The Beautiful Barclay House
Looe is a truly remarkable place. A recent story was covered by the BBC that shows just how much of a community spirit exists in this historic Cornish town. A lifeboat dedicated to Ollie Naismith from Looe has already saved over 10 lives since it entered service in 2010. It goes to show that even in the most trying and difficult circumstances, good can emerge. This kind of spirit can be found throughout Looe which is why it is such a good place to visit.
There are so many hotels to stay in Looe that it is difficult to pick a favourite which is why this blog sometimes changes opinion from year to year. Like anything, the quality of hotels in Looe can dip and rise, just like any business. This year one of the strongest rises has been that of the Barclay House Hotel. Situated on the edge of Looe overlooking East Looe river valley, the Barclay offers unparalleled views of the town and surrounding countryside. The building itself has been carved out of the hillside and gives the illusion of being in the middle of nowhere – yet it is only a five minute walk to the centre of town, the harbour and much more.
The rooms are well furnished and have all the mod cons that you expect from a hotel including a flat screen tv, en suite bathroom, large windows allowing lots of natural light through and room service. However it is the holiday cottages that are also located on the grounds of the main hotel that are really enticing. Essentially a home away from home, they have large living and dining rooms and fully equipped kitchens available for families or couples all year round. If you’re after secluded self catering accommodation within spitting distance of the town then these cottages are definitely for you.
Broadband internet is also available throughout the complex, though if you’re looking for roaming worldwide coverage then it may be advisable to bring your own dongle as the connection speeds available are quite slow. Nevertheless having broadband access is an expected standard even if it’s not the best.
A state of the art gym and sauna is available for guests who are looking to keep fit as well as enjoy themselves whilst visiting. The restaurant is well designed and boasts excellent food. Considering Barclay has received several awards from both the Good Hotel Guide and the AA in recent years, it is not surprising that everything is almost perfect.
If you do visit Looe this summer and have a bit of extra money to spend, then the Barclay House Hotel is definitely where you should base yourself for a visit.
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