Looe, Polperro and East Cornwall

Holidays in South East Cornwall near Looe, an ideal base for exploring South East Cornwall, Plymouth and the Tamar Valley. This pretty corner of Cornwall has many attractions from a world Class Golf Course to cycling on the moors at Minions, plus the water sports the safe bathing beaches of Millendreath, Seaton and Looe.

South East Cornwall, boasts several National Trust properties and of course has the the delightful historic fishing villages of Looe, Polperro and Fowey. For the children and adults alike there is the unique, world-renowned Monkey Sanctuary, which is within walking distance of Bucklawren. Mount Edgcumbe Country Park is one of Cornwall's hidden gems, located on the edge of Plymouth Sound it has stunning sea views, the park and historic house are a perfect way to spend a day something for all the family, including its own mini beaches.

Plymouth, the city steeped in maritime history, the Pilgrim Fathers, Drake, and Scott of the Antarctic all set sail from the safe waters of Plymouth Sound. The city all is only a short journey away and offers shops, theatre, cinema and the National Marine Aquarium on the historic Barbican - the original site of the Elizabethan harbour.

Looe is surrounded by some of the finest countryside walks in Cornwall. Discover a variety of relaxing and peaceful walks with superb coastal views, woodland and abundance of native wildlife. The Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are both just a short drive away, as is the stunning Lanhydrock House NT - famous for its Rhododendrons, Camellias and Azaleas gardens