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Award-winning Bed & Breakfast near Looe, Cornwall
[H1] Polraen Country House
Nestled in the picturesque Looe Valley, just two miles from the historic fishing port of Looe, Polraen Country House offers award-winning bed and breakfast accommodation in South East Cornwall. Set within a beautifully preserved former coaching inn, our B&B provides the perfect blend of countryside charm and coastal convenience, with free onsite parking, a local bus to Looe and Polperro and the scenic Looe Valley Line train.
Bedrooms Special Offers
Individually Styled
[H2] Bedrooms
Country house charm is reflected in cushioned window seats looking out to garden and Looe Valley views. Most importantly, sleeping peacefully on your bed and breakfast holiday is key! All of our five en-suite double, twin and family rooms have free Wifi.
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WisteriaSuperking ~ Twin ~ Garden ViewOakSuperking ~ Triple ~ FamilyKingfisherKing Bed ~ Valley ViewWillowSunny Room ~ Garden ViewPrimrosePretty Room ~ Cozy Feel Previous slide Next slide

A great day deserves a Cornish breakfast
[H2] Food & Drink
Enjoy a magnificent Cornish breakfast with a country garden view. We promise you one of the best bed and breakfast experiences in Looe, when you savour our Full Breakfast – an extensive menu of Cornish produce served in the spacious conservatory.
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Guest Reviews
We’re proud of so many 5 star reviews and our tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2020 and 2021.
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Gabrielle R★★★★★Loved staying here 19th to 26th October 2020 Read More
We were initially booked to stay in June for husband's birthday but had to defer because of initial national lockdown. We were greeted by a very cheerful Martin who showed us to our room and explained the Covid rules to us which were easy to understand. Throughout our stay we were made to feel very welcome and the breakfast was divine and beautifully serviced. We also had evening meals and we can especially recommend the beef stew and Gill's Apple Crumble from their very own apple tree. Thank you for allowing us to take some apples away with us. The hotel was extremely clean and the room had all the amenities needed to make this a very enjoyable stay. Thank you Gill and Martin for making our stay very enjoyable. We hope to be back some time in the near future.
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Mark P★★★★★Weekend break Read More
Excellent choice of breakfast served by the host. Under difficult times reference Covid the changes that were implemented were explained thoroughly by the owners. Which made it a safe place to stay. With this in mind would have no issues recommending this property to others and returning ourselves in the future.
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Anna M HQuiet rooms · Spacious rooms · Thoughtful amenities Read More
We stayed here for a sneaky weekend away for our wedding anniversary. Gill and Martin were both welcoming, friendly and genuinely caring. Our room was cosy, well-stocked and the beds were soooooooo comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and nothing was too much trouble at all. Had some great chats with Gill over breakfast ? would highly recommend and will definitely be going again. Thanks for a truly relaxing weekend before the madness descends ???
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Kelly Louise ArthurLovely b&b with beautiful gardens. Read More
We felt so welcomed by the staff especially Lydia. The staff were so on the ball with all the covid restrictions and safety. We felt safe and welcomed. The rooms are lovely, clean and the breakfasts were amazing. We stayed 5 nights with our 7yr daughter and all our needs were attended to.
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Steve J★★★★★Fabulous hotel Read More
Warm and welcoming. Our room was large and comfortable Fantastic breakfast with loads of choice, very fresh and well cooked. Great quiet location close to Looe and a great base to explore Cornwall. Highly recommend and I hope that we can come back at some time
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Noreen M★★★★★A very enjoyable stay Read More
Thank you Gill and Martin for a very enjoyable stay. We found all staff very helpful and friendly. The breakfasts were fantastic and really set us up for the day. The room was spacious clean and plenty of coffee and tea along with the biscuits and water. We enjoyed relaxing in your beautiful garden. We were sad to have to go back home. We will come again. For anyone thinking of staying here, “Book it “ you will love it. It’s so close to Looe. The bus stops at the hotel and the train station is a short walk down the road

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So much more than a B&B
[H2] About Polraen
Relax totally and feel ‘at home’ in the guest lounge, bar, garden and conservatory, enjoying the benefit of spacious hotel-style facilities. Based on guest reviews, we’re thrilled to be a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award Winner 2021, founded on our commitment to genuine family-run hospitality spanning 22 years.
Hotel facilities
Looe
Days Out
By the sea
Houses & gardens
Walking & cycling
Festivals & heritage
Explore Cornwall
[H2] Things to do
Whether you stay local to Looe, Polperro and Liskeard or use Polraen as a touring base for Cornwall, we’ll help you discover the hidden treasures of this wonderful county.
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Telephone Gill & Martin UK: 01503 263956 / International: 00 44 1503 263956
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[H1] About Polraen

[H2] So much more than a B&B

When you stay at Polraen Country House, you can expect warm friendly hospitality from hosts, Gill and Martin Bridges, whose award-winning reputation at Polraen spans 21 years.You also enjoy spacious facilities more expected of a small hotel, making it so much more than the usual Bed and Breakfast.

Parking

Garden

Lounge & Bar

Conservatory

Families

Weddings

[H2] Hotel Facilities

The combination of space and licensed facilities, only open to hotel guests, allow you to fully relax and recharge in a quiet stress-free environment. With plentiful onsite parking, Polraen is the perfect peaceful alternative to staying in a hotel or bed and breakfast in Looe.We delight in sharing our local knowledge to help you get the most out of your holiday in Cornwall and will happily share the history of Polraen, our 18th-century coaching inn. If walls could talk…

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[H3] Parking & Transport

Finding a Looe hotel or B&B with plentiful free parking is a rare thing, but to also benefit from easy access to both bus and Looe Valley train is unique. It means you can enjoy the convenience of planning your days exploring Cornwall with or without your car.
The level access is particularly appreciated by those with restricted mobility and young families.

[H3] Country Garden

With its large flat lawn, tended flower beds and mature shrubs, our country garden is yours to enjoy. Share a picnic spot with a visiting pheasant and listen to the birdsong. At night, gaze at the stars in our dark skies above the Looe Valley.In an amphitheatre of trees, our country garden makes a beautiful backdrop for garden party style celebrations and weddings with an everchanging palette of colours according to the season.

[H3] Guest lounge & bar

Our ‘Residents Only’ bar is generally open from 6pm to serve bottled beers, wines and spirits. When closed, a self-service bar is available in the guest lounge – a comfortable room with leather sofas, TV and where you can help yourself to magazines and books.

[H3] Dining room conservatory

Polraen’s sunny conservatory overlooks the garden. Feel free to ‘dine at home‘ with a picnic or takeaway. We supply crockery, cutlery and glassware and do your washing up!In Spring and Autumn, this facility may not be available on midweek nights if we are serving evening dinner.

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[H3] Family Facilities

Additional facilities for families include a high chair, cot and bed guard. A doll’s house sits discreetly in the guest lounge complete with Winnie the Pooh characters and dinosaurs which always prove popular and there’s a stack of board games and a toy cupboard.We can store pushchairs, bikes and beach amenities.

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[H3] The history of Polraen

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The 18th century Cornish landmark building certainly has an intriguing past. From its origins as a coaching inn at the hamlet of Sandplace on the old road from Liskeard to Looe, Polraen remained part of the Morval Estate until it was sold to Peter Bessell, Liberal MP for South East Cornwall in the 1960s.His role in the infamous murder conspiracy trial of Jeremy Thorpe was recently told in the Hugh Grant TV drama ‘A Very English Scandal’.Seized by the bank after Bessell fled the UK, Polraen was sold and returned to its roots in hospitality, converted to a hotel in the ’70s. It was run by several predecessors until the Bridges Family took over the reins in 2000.

[H3] the Bridges family

The Bridges Family swapped London for Looe, moving to Cornwall with two very young daughters in the year 2000. We took on the challenge of restoring a beautiful historic country house, refurbishing every room, adding a conservatory and landscaping the garden. What a journey it’s been!Polraen became our home and our business and as a family, we all still love where we live with a passion. During 21 years of family-run hospitality, many guests have become our friends and we’ve won several awards from the AA and Tripadvisor.We take the time to help our guests discover the best of Cornwall and continue to deliver what we believe is one of the best bed and breakfast holiday experiences in Looe.

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Gabrielle R★★★★★Loved staying here 19th to 26th October 2020 Read More

We were initially booked to stay in June for husband's birthday but had to defer because of initial national lockdown. We were greeted by a very cheerful Martin who showed us to our room and explained the Covid rules to us which were easy to understand. Throughout our stay we were made to feel very welcome and the breakfast was divine and beautifully serviced. We also had evening meals and we can especially recommend the beef stew and Gill's Apple Crumble from their very own apple tree. Thank you for allowing us to take some apples away with us. The hotel was extremely clean and the room had all the amenities needed to make this a very enjoyable stay. Thank you Gill and Martin for making our stay very enjoyable. We hope to be back some time in the near future.

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Mark P★★★★★Weekend break Read More

Excellent choice of breakfast served by the host.
Under difficult times reference Covid the changes that were implemented were explained thoroughly by the owners. Which made it a safe place to stay. With this in mind would have no issues recommending this property to others and returning ourselves in the future.

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Anna M HQuiet rooms · Spacious rooms · Thoughtful amenities Read More

We stayed here for a sneaky weekend away for our wedding anniversary. Gill and Martin were both welcoming, friendly and genuinely caring. Our room was cosy, well-stocked and the beds were soooooooo comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and nothing was too much trouble at all. Had some great chats with Gill over breakfast ? would highly recommend and will definitely be going again. Thanks for a truly relaxing weekend before the madness descends ???

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Kelly Louise ArthurLovely b&b with beautiful gardens. Read More

We felt so welcomed by the staff especially Lydia. The staff were so on the ball with all the covid restrictions and safety. We felt safe and welcomed. The rooms are lovely, clean and the breakfasts were amazing. We stayed 5 nights with our 7yr daughter and all our needs were attended to.

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Steve J★★★★★Fabulous hotel Read More

Warm and welcoming. Our room was large and comfortable Fantastic breakfast with loads of choice, very fresh and well cooked. Great quiet location close to Looe and a great base to explore Cornwall. Highly recommend and I hope that we can come back at some time

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Noreen M★★★★★A very enjoyable stay Read More

Thank you Gill and Martin for a very enjoyable stay. We found all staff very helpful and friendly. The breakfasts were fantastic and really set us up for the day. The room was spacious clean and plenty of coffee and tea along with the biscuits and water. We enjoyed relaxing in your beautiful garden. We were sad to have to go back home. We will come again. For anyone thinking of staying here, “Book it “ you will love it. It’s so close to Looe. The bus stops at the hotel and the train station is a short walk down the road

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Telephone Gill & Martin
UK: 01503 263956 / International: 00 44 1503 263956

Telephone Gill & MartinUK: 01503 263956International: 00 44 1503 263956

[H1] Explore Looe and Cornwall from Polraen

So many things to do at any time of year

Whether you’re looking for things to do in Looe and Polperro, or touring Cornwall taking day trips out from Looe by car, bus or train, we delight in putting 21 years’ experience to good use. At Polraen, we help guests discover the hidden treasures of Cornwall as well as better known beauty spots by giving advice, lending maps, suggesting itineraries and assisting with timetables.

The famous Eden Project can be visited at any time of year but every season has its highlights.  We can direct you to amazing beaches, scenic walks by the sea and on the moor, picturesque fishing villages, historic houses and gardens. Tell you about local festivals and events celebrating Cornwall’s fishing heritage, tin mining or bringing you closer to nature and wildlife. Read our blog posts to help you plan your perfect holiday.

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[H3] Things To Do In Looe

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[H3] Days out from Looe

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[H3] By the sea

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[H3] Country houses & gardens

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[H3] Walking & cycling

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[H3] Festivals & heritage

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Telephone Gill & Martin
UK: 01503 263956 / International: 00 44 1503 263956

Telephone Gill & MartinUK: 01503 263956International: 00 44 1503 263956

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[H1] Contact Us

[H2] Directions & Contact

Our hotel is a 3-minute drive from Looe, located at Sandplace, at the junction of the A387 to Looe and B3254 to Duloe. Please use the form below if you would like to make an enquiry or request a brochure.

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[H3] How to find us

[H3] Contact us

Gill & Martin BridgesPolraen Country HouseSandplaceLooeSouth East CornwallPL13 1PJ
UK: 01503 263956International: 00 44 1503 263956

[H3] Book Direct

Best Price GuaranteedIt makes sense for you to book direct:Up to 10% direct booking discountSeasonal special offers automatically appliedFlexible Reservation PolicyDirect communication with your hosts Gill & Martin BridgesBenefits applied only via this website or by calling us on:UK: 01503 263956International: 00 44 1503 263956READ MORE

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[H2] Directions to Polraen Country House

Finding a Looe hotel or B&B with free onsite parking is a rare thing which is why easy level access to Polraen’s onsite car park is especially appreciated by guests with restricted mobility and young families. Throw a bus and Looe Valley train into the mix and you have a perfect combination for anyone who likes the convenience of exploring Cornwall by car, bus or train.

[H3] By road

[H4] From Plymouth

From the Tamar Bridge, travel west on the A38 following signs for Liskeard until you reach the B3251, signposted Widegates, Sandplace, Looe. Follow sign B3252 joining the A387 just before Morval. Descend a steep hill into the Looe Valley, staying on the A387 until you reach Sandplace. Turn right at the junction with the B3254, signposted Duloe. Our car park is immediately to your left.

[H4] From the West

From the roundabout where the A38 and A390 converge, take the turn into the village of Dobwalls. At the mini double roundabout, turn right onto the B3254 toward Looe. Pass through Duloe, descend a steep hill to Sandplace. Polraen is at the junction with the main A387 running into Looe.

[H4] From Looe

Take the A387 following the river. When you reach the junction with the B3254, we are right in front of you with our car park on the left opposite the hotel.

[H3] Public transport

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[H4] Train

You can reach Polraen from across the UK via mainline train to Liskeard, changing to the Looe Valley Line for Sandplace – the last stop before Looe. It’s a request stop so please tell the conductor. From the station, turn right at the gate and walk parallel to the railway track for circa 400 yards past a row of pretty cottages until you reach Polraen Country House.The 5-minute journey into Looe is the prettiest stretch of the entire line. As the estuary unfolds, you can spot birds and wildlife and admire the Looe Valley views. An extended summer service now sees the last train to Sandplace leaving Looe at 9.36 pm so you can comfortably eat in Looe of an evening and get back by train.During your stay, cheap day returns via Liskeard offer great car-free days out to Penzance, St Ives, Truro, Newquay, Falmouth and Plymouth. Check timetables and purchase your tickets online from GWR.

[H4] bus

The bus, which honours senior citizen bus passes, picks up right outside the hotel reaching Looe in just 5 minutes with views at every turn on the picturesque 2-mile journey. The bus continues through the town to the village of Polperro. No 73 – Liskeard-Sandplace-Looe-Polperro – hourly service 07.30 to 1900.

[H4] Taxis

There is a taxi rank near the bridge in Looe and here are several local taxi companies who will pick up and return to Polraen Country House:
Alan and Caroline 07538679106
Sarah’s Taxis 01503 265388
Looe Taxis 01503 262405
Barrie’s Taxis 07792722549
Looe Bridge Taxis 07891585708

[H3] Check in

Due to the pandemic, check in is currently after 4pm to permit extended cleaning regimes. If you plan to arrive after 7pm, please call us to give an estimated arrival time.

[H4] Contact us

Gill & Martin BridgesPolraen Country HouseSandplaceLooeSouth East CornwallPL13 1PJUK: 01503 263956International: 00 44 1503 263956

[H4] Email Us

To make an enquiry, please use the form below, thank you.

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Telephone Gill & Martin
UK: 01503 263956 / International: 00 44 1503 263956

Telephone Gill & MartinUK: 01503 263956International: 00 44 1503 263956

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[H1] Bed and breakfast rooms

[H2] Relax at Polraen

Our five individually styled bed and breakfast rooms, combine modern ensuite facilities with the charm of a historic Cornish country house. Superior rooms offer the option of superking or twin beds and allow for multiple occupancy. Every bedroom has a cushioned window seat, most enjoying views of the garden or ancient woodland of the Looe Valley.
Free wifi is available in all of our bed and breakfast rooms and throughout the hotel. All guests have access to free onsite parking.

Family Rooms

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Free Parking

Non-Smoking

Free WiFi

Full Breakfast Included

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[H3] Wisteria

Superking ~ Twin ~ Garden View

Sleeps 2-3

Superior/Family

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[H3] OAK

Superking ~ Triple ~ Family

Sleeps 2-4

Superior/Family

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[H3] Kingfisher

King Bed ~ Valley View

Sleeps 2

Large Double

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[H3] Willow

Sunny Room ~ Garden View

Sleeps 2

Double

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[H3] PRIMROSE

Pretty Room ~ Cozy Feel

Sleeps 2

Double

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Telephone Gill & Martin
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[H1] Special Offers

[H2] Bed & Breakfast Offers in Looe

Renowned for family-run hospitality, the bed and breakfast experience at Polraen Country House affords you the best of coast and countryside near Looe and the sea. Summer availability from £133 per night for two includes Full English Breakfast, onsite parking & WiFi.  Check availability now!

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Best Price GuaranteedIt makes sense for you to book direct:Up to 10% direct booking discountSeasonal special offers automatically appliedFlexible Reservation PolicyDirect communication with your hosts Gill & Martin BridgesBenefits applied only via this website or by calling us on:UK: 01503 263956International: 00 44 1503 263956READ MORE

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[H3] B&B Special Offers at a Glance

Summer B&B

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Double rooms from £133 per night for two people

Includes Full English Breakfast, onsite parking & WiFi

Longstay 5% off if staying 4 or more nights

SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS 2026July: Polperro Water Carnival, Liskeard Show and the famous biennial Looe Lugger RegattaAug: Boconnoc Steam Fair, Great Trethew Vintage RallySept: It’s music festival time with Kernowfornia, then the Looe Weekender, slowing pace with Festival of Words.Throughout the summer, Looe has regular RNLI choir and sea shanty concerts and walking tours. And up the hill from Polraen, cider tours at Cornish Orchards.Read More

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Longstay 5% off if staying 4 or more nights

Late Availability Offers (Direct bookings only)

Flexible Reservation Policy

Book direct!  It’s cheaper for both of us.  You save minimum 10% vs booking with an online agent.Avoiding commission makes it fairer on us and delivers a greater benefit to the Cornish economy.Communicating directly with you is easier, faster and more reliable

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You're choice of either flowers or chocolates

A bottle of chilled champagne brought to your room

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Make someone feel special!  Add a bottle of champagne and either flowers or chocolates to any booking. See our Special Occasions package for £45. Why not book the whole house for a special occasion?

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Telephone Gill & Martin
UK: 01503 263956 / International: 00 44 1503 263956

Telephone Gill & MartinUK: 01503 263956International: 00 44 1503 263956