 with two 3ft single beds and hand basin. Family bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and basin.
Large front garden that leads down to the private river bank, with ample garden furniture, barbecue and summer house. Shared with The Stable next door.
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, St Neot is a small, picturesque village sitting on the edge of Bodmin Moor in East Cornwall. Perfectly located for exploring both the North and South Cornish coasts, which can be reached within a half hour’s drive, St Neot also benefits from its proximity to the neighbouring moorlands which offer spectacular walking opportunities.
The village is home to an ancient church famous for its medieval stained glass windows, a cosy dog-friendly pub, a monthly local produce market and many quirky carnivals and festivals throughout the year.
The family-friendly, all-weather Carnglaze Caverns can be found just outside of St Neot and consist of three man-made caverns formed as part of a slate quarry. The caverns can be toured at any time of the year and at a constant 10°C, it is the perfect retreat on a hot summer’s day. The lowest of the caverns has a small lake and the attraction also has 6.5 acres of beautiful woodlands with an Enchanted Dell with faeries, dragons, hobbits and other amazing woodland creatures.
Nearby Liskeard offers lots of local facilities including supermarkets and shops and the town is also home to Kartworld, perfect for the speed demons among you. The Adrenalin Quarry, a flooded disused quarry home to 500m twin parallel zip wires as well as coasteering and a giant cliff top swing, makes for a memorable day out, though it certainly isn’t for the faint hearted!
A holiday cottage in St Neot provides a picturesque base for exploring the moorland, countryside and coastline of South East Cornwall.
Ample parking for 2 cars along private gravel driveway. If let along with The Stable, there is space for 4 cars. Additional parking also available just outside the garden area (private).
- Included: Bed linen, towels, WiFi, travel cot, high chair, initial supply of logs in the winter, electricity and central heating (oil).
- Telephone: Not provided. Mobile reception mixed.
- Local Facilities: Local village pub with regular live music (London Inn) in St Neot, 2 miles. Local shop at Dobwalls, 2 miles. Magic Wood Climbing Centre at Woodlands Farm, quarter of a mile. Carnglaze Caverns, less than a mile. Supermarket (Morrisons), restaurants, take-aways and pubs in Liskeard, 10 minutes drive. Looe with more pubs, restaurants, cafes and beach, 10 miles. Cycle trails at Cardinham Woods (4 miles) and Lanhydrock (6 miles). Polperro 14 miles. North coast of Cornwall, approximately 1 hour drive.
Please note: Neither the garden nor the river is enclosed, so children will require supervision. A fishing license is required and can be purchased online via the Environment Agency or from the Liskeard Post Office.
The London Inn, St Neott
(2 miles)
(5)
A traditional English pub in the village of St Neott, nestled in the beautiful Cornish countryside to the south of Bodmin Moor. Offering a great range of real ales, beers, ciders and wines by the glass or bottle and serving good home cooked made from locally sourced food.
The London Inn, School Hill, St Neot PL14 6NG (T: 01579 326728)
Very friendly hosts, good food, cosy place
July 2023
Great pub with a welcoming atmosphere, fantastic food at a great price.
August 2020
Good pub grub, and huge portion sizes.
August 2018
Welcoming atmosphere with great food at a good price.
August 2018
Lovely old style english pub. Ate twice our evening meals. Everything was delicious and of good quality. Friendly, helpful and polite staff. Would definitely go again.
July 2017
The Stag Inn
(5 miles)
Friendly, welcoming traditional pub serving a great selection of real ales, beers and ciders although only offering cold bar snacks.
The Stag Inn, Fore Street, St Cleer PL14 5DA (T: 01579 346540)
The Plough
(6 miles)
(9)
Award winning dining in the pretty Cornish village of Duloe, offering a warm welcome in a relaxed atmosphere. Serving real ales, fine wines and simple honest cuisine made from the finest seasonal produce from the local area. Relax with a drink outside in the garden enjoying the lovely views across Looe valley, or cosy up in front of the fire.
The Plough, Duloe, Liskeard PL14 4PN (T: 01503 262556)
Who ever the lady was that met myself and grandson in the restaurant was I found to be quite insulting in the way she spoke to and was not very accomadating at all.
August 2021
GREAT VENUE ,LOVELY STAFF AND SUPERB FOOD, HADNT BOOKED,BUT FITTED US IN, HIGHLY RECOMMEND A VISIT EARLY DURING YOUR STAY AS OURS WAS TOWARDS THE END AND WOULD HAVE GONE ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION .
August 2021
Lovely meal. Felt very comfortable even with the Covid restrictions and social distancing. Food and service were excellent.
August 2020
Unfortunately with the restrictions they have put into place,eating out of polystyrene boxes is unacceptable. I would say the way they are operating is unacceptable. You eat there once and don’t go back. You are made to feel like a leper, definitely unclean. This is not the case in other pubs and restaurants nearby.
August 2020
We enjoyed a fabulous meal at the Plough during our stay in Trenant Park Cottages. The menu is good and they offer a good range of specials. The portions are hearty, and the food excellent quality. They are also dog friendly. I would highly recommend.
October 2019
Excellent . Need to book in advance particularly at weekends
September 2019
We deemed this the best meal we had on our recent stay near Looe. Excellent service and delicious hearty food. Comprehensive menu and also a specials board.Can highly recommend the lamb shank and fish pie!
August 2019
Superb food, great service and very welcoming atmosphere. Dog friendly too.
August 2018
Lovely food, highly recommended
August 2018
Royal Oak Inn
(7 miles)
Lovely pub set in the heart of Lostwithiel. Sunny beer garden, car parking and dog friendly.
Royal Oak, Duke Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall (T:01208 872552)
Jubilee Inn
(7 miles)
(8)
A character, 16th century village inn situated in the ancient village of Pelynt. Serving local ales, lagers and ciders, and taking pride in their locally sourced, freshly prepared food. Particularly popular for their Sunday roasts. Plenty of parking.
The Jubilee Inn, Jubilee Hill, Pelynt, Looe PL13 2JZ (T: 01503 220312)
Excellent evening meal with great choice of items. The food was served promptly and by friendly staff. Nice busy atmosphere
July 2023
A popular comfortable inn serving a great selection of food. Very friendly and efficient staff.
July 2023
The Jubilee In was an oasis away from the over commercialised Looe and Polperro. WE had an amazing Sunday lunch with a huge selection of vegetables. The Hake that we had later in the week could have been served in the best restaurants anywhere and lovely friendly staff
July 2022
Lovely pub, staff super helpful, menu a bit limited, would like potatoes rather than chips, but found that everywhere we went. Definitely worth a visit as food was very good.
June 2022
Good menu offered in a a lovely old pub. The lunch we had was delicious and the staff were very friendly and attentive.
May 2022
We had a great Sunday lunch. The staff we excellent and we would not hesitate to recommend it
August 2020
Most convenient to "The Cutch" and the new landlords are excellent.
November 2019
Fabulous venue. Friendly staff, especially the blue haired lady and the food was divine
August 2019
Magic Wood
(2 miles)
Carnglaze Caverns
(2 miles)
(6)
A family-run business, this underground experience is open all year round for self-guided tours. Set in Quarry Wood, the 6.5-acre site encompassing ancient woodland and beautiful walks, is also home to three caverns and a spectacularly beautiful underground lake, hand created by slate miners. There’s a The Terrace Garden and Enchanted Dell for children, The Rum Store for underground concerts and events, and it’s licensed for weddings and civil partnerships. When you visit, remember The Caverns are at a constant 10°C, so jumpers are a good idea and flip flops are recommended.
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We visited on a wet day in February. Truly enjoyed both the caverns and the woodland walk. Loved the little signs on the walk.
February 2022
Have visited this attraction in the past and wished to revisit. Unfortunately we were unable to to book on the same day as visit which prevented us from going, although at this time of year(late September) I doubt it was busy.
September 2021
Totally blown away. The ladies where so knowledgeable and very helpful. A marvellous place to visit x
July 2021
A great visit, staff very approachable and knowledgeable about the history and working of the mine. Woodland walks were an added adventure with fairies and dragons to spot on the way round and keep the kids interested.
August 2020
Easy parking with available toilets. Not too sure about disabled access,though,ok if you can actually walk but not too good if in a wheelchair from what i see. It is an interesting place though. Flash photography is not allowed as there are bats in the caves. The inside is actually quite pleasant and can be wet. Outside there are a a couple of interesting walks,mostly uphill,so be prepared. Its an interesting attraction that will be a couple of hours at least.
September 2019
We all enjoyed our visit here on a rainy day. It was good to see this mine.
July 2017
Polmartin Riding
(4 miles)
(2)
Great afternoon beginners riding for our children. Staff helpful and knowledgeable.
August 2020
We had a great morning at Polmartin riding school. The staff were lovely and the horses clearly are lovingly looked after. We even got a postcard of our horses to take home as a souvenir, perfect for my horse mad 10 year old. We will be coming again!
June 2019
Porfell Wildlife Park
(4 miles)
(2)
Cornwall’s biggest exotic animal sanctuary, Porfell Wildlife Park is a family attraction close to Looe, which has been running since 1989. It plays home to more than 250 animals from around the world, who have found their way to the sanctuary through neglect, injury, illegal importation or simply because they weren’t wanted. It’s a chance to get up close to wildlife, feed the animals, touch them and learn all about the natural world. There are woodland walks, a children’s farm, a café, a Maasai village, and you can meet or even adopt the animals that you see. Opening hours vary, so keep an eye on the website, and prices start at £9.50 for adults and £6.50 for children.
We visited Porfell Wildlife Park on our last day and it was idylic! Being able to buy reasonably priced, bags of food to feed some of the animals and birds was great. We liked the fact that these are not "display" animals but are rescued from parks and zoos that could no longer keep them. Everyone we spoke to there was friendly and helpful and all the animals looked well cared for.
June 2022
What a great place to visit, everyone really cared about what they were doing here. Highly recommend a visit to anyone
April 2019
Pinsla Gardens
(5 miles)
An artists garden set in wild woodland with something for everyone. Step through the arched gateway into the fantasy garden, explore the secret paths, find peaceful hideaways and be immersed in the scents, textures and colour of the unusual plants and natural sculptures.
Click here for further details
Enjoy 2 for 1 admission tickets with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Hannafore Beach
(9 miles)
(9)
Half a mile west of Looe, stretching along the coast, Hannafore Beach is a sandy, shingle bay with a rocky reef and views of St George’s Island. At low tide it’s brimming with rock pools, making it fun and games for the whole family to enjoy, and it’s a wonderful sun trap in summer months thanks to its south east facing position. Because of its location over the river, the beach never really becomes too busy, but equally there aren’t any facilities nearby. It’s popular with dog walkers as it’s amongst the few dog-friendly beaches in the area, and having explored you can extend your excursion to a stroll along the promenade or a potter around the coast path to the wonderfully scenic Talland Bay. There is roadside parking along the sea front above the beach, but it can be difficult to find a space. Alternatively, there is a large car park in West Looe, around 10 minutes away on foot.
Splendid views and dog accessible
July 2022
The best place to unwind
August 2020
Great for rock pooling
August 2020
Great fun had by our dog 'Moses'
August 2019
Lovely for the dogs!
August 2018
Really nice beach and walk
June 2018
An interesting beach, but beware the incoming tide !
April 2018
Great beach. Good view of looe island. Loads of shells to collect. Lots of dog walkers tho!
August 2017
One of the many dog friendly beaches we visited lovely coastal walks to Talland Bay the nature reserve island is very interesting great refreshments available and not forgetting the free parking available all day which is very useful.
June 2017
Millendreath Beach
(9 miles)
(1)
Millendreath Beach is a south facing beach at the foot of a wooded valley, in a sheltered cove with soft sand and lots of rock pools to explore at low tide. It’s connected to other nearby beaches by the South West Coast Path. Dogs aren’t allowed on this beach at any time of the year, and there is a reasonably sized car park a few minutes walk away. The beach is popular with families on holiday in Cornwall, and most of the surrounding area is occupied by a holiday park, so there are lot of facilities open to the public.
Fantastic beach with wonderful water sports facilities available, loved the sea kayaks!
July 2022
Plaidy Beach
(9 miles)
(1)
A small and pleasant grey sand beach with rocks exposed at low tide, Plaidy Beach is simply a nice place to visit and take in the scenery. There aren’t any facilities, and there’s no parking nearby so it’s one to reach on foot. There’s a slipway to the beach, but you will have to access it by walking along the coast path, parking at Millendreath or Looe and it’s worth keeping in mind that it’s quite steep from both directions. Millendreath is closer and the walk should take around 20 minutes. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, so it’s a charming place to take them for a walk while you’re in the area.
Great to walk to at low tide on the beach or at high tide via the footpath. Great dog friendly beach.
August 2018
Looe Beach
(9 miles)
(20)
In East Looe, the beach sits directly in front of the old town, sheltered by the Banjo Pier and overlooked from the east by the hillside of Mount Ararat. A good family beach that has something for everyone, at low tide the sandy location is safe for swimming although it’s recommended you steer clear of the river mouth beyond the pier. Unfortunately dogs aren’t allowed on this beach at any time of the year, but Hannafore beach in West Looe is dog friendly. The beach backs on to a seafront walkway which runs its length all the way to Second Beach to the east, where it tends to be less busy and it’s good for snorkeling. As it’s in the centre of the town there are lots of facilities and cafes nearby, but in the summer it’s a very popular spot and parking can be tricky, with traffic prohibited during these months, so be prepared for a bit of a walk.
Some days quite busy but great facilities and loads of activities
August 2023
Great, despite the early season seaweed, the tractor cleared it very well.
April 2023
LOVE LOVE LOVE
July 2022
All of the beaches around Looe are worth visiting - and the coastal path is a must. Fuel for the hike? Not listed in the reviews is Sarah’s Pasties which has the best pasties (we ate a lot of pasties during the week!). They were also one of the few eateries in the area which could provide something for someone needing a gluten and dairy free diet. We were able to preorder pasties that met her dietary requirements.
February 2022
Wonderful beach
December 2021
Safe and sandy beach perfect for kids
August 2021
I enjoyed the beach as it is very flat, which is important at 70, and I even had a paddle. The beach was very clean.
July 2021
One of the best beaches I have visited. It is nice and level and I was even able to have a paddle. It was very clean.
July 2021
Great beach so close all amenities
July 2021
Such a lovely beach. A shame people didn’t socially distance or even attempt to do so.
August 2020
Spent a week at new year in this beautiful apartment. Everything you could possibly need was in there. Lovely comfy bed,spotless clean and the bonus of a sea view. Central for everything. Will definitely return.
January 2020
Wonderful clean beach
October 2019
Perfect for the children but beware of seagulls. We always take a beach tent so children can safely enjoy their food and ice cream!
June 2019
Lovely beach suitable for everyone
June 2019
A wonderful place to sit relax eat an ICECREAM or a pastie, if the seagulls will let you! Perfect beach x
August 2018
You cannot fail to love Looe beach, early morning, during the day or for and evening stroll. A super clean beach.
May 2018
Lovely sandy beach. No dogs allowed but there is a small cove at the far end which allows dogs to enjoy their holiday too with a dip in The English Channel.
May 2018
Looe beach and seafront is cleaned every day (in season?) and looks good. A joy to sit and watch the sea and people passing by.
April 2018
Really good! Good sand and sea. Activities for the kids too. Difficult to get to cos no parking nearby.
August 2017
Lovely beach and even when it was busy didn't feel overcrowded
August 2017
Talland Bay
(9 miles)
(16)
A small, quiet beach between Looe and Polperro, Talland Bay actually comprises two beaches, one of which has sand both at low and high tide and is good for swimming all the time, while the other is less sandy and is easiest to swim from at high tide. There is a ramp for launching boats from the main beach and there are lots of small coves and tidal pools to swim in as well, so it’s a delightful area to explore in the water. Parking is limited, but there is a small, free car park by the beach and paid parking at The Beach Café, all of which provide easy access to the sand. Thanks to the nearby café, visitors can also benefit from the accompanying facilities, on-site shop, and tuck into Roskillys Cornish Ice-Cream as well.
Sit in the graveyard on the bill and look down to Talland bay. Tranquillity so special. I never fail to go there when I am down. The church is beautiful so much history.
October 2023
Having spent many a happy childhood holiday here - 60 years ago, so wonderful to return. It is so beautiful and with addition of 2 Beach cafes - even better now.
June 2023
Beautiful little bay with a great cafe overlooking it. Dogs allowed on the beach Oct to end of May.....
October 2021
Although there was indeed sand in one of the bays it was largely covered with seaweed at the water's edge when we were there. All very natural.
October 2021
Lovely bay, shingle beach
September 2021
Not a great beach and a bit smelly.
August 2021
Unfortunately the seaweed on the beach made it very smelly and also lots of flies. Beautiful apart from that!
June 2021
Lovely walk from polperro along coast. Cafe in picturesque bay pretty with little huts to shelter. Only downside was the coffee not good at all.
May 2021
Beautiful bay. A little smelly from the seaweed but rock pools galore and quiet
October 2020
Very interesting beach with rock pools at low tide and fascinating multi-coloured rocks, great for photography.
October 2019
A lovely place to walk too on the way to Looe. Hard work back up the hill to polperro, bit it's worth it!
October 2018
The coastal walk from Polperro to Talland Bay is outstanding. As both are scenic, (and Talland Bay benefits from an excellent cafe and free toilets), it makes for an excellent morning or afternoon trip in good weather.
May 2018
Lovely beach,beautiful walk from Polperro. Dogs requested to be kept on leads (which I suppose is preferable to a ban!). Families seem to use this beach alot.
May 2018
An interesting beach at low tide and lovely views.
April 2018
Brilliant. Bit seaweedy. Wear beach shoes incase of weever fish stings.
August 2017
Great beach pet friendly beach with rock pools etc for the dogs to explore
June 2017
July 2023
We enjoyed our stay very much: very friendly hostess, beautiful garden, cosy cottage, and Percy was our absolute mascot! We would recommend this cottage!
Thank you for your kind words. Percy peacock does like to make friends and it adds to the charm of this lovely home and gardens.
- The Toad Hall Team
April 2023
We absolutely loved this property and the grounds. Kath was lovely and very friendly, and the cake was yummy! Would love to stay again, if ever we are back that way. Thank you so much x
August 2022
Perfect place to relax grand children loved painting in the garden house by the river
July 2022
Just wish we could have stopped longer, excellent hosts and a truly fantastic house.
June 2022
This is our 2nd visit (and we rarely go back to a property that we have stayed in before!). A lovely cottage full of character in a great central location for exploring Cornwall. Who knows - we might come back for a 3rd time!!
June 2022
Great stay thank you for a warm welcome. House really well equipped. Lemon cake coffee tea and milk a great touch.
August 2021
Very enjoyable stay and the host was amazing milk tea coffee & cake on arrival and well equipped lodge with everything we needed. Kath also recommend places to visit.
June 2021
Excellent stay. Thoroughly enjoyed self. Only mark down for location given proximity to main road so noise from that which might disturb some people. Given the size of the rooms, a king size bed might be an appealing new addition for some of the double bedrooms (minor point I know). Everything else superb. Thank you.
June 2021
The owner was very welcoming and the property was spotless. We had a lovely stay and would definitely stay here again if we were in the area.
June 2021
A lovely welcome from the owner Kath who also took our twins aged 7 for a trip around her farm to feed the cows. The girls were very impressed.
May 2021
Cosy cottage with lots of space. Easy access for travelling east or west. Katy is very welcoming as is Percy the peacock who wanders around peacefully in the garden. Lovely place to stay.
October 2020
Lovely cottage - we had a great time and hope to come again!
September 2020
Good location easy to find loved Percy the peacock who comes to visit
August 2020
Owners Went out of their way to make we enjoyed our stay. Our trip to the farm was most enjoyable for all not just the kids and much appreciated! We had a great break and really made the most of the access to A38 to visit Cornwalls highlights.
August 2020
A fantastic cottage in a great setting. Everything perfect for our arrival and a warm welcome received from our host. Would highly recommend to anybody to stay here, especially for a relaxing break.
August 2020
The house was fantastic. Very characterful. It made our stay. The gardens and resident peacock were also lovely. I’d highly recommend this property.
July 2020
What can I say? We booked with 24 hours notice & had the most brilliant service from everyone concerned. Natalie at Toad Hall was a star sorting our booking at such short notice & Kath from Treverbyn Vean Lodge made us so very welcome. Everyone involved went above & beyond to ensure we had the best holiday for which we are very grateful ???? We had a lovely time & can’t wait to return! Thank you everyone!
September 2019
Lovely comfortable break in a pleasant environment.
August 2018
The cottage was beautiful and the owner was wonderful. The extra touches were really appreciated - being able to make a cup of tea on arrival was just heaven after hours of sitting on the M5! Thank you for a lovely holiday
August 2018
Kath, the owner, made us very welcome and couldn't have done more to make our stay a great experience.
April 2018
We loved it here and would highly recommend. The standard of furnishings and finish was very high. So impressed with the house and gardens.
December 2017
We had a lovely stay at Treverbyn Vean Lodge. It was chilly (but what else do you expect in December!), but once the wood-burners kicked in it was quite cosy. The Lodge is so full of character - we loved it! The sitting room is a really lovely space. Percy the peacock popped round for seed on a regular basis which was fun. Kath the owner was a life-saver when our car broke down. We could not ask for more.
September 2017
Fantastic property. Ideally situated for visiting Cornwall. A great hit with our American friends. We will be back!!
July 2017
Had a lovely time. Everything was clean and well presented. Thank you.
July 2017
We really enjoyed our stay. We had comfor table nights. Our girls enjoyed the garden especially playing hide and seek and football! Even though the river not having facing on it really worried me. We felt at home in this house. Thank you Treverbyn big thumbs up!!!
August 2015
Excellent facilities, good to have plenty of plates and mugs - don't need to constantly was up !! Lots of extra cleaning materials left which was much appreciated especially when cooking fresh caught fish from Polperro ! Great cake on arrival.
July 2015
Brilliant cottage, fantastic shower in bathroom and excellent wet room in ground floor bedroom. The decor and furnishing consistent and in keeping with the character of the cottage. Excellent access to main routes for getting around Cornwall. Utility room and recycling provision very good- everything we could have possibly needed including dishwasher tablets etc. and very thoughtful to provide milk & laundry supplies. We really appreciated the owner visiting to ensure we had settled in. Our only minor issues were the remote location of the dishwasher in the utility room and we were unaware of the bin collection day (Friday).
August 2014
Amazing cottage, lovely owners, felt very welcome. Will totally recommend
August 2014
Well organised holiday company, kept in touch throughout the whole booking period, everything about holiday as promised.
June 2014
Wonderfully pleasant and helpful owner. Wonderful property with real character. Great location with easy access for days out. Highly recommended.
July 2023
We enjoyed our stay very much: very friendly hostess, beautiful garden, cosy cottage, and Percy was our absolute mascot! We would recommend this cottage!
Thank you for your kind words. Percy peacock does like to make friends and it adds to the charm of this lovely home and gardens.
- The Toad Hall Team
April 2023
We absolutely loved this property and the grounds. Kath was lovely and very friendly, and the cake was yummy! Would love to stay again, if ever we are back that way. Thank you so much x
August 2022
Perfect place to relax grand children loved painting in the garden house by the river
July 2022
Just wish we could have stopped longer, excellent hosts and a truly fantastic house.
June 2022
This is our 2nd visit (and we rarely go back to a property that we have stayed in before!). A lovely cottage full of character in a great central location for exploring Cornwall. Who knows - we might come back for a 3rd time!!
June 2022
Great stay thank you for a warm welcome. House really well equipped. Lemon cake coffee tea and milk a great touch.
August 2021
Very enjoyable stay and the host was amazing milk tea coffee & cake on arrival and well equipped lodge with everything we needed. Kath also recommend places to visit.
June 2021
Excellent stay. Thoroughly enjoyed self. Only mark down for location given proximity to main road so noise from that which might disturb some people. Given the size of the rooms, a king size bed might be an appealing new addition for some of the double bedrooms (minor point I know). Everything else superb. Thank you.
June 2021
The owner was very welcoming and the property was spotless. We had a lovely stay and would definitely stay here again if we were in the area.
June 2021
A lovely welcome from the owner Kath who also took our twins aged 7 for a trip around her farm to feed the cows. The girls were very impressed.
May 2021
Cosy cottage with lots of space. Easy access for travelling east or west. Katy is very welcoming as is Percy the peacock who wanders around peacefully in the garden. Lovely place to stay.
October 2020
Lovely cottage - we had a great time and hope to come again!
September 2020
Good location easy to find loved Percy the peacock who comes to visit
August 2020
Owners Went out of their way to make we enjoyed our stay. Our trip to the farm was most enjoyable for all not just the kids and much appreciated! We had a great break and really made the most of the access to A38 to visit Cornwalls highlights.
August 2020
A fantastic cottage in a great setting. Everything perfect for our arrival and a warm welcome received from our host. Would highly recommend to anybody to stay here, especially for a relaxing break.
August 2020
The house was fantastic. Very characterful. It made our stay. The gardens and resident peacock were also lovely. I’d highly recommend this property.
July 2020
What can I say? We booked with 24 hours notice & had the most brilliant service from everyone concerned. Natalie at Toad Hall was a star sorting our booking at such short notice & Kath from Treverbyn Vean Lodge made us so very welcome. Everyone involved went above & beyond to ensure we had the best holiday for which we are very grateful ???? We had a lovely time & can’t wait to return! Thank you everyone!
September 2019
Lovely comfortable break in a pleasant environment.
August 2018
The cottage was beautiful and the owner was wonderful. The extra touches were really appreciated - being able to make a cup of tea on arrival was just heaven after hours of sitting on the M5! Thank you for a lovely holiday
August 2018
Kath, the owner, made us very welcome and couldn't have done more to make our stay a great experience.
April 2018
We loved it here and would highly recommend. The standard of furnishings and finish was very high. So impressed with the house and gardens.
December 2017
We had a lovely stay at Treverbyn Vean Lodge. It was chilly (but what else do you expect in December!), but once the wood-burners kicked in it was quite cosy. The Lodge is so full of character - we loved it! The sitting room is a really lovely space. Percy the peacock popped round for seed on a regular basis which was fun. Kath the owner was a life-saver when our car broke down. We could not ask for more.
September 2017
Fantastic property. Ideally situated for visiting Cornwall. A great hit with our American friends. We will be back!!
July 2017
Had a lovely time. Everything was clean and well presented. Thank you.
July 2017
We really enjoyed our stay. We had comfor table nights. Our girls enjoyed the garden especially playing hide and seek and football! Even though the river not having facing on it really worried me. We felt at home in this house. Thank you Treverbyn big thumbs up!!!
August 2015
Excellent facilities, good to have plenty of plates and mugs - don't need to constantly was up !! Lots of extra cleaning materials left which was much appreciated especially when cooking fresh caught fish from Polperro ! Great cake on arrival.
July 2015
Brilliant cottage, fantastic shower in bathroom and excellent wet room in ground floor bedroom. The decor and furnishing consistent and in keeping with the character of the cottage. Excellent access to main routes for getting around Cornwall. Utility room and recycling provision very good- everything we could have possibly needed including dishwasher tablets etc. and very thoughtful to provide milk & laundry supplies. We really appreciated the owner visiting to ensure we had settled in. Our only minor issues were the remote location of the dishwasher in the utility room and we were unaware of the bin collection day (Friday).
August 2014
Amazing cottage, lovely owners, felt very welcome. Will totally recommend
August 2014
Well organised holiday company, kept in touch throughout the whole booking period, everything about holiday as promised.
June 2014
Wonderfully pleasant and helpful owner. Wonderful property with real character. Great location with easy access for days out. Highly recommended.
The London Inn, St Neott
(2 miles)
(5)
A traditional English pub in the village of St Neott, nestled in the beautiful Cornish countryside to the south of Bodmin Moor. Offering a great range of real ales, beers, ciders and wines by the glass or bottle and serving good home cooked made from locally sourced food.
The London Inn, School Hill, St Neot PL14 6NG (T: 01579 326728)
Very friendly hosts, good food, cosy place
July 2023
Great pub with a welcoming atmosphere, fantastic food at a great price.
August 2020
Good pub grub, and huge portion sizes.
August 2018
Welcoming atmosphere with great food at a good price.
August 2018
Lovely old style english pub. Ate twice our evening meals. Everything was delicious and of good quality. Friendly, helpful and polite staff. Would definitely go again.
July 2017
The Stag Inn
(5 miles)
Friendly, welcoming traditional pub serving a great selection of real ales, beers and ciders although only offering cold bar snacks.
The Stag Inn, Fore Street, St Cleer PL14 5DA (T: 01579 346540)
The Plough
(6 miles)
(9)
Award winning dining in the pretty Cornish village of Duloe, offering a warm welcome in a relaxed atmosphere. Serving real ales, fine wines and simple honest cuisine made from the finest seasonal produce from the local area. Relax with a drink outside in the garden enjoying the lovely views across Looe valley, or cosy up in front of the fire.
The Plough, Duloe, Liskeard PL14 4PN (T: 01503 262556)
Who ever the lady was that met myself and grandson in the restaurant was I found to be quite insulting in the way she spoke to and was not very accomadating at all.
August 2021
GREAT VENUE ,LOVELY STAFF AND SUPERB FOOD, HADNT BOOKED,BUT FITTED US IN, HIGHLY RECOMMEND A VISIT EARLY DURING YOUR STAY AS OURS WAS TOWARDS THE END AND WOULD HAVE GONE ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION .
August 2021
Lovely meal. Felt very comfortable even with the Covid restrictions and social distancing. Food and service were excellent.
August 2020
Unfortunately with the restrictions they have put into place,eating out of polystyrene boxes is unacceptable. I would say the way they are operating is unacceptable. You eat there once and don’t go back. You are made to feel like a leper, definitely unclean. This is not the case in other pubs and restaurants nearby.
August 2020
We enjoyed a fabulous meal at the Plough during our stay in Trenant Park Cottages. The menu is good and they offer a good range of specials. The portions are hearty, and the food excellent quality. They are also dog friendly. I would highly recommend.
October 2019
Excellent . Need to book in advance particularly at weekends
September 2019
We deemed this the best meal we had on our recent stay near Looe. Excellent service and delicious hearty food. Comprehensive menu and also a specials board.Can highly recommend the lamb shank and fish pie!
August 2019
Superb food, great service and very welcoming atmosphere. Dog friendly too.
August 2018
Lovely food, highly recommended
August 2018
Royal Oak Inn
(7 miles)
Lovely pub set in the heart of Lostwithiel. Sunny beer garden, car parking and dog friendly.
Royal Oak, Duke Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall (T:01208 872552)
Jubilee Inn
(7 miles)
(8)
A character, 16th century village inn situated in the ancient village of Pelynt. Serving local ales, lagers and ciders, and taking pride in their locally sourced, freshly prepared food. Particularly popular for their Sunday roasts. Plenty of parking.
The Jubilee Inn, Jubilee Hill, Pelynt, Looe PL13 2JZ (T: 01503 220312)
Excellent evening meal with great choice of items. The food was served promptly and by friendly staff. Nice busy atmosphere
July 2023
A popular comfortable inn serving a great selection of food. Very friendly and efficient staff.
July 2023
The Jubilee In was an oasis away from the over commercialised Looe and Polperro. WE had an amazing Sunday lunch with a huge selection of vegetables. The Hake that we had later in the week could have been served in the best restaurants anywhere and lovely friendly staff
July 2022
Lovely pub, staff super helpful, menu a bit limited, would like potatoes rather than chips, but found that everywhere we went. Definitely worth a visit as food was very good.
June 2022
Good menu offered in a a lovely old pub. The lunch we had was delicious and the staff were very friendly and attentive.
May 2022
We had a great Sunday lunch. The staff we excellent and we would not hesitate to recommend it
August 2020
Most convenient to "The Cutch" and the new landlords are excellent.
November 2019
Fabulous venue. Friendly staff, especially the blue haired lady and the food was divine
August 2019
Magic Wood
(2 miles)
Carnglaze Caverns
(2 miles)
(6)
A family-run business, this underground experience is open all year round for self-guided tours. Set in Quarry Wood, the 6.5-acre site encompassing ancient woodland and beautiful walks, is also home to three caverns and a spectacularly beautiful underground lake, hand created by slate miners. There’s a The Terrace Garden and Enchanted Dell for children, The Rum Store for underground concerts and events, and it’s licensed for weddings and civil partnerships. When you visit, remember The Caverns are at a constant 10°C, so jumpers are a good idea and flip flops are recommended.
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We visited on a wet day in February. Truly enjoyed both the caverns and the woodland walk. Loved the little signs on the walk.
February 2022
Have visited this attraction in the past and wished to revisit. Unfortunately we were unable to to book on the same day as visit which prevented us from going, although at this time of year(late September) I doubt it was busy.
September 2021
Totally blown away. The ladies where so knowledgeable and very helpful. A marvellous place to visit x
July 2021
A great visit, staff very approachable and knowledgeable about the history and working of the mine. Woodland walks were an added adventure with fairies and dragons to spot on the way round and keep the kids interested.
August 2020
Easy parking with available toilets. Not too sure about disabled access,though,ok if you can actually walk but not too good if in a wheelchair from what i see. It is an interesting place though. Flash photography is not allowed as there are bats in the caves. The inside is actually quite pleasant and can be wet. Outside there are a a couple of interesting walks,mostly uphill,so be prepared. Its an interesting attraction that will be a couple of hours at least.
September 2019
We all enjoyed our visit here on a rainy day. It was good to see this mine.
July 2017
Polmartin Riding
(4 miles)
(2)
Great afternoon beginners riding for our children. Staff helpful and knowledgeable.
August 2020
We had a great morning at Polmartin riding school. The staff were lovely and the horses clearly are lovingly looked after. We even got a postcard of our horses to take home as a souvenir, perfect for my horse mad 10 year old. We will be coming again!
June 2019
Porfell Wildlife Park
(4 miles)
(2)
Cornwall’s biggest exotic animal sanctuary, Porfell Wildlife Park is a family attraction close to Looe, which has been running since 1989. It plays home to more than 250 animals from around the world, who have found their way to the sanctuary through neglect, injury, illegal importation or simply because they weren’t wanted. It’s a chance to get up close to wildlife, feed the animals, touch them and learn all about the natural world. There are woodland walks, a children’s farm, a café, a Maasai village, and you can meet or even adopt the animals that you see. Opening hours vary, so keep an eye on the website, and prices start at £9.50 for adults and £6.50 for children.
We visited Porfell Wildlife Park on our last day and it was idylic! Being able to buy reasonably priced, bags of food to feed some of the animals and birds was great. We liked the fact that these are not "display" animals but are rescued from parks and zoos that could no longer keep them. Everyone we spoke to there was friendly and helpful and all the animals looked well cared for.
June 2022
What a great place to visit, everyone really cared about what they were doing here. Highly recommend a visit to anyone
April 2019
Pinsla Gardens
(5 miles)
An artists garden set in wild woodland with something for everyone. Step through the arched gateway into the fantasy garden, explore the secret paths, find peaceful hideaways and be immersed in the scents, textures and colour of the unusual plants and natural sculptures.
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Enjoy 2 for 1 admission tickets with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Hannafore Beach
(9 miles)
(9)
Half a mile west of Looe, stretching along the coast, Hannafore Beach is a sandy, shingle bay with a rocky reef and views of St George’s Island. At low tide it’s brimming with rock pools, making it fun and games for the whole family to enjoy, and it’s a wonderful sun trap in summer months thanks to its south east facing position. Because of its location over the river, the beach never really becomes too busy, but equally there aren’t any facilities nearby. It’s popular with dog walkers as it’s amongst the few dog-friendly beaches in the area, and having explored you can extend your excursion to a stroll along the promenade or a potter around the coast path to the wonderfully scenic Talland Bay. There is roadside parking along the sea front above the beach, but it can be difficult to find a space. Alternatively, there is a large car park in West Looe, around 10 minutes away on foot.
Splendid views and dog accessible
July 2022
The best place to unwind
August 2020
Great for rock pooling
August 2020
Great fun had by our dog 'Moses'
August 2019
Lovely for the dogs!
August 2018
Really nice beach and walk
June 2018
An interesting beach, but beware the incoming tide !
April 2018
Great beach. Good view of looe island. Loads of shells to collect. Lots of dog walkers tho!
August 2017
One of the many dog friendly beaches we visited lovely coastal walks to Talland Bay the nature reserve island is very interesting great refreshments available and not forgetting the free parking available all day which is very useful.
June 2017
Millendreath Beach
(9 miles)
(1)
Millendreath Beach is a south facing beach at the foot of a wooded valley, in a sheltered cove with soft sand and lots of rock pools to explore at low tide. It’s connected to other nearby beaches by the South West Coast Path. Dogs aren’t allowed on this beach at any time of the year, and there is a reasonably sized car park a few minutes walk away. The beach is popular with families on holiday in Cornwall, and most of the surrounding area is occupied by a holiday park, so there are lot of facilities open to the public.
Fantastic beach with wonderful water sports facilities available, loved the sea kayaks!
July 2022
Plaidy Beach
(9 miles)
(1)
A small and pleasant grey sand beach with rocks exposed at low tide, Plaidy Beach is simply a nice place to visit and take in the scenery. There aren’t any facilities, and there’s no parking nearby so it’s one to reach on foot. There’s a slipway to the beach, but you will have to access it by walking along the coast path, parking at Millendreath or Looe and it’s worth keeping in mind that it’s quite steep from both directions. Millendreath is closer and the walk should take around 20 minutes. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, so it’s a charming place to take them for a walk while you’re in the area.
Great to walk to at low tide on the beach or at high tide via the footpath. Great dog friendly beach.
August 2018
Looe Beach
(9 miles)
(20)
In East Looe, the beach sits directly in front of the old town, sheltered by the Banjo Pier and overlooked from the east by the hillside of Mount Ararat. A good family beach that has something for everyone, at low tide the sandy location is safe for swimming although it’s recommended you steer clear of the river mouth beyond the pier. Unfortunately dogs aren’t allowed on this beach at any time of the year, but Hannafore beach in West Looe is dog friendly. The beach backs on to a seafront walkway which runs its length all the way to Second Beach to the east, where it tends to be less busy and it’s good for snorkeling. As it’s in the centre of the town there are lots of facilities and cafes nearby, but in the summer it’s a very popular spot and parking can be tricky, with traffic prohibited during these months, so be prepared for a bit of a walk.
Some days quite busy but great facilities and loads of activities
August 2023
Great, despite the early season seaweed, the tractor cleared it very well.
April 2023
LOVE LOVE LOVE
July 2022
All of the beaches around Looe are worth visiting - and the coastal path is a must. Fuel for the hike? Not listed in the reviews is Sarah’s Pasties which has the best pasties (we ate a lot of pasties during the week!). They were also one of the few eateries in the area which could provide something for someone needing a gluten and dairy free diet. We were able to preorder pasties that met her dietary requirements.
February 2022
Wonderful beach
December 2021
Safe and sandy beach perfect for kids
August 2021
I enjoyed the beach as it is very flat, which is important at 70, and I even had a paddle. The beach was very clean.
July 2021
One of the best beaches I have visited. It is nice and level and I was even able to have a paddle. It was very clean.
July 2021
Great beach so close all amenities
July 2021
Such a lovely beach. A shame people didn’t socially distance or even attempt to do so.
August 2020
Spent a week at new year in this beautiful apartment. Everything you could possibly need was in there. Lovely comfy bed,spotless clean and the bonus of a sea view. Central for everything. Will definitely return.
January 2020
Wonderful clean beach
October 2019
Perfect for the children but beware of seagulls. We always take a beach tent so children can safely enjoy their food and ice cream!
June 2019
Lovely beach suitable for everyone
June 2019
A wonderful place to sit relax eat an ICECREAM or a pastie, if the seagulls will let you! Perfect beach x
August 2018
You cannot fail to love Looe beach, early morning, during the day or for and evening stroll. A super clean beach.
May 2018
Lovely sandy beach. No dogs allowed but there is a small cove at the far end which allows dogs to enjoy their holiday too with a dip in The English Channel.
May 2018
Looe beach and seafront is cleaned every day (in season?) and looks good. A joy to sit and watch the sea and people passing by.
April 2018
Really good! Good sand and sea. Activities for the kids too. Difficult to get to cos no parking nearby.
August 2017
Lovely beach and even when it was busy didn't feel overcrowded
August 2017
Talland Bay
(9 miles)
(16)
A small, quiet beach between Looe and Polperro, Talland Bay actually comprises two beaches, one of which has sand both at low and high tide and is good for swimming all the time, while the other is less sandy and is easiest to swim from at high tide. There is a ramp for launching boats from the main beach and there are lots of small coves and tidal pools to swim in as well, so it’s a delightful area to explore in the water. Parking is limited, but there is a small, free car park by the beach and paid parking at The Beach Café, all of which provide easy access to the sand. Thanks to the nearby café, visitors can also benefit from the accompanying facilities, on-site shop, and tuck into Roskillys Cornish Ice-Cream as well.
Sit in the graveyard on the bill and look down to Talland bay. Tranquillity so special. I never fail to go there when I am down. The church is beautiful so much history.
October 2023
Having spent many a happy childhood holiday here - 60 years ago, so wonderful to return. It is so beautiful and with addition of 2 Beach cafes - even better now.
June 2023
Beautiful little bay with a great cafe overlooking it. Dogs allowed on the beach Oct to end of May.....
October 2021
Although there was indeed sand in one of the bays it was largely covered with seaweed at the water's edge when we were there. All very natural.
October 2021
Lovely bay, shingle beach
September 2021
Not a great beach and a bit smelly.
August 2021
Unfortunately the seaweed on the beach made it very smelly and also lots of flies. Beautiful apart from that!
June 2021
Lovely walk from polperro along coast. Cafe in picturesque bay pretty with little huts to shelter. Only downside was the coffee not good at all.
May 2021
Beautiful bay. A little smelly from the seaweed but rock pools galore and quiet
October 2020
Very interesting beach with rock pools at low tide and fascinating multi-coloured rocks, great for photography.
October 2019
A lovely place to walk too on the way to Looe. Hard work back up the hill to polperro, bit it's worth it!
October 2018
The coastal walk from Polperro to Talland Bay is outstanding. As both are scenic, (and Talland Bay benefits from an excellent cafe and free toilets), it makes for an excellent morning or afternoon trip in good weather.
May 2018
Lovely beach,beautiful walk from Polperro. Dogs requested to be kept on leads (which I suppose is preferable to a ban!). Families seem to use this beach alot.
May 2018
An interesting beach at low tide and lovely views.
April 2018
Brilliant. Bit seaweedy. Wear beach shoes incase of weever fish stings.
August 2017
Great beach pet friendly beach with rock pools etc for the dogs to explore
June 2017
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