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Town in Cornwall, England
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Looe (Cornish: Logh) is a picturesque town on the coast of South Cornwall. Looe's main business is tourism, with much of the town given over to hotels, guest houses and holiday homes, along with a large number of pubs, restaurants and beach equipment, ice cream and Cornish pasty vendors. Inland from Looe lie many camping and caravan sites, as well as the famous Woolly Monkey Sanctuary. Other local attractions include the beaches, sailing, fishing and diving, and spectacular coastal walks (especially via Talland to Polperro).
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Volunteer-run museum in the 15th-century guildhall.
The sanctuary is home to woolly monkeys that are descended from the original rescued pets, a number of capuchin monkeys rescued from the UK pet trade, and a small group of rescued Barbary macaques. The monkeys live in large enclosures that the general public can view during the Sanctuary's open season in the summer months.
At Penhale caravan & camping park.
Smart welcoming B&B on the seafront. No children under 16, assistance dogs only.
Luxury hotel on cliffs above the bay, dog-friendly.
Splendid little hotel midway between Looe and Polperro, great dining. In 2020 the business was sold to "The Gate" and it's not known if the hotel or restaurant will continue.
Looe train station is small and within walking distance of the shops and the beach. The town is also easily accessible by road. The cities of Plymouth and Exeter can be reached with ease by following the main road.
Read in the guideThe town is small enough to walk around on foot, even for elderly people. It is small, and the city centre is flat. The main street of the town is lined with shops and restaurants.
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