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The Lookout

Crafthole, near Whitsand Bay, Cornwall
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Stunning detached inverted level barn conversion with fabulous garden
  • Set in a village location close to the local pub as well as a short walk to the beach
  • The perfect Cornish bolt hole for families, couples and friends to enjoy the South of Cornwall
Overview
Property code: OC-92454

This stand out cottage is luxury at its very best with its high-end stylish interiors coupled with its fabulous views it makes for the perfect Cornish getaway. Situated within the owners' grounds yet with privacy assured this wonderful area offers so much to see and do for all ages. This lesser-known corner of Cornwall is one of few surfing spots on this side of the county and offers lots of little gems of coastline to plan a good walk, to grab a cliff top coffee or a fish and chip lunch. For golf lovers, the Whitsand Bay Golf Course (1 mile) is next to the village. The Torpoint ferry is a short drive away (6 miles), and from here you can cross the River Tamar into the city of Plymouth and visit ‘Drake’s Hoe’ or the Barbican where there is plenty of sightseeing to do.

Enter the cottage through the owners' grounds and into a great hallway with glamorous interiors and stylish decor. The two bedrooms are on the ground floor and both offer spacious rooms with comfy beds, areas to dress and get ready for the day as well as the master boasting a six metre fitted wardrobe, en-suite bathroom and Smart TV, the perfect place for a lazy lie in. Upstairs is a fabulous open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with vaulted ceilings, a huge centre island unit and wonderful glass doors overlooking the glorious countryside and beyond, this room does have the wow factor! The kitchen is fully equipped and offers a very sociable space for chatting around the island whilst enjoying an evening all together. Meanwhile, there is a dining area for all the family as well as a lovely cosy snug area with beautiful sofas where you can sit down and relax after a long day out taking in the Cornish sea air. The utility room contains the washing machine and a very handy shower room completes the property.

Outside is an enclosed garden laid to lawn with an additional patio area for BBQ and dining alfresco in the sunshine. An added bonus to this property is the use of the owners Kayak (at own risk) which is perfectly situated on Portwrinkle Beach ready for use. Life jacket and paddle is also available for loan together with a stand-up paddle board.

  • 2 king-size bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite bathroom with WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer, coffee machine
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Smart TV in lounge and main bedroom, Nintendo Switch, sonos speaker
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • All children must be fully supervised near the balcony
  • Enclosed garden laid to lawn with patio area, garden furniture and BBQ. Additional terrace area with rolling views and seating
  • An added bonus to this property is the use of the owner’s kayak at Portwrinkle Beach. Life jacket and paddle is also available for loan together with a stand-up paddle board
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Joanne Barraclough

This property is personally managed by Joanne.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tracey 21st June 2026

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What a fabulous place! No expense spared on comfort, equipment and decor. Excellent pub up the road in walking distance, very friendly and excellent food. Hosts live next door so on-hand if needed, very friendly and had some excellent suggestions for places to visit and we managed most of them. Spectacular views and very peaceful. Ideal location Read morefor visiting places but feel you have a taste of natural Cornwall there. Would definitely like to visit again! Hide

Reviewed by Sean 31st May 2026

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We really enjoyed staying at the cottage and liked the local area. We have now stayed at 21 different cottages in different parts of the country and The Lookout is one of the best and one of only 5 cottages that we would consider returning to. The hosts were very friendly and gave us advice on where to travel to or eat at and we were very fortunateRead more with the weather during our whole week which was great. The property was very well furnished, clean with quality decor etc. Great views from the 1st floor lounge of far off Plymouth, sheep fields and wooded valleys and we all wish we could have stayed longer. Great sun terrace too. Hide

Reviewed by Laura 24th May 2026

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An absolutely beautiful holiday home! Immaculately clean, extremely well equipped, and decorated to such a high standard. Maxine and Billy are lovely hosts, attentive and friendly, you can tell they genuinely care about their guests. The location is great with stunning views across the rolling countryside. It's easy to get to loads of beautiful plaRead moreces nearby and it is walking distance to the beach (if you're willing to brave the walk back uphill). The cream tea on arrival was a lovely touch and set us up for a lovely stay. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Laura 23rd May 2026

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What an absolutely beautiful holiday cottage this is. Without doubt the best one we have had the pleasure of staying in. The lovely owner greeted us on arrival and showed us around as well as pointing us in the direction of some nice places to visit and places to eat. Everything we could possibly need was provided, excellently equipped kitchen (besRead moret toaster ever, we are getting one on order!). Every room was beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. The views from the upstairs living area where stunning. I have never felt so instantly at home in a holiday cottage before. The local pub is only a 2 minute walk away, the food and service where excellent. The community shop, again, only a minutes walk away was handy (apple juice & cake purchased, both local and both lovely). In conclusion the most wonderful cottage which we very much hope to stay in again in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 10th May 2026

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Very good quality accommodation, we felt very relaxed at the property and it is a credit to the owners Billy and Maxine who were very friendly and helpful. very quiet village location with wonderful views of the countryside and yet near the sea . Good base to travel to other places . Thankyou so much for a wonderful stay and we will see you agaRead morein soon Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 3rd January 2026

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Lovely, warm and comfortable stay in ideal location for our needs. We will definitely be back. Thank you.

Reviewed by Lorraine 20th December 2025

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Lovely property with everything you could ever need. Great hosts and a perfect location

Reviewed by Christine 15th November 2025

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We very much enjoyed our stay at 'The Lookout' . We received a warm, friendly and helpful welcome on arrival . The house was very clean, well equiped and organised and we found everything we needed. It was great to have a view out across the fields and be able to walk out to the coast path easily. Maxine gave us ideas about where to go to and whereRead more eat well if we wanted to. Portwrinkle a good beach to ramble along and explore and the community store in Crafthole a delight. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 11th October 2025

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A delightful cottage, beautifully maintained and equipped to a very high standard, private, cosy and peaceful. Hosts Maxine and Billy are lovely and friendly without being intrusive and are a font of all local knowledge. The cottage is within walking distance to the Pub "The Finnygook Inn" which served delicious food. The Canteen at Makers Heights Read moreis also a good choice for a place to eat. Would certainly recommend this lovely abode to friends and family and hope to visit again ourselves. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 27th September 2025

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First Class property, beautiful views, everything was to a high standard. The house smelled amazing thanks to the cowshed reeds. Maxine gave us a lovely welcome and overview that we appreciated. The cream tea, bread and milk a nice touch. The local pub served amazing food and great only a short walk from the property. A good base to explore a lovelRead morey area. Definitely recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Chris 13th September 2025

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Beautiful and comfortable property. Very welcoming owners. It was a lovely spot to return to every evening.

Reviewed by Keith 6th September 2025

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Lovely accommodation and the hosts, Maxine and Billy were extremely friendly and helpful. The property was very comfortable and great for relaxation, with 'top notch' fixtures and fittings. It's perfect for a holiday in the south east of Cornwall, near to many great Cornish attractions and a good quality pub within easy walking distance.

Reviewed by Steve 16th August 2025

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Absolutely loved the cottage! Would definitely return when we're back in East Cornwall. Maxine and William are great hosts and ensured we had everything we needed. There was a delicious cream team waiting for us when we arrived, along with other essentials, which was a much appreciated and lovely touch. The property is fantastic. Amazing space and Read moreabsolutely everything you need, including a view for as far as the eye can see. A great base to explore Cornwall. Thank you! Steve, Sarah & Freddie. Hide

Reviewed by Gemma 9th August 2025

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Lovely accommodation and owners were extremely friendly and helpful. Beautiful views and great kids playpark just up the road. Beach nearby was stunning and local pub did the best chips !

Reviewed by Elaine 26th July 2025

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Reviewed by Julian 12th July 2025

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The Lookout is the perfect venue for a Cornish holiday. Maxine is the quintessential hostess, most welcoming on arrival but discreet (though available) thereafter. The fixtures and fittings are all of the highest quality, the WiFi fast and easily accessible , the furnishings comfortable and relaxing. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Alex 5th July 2025

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The Lookout is a beautiful property with an amazing view. It has a high end finish in every room and tastefully decorated throughout. Maxine and Billy were most friendly and welcoming. It is the best Cornwall holiday accommodation we have stayed in and will be our first choice for future Cornwall holidays.

Reviewed by Caroline 28th June 2025

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A fabulous property with beautiful views across the countryside. The property is so well equipped and comfortable, the beds and furniture are very comfortable. Maxine and Billy the owners couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. We had a lovely week and would highly recommend the Lookout.

Reviewed by Alan 21st June 2025

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Lovely cottage with excellent views across the landscape. Nice village and location

Reviewed by Gillian 14th June 2025

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Just had a fabulous week here with the husband. Excellent accomodation and stunning views. Maxine is lovely and gave us lots of ideas for places to visit. This is a particularly unspoilt part of Cornwall, so if you're looking to chill but with access to nearby pretty villages I can highly recommend. Would love to be still there.

Reviewed by Carole 2nd June 2025

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This is simply the best of the best. Delightful owners who live next door. Beautifully kept and modern property. We heartily recommend this property to everyone who wants a quiet few days in Cornwall. It was a privilege to stay there.

Reviewed by Hugh 10th May 2025

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The Lookout is a comfortable, clean, warm, and well-equipped property with lovely views over the countryside. The cream tea and other goodies were very much appreciated - thank you, Maxine. The nearby Finnygook Inn is excellent, and it's just a 20-minute drive to Looe for other good eateries. The Lookout is well-located for exploring the Rame PeninRead moresula, Mount Edgcumbe, and Whitsand Bay, and it's within easy reach of various National Trust properties such as Antony, Cotehele, and Saltram. Hide

Reviewed by Sara 3rd May 2025

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We had a really wonderful week at The Lookout. The views were superb and the cottage was very comfortable, beautifully decorated with some lovely coastal touches and immaculately clean. Maxine and Billy ensured we had everything we needed and made us feel extremely welcome. The bread milk butter and cream tea were greatly enjoyed. Maxine kindly gavRead moree us some great recommendations for places to visit. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 27th April 2025

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What a find. We were very fortunate to find this holiday accommodation with excellent views across the valley. We had a super week watching the newly born lambs playing in the fields opposite. This accommodation ticked all the boxes it was everything we wanted and more, it was central to many beaches, walks and Gardens. Our week started with a CornRead moreish afternoon tea left for us by Maxine and Billy the owners who were also on hand if we needed anything and gave us lots of local information. Hide

Reviewed by Sean 13th April 2025

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We stayed here with four adults and couldn't be happier with our stay at the Lookout. Maxine was very friendly and accommodating. All the accommodations were top-notch. Breakfast on the patio was a highlight and even the local pub is a few steps away.

Reviewed by James 28th December 2024

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Had a lovely stay at The Lookout. The owners are really friendly and leave you to get on with your holiday after first meeting. The house itself has fantastic views over the countryside. It is well positioned for exploration, and the local beaches are great. I would also recommend the local pub. Overall a great week long stay over NYE. Thankyou MaxRead moreine Hide

Reviewed by Mark 26th October 2024

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This cottage is exceptional and the pictures don't do it justice. It was built by the owners for their family before being let out so everything is as they would have wanted it so it's a true home from home with no expense spared (I've never been to a cottage with Miele appliances!). The highlight is the open plan kitchen/living area with bifold doRead moreors overlooking farmland and the rolling countryside. The cottage is quiet and well located, near the sea and Maxine and Billy were perfect hosts. Hide

Reviewed by Darren 21st September 2024

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Our stay at the Lookout was perfect .The accommodation is outstanding from comfort to cleanliness . Honestly the best place we have stayed. Maxine &Billy were the perfect host nothing to mutch trouble for them and always smiling .Would definitely come again and recommend to everyone.

Reviewed by Hj 14th September 2024

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Our hosts were extremely welcoming and helpful. Arrival instructions etc. came through as soon as we booked and they kindly reserved us a table at the local inn on our first night. A generous welcome package of bread, butter, prosecco and cream tea awaited us on arrival. The house is beautifully and comfortably furnished. High quality kitchen appliRead moreances meant we could easily cook at home. The views from the upstairs living area are stunning. Plenty to do within 10 mins drive in all directions. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 7th September 2024

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Superbly designed and furnished. Spotlessly clean. Very comfortable beds and sofas. Lovely owners. Outside space and far-ranging views of open countryside. A great pub just 5 minutes walk away. The perfect location for a couple who want to enjoy local walks, National Trust visits, good pub food and a quiet retreat with stunning views. One of the beRead morest properties we have ever rented. Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 17th August 2024

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Great property with lots of extra touches to make it a wonderful stay. Quality furniture and appliances, everything to hand. Hosts are exceptionally helpful. Location ideal for walks, beaches and places of interest. Would highly recommend a stay at The Lookout.

Reviewed by Martin 27th July 2024

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Beautiful cottage excellently maintained. Lovely hosts, really helpful with great knowledge and advice on the area. Faultless.

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