[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Observatory-UK41754 Cottage in Looe with kitchen and fireplace ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89260000/89257400/89257395/b9f92ac4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89260000/89257400/89257395/3eec2146.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89260000/89257400/89257395/5be5dc40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89260000/89257400/89257395/w2598h1947x0y1-14d263f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89260000/89257400/89257395/5071d96b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Observatory is a romantic haven with luxurious interior and unique charm, offering an open plan living space with kingsize bed, wood burner and underfloor central heating. Unwind in the cedar hot tub on your private patio or explore Looe's harbour and narrow streets nearby. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Observatory-UK41754 An idyllic setting, providing peace and tranquillity for couples, The Observatory is the ultimate in romance, a truly stunning ‘tiny house’, with comfort and sanctuary at is very heart.. 3 steps to entrance. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Dining area. Kitchen area: Gas Hob, Fridge Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Underfloor central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Front garden with patio heater. Hot tub for 2 (private). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Frieda and The Moon encapsulate all that the owners here wish to provide their guests. Inspired by Ted Hughes’ poem, Full Moon and Little Frieda, welcome to The Observatory, a magical retreat set within enchanting surroundings. Here couples can experience a very special and romantic break. Nestling within a peaceful, wooded paddock within the rolling hillsides offering superb views, this amazing tiny home has been crafted from copper and zinc, with six stained-glass portholes. The professionally built interior has a blend of oak and brass with luxury throughout. A stunning bathroom, wood burner and fabulous kingsize bed which has a large skylight above, so the magnificent dark skies can be quite literally observed, along with galaxies, shooting stars and moonlight. Outside, the ultimate in relaxation is a cedar hot tub on your private patio as you savour the views far down to the valley. Like nowhere else, The Observatory offers the perfect excuse to immerse yourself in its beauty and unique charm. If you can tear yourself away from this spellbinding haven, the local area offers much to explore from the beauty of Looe, with its harbour and narrow streets to the picturesque village of Polperro, with its pretty cottages. Fowey, where a million shades of green meet the sea, has boutique shops, restaurants and pubs. Inland lies the energetic Golitha Falls, with its micro-climate and plethora of waterfalls, whilst the atmospheric Bodmin Moor is a short distance away, with its tors, standing stone structures and breathtaking views. Frieda and the Moon also host incredibly popular ‘tiny weddings’ which can be arranged in the fabulous ‘Studio’, a licensed wedding venue, with its stunning stained-glass feature, The Ocean Window. This property can be booked together with The Tabernacle (UK41753), an equally charming sanctuary, to accommodate up to 4 guests. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2180000/2175700/2175669/12db645c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carlyon Bay Hotel St Austell - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 433 reviews CA $213 CA $256 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=2175669&PinnedHotelID=2175669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89260000/89252800/89252793/56af3a1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Tabernacle-UK41753 Tresawson, near Looe - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=89252793&PinnedHotelID=89252793&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114092600/114092505/364b7ec1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Lake View Looe - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking included CA $689 CA $827 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=114092505&PinnedHotelID=114092505&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108050000/108043200/108043167/f4621a51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Retreat with the one you love to this rural, dog-friendly cottage. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as su-UK41754-UK41754 ## About the area Located in Looe, this cottage is in a rural area. Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol and Lanhydrock are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Polperro Harbour and Fowey Estuary. Eden Project and Polperro Model Village are also worth visiting. [Visit our Looe travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Looe.dx4386) [View more Cottages in Looe](https://www.expedia.ca/Looe-Cottages.d4386-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.38568%2C-4.55101&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-pooVWpxfLxa_StSPGXqze2_I14=) Tresawson, near Looe ### What's nearby - Polperro Harbour - 11 min drive - 8.7 km - Looe Beach - 11 min drive - 11.1 km - Talland Bay - 11 min drive - 8.7 km - Hannafore Beach - 11 min drive - 11.1 km - Eden Project - 24 min drive - 20.1 km ### Getting around - Looe Station - 10 min drive - Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 39 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Jolly Sailor - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Coddy Shack - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Ship Inn - ‬9 min drive - ‪Martins Dairy - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Old Mill Bat & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Observatory-UK41754 pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Observatory-UK41754? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Observatory-UK41754? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Observatory-UK41754 located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, St John the Baptist Church, and Talland Bay Beach. Talland Bay and Polpero Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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