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The Bolt Hole

Stay at The Bolt Hole in Looe, a 5-star guest house offering kid-friendly amenities. Close to East Looe Beach, Adrenalin Quarry, and Whitsand Bay for sightseeing and recreation.

St Martin's Rd, Looe PL13 1PB, United Kingdom View on map
10/10
Exceptional Based on 28 recent guest reviews
Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stays with attentive hosts

Visitors highlight the clean, well-equipped rooms and the warm, welcoming service, making this guest house ideal for a relaxing and convenient base near popular attractions.

Guests often praise

  • Immaculately clean and comfortable rooms, often described as homely and well decorated
  • Attentive, friendly hosts who provide helpful local tips and personalized hospitality
  • Delicious and thoughtfully prepared breakfasts with good variety
  • Quiet, peaceful garden and pleasant seating areas for relaxation
  • Convenient amenities including ensuite facilities, underfloor heating, and in-room fridge

Worth knowing

  • Rooms may vary in size; some are smaller but well maintained and cozy
  • The property welcomes children and pets, suitable for family stays
  • Parking is available and the location is easy to find
  • Nearby dining options include a recommended tapas restaurant within walking distance
  • Guests traveling for local events or presentations found the accommodation convenient and accommodating

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a quiet, comfortable guest house with attentive personal service
  • Families or groups looking for kid-friendly accommodations in a peaceful setting
  • Visitors planning to explore nearby beaches and outdoor activities
  • Guests valuing a well-equipped room with modern comforts and homely touches
  • Those wanting easy access to local attractions and scenic routes
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About this property

Welcome to The Bolt Hole

The Bolt Hole is a well-rated guest house located on St Martin's Road in Looe, offering a calm and comfortable base for visitors interested in sightseeing, recreation, and easy access to local attractions. It functions as a guest house, bed & breakfast, and lodge, providing a blend of homely atmosphere and practical amenities suitable for families, including kid-friendly services.

Accommodation here features clean, well-maintained rooms with amenities like en-suite bathrooms, underfloor heating, and kitchen appliances such as fridges and microwaves. Guests frequently commend the attentive hosts and the quality of breakfast, which includes freshly prepared options like porridge and omelettes, served in relaxed surroundings overlooking the garden. The property also benefits from convenient parking and is noted for its easy accessibility.

Its location places guests within short distances of noteworthy spots like East Looe Beach, known for its swimming and the Banjo Pier, Adrenalin Quarry with adventurous activities, and Whitsand Bay, popular for beach walks and surfing. Nearby airports, including Cornwall Airport Newquay and Exeter Airport, are reachable within approximately one to one and a half hours by car.

Visitors seeking a peaceful stay with straightforward facilities and helpful hosts will find The Bolt Hole suitable. The consistent positive remarks about cleanliness, hospitality, and food highlight practical comforts important to travelers. It also sits close to various other accommodation options, making it part of a well-served area for visitors to Looe.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Kid-friendly
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

JW
Josephine Winter Apr 17, 2026
10

Lovely clean rooms, fantastic breakfasts and an absolute perfect host. Thank you Dave for our wonderful 6 nights. We 4 enjoyed our morning chats with you, thank you for a wonderful stay.

MB
Malcolm Brown Apr 12, 2026
10

Fantastic big room with ensuite and fridge,TV, Microwave, underfloor heating and fantastic hosts Greg and Claire , very clean,and it's dog friendly, Coddy shack just along the road, would recommend and return

AM
Annette Mcgarry Mar 11, 2026
10

Dave was an excellent host. The room was lovely. Both his porridge and omlette for breakfast were delicious. My sister and I both enjoyed our stay there.

JP
Jack Patterson Feb 20, 2026
10

Stayed here for sons Royal Navy Presentation. 4 of us were all very impressed with everything. Also a great Tapas Restaurant 100m away. Appartment all 5 star .

YT
Yvonne Thomson Feb 09, 2026
10

A friend and I stayed here last week,very helpful host,very clean and well decorated room,fresh towels daily, complimentary toiletries,fridge,fab choice of breakfast,lovely gardens and shady or sunny seating areas,parking and easy to find... highly recommend....thank you Dave for your hospitality... Yvonne +Stella xx

AH
Angela Hill Feb 03, 2026
10

We stay here often, it's always clean and tidy, with milk and coffee in the room

LB
linda butcher Jan 04, 2026
10

Excellent B&B. Dave is a wonderful host. We arrived extremely early but nothing was too much trouble. Made to feel very welcome and comfortable. Breakfast was superb on both mornings with plenty of choice. The decor is elegant and homely. Thank you so much Dave for all your help with directions and suggesting scenic routes, we had a very enjoyable stay. Definately a wonderful place to stay.

WC
wendy carpenter Jan 01, 2026
10

Arrived after a long journey. Met by Dave the proprietor.. Made us a pot of tea and showed us to our room. Although not large, it was immaculately clean and extremely comfortable twin beds.. The shower room was just gorgeous.. Its very peaceful, and we over looked part of the garden. At breakfast Dave cooked a delicious, locally sourced breakfast which we ate in a lovely airy conservatory overlooking the garden. He was a mindfull of information If its needed. We will return and thoroughly recommend the Dovers

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find The Bolt Hole

Looe, United Kingdom

Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around

  • Looe 32 min Walk
  • Sandplace 1 hr 11 Walk
  • Causeland 1 hr 37 Walk
  • Exeter Airport 1 hr 21 Car · 3 hr 17 Transit
  • Cornwall Airport Newquay 48 min Car · 3 hr 47 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in United Kingdom. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

East Looe Beach 2,285 reviews

East Looe Beach

Looe, United Kingdom

4.6 · Beach
Whitsand Bay 183 reviews

Whitsand Bay

United Kingdom

4.7 · Bay
Adrenalin Quarry 2,633 reviews

Adrenalin Quarry

Lower Clicker Rd, Menheniot, Liskeard PL14 3PJ, United Kingdom

4.7 · Tourist Attraction
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