The Old Rectory

06/08/2026

Around midday on 12 August 1999, Cornwall was plunged into darkness by a solar eclipse. The eclipse on 12th August will not be total, but with around 95–96% of the Sun obscured, daylight should noticeably dim. The latest eclipse will take place low in the western sky close to sunset and if you are keen to see it (remember to use specialised solar viewers or eclipse glasses), a west facing beach or high cliff top is ideal. Remember, our coastline is east facing this side of Cornwall so I am considering a trip to Mawgan Porth, Crantock or Perranporth to see the eclipse. I think the west side of the county might be busy that evening!

30/07/2026

I may be forced to get up early to catch a local sunrise!

COMPETITION TIME - SUNRISE CAPTURES

We've certainly had some lovely sunrises of late, as well as the buck moon this week.

This capture of the sunrise, lighting up the harbour entrance in Polperro, is one of our favourites.

We'd love to see your photos too - so please add your sunrises captures in the comments & the date taken.

They must be your own and we will pick our favourite on August 4th (8pm) and the winner will be receive a £50 voucher.

26/07/2026

Perfect!

Don’t worry, the sunshine will be back later today….but in the mean time, it’s the perfect day to book yourself in for a Sunday lunch!

Sunday Carvery

Portbyhan Hotel & Restaurant - Hannafore Point Hotel - The Smugglers Inn - Great Trethew Manor Hotel

Sunday Roast

The Jolly Sailor Inn - Looe - The Globe Inn Looe - The Golden Guinea - Sails Restaurant - Fifty Looe - The Copley Arms - Inn On The Shore - Priscilla’s Restaurant Polperro - Crows Nest Inn - Darite - The Sportsmans Valley Hotel

23/07/2026

Boat and beach days - the perfect summer day activity.

Another beautiful day is on the cards.

The tide will be in for most of the day today, so just perfect (along with calm seas) for all of our local boat & fishing trips.

Pop over to our website for the contacts & links for everything from visiting Looe Island, a coastal cruise for Polperro to Looe, to a short mackerel fishing trip.

https://welcometolooe.com/explore/boat-trips-from-polperro/

Damaris - Boat Trips - Sowenna fishing trips - Swallow 2 Charter Fishing Looe - Pania Fishing Trips - Glass Bottom Boat Trips Looe - Looe's original glass bottom boat trips- Looe Sea Safari New - Smuggler - boat and fishing trips from Polperro Harbour - Superstar speedboats looe - Looe Boat Trips
... and if you prefer a beach day to a boat trip, let our friends at Looe Beach Hire & Activities look after you on the sands of East Looe Beach. A full range of items for hire from

21/07/2026

Staying here at The Old Rectory - check this out!

Whether living local or visiting us on holiday, this is a somewhat poorly publicised, but hugely cost-saving, way to park in Cornwall Council owned & operated car parks.

The maximum you’ll pay for a day’s parking is £2.89, in some car parks as low as £2.02.

Read all the key information in our special Blog, link below, where you’ll find out how the JustPark wallet works & the respective T&Cs.

https://welcometolooe.com/parking/

13/07/2026

Well worth a drive down to Looe to experience this

13/07/2026

Time to Party!

Looe's fabulous Looe Weekender is back for the 5th year from the 18th-20th September.

With over 80 gigs across three days, in 16 venues across Looe, it's going to be a wonderful event, once again, for the Town.

The best bit of all - it's COMPLETELY FREE!!

Thanks to the pubs, cafes, hotels & other venues, who pay for all the music, you don't have to pay a penny to come & watch the groups. With music running from lunchtime until late evening on all three days - there's a great party atmosphere on both sides of the river & Hannafore too.

So if you don't live local, make sure you book your accommodation soon & come & enjoy Looe's FREE live music festival this September.

We'd also like to show our appreication to Looe Town Council who have given a grant to the event to help cover the publicity & marketing costs and there's an ongoing Crowdfunder too, with links over at the Looe Weekender

You can see the full line up, to day, over at:

https://welcometolooe.com/events/category/looe-weekender/

07/07/2026

Hannafore - one of my happy places!

05/07/2026

I'm really enjoying a bit of a festival these days and here's one right on the doorstep. Stay here at The Old Rectory and make the most of all the live music opportunities across the weekend.

Looe’s one & only FREE live music festival is back!

The Looe Weekender takes place the 18th - 20th September. This year there will be FREE live music in 16 venues across both sides of the harbour & Hannafore.

Hannafore Beach Kiosk - West Looe Quay Stage - Official Looe Social Club - Portbyhan Hotel & Restaurant - The Globe Inn Looe - Copperfish Distillery - Rose Garden - JJ’s Bar - GG Garden Bar - Sails Restaurant - Fishermans Arms - The Old Boathouse - Botel - Looe Angling club - Ye Olde Grog & Ale House - The Bullers Arms, Looe.

With every genre of music imaginable - from gospel & rap - to shanties & rock - it promises to be an great weekend for the Town, visitors & local residents.

With no outside food, drink & merchandise - the Looe Weekender helps support local businesses, as they head into the quieter months of the year.

So book your place to stay and come & enjoy one great weekend of FREE live music In Looe.

The line up is being added week by week over at:

www.looeweekender.com

25/06/2026

A magical place in Cornwall with a fascinating history.

Why not visit Looe Island during On the Water Week?

Our iconic island is just a 20 min crossing away by ferry & you land on piece of Cornish paradise.

Trips are available with Looe Sea Safari New on the following dates/times:

June 25th – Noon, 12.30pm, 1pm

June 26th – 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm

June 27th – 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm

June 28th – 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm

On The Water Week is sponsored by Black Dog Marine and you can see all the details, inc links to book various trips & activities, over at:

https://welcometolooe.com/whats-on/on-the-water-2026/