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One of my favourite visitor attractions in Cornwall is the Eden Project. I remember visiting the year it opened (2001) and being so impressed with the work and vision of Sir Tim Smit KBE, that I’ve been a fan of the project ever since. Check out the article on page 14 for more details and lots of lovely photographs. Subscribe to the iMag... Remember to check out www.ilovelooe.co.uk and subscribe to the iMag if you haven’t already. It contains unique articles not on the website, plus you’ll be first to know when a new issue is out. As always, let me know what you think on Facebook and Twitter. Happy Easter!
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12 Who Are You?
14 Have You Been To?
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31 A Place To Stay
32 Need A Break?
34 For Sale
35 The Looe App
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Endangered Herring Gull
Snow in Looe!
East Looe beach sign
Looe fish & chip shop
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Winter sunshine in West Looe
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Millpool rainbow
Beautiful Polperro
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EVENTS FOR EASTER IF YOU’RE COMING TO CORNWALL FOR EASTER, YOU’LL WANT TO CHECk OUT SOME OF THESE EVENTS. THERE’S SO MUCH TO DO IN THE AREA AT THIS TIME OF YEAR, SO GET
YOUR SkATES ON AND HEAD DOWN TO LOOE IN SOUTH EAST CORNWALL... IT’LL BE FUN.
Easter Beach Exploration and Treasure Hunt
Monkey Sanctuary Easter Egg Hunt 29th March – 1st April
April 1st – 2pm to 4pm
Over the Easter Weekend, the Monkey Sanctuary near Looe is
Join Looe Marine Conservation volunteers on East Looe beach
holding an Easter Egg Hunt on Good Friday and Easter Monday,
for a shore wildlife treasure hunt and learn about the animals
plus a workshop where you can paint your own eggs. The lucky
and sea creatures that live on the Looe coastline. You can also
person who finds the Easter Monkey password, wins a prize
make your own sea picture, but please, no nets.
from the shop. Great family fun.
To contact the Looe Marine Conservation organisation, use
For full details telephone 01503 262532 or swing over to
the Contact Us page at www.looemarineconservation.org
www.monkeysanctuary.org
Easter Egg-stravaganza at Bodmin & Wenford Railway
Lanhydrock 29th March – 1st April
29th March – 1st April
Lanhydrock, a few miles north of Looe, is a stately Victorian
This Easter treat the family to a journey through spectacular
country house set in magnificent gardens and woodland. For
Cornish scenery on a beautiful steam locomotive – you can
the Easter weekend, visitors can look for clues on the Easter
even ride in the brake van. For kids there is a Easter Egg Hunt,
Egg Trail to win a prize. Run by the National Trust, the house
miniature railway and free Easter Egg for all the children.
and gardens are also a joy to explore. Admission charges apply.
This event is over three days but is always very popular.
Details at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock or
To book or for more information call 01208 73555 or visit
telephone 01208 265950.
www.bodminrailway.co.uk
Cotehele
Easter Eggstravaganza at The Lost Gardens of Heligan
29th March – 14th April Situated near Tavistock and owned by the National Trust, this
29th March – 1st April
fine Tudor house is host to a weekend of Easter fun. Families
Each day from 10am to 4pm, the Northern Gardens at Heligan's
can enjoy a traditional Easter Egg Trail around Cotehele's
will be alive with Egg Hunters following mysterious clues to
gardens or, there is the alternative Easter Trail. With prizes for
find a treasured nest of eggs. If that's not enough, there is also
all the kids, this trail explores the estate ending at Cotehele Mill. New for the 1st of April is the Easter Egg and Spoon race.
Best Dressed Egg competition and egg decorating. All these
A free event open to all but bring your own spoon. Usual
events are included in garden admission.
admission charges apply.
Further information can be found at www.heligan.com
Full details at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele
or telephone 01726 845100.
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A beautiful sunny morning in Looe - March 2013.
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WHO ARE YOU?
CORNWALL IS A MECCA FOR ARTISTIC, MUSICAL, CREATIVE
AND ENTREPRENEURIAL PEOPLE. LET’S FIRE OFF A FEW qUICk
qUESTIONS TO SEE WHAT MAkES THEM ‘TICk’!
Lisa Woollett
Name: Lisa Woollett Tell us a little bit about you and what you do.
loved) a seaweed ramble. The big Bioblitz event is in Looe in
as a photographer since 1993. For 11 years I worked freelance
impressed by the Looe Music Festival last year - and first saw
I grew up by the sea on the Isle of Sheppey and have worked
June this year, so am looking forward to that. I was also
for magazines, newspapers and charities, for the most part
The Wrecking Season at a Looe Film Festival a few years back,
based in London. I moved to Cornwall in 2004, after having our
which was quite an influence on me.
son, as by then my family all lived around Looe. I started
Favourite beach in south east Cornwall?
photographing the sea about 4 years ago - the day our
Lansallos and Old Mills Cove. Whitsand Bay for wide-open
daughter started pre-school - and sell the work through
space. For rockpooling: Hannafore, Spit Beach & Talland.
galleries & my website.
Also - although not exactly a beach - in Polperro, Peak Rock & the tidal pool at Chapel.
Tell us about your new book.
It’s my first book, published in association with the Eden
Where do you like to go on a day off?
Project, and is called Sea and Shore Cornwall: common and
Usually, by choice, the sea and beach - and for me the line
curious findings. It’s a collection of photographs, discoveries
between work and time off is often a bit blurred. Particularly
and natural history that began to take shape about a year and
memorable days: kids ‘sledging’ down sand dunes at Holywell
half ago, when I started researching the things I picked up
Bay, body boarding with kids for the first time at Porthcurno.
along the shore. Most of what’s in the book was new to me, so
A picnic tea after school on Lansallos beach, cycling the Camel
the research was fascinating - and, as importantly, meant I
Trail to Padstow, days out in St Ives. A Cornwall Wildlife Trust
could go to the beach and call it work.
snorkelling safari and lots of rockpooling. Also a day at Chapel
Porth with my kids & mum, all of us wearing bin bags in the sea
Where will the book be available?
It should be in all bookshops in Cornwall. It is also in the places
in pouring rain. And coffee at Larsson’s in Looe.
I sell photographs: locally that’s Trawlers in Looe, the Arts
Favourite visitor attraction in Cornwall?
Foundation and Gina’s Art Studio in Polperro, and the Fowey
Cornwall’s main visitor attraction: the sea, the beach, the cliffs
River Gallery in Fowey; as well as Violet’s in Pelynt. It can also
and the coast path. Also the Eden Project (& not because
be bought directly from my website.
they’ve been involved with the book...). We get the cheap local pass in winter & go throughout the year (favourites: den
What advice would you give aspiring authors? It’s a long journey, so it helps to be fairly obsessive.
building, storytelling, the Wishcraft tent in October; music and making things).
Favourite time of year in Cornwall?
Not really a time of year, but particular days and times in each.
If you had one wish for Looe, what would it be?
The sun burning off a sea mist in autumn. Storms and wild
More art, more books, more music.
seas, and the strandlines afterwards. Pale still days in winter. Sunlit shallows in summer, bare feet on warm sand.
Find out more
Favourite event(s) in Looe?
Lisa’s website: www.photographsofthesea.com
I’ve been to some really good events run by Cornwall Wildlife
Her new book: www.photographsofthesea.com/book.html
Trust and the Looe Marine Conservation Group: including
rockpool rambles and (something my then 6 year old daughter
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Extract: www.photographsofthesea.com/books/sscbook.html
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BELOW ARE THE PEOPLE WHO’VE BEEN kIND ENOUGH TO FEATURE ON THE WHO ARE YOU? PAGE SO FAR. CHECk OUT THEIR LINkS TO FIND OUT MORE AND STAY IN TOUCH.
January 2013
James Shead - Singer / Songwriter
facebook.com/jamessheadmusic • youtube.com/user/hanniban89 • twitter.com/james_shead89
February 2013
Chris Halls - Website & Graphic Designer
mindseyedesign.co.uk • ilovelooe.co.uk • facebook.com/ilovelooe
March 2013
DJ BenG - DJ & Radio Presenter ncbradio.co.uk • soundcloud.com/dj-beng • mixcloud.com/benholtam • twitter.com/benholtam
April 2013
Lisa Woollett - Photographer & Author photographsofthesea.com • photographsofthesea.com/book.html • photographsofthesea.com/books/sscbook.html
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Artists, musicians, craftspeople & entrepreneurs If you’d like to tell people about what you do and show what a creative place Cornwall is, please email me via the contact page on www.ilovelooe.co.uk
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HAVE YOU BEEN TO
The Eden Project? THERE ARE SO MANY INTERESTING PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO NEAR LOOE, THAT I THOUGHT WE COULD VISIT A FEW OF THEM HERE IN THE MAGAzINE. I’LL SHOWCASE SOME OF THE MORE OBSCURE PLACES I kNOW, AS WELL AS THE MORE WELL kNOWN.
One of Cornwall's most successful visitor
In these domes, scientists have
attractions, the Eden Project near
attempted to recreated the two main
St Austell, is a marvel of horticultural,
living regions found on our planet;
environmental and engineering vision.
Rainforest and Mediterranean.
Opened in 2001 after nearly three years
There is a third area too, the Outdoor
of construction, the Eden Project, with its
biome which is not covered and
futuristic biome domes, was dubbed one
represents temperate regions such as
of the wonders of the modern world. If
our own. All are really fascinating.
you’ve been, you’ll know why. In 2005, The Core was opened Constructed in a redundant kaolinite pit
providing an excellent facility for
(a clay mineral), there are two large
education and exhibitions.
biome domes connected by walkways.
Inside the Tropical Biome.
There are always interesting mini exhibits throughout the biomes.
Nerdy stuff
The space age biomes are constructed from pentagonal or
Recently, the Eden Project proudly boasted two Titan arums;
hexagonal plastic cells which are inflated then woven
the biggest bloom in the world. I wish I had seem them!
together with hex-tri-hex (tubular steel). If you look up, you might see the rainforest balloon. Geodesic in design, the domes support themselves
Invented for research, the helium balloon is attached to a
eliminating the need for supports thus adding to the space
harness which slides along a rope. This allows access to all
available for plants and features.
over the biome, ideal for staff and researchers.
The Biomes Rainforest Biome Covering several acres, the Rainforest Biome represents the South American rainforest. It’s an incredible and awe inspiring space full of jungle plants and interesting exhibits. Whilst exploring, look out for bananas, cocoa beans, rubber trees, mangrove swamps, a paddy field and much, much more. There is so much to look at, for all the family, that it
There is a huge range of plant life in the Rainfores Biome, many of which
never ceases to amaze me every time I visit.
produces flowers throughout the year.
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Mediterranean Biome If you have ever travelled to Europe,
The biome holds over a thousand
South Africa, California or South West
different types of plant and never drops
Australia, then this biome is sure to
below 9˚ centigrade. It’s ideal for the
bring back memories.
poppies in the California section and the threatened species thriving in the South
Hot and dry, these areas produce
Africa exhibit.
delicious fruits, exquisite wines and an abundance of well known crops.
For me this biome is always a welcome visit after the Rainforest Biome. The dry
Walking through the Mediterranean
air and temperature make strolling
Biome at different times of year, you will
around a pleasure and I particularly like
see many of these including vines, aloe
the smell of the plants. I think it’s
vera, citrus fruits, herbs, olives, cork
because they remind me of holidays in
trees, tulips and South African proteas.
warmer climes!
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Outdoor Biome and gardens
These beautiful, relaxing and ever changing gardens, are a delight to wander around. With various exhibits the gardens explain our use of plants in fuels, medicines and as food. When in bloom the lavender is a perfumed delight, while a giant bee helps to remind us that without them, there would be very few plants and virtually no crops. There is also a brewing display, an exhibit on the importance of hemp, amusements for the kids, myth and folklore stories and for those with green fingers, allotments to inspire.
The Core
This wonderful education centre is full of displays and exhibitions where visitors can get hands on while learning how plants 'work'. Here's a short list exhibits and things to do in The Core:
• Plant Engine • The Slide • Giant Nutcracker
• Spiral Garden • Interactive displays • Eden's Art Café
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Eat and drink at Eden
And there's more, a lot more
With so much to see and do at Eden, food and drink is an
Being a major tourist attraction, educational charity and social
important part of the day. There are café and restaurants all over
enterprise there is always a plethora of events and activities
the site, some even in the biomes!
being held at the Eden Project.
Many of the ingredients are sourced locally and always fresh,
Here are just a few of the ways the Eden Project educates
with carnivores, vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free diets all
people and helps environments around the globe:
catered for.
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All of the staff at Eden are very approachable, so if you have a dietary requirement or allergy, don't hesitate to ask.
Why don't you try the...
Mediterranean Biome Café. Enjoy coffee and pastries early morning, delicious meals for lunch or just relax 'alfresco' with
School activities Community projects Music and arts programmes Social inclusion Environmental & economic regeneration Showcasing nature Sustainability issues
tapas and wine or... Before you visit, check out the project's website at ...try a delicious baobab smoothie in Rainforest Biome. This
www.edenproject.com for all the information on how you can
delicious drink is made from the baobab pods from South
get involved in all the aspects of this amazing place.
Africa; ideal when you're all hot and steamy in the rainforest.
Opening times and fees
Please check the website for opening times as seasonal
If you're in the Core why not try the deli platters or baguettes in the Eden Deli. A great place to relax with a coffee and chat
differences apply. Remember, you can activate your ticket to
about the day's events.
get a free annual pass. See website for details.
To make your day complete visit the Eden Bakery between the
How to get here
Using the A30 from Exeter and the A391/390 from Plymouth,
Biomes; it's the place to eat and drink. The bakery produces
follows signs for the Eden Project. If you're travelling from
culinary delights throughout the day, and everyday is different.
outside of Cornwall, the M5 southbound will take you to Breakfast, which is from 10am, is only limited by your
Exeter. When the motorway divides, follows the A30 to the
imagination as you choose from breads, eggs, croissants,
Innis Downs Junction (A391), then follow signs for the Eden
muesli's and pastries.
Project. If you have sat nav, use the coordinates below.
At midday, take your time over a delicious lunch choosing from
Contact the Eden Project
Address: Eden Project, Bodelva, Cornwall PL24 2SG Uk
tarts, salads, stews, bruschettas, soups, all crafted from
Telephone: +44 (0)1726 811911
seasonal produce.
Website: www.edenproject.com And if you fancy being a little British, spoil yourself with
Google map co-ordinates
afternoon tea from 2.30pm and indulge in fruit loaves,
Eden Project: 50.35959,-4.743006
meringues, cakes, teas and biscuits.
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Sunny morning in Looe
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over Looe Harbour summer.
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WHAT’S ON? GET READY FOR AN EVENT PACkED 2013 IN AND AROUND SOUTH EAST CORNWALL. MOST EVENTS ARE IN LOOE OR
WITHIN AN HOUR OF LOOE AND EASILY ACCESSED BY CAR. SEE THE EASTER HOLIDAY SPECIAL FOR MORE EVENTS
Cornwall Spring Flower Show 6th – 7th April This colourful and fragrant bonanza of blooms is the perfect way to welcome spring. Held at Boconnoc, near Lostwithiel, the show will be opened by Roy Lancaster, horticulturalist and broadcaster. This very popular event regularly sees 10,000 visitors annually and it's not difficult to see why. With over 100 growers and exhibitors showcasing their products, there are also stunning show gardens to delight in, plus classes and workshops. For those with horticultural problems, the BBC Cornwall Gardenline Team will be present to give tips and advice. For all gardeners, this is one event not to miss.
West Looe May Fayre 4th May Initiated by Edwina Hannaford in 2010, the West Looe May Fayre was originally a concept to promote West Looe's shops and businesses, plus as a way of fundraising for organisations and local groups. Since then, this colourful and well supported event has grown into an important part of the Looe calendar. Locals and visitors flock to see the procession, Maypole dancing and entertainment. For 2013, the West Looe May Fayre has gone one step further with the Pirates of St Piran. This 'motley crew' will entertain with mock sword fights, singing shanties and re-enacting history. This is a marvellous and well supported event which takes a lot of planning and organising. So please support Looe and we'll see you there.
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Festival by the Sea
It's back! The bi-annual Looe Lugger
Looe BioBlitz 2013
1st – 2nd June
Regatta sails back into port. This
Another weekend of over indulging in
celebration of maritime history
If you love being outdoors and have an
extremely tasty, locally produced food
welcomes the traditional, century old,
interest in coastal environment, the
and drink, dunkings, capsizings, flour
fishing boats for six races over two days.
Looe BioBlitz will have you pulling your
throwing, egg chucking and soakings; we love it.
Witness 50 boats, restored to their
23rd – 24th June
wellies on. This 24-hour marine and
former glory, some of which sail from
coastal survey aims to identify as many
France for the weekend, compete for
species as possible, raising awareness of
another year with Grazing on the quay
prizes and kudos. It is a magnificent
our shorelines.
and the aquatic mayhem that can only
spectacle for all to enjoy.
The Festival by the Sea returns for
be the Looe Raft Race.
Attended by over 300 people in 2012, 1,000 species were recorded
Looe Lugger Regatta
Polperro Music and Arts Festival
14th – 16th June
15th – 23rd June
survey will cover local habitats including
This wonderful festival hosts a multitude
Looe Island. Let's see what we can find!
of events and activities over nine fun packed days. Revived in 1996, the Polperro Festival dates back centuries to celebrate the coming of summer. It's a great event with live music, comedy night, craft fair, amazing village carnival, the solstice bonfire lighting and unique to Polperro, a sham mayor election ceremony which has to be seen. Don't miss this week of fun in Polperro.
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which is unbelievable. Run by the Marine Biological Association, the
Looe Festival of Food & Drink 29th – 30th June This fantastic weekend is for food and drink lovers everywhere. If you appreciate there’s more to life than fast food and cheap fizzy drinks, then make sure you head into Looe for the festival. In its second year, the Looe Festival of Food & Drink is all about showcasing the incredibly diverse range of food and drink produced, cooked, caught and reared, right here in Cornwall. All festival goers are invited to sample Cornish teas, coffee, wines, jams, chutneys, seafood and much more. There will be demonstrations by leading chefs, hot and cold food to feast on and recipes to try at home. All this and more in a larger marquee than last year, making visiting easier, especially for wheelchair users. Try the lobster from Nippers Shellfish in Looe. Trust me, it’s amazing.
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Boconnoc Steam Fair
There will be several prize categories,
for. Details of the 2013 rally are still to
19th – 21st July
from Youth Sailors to Lady Crew, giving
be verified but if it's anything like 2012,
For steam enthusiasts this has to be one
everybody something to aim at.
it's going to be a hot one!
of Cornwall's premier steam rallies. Hosted by the Boconnoc Estate, it's a great fun day out for all the family.
Boconnoc Motorsport Carnival
The 2012 Morval Vintage Rally hosted live music, vintage vehicles, traction engines, military vehicles,
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miniature steam and train rides, clay
vintage traction engine, whilst you
The 2012 Boconnoc Motorsport Carnival
pigeon shooting, trade stands, falconry
watch the fun and frolics at the Family
was a huge success, featuring World
display, working dogs, craft tent and the
Fun Dog Show or drool over the sleek
Rally Cars and hot hatchbacks. The 13
all important face painting!
lines of a classic car.
Special Stages are set in the gounds of
Let dad get hot and steamy over a
Refreshments, shopping, crafts,
Boconnoc Estate, testing drivers with
lawn mower racing, vintage tractors,
chicanes, long straights, sweeping
and helicopter pleasure flights too!!
bends and hairpins.
Fireballs National Sailing Championships 27th July – 2nd August Looe Sailing Club in East Looe, is host to the 2013 Uk National Championships, with two races per day over the event. Races will be an hour duration with courses triangular or sausage in shape.
Not just for petrol heads, there are
South East Cornwall Walking Festival 14th – 21st September Walking is a great way to stay in shape
trade stands and exhibitors to view plus
and I can't think of anywhere better
catering facilities. Boconnoc is also great
than the beautiful rolling Cornish
for photographers - bring your camera!
countryside to do it.
Morval Vintage Rally
Walk lengths and start points vary but all take in the beautiful villages and
24th – 26th August (TBC)
hamlets of Cornwall, plus Bodmin Moor
The Morval Vintage Rally is what the
and the Tamar Valley. Many of the walks
August Bank Holiday weekend is really
start or go through Looe.
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Also in 2012, the Looe Music Festival attained charity
27th – 29th September
status. Profits from the Festival are used for local community
Looe rocks! Literally! The Looe Music Festival returns for its 3rd
workshops furthering new talent, and the next Looe Music
year and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Over
Festival. How praise worthy is that?
three days in September, the town of Looe will host more than
Last year's festival was a massive sellout and 2013 will be
60 bands playing everything from 40s swing to hip-hop.
no different. Book your tickets now to be part of this widely
In 2012, a crowd of 5,000 loved performances by The
talked about festival – it's going to be HUGE!
Stranglers, Showaddywaddy, The Skints and Levellers, to name
Photos from past festivals are on www.ilovelooe.co.uk
just a few. It was great to see families in amongst the masses and with its party atmosphere, it really is a stomping long
Please check times and dates before making a journey.
weekend for everyone.
Looe tIC offer a fast and friendly service - 01503 262072
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WHY GO FURTHER?
Holidays in Looe
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Sea Breeze Guest House
Situated in the quiet backstreets of East Looe and a minutes walk to the beach, Sea Breeze Guest House is a 4-star B&B located in a perfect position from which to explore Looe, its restaurants, bars, cafés and beaches.. Sea Breeze Bedrooms
lighter or alternative start to your day is
With its classic exterior and elegantly themed
required, Sue and Andy provide for all dietary
patterns, Sea Breeze embraces a cosy cottage
non-smoking residence with free Wi-Fi, and
interior featuring warm colours and floral ambiance right in the heart of Looe.
Each of the 5 double en-suite bedrooms
include crisp Egyptian cotton bedding,
beverage making facilities, TV with freeview, alarm clock, hair-dryer and complimentary toiletries. Two rooms have the luxurious option of breakfast brought to you.
Staying at Sea Breeze
A full English breakfast is always a good way to
start the day and staying at the Sea Breeze, you will find the breakfasts amongst the best. If a
requirements. Sea Breeze Guest House is a
you will find it recommended on Tripadvisor. The owners are very approachable hosts and
Please mention iLoveLooe when you call.
stay car parks available nearby. Being in such a central position though, the glorious beach,
Banjo Pier, shops and eateries are only a few minutes away.
For those with disabilities, please contact Sea Breeze about accessibility.
Testimonials from previous guests, some
whom return annually, praise Sue and Andy
on the comfortable and well furnished rooms,
delicious cooking and friendly welcome. Book
soon for your holidays, romantic weekends or
will be only too pleased to suggest the best
just a well deserved rest.
trips, places to visit... you only have to ask.
Sue and Andy Lever
restaurants, bars, places to walk, fishing boat
Sea Breeze Guest House
If you arrive before 3pm, Sue and Andy will
gladly look after your bags until your room is ready. Parking is available for two cars and is
granted on a first come first served basis, so be sure to pre-book your parking space. There is a small charge for this service but there are long
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Contact details Sea Breeze Guest House
3/4 Lower Chapel Street, East Looe,
Cornwall, PL13 1AT
Telephone: 01503 263131
Email: seabreezelooe@live.co.uk
www.seabreezelooe.com
ilovelooe & south east cornwall
NEED A BREAK? BOOk YOUR HOLIDAY, RESERVE A TABLE AND GET SOME RETAIL THERAPY IN SOUTH EAST CORNWALL’S FRIENDLIEST SEASIDE TOWN
B&Bs
Self Catering Ambleside B&B
4 Harbourside Apartment
Calico Guest House
Haven House
Pencarrow B&B
Spinnaker Cottage
Sea Breeze Guest House
Talland Bay Beach Cottages
The Old Bridge House
The Beach House Chalet
Anchor Lights B&B
Cartole Cottages
Telephone: 01503 263368
Telephone: 01503 262736
Telephone: 01503 262160
Telephone: 01503 264160
Telephone: 01503 265325
Telephone: 01213 233140
Telephone: 01503 263131
Telephone: 01503 264300
Telephone: 01503 263159
Telephone: 01503 264976
Telephone: 01503 262334
Telephone: 01503 220956
Hillingdon Guest House Telephone: 01503 262906
Pendower Guest House Telephone: 01503 263711
The Old Malt House B&B Telephone: 01503 264976
The Watermark Guest House Telephone: 01503 262123
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Shopping Lovely Lane Interiors Telephone: 01503 265556
The Old Mill Gift Centre Telephone: 01503 262104
Purely Cornish
Hotels & Country Houses
Telephone: 01503 262680
Barclay House
The Guildhall Market
Fieldhead Hotel
Ginger in Looe
Telephone: 01503 262929
Telephone: 01503 262255
Telephone: 01503 262689
Telephone: 01503 265065
Eat & Drink
Hannafore Point Hotel Telephone: 01503 263273
Larsson’s Coffee House
Polraen Country House
Telephone: 01503 265368
Telephone: 01503 263956
The Jubilee Inn
Rivercroft Hotel & Apartments
Telephone: 01503 220312
Telephone: 01503 262251
The Smugglers Cott
Accommodation
Telephone: 01503 262397
Cornish Collection Ltd
Zute Bar
Looe Tourist Information Centre
Palfrey’s Bakery
Telephone: 01503 262736
Telephone: 01503 265135
Telephone: 01503 262072
Telephone: 01503 262945
The Plough at Duloe Telephone: 01503 262556
Trawlers On The Quay Telephone: 01503 263593
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FOR SALE DID YOU kNOW THAT ILOVELOOE.CO.Uk HAS AN ONLINE SHOP?
WE WILL SOON SELL ALL MANNER OF UNIqUE PRODUCTS MADE RIGHT HERE IN SOUTH EAST
CORNWALL. ALSO, BUY ANYTHING FROM THE SHOP AND YOU’LL BE SUPPORTING ILOVELOOE.
Calendars
Posters
Future ideas Cornish food & drink Beach inspired jewellery Photography books Art posters Photographic prints & canvases Cornish artworks Cards & prints Cornish Pasties 34
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THE LOOE APP DID YOU kNOW THERE’S AN APP FOR LOOE?
IT’S CALLED THE ‘ILOVELOOE’ APP AND IS AVAILABLE AS A FREE DOWNLOAD FOR IPHONES
AND ANDROID PHONES. IF YOU HAVE A SMART PHONE, WHY NOT GET YOUR COPY TODAY?
Customer Reviews Love it
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I am enjoying this app enormously. It is a great place to visit for locals and visitors alike. Whether you are looking for a place to stay, choose from all the fab local restaurants, share local knowledge or promote local business. There are some superb photos showcasing all the events and hotspots of Looe.
Amazing app for Looe
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This app is amazing if you live in Looe or if you’re traveling through. It can keep you up to date with the latest info. Most business in Looe are on it with all there contact details!
Impressive app
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A common problem with most apps & local sites like this is that they only cover businesses that sponsor them. This Looe app doesn’t rely on that, and really is comprehensive - from my limited knowledge of Looe, all the pubs & shops are included! Really useful guide, recommended.
How to download your copy of the Looe App
Brilliant and free
Just scan the appropriate qR code below or visit Apple via
A fantastic app that not only helps you plan your trip to Looe but also
iTunes or Google Play and search for ‘iLoveLooe’.
iPhone
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is hugely helpful when you’re there! Great app!
Android
Great app for beautiful resort
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We travel to our 2nd home in Looe 5 or 6 times a year & although I know the area pretty well, this app is up to date with restaurants, shops, what’s on and tide time tables. Great app to have on the move when out and about. Can thoroughly recommend it.
thank you to everyone who left these wonderful reviews of the app.
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EARLY BIRD OPPORTUNITY
If you’re a south east Cornwall business, you could advertise right here on the back cover for just 66p a day! It’s so cheap because we don’t have to print the ilovelooe iMag. Staying digital keeps costs down and quality up. Need more reasons to snap up this offer? Nearly 1 million ilovelooe page views in 2012 = you’ll be seen. The iMag is a well designed, quality magazine with engaging content and great photography = people read it. Every issue of the iMag is online 365 days a year and none of them get binned! You’ll be in 12 of them = long term exposure.
This back cover is being offered on an annual, first come, first served basis. Be seen... call us now on 01503 264422. Terms & conditions apply. See website or contact us for details.