Polperro, Looe and Whitsand Bay

Important notice -

In line with government guidance, our countryside space is open for visitors to access for walks. Please follow current guidance to keep everyone safe. Sharrow beach access is still closed due to the unstable cliffs, please use alternative paths.

Exploring South East Cornwall's history and culture

More about this place

Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open. Cafés are offering a takeaway service and some outdoor seating is available at cafés in England only. Some shops are open in England and Wales but remain closed in Northern Ireland. All houses are currently closed. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors remains our priority. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

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Polperro, Looe and Whitsand Bay

Things to see and do

Looking down to Sharrow beach

Days out around Polperro, Looe and Whitsand Bay 

There are lots of outstanding places to discover around Polperro, Looe and Whitsand Bay.

rockpooling in Looe

Activities  

Enjoy an action packed day of geocaching, rockpooling, surfing, or swimming. There's lots of fun to be had in and out of the water.

Looking over Whitsand beach in Cornwall

Walking around South East Cornwall 

We have plenty of trails for you to walk along the South West Coast Path, from gentle strolls along the beach to hard hikes up and along the cliffs.

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Our work

A Ranger on a newly built bench, enjoying a sea view.

The day job 

What do our Countryside Rangers and volunteers get up to?

Looking out from the Old Net Loft, Polperro

The Old Net Loft 

Perched on the rocks of the harbour mouth in Polperro the Old Net Loft is available as a space for the local community to use for exhibitions and events.

A canopy of trees at One Tree Hill

Restoring woodlands affected by ash dieback 

Historic trees and beautiful woodlands in our care face extinction due to a surge of the disease ash dieback. Find out how you can support our work to restore precious woodland landscapes before they are lost for ever.

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Places to stay

Old and West Houses

Lansallos holiday cottages 

With countryside views and plenty of walks nearby, our holiday cottages are waiting to welcome you for a relaxed stay.

Looking out from a holiday cottage at Triggabrowne

Holiday cottages at Triggabrowne 

Triggabrowne is a collection of converted farm buildings and cottages. Made from soft grey stone, they blend beautifully into the landscape. Just off the coast and cliff tops, there are lots of walks and places to take your picnic nearby.

Pont Creek holiday cottages

Holiday cottages at Pont Pill 

At the head of a Pont creek are a cluster of three holiday cottages. Blink and you'll miss the track that leads down to this hidden gem.

Tents at Highertown Farm campsite, Cornwall

Highertown Farm, Cornwall 

Highertown Farm is in an enviable location less than a mile from Lansallos Cove and a short drive from the charming coastal villages of Fowey and Looe. It’s a simple site with basic facilities where guests can relax and enjoy the beautiful setting without distractions.

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Wildlife

Everyone needs nature

Young child running beside a row of blossom trees at Ardress House

Everyone needs nature 

More than ever, nature has been our source of comfort. Trees towering above us, serene coastal paths, the simplicity of a rushing stream and panoramic drama in the skies – these can answer our need for quiet and inspiration.

Kittiwakes and other seabirds have struggled because of the lack of sandeels in our oceans

State of Nature 2019: UK's wildlife loss continues unabated 

Action must be taken to reverse the UK's devastating loss of nature. Since 1970, the average abundance of all wildlife in the UK has fallen by 13 per cent, according to the State of Nature report. Discover how we're protecting precious landscapes from some of the toughest challenges facing nature in the UK.

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