6 The Hillocks

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Last minute
Christmas

Over two floors
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Living room.
Gas central heating
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
TV with freeSat, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Roadside parking available 4 mins walk away and pay and display car parks available in the town
Decked area with furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 5 mins walk
Beach 10 min walk
Note: Property located on a steep hill, so property may be unsuitable for the elderly or infirm, or those with babies or very young children
Note: The property is accessed by the first floor and the bedrooms and bathroom are on the first floor, with the living area and kitchen downstairs on the ground floor.

Mr Harris
August 2020

“Nice cottage, as advertised the location is extremely challenging to access, in particular when bringing or removing your luggage.”

We managed but anyone with low fitness levels would really struggle. The furniture and kitchen equipment was pretty tired. Namely the sofa and the double bed matrass comfort were the main issues. There is a lack of cooking equipment, such as pasta dishes and a decent sized frying pan. This wouldn't have been as much of an issue if the restaurants and cafes were more accessible, but some nights we couldn't face tackling the massive hill back from town for a third time. Parking was a problem for ...

We managed but anyone with low fitness levels would really struggle. The furniture and kitchen equipment was pretty tired. Namely the sofa and the double bed matrass comfort were the main issues. There is a lack of cooking equipment, such as pasta dishes and a decent sized frying pan. This wouldn't have been as much of an issue if the restaurants and cafes were more accessible, but some nights we couldn't face tackling the massive hill back from town for a third time. Parking was a problem for us as we like to explore during the day and sometimes we were having to park up to 500 metres from the cottage. The decor was also showing its age, with mould in the bathroom. That said to be fair to the owners, the property was competatively priced and allowed dogs, which should be taken into consideration with the additional investment required to bring the apartment back to a good standard. On the positive side the views over the harbour from the decking are as good as it gets.

- Mr Harris, August 2020
Mrs Simpson September 2020

“Whilst we had a lovely time visiting Cornwall and Looe if the location of the actual cottage was more specific we probably would have passed staying there.”

If you think of an incline on max on a treadmill and then double it that is how you get to your cottage from whichever direction you come from! It was advertised as a hill! Extremely steep would have been more accurate god help anyone turning up with health problems or elderly!!!!! Parking is non-existent and so be prepared to drag luggage down to your cottage and climb back up to your vehicle wherever you are lucky enough to park it. The owners suggested in their visitors book they had no problems with parking! Sorry I just don't believe them even the local residents say its a nightmare for them. As for the accommodation itself. Photos look lovely and I suggest these are same photos taken when first done up. Fast forward several years it's tired and the owners clearly are just making money from it and no ploughing anything back into it. Mould around bath, and outside wall doubling up as a utility room. Hardly any cutlery just shoved into a metal tray thing. Lovely large verrandar view stunning but all you get is four wooden chairs and a table nowhere else to sit its empty. Luckily we brought camping chairs for the beach and used them or it would have been lying on floor on a towel!!!! Very manky side bit where apparently the BBQ was so dirty wouldn,t even venture down it. TV satelitte rubbish hubby took off some vines growing round dish it outside and bingo got some more channels. Shows how little the owners check the property. Little things light bulbs gone nothing to replace them with. As for not being allowed in until 5pm cause of Covid19 being deep clean. No. Yes there was a smell of bleach but crumbs and old biscuits at back of worktop! Stair carpet stained and tread going on steps. Arm chairs stained! My husband moved to bunk room as he couldn't sleep in it with spring sticking in his back. This has been mentioned in visitors book but owners have not acknowledged any of the negatives. Will we go back to 6 The Hollicks? No!!!!

- Mrs Simpson, September 2020
Mrs Whittall August 2020

“Overall we had a lovely time.”

The cottage from the outside looked very dirty but was better inside although still not the cleanest of places we have stayed, especially being that we had to delay access until 5pm for a deep clean. It had not been deep cleaned. The views were amazing!! Anyone who is not overly fit or disabled would not be suited due to the climb to property, also you can park by garages to load and unload but people need to be aware that there is a very steep incline which is hard work when carrying luggage to and from car. The neighbours who informed us they had lived there 11 years were lovely, giving us tips on walks and how to access beaches that were quiet and dog friendly, even offering us a deck chair. I parasol would have been nice for the garden being that it was exceptionally hot and at times unable to sit out due to heat. Looe is a stunning place and dogs are welcome pretty much everywhere.

- Mrs Whittall, August 2020
Miss Newton-Edwards February 2020

“Our second stay at the hillocks, this time we packed wheeled cases this made the journey down the hill to the cottage much easier.”

I like staying the hillocks it's well equipped and clean /simple and has a good view of looe from the terrace garden. You can walk down into looe in about 10mins for shopping and harbour walks,pengellys fish in the harbour and the farm/shop post office nearby is good for fresh food. Dog friendly beach is in hannafore which is over the bridge to west looe and around the corner. We find it best to park considerately in the wider roads above the property and walk down.

- Miss Newton-Edwards, February 2020
Ettie14 October 2018

“Amazing view across the harbour”

Arrived at the cottage and was lucky enough to find a parking spot at the top of the hill from the cottage. The hill down to the cottage is extremely steep and narrow and you cannot drive down, so ensure all you baggage is on wheels!! No problems getting in the cottage using the key safe, upon entering the cottage we loved it. It was extremely clean throughout. The balcony at the rear of the cottage is amazing and our dog loved running around playing. There is a BBQ available to use although we didn't as we ate out most of the time but also had a Chinese delivered one evening after being out all day, and I must say was lovely. Every part of the cottage has everything to make you stay home from home. The kitchen had every item of crockery you could imagine short of nothing. The bathroom was huge and the shower amazing. Its about a good ten minute walk down into Looe via around 85 steep steps which due to having a knee problem took it slow and was fine, but didn't venture back up we got a Taxi each day costing only £4.50 bargain ha ha. Down in Looe you will find lots of bars, restaurants, cafes and shops serving lovely food. The Black Swan,The Ship, and Harbour Moon were just three place we ate and all exceptional and good prices. There was lots of leaflets in the cottage which gave you chance to plan your trips out and about. We decided to jump on the bus one day and go to Polperro which was lovely, not been there since I was a child, so was nice to go back. I would recommend this cottage to anyone who didnt have walking problems, the elderly and people with pushchairs / very young children due to the very steep hill going down to the cottage and the steps into Looe, but you can always drive to Looe and park on the big car park. The cost to park here all week was around £38.00 but like I said at the start of the review we parked not to far away from the cottage. There is lots of places to explore and we will definitely book again. Oh can I just add that we didnt have any problems what so ever with the heating or Wifi, thought we would mention this as we had read it on another review somewhere that they had had problems. We had a excellent stay.

- Ettie14, October 2018
chandley1 July 2018

“steep access”

We arrived in looe and followed the sat navy instructions don't do this as we ended up on a vepery steep narrow road and damage our car trying to get back down as we couldn't get up it. Follow a map and take the main road round. When we arrived we couldn't get close go the property so had to walk up and down a steep hill with our luggage. Couldnt find parking space so had to park car in main carpark in town which cost 38 pounds for the week. I know that it states not suitable for elderly infirm or those with young children. Well we are none of those and still found it difficult. We ended getting a taxi up most day which only cost 5 pounds. The positive side of the holiday is that once in the property it is very comfortable with great views and looe is a beautiful place as is most of cornwall. Dont think we will book this accommodation again but would defiantly return to looe

- chandley1, July 2018
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The property

Liskeard 9 miles.

6 The Hillocks is an end of terrace upside down house situated in Looe with stunning views over the harbour.

The property is situated on a hill just off the main street of Looe, close to the beach and shops.

To access the property you walk down a path way and 6 The Hillocks is the last property, resting in its peaceful setting.

On entering the property you come into a small porch leading off the landing, upstairs are two bedrooms with plenty of storage.

The double bed room has stunning views across the Harbour, The second bedroom has adult bunk beds.

There is a large bathroom with a shower over the bath and a heated towel rail and radiator.

Down the stairs leads to the living area, with patio doors leading on to the decking area with the ideal spot to enjoy a glass of wine taking in the stunning view.

The lounge leads to the fully equipped kitchen with a dining table to enjoy your favourite meals.

Looe has a wealth of pubs, restaurants and a traditional fishing harbour, the second largest in Cornwall.

If you want to try your hand yourself, there are plenty of boating and fishing trips available during the season.

Amenities

Gas central heating
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
TV with freeSat, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Roadside parking available 4 mins walk away and pay and display car parks available in the town
Decked area with furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 5 mins walk
Beach 10 min walk
Note: Property located on a steep hill, so property may be unsuitable for the elderly or infirm, or those with babies or very young children
Note: The property is accessed by the first floor and the bedrooms and bathroom are on the first floor, with the living area and kitchen downstairs on the ground floor.

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About the location

LOOE

Liskeard 9 miles.

Looe is Cornwall’s second largest fishing port and hence there is always a lively maritime bustle around the quay area of East Looe, which is connected to the quieter West Looe by a seven arched 19th century bridge over the River Looe. You can also catch the river taxi between East and West Looe. East Looe has narrow cobbled streets, twisting alleyways and plenty of tourist shops, whilst West Looe has a lovely outlook across the harbour. Looe’s viewpoint, Banjo Pier, can be reached from the quay and is a great spot to watch the returning fishing trawlers and look across the bay to Looe Island, which can be walked to occasionally at very low tides. The sandy Looe beach adjoins the pier and is very popular with families because of its safe shallow swimming and vast expanse of sand. There is also a great rock pool area at Hannafore that children will love. West Looe has a Heritage Centre that recently opened in the Old Sardine Factory with a climbing wall and a cafe and the delightful Kilminorth Woods have way marked walks through the majestic oak wood, rich in plant, insect and bird life. Apart from beach activities in this part of south east Cornwall, there are many mining remains on Bodmin Moor and in the Tamar Valley and much of the mining landscape has World Heritage status. This area of Cornwall has inspired writers, such as Daphne du Maurier and much of Bodmin Moor has inspired legends linked with King Arthur. There is much to explore in this beautiful part of Cornwall.

6 The Hillocks

Looe, Cornwall (Ref. 962820)

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“Nice cottage, as advertised the location is extremely challenging to access, in particular when bringing or removing your luggage.”

“Whilst we had a lovely time visiting Cornwall and Looe if the location of the actual cottage was more specific we probably would have passed staying there.”

“Overall we had a lovely time.”

“Our second stay at the hillocks, this time we packed wheeled cases this made the journey down the hill to the cottage much easier.”

“Amazing view across the harbour”

“steep access”

The property

Amenities

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About the location

LOOE

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