Historic Hotels, B&Bs, Inns, Guesthouses in Looe

Commonwood Manor

Hotel in Looe

9.3

Excellent

From $180

Historic Hotel

The manor appears to have been built around 1890 as a Victorian family house by an Italian-French merchant. The building was made exclusively out of concrete, making it the very first building to be made like this in Cornwall at the time.

Trenderway Farm

Bed & Breakfast in Looe

9.0

Excellent

From $171

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Romantic retreat, luxury accommodation and stunning scenery overlooking The Lake Meadow are the best features of this 5 star farm hotel.

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Polraen Country House Hotel

Hotel in Looe

9.2

Excellent

From $155

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Hotel near Golf Courses

Little Mainstone Guest House

Guest House in Looe

9.4

Excellent

From $136

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Boutique-style Guest House

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Jubilee Inn 2.0 mi from Looe

Inn in Pelynt

8.5

Very Good

From $106

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Small Inn

Eliot House Hotel, Liskeard 6.1 mi from Looe

Hotel in Liskeard

8.1

Very Good

From $84

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Hotel for Honeymoon

Hotel with Free Wi-Fi

Wyndham Trenython Manor 8.6 mi from Looe

Resort in Fowey

8.6

Very Good

Historic ResortSummary of reviews related to the 'Historic' categoryWyndham Trenython Manor is a stunning property that boasts an elegant historic building with a lot of history and interest. The beautiful manor house exudes an air of sophistication with its impressive paneled walls and magnificent architecture. Guests are immediately captivated by the old manor's charm and historical setting. The large open hallway and beautiful high ceilings create a lovely atmosphere that transports visitors back in time. There's no denying that the Wyndham Trenython Manor is a really impressive building overall, steeped in a rich history that is apparent in every detail. For travelers who appreciate a real sense of place, this lovely hotel in the country is an excellent choice.
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Earl of Chatham 8.6 mi from Looe

Inn in Lostwithiel

8.2

Very Good

From $98

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Dog Friendly Inn

Inn with Parking

Penrose Bed & Breakfast 9.0 mi from Looe

Bed & Breakfast in Lostwithiel

9.6

Excellent

From $101

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Vine Cottage 9.9 mi from Looe

Bed & Breakfast in Penpillick

8.6

Very Good

From $100

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Luxury Bed & Breakfast

Dog Friendly Bed & Breakfast

The Jamaica Inn, Bodmin, Cornwall 14.0 mi from Looe

Inn in Bolventor

8.9

Excellent

From $73

Historic InnSummary of reviews related to the 'Historic' categoryThe Jamaica Inn is a beautiful and historic building, full of character and English charm. It has a prime historical setting and a serene location steeped in history, making it a fascinating and absorbing place to stay. The oldy woldy feel to the place with all its history and rustic qualities, has been retained with some great du Maurier touches throughout. Guests love the "atmosphere and history" and the authentic historical ambience of the inn. The rooms are of a high standard and the inn even boasts two museums, adding to its historic surroundings. It's like an old fashioned homely pub, but with a fascinating history that visitors cannot help but be drawn to. The Jamaica Inn is a great location that is full of spooky and absorbing history, making it an awesome place to stay.
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The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Lodges 14.2 mi from Looe

Hotel in St Austell

8.3

Very Good

From $157

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Infinity Pool Heated Pool Indoor Pool

Hotel with Spa

Duke Of Cornwall Hotel 14.5 mi from Looe

Hotel in Plymouth

7.8

Good

From $84

Historic Hotel Questionnaire

Year erected: 1863

What is the history of the property?
Victorian gothic style hotel build in 1863 presenting the highest class of the accommodation in Plymouth. Hotel survived 2 world wars and is the most iconic place to see and visit in Plymouth. It’s the oldest hotel standing in the area

What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Victorian gothic style era 18 century

Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Yes, situated close to Barbican old town and mayflower steps

Has restoration work taken place?
Yes major work was done in 1980 and other refurbishment has been carried on on regular basis to keep up with the demand and standards up to date

Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Design of the building from outside and inside. Wall and ceiling features, iconic staircase

Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Titanic survivors
Charlie Chaplin
E. Shackleton

Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
Titanic survival event
Major events during 2nd world war

Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Grate 2 heritage listed building

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
The tower room with 360 degrees view all over the Plymouth city

Edgcumbe Guest House 14.6 mi from Looe

Bed & Breakfast in Plymouth

8.9

Excellent

From $85

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Bed & Breakfast with Free Wi-Fi

Bed & Breakfast for Adults Only

Caledonia Guest House 14.7 mi from Looe

Bed & Breakfast in Plymouth

9.6

Excellent

From $56

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Bed & Breakfast near Nightlife Spots

Bed & Breakfast with Parking

Number One 14.8 mi from Looe

Guest House in Plymouth

9.3

Excellent

From $104

Historic Guest House Questionnaire

Year erected: 1843

What is the history of the property?
Designed by John Foulston and originally built as one of a number of properties for naval admirals, it was later taken over by the Church of England as the vicarage for St. Andrews Church which is the mother church of Plymouth. The last vicar left in 1966 and the building was then converted to a hotel. It was purchased by the current family in 1984.

What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
The property is early Victorian and so also has some style of the Georgian period.

Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Number One is in a row of 6 villas in the same style, but the old part of town (The Barbican) is 5-10 minutes walk away around the harbour area.

Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Ornate cornices and archways on the ground floor. Decorative Lincrusta panels up the staircase and along the ground floor hallway which are over 100 years old.

Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
As this was the vicarage at the time, when St Andrew's Church was bombed and unsafe for use during World War II, some services took place here.

Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Grade II Listed

Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:

Vicarage

Trehellas House Hotel & Courthouse restaurant 15.5 mi from Looe

Country House in Bodmin

8.0

Very Good

From $93

Historic Country House Questionnaire

Year erected: 1745

What is the history of the property?
Trehellas House has a long and interesting history, being at various times a farm house, a court house and the local village inn where many village functions were held.

When Maclean wrote his history of the parish of Egloshayle, Trehellas was know as the Washaway Inn where the monthly Petty sessions for the hundred of Trigg were still being held, The Long room of the inn was still used as a magistrates court into the 20th century dealing with minor offences such as drunkenness. The old joke was that those convicted or acquited consoled themselves or celebrated by popping downstairs for a drink.

In January 1760 a meeting of the justices and deputy Lieutenants was convened there. Frequent surveys for the sale of timber were also held at the inn. In the seventeen hundreds a venison club whose members comprised of the local gentry, dined at the inn several times a year. On the 9th November 1775 it seems that Sir William Molesworth of Pencarrow was set up as a candidate for membership and on December the 15th he was elected.

By the 1930s Trehellas was just a farmhouse, The farm being worked by the Lobb brothers, one of whom lived at Dunmere and did a milk round into Bodmin. He also ran a service taking batteries into Bodmin to be recharged, as at that time radios needed a wet cell that only held about 2 weeks charge.

At the end of WWII, a youth club with about 70 members was set up. The club met in the Long Room of Trehellas. The washaway families set up the very successful Washaway Concert parties which toured their shows around the local villages. Dances were held in the Long room. Sadly these activities had to come to an end as the Lobb brothers felt that they disturbed the cows in the dairy below.

Trehellas was eventually sold to someone who wanted to turn it into a restaurant which was called Wash Away Your Troubles. After this it became the taste of Malaya, a restaurant specialising in Malayan food. Now it is the extremely popular and successful Trehellas House Hotel and restaurant owned and run by Alistair Hunter.

What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Traditional Cornish stone

Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Pencarrow House at the rear of the hotel

Has restoration work taken place?
No

Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
The Court Room

Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Lots of important guests all the time, Dames to Lords to M.Ps

Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Grade 2 listed

Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:

Farmhouse