Just minutes from East & West Looe, your holiday home is the perfect place to explore restaurants, excellent walking routes, fishing trips, diving and more.
Cornwall has so much to offer, from beaches, historical gardens, aquariums and castles, you’ll find it all! We’ve rounded up just some of our favourites below…
Oaklands Park is an ideal base for exploring the gorgeous nearby seaside town & village of Looe & Polperro. Picturesque Looe offers beautiful winding streets, coastal views, and lovely restaurants; including The Sardine Factory, which has won numerous awards, along with their Head Chef, Ben Palmer getting through to the final of the ‘Great British Menu’ in spring 2024. It is also featured in the popular BBC series, ‘Beyond Paradise’, (a spin off to the long running ‘Death in Paradise’). So, whilst you’re exploring, see if you can spot the well-known landmarks from the show! Polperro, a charming, unspoiled fishing village with a rich history, features walking routes, quaint eateries, galleries, and a model village.
Situated close to the famously beautiful South West Costal path, owners at Oaklands can walk from the park, through the stunning Kilminorth woods to Looe. Kilminorth is a Local Nature Reserve, with an abundance of species of trees, plants, and animals to spot throughout the year. Beautiful throughout the seasons, in the spring it is particularly picturesque, with colourful banks of primroses and bluebells, providing a truly stunning walking route.
Take a trip to this bustling maritime city for shopping, restaurants, cafes and more! Once you’ve finished exploring the cobbled streets’ shops and cafes, you can learn more about the infamous Mayflower and get inspired at the city’s latest art museum, The Box Plymouth, or catch a performance at The Arts Institute.
South Cornwall’s magical coastline is just a stone’s throw away; take to the beaches for sun-bathing on golden sands, swimming, or exploring rockpools. The more intrepid explorer can discover shipwrecks along the coast or explore the beautiful nature reserve on Looe Island.
Take to the sea with local boat & fishing trips, watch budding Olympians train, or try some of the action for yourself! Check out or roundup of our favourite local beaches here.
A family trip to Cornwall wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the Eden Project (just 35 minutes away), where the breath-taking sight of bubble-like Biomes nestled in a former clay mine, has drawn millions of visitors from around the world. As well as this, there’s plenty of National Trust locations to explore, including Lanhydrock (30 minutes away).
For those looking for a bit more adventure, The Adrenalin Quarry (20 minutes away) has activities for all ages! Whether you’re getting stuck into the fun yourself, or just cheering from the side-lines, you can have a go at everything from axe throwing or zooming down a 490m zipwire, to jumping around their aquapark or sitting on their 150ft high swing!
There’s also Looe Monkey Sanctuary, (17 minutes away). Nestled between Looe and Seaton, Wild Futures’ Monkey Sanctuary offers a close-up look at rescued monkeys and life in a working sanctuary. Families can tour the enclosures, learn from expert carers, and explore the wild play area. Enjoy a stroll through the Wildlife Gardens, take in the sea views, or grab a snack in the gift shop.
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