Updated 19/8/08
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Updated 19/8/08 |
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Tuc-Tin is a wonderful character filled fisherman's cottage renovated in 2006. Perfect
for two, perfect for five (travel cot can also be provided), and everyone in between! We have retained all the character and charm and added lovely things like a shower-bath and essential dishwasher and washing machine! Tuc-Tin is in the heart of the thriving sea-side town of East Looe on the south coast of Cornwall. It is set in the old part of the town, down a quiet lane, with a flowerpot filled alley outside the back door in which you can enjoy a peaceful coffee. From the bright blue front door it is only 200m to the beautiful sandy beach and newly paved promenade and only 200m the other way to the fishing boats on the quay, restaurants and shops. This is the perfect setting for a holiday where, if you don't want to drive further, stop here! Tuc-Tin is the perfect place from which to explore this corner of beautiful Cornwall - the picturesque fishing harbour of Mevagissey and Polperro (10 mins) or towns of Fowey (20 mins via the Boddinick ferry) and Lostwithiel are only a short distance away. The Eden Project is fantastic if you find yourself with a rainy day (about 40 mins). Looe has a train station so is very easy if you don't want to come by car. The famous harbour of Padstow and other attractions on the North Coast are only about an hour away so Looe is a perfect center for touring Cornwall. Leave the car parked, and walk to Talland Bay or Polperro along the Coastal Path. Join a sea fishing trip from the quay for shark or mackerel. You will know you are on your holidays when you see the bright blue shutters. The
front door takes you straight into the cottage. Slate tiles throughout the
ground floor are typical of Cornwall, and mean you don't have to worry about
sandy feet at the doorstep. There are two lovely leather sofas with lots of
cushions for a snuggle up. To the front a stylish wood slat blind gives privacy and sumptuous gold and blue Monkwell curtains give luxury and glamour. A large wool rug and central heating throughout the cottage mean you can enjoy this gorgeous cottage at any time of year. There is TV with a digital receiving box (includes radio stations) with DVD/CD player and a small selection of DVDs, please feel free to bring your own along either to keep the kids quiet or for a romantic evening once they're in bed. There is a fab Chinese takeaway just down the road so you wont even have to cook!
Looe is acquiring the most fantastic selection of places to eat and drink too. The tapas bar in the centre of town, opened this summer, has a fabulous range and is very reasonably priced. Trawlers on the Quay is the place to treat yourself for your anniversary or birthday do. You even have a lovely view of the river from Trawlers, ask for a window table, they are very obliging.
We can also provide one travel cot suitable for up to age 2 years. This would be sited in the twin room, there is not a huge amount of space around it. Fine if you are not using both beds but could be a bit of a squeeze if all beds are full. But hey, you'll all be so exhausted from the beach you'll be fast asleep anyway!
The bathroom with shower-bath is modern and brand new.
There
is a radiator in each room for extra winter warmth. Up a further steep flight of
stairs brings you to the cosy double bedroom with a large and comfortable 5 foot
Queen size bed. There is a TV with DVD ready for that lovely lie-in you've been
promising yourselves. Also on the top floor is a cute single bedded room. This room has a 3' single bed, with pocket sprung mattress, chest of drawers and hanging hooks so no problem with the luggage even here.
Watch the fishing boats coming in to unload at the fish market on the quay. There is a great wet fish shop When the tide is out you can walk along the coast over beach and rocks to the next village where you can pick up the Coastal Path for the return journey if you like. There are plenty of rock-pools for a child (or adult!) with bucket and net to explore.
The huge sandy beach is fantastic for sunbathing and sand castling. There are no dogs allowed at any time of the year so you know your children are safe with their buckets and spades. There is a cafe right by the beach so you don't need to walk far for a cuppa, ice-creams, chips and other snacks. In the summer hire deck chairs and wind-breaks on the beach and let the kids go on the trampolines. Shark and deep sea fishing trips are available from the quay (about £20 half day). YOU MUST READ OUR COMMENTS PAGE, (MY FAVOURITE BIT) IT IS VERY ENTERTAINING AND WILL GIVE YOU THE BEST GUIDE TO WHAT SORT OF HOLIDAY TO EXPECT For more information about Looe visit www.Looe.org Parking - There is a pay and display car park in the centre of town and another just over the bridge (£22 per week in Summer 2008). Drive to the cottage to drop off luggage and holidaymakers before going to park. You have to reverse back out (or in) but this in not a problem and only perhaps 40 yards. Some of our guests tell me they park at the top of the hill for free parking and very healthy exercise, although we have not tried this ourselves. Accommodation:
Ground floor, Open plan living room and kitchen , dining table. TV with digital
receiving box and DVD player. Electric oven, hob and extractor, fridge,
washer/dryer, microwave, dishwasher, toaster and kettle. First floor - Twin bedded room with two 3' single beds (pocket sprung mattresses). Bedside tables, and hanging hooks. TV/Video, digibox. We have a travel cot which can be located in this twin room. It is a squeeze if all beds are full. Bathroom
fitted with showerbath, WC and wash-basin. Second floor - Double bedroom with 5' Queen size double bed (pocket sprung mattress), and remote TV with DVD and digibox. Chest of drawers. Built in wardrobe. Hairdryer. Single bedroom with 3" single bed, with pocket sprung mattress, suitable for an adult, chest of drawers, and hanging hooks. Outside - there is no garden, although outside the back door is a pretty flowerpot filled alley in which you can hang wet bathing suits, leave buckets and spades and take a chair and small table for a sunny cup of coffee. Facilities and services: Inclusive electricity and Gas central heating thermostatically controlled though out. Inclusive of all bed linen. Due simply to the logistics of laundering towels enough for 5 people YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN TOWELS. (Don't forget ones for the beach too!) No
smoking in the cottage. No pets. Arrive after 3pm/Depart by 10am Saturday or for
winter breaks Friday/Monday. Nearest sandy beach 200m. Nearest restaurants 50m. Town centre and shops 300m. Cash point 400m. Post Office. Chinese takeaway, Pasty shop, hairdresser, small supermarkets, fruit&veg, wet fish shop and all the facilities of a small town all within short walking distance. We look forward to having you to stay at Tuc-Tin |
The
brand new well equipped kitchen will make your stay here easy. Dishwasher,
washing machine/dryer, hob, oven, microwave, fridge etc. A dining table for all
the family to sit round - plenty of time to talk about your trip to the beach or
your trip to the quay or around the town.
A flight of winding stairs leads from the living room upstairs to the pretty
first floor bedroom, half shown here! Two 3' single beds with pocket sprung
mattresses means this could easily sleep adults instead of children. There is a
TV with video (please bring your own). You will love the paintings done by my
dad! 
