Little Mainstone Guest House
Little Mainstone Guest House descritpion
Little Mainstone Guest House sells fast on our site. Centrally located in Looe, the Little Mainstone Guest House offers free WiFi access and free onsite parking. This Victorian building is situated on the west bank of the River Looe, with picturesque views across the harbour.
Each room includes a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bath or shower rooms have a hairdryer. Some rooms feature harbour views.
In the mornings, the Little Mainstone Guest House serves traditional cooked breakfast in the dining room, which has overlooks the river.
Other facilities offered at the Little Mainstone Guest House include a shared lounge. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the area surrounding the property, including fishing and hiking. The medieval town of Looe offers numerous high-street shops, traditional pubs, and fine-dining restaurants.
Exeter International Airport is 52.8 miles away.
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Facilities of Little Mainstone Guest House
Outdoors ：Grounds
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Activities ：Fishing | Hiking
Food & Drink ：Breakfast in the Room | Special Diet Meals (upon request)
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Packed Lunches | Shared Lounge/TV Area
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Family Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) | Designated Smoking Area
Reviews for Little Mainstone Guest House
Review 1：Absolutely nothing wrong.
Review 2：Central location, lovely room, wonderful scenic view from the window, generous tea & coffee supplies in room, friendly & welcoming hosts, delicious cooked breakfast, free parking. Extremely reasonable tariff. Would gladly return.
Review 3：Everything was amazing, beautiful room and view, fantastic breakfast! The little Mainstone guest house made our anniversary weekend just perfect, thankyou so much xxx
Review 4：Couldn't fault anything.
Review 5：We had a wonderful friendly welcome, great breakfasts and a beautiful room. It's a lovely guesthouse and we'll certainly return.
Review 6：Nothing, only having to leave x
Review 7：Everything, location, view, comfort, food and service. We'd booked as a last minute extra night and wished we could have stayed here for the duration, instead of the hotel down the road which paled in comparison. Loved it here, will definitely be back xx
Review 8：nothing bad to say everything brilliant
Review 9：everything was perfect brilliant room cracking breakfast brilliant hosts made us feel very welcome would recommend to everyone
Review 10：Very friendly staff, made us feel very welcome. Lovely period property with character and cosy room. Breakfast was delicious, proper full English. Brilliant location by the water, will definitely stay again if in Looe.
Review 11：Great location, Great breakfast , lovely people, bedrooms are really well decorated comfy bed , hairdryer in room, would definitely recommend and will be going back
Review 12：Nothing but praise for this comfortable place.
Review 13：Friendly welcome and homely feel of the property. Excellent and generous breakfast. Hosts very committed to enhancing the enjoyment of their guests. We hope to stay longer next time and use this as a base for exploring the surrounding quaint villages.
Review 14：Nothing to comment on
Review 15：This guest house is in a wonderful position overlooking the harbour and river. If you are lucky you may be able to park outside the property (very limited space). The hosts, (Julie & Ben) were extremely friendly and welcoming on arrival. The room we had was A1 , very comfortable bed, excellent view over harbour with 2 easy chairs for taking in the view or watching the large wall fitted TV. There is a good breakfast choice of menu apart from the excellent full english breakfast offered. We certainly look forward to staying here again at sometime. We wish Julie & Ben every success for their future.
Review 16：The owners were shortly to redecorate and carry out maintenance. This will lift the property which they have not owned for long.
Review 17：I loved being able to look at the harbour and its boats from the bed. Hosts were great, breakfasts and free scones were good. Nice people too.
Review 18：Nothing.
Review 19：Really friendly owners, offered tea and scones on arrival. Room was very clean and comfortable, tea making facilities were great. Nothing was too much trouble.
Review 20：There was literally nothing I didn't like.
Review 21：Honestly, everything. Even before we arrived the hosts were calling to explain about parking, then we had to change our booking last minute and they helped by calling round other places for us. When we arrived they had tea/coffee,biscuits, scones and clotted cream all complimentary waiting for us. So so comfortable and homely. Would recommend to anyone. Thank you Little Mainstone
Review 22：Room 5 was to small and the lighting in there was to dark or me to put my contact lens in.
Review 23：Ben and Julie were lovely and the location was great and so was the breakfast.
Review 24：Excellent breakfast, cream tea on returning from day out and very friendly pleasant hosts. Also the availability of parking and the nearness to places to eat and the coast path.
Review 25：The only downer was the wifi connection was a little weak.
Review 26：The location was fabulous right on the harbour and a short walk across the bridge to the little village. View from the room was terrific. The room was a good size and comfortable.
Review 27：We like every thing about this place. They went above a beyond to make us feel at home. They would do anything to make your stay happy. And we will be back x
Review 28：Friendliness of owners who ensured a welcome for all guests. Plentty of extras in avery comfortable environment. Location excellent. Would recommend without hesitation.
Review 29：Ben and Julie really go out if there way to make you feel at home, nothing was too much trouble. Homemade scones and tea on arrival which was a lovely personal touch. Location was idyllic and views were lovely to wake upto. Breakfast was first class and delicious well done Ben. Wouldn't stay anywhere else if visiting looe again
Review 30：Warm welcome on arrival with a nice cup of tea, scone and cream and jam. Room carefully finished with a lot of nice touches. Bathroom spotless; shower spacious;full range of toiletries. Downstairs lounge comfortable, with books, tv and tea/coffee to hand. Very high standard of decoration throughout the building. Breakfast excellent, with good variety and quality. Breakfast room very pleasant; some tables in conservatory. Good value for money, very pleasant hospitality. Easy access to Looe, parking available on site, easy walk to public transport. Highly recommended.
Review 31：We would recommend that you ask for room 1, 2 or 3, bedroom 4 is a bit on the small side
Review 32：The proprietors were very welcoming with afternoon tea/coffee and homemade cakes and biscuits.
Review 33：Having to leave for home (our stay will be longer next time )
Review 34：Real welcome on arrival and could not be more helpful during our brief stay. Cleanliness and overall comfort was excellent. Breakfast also was first class. Lovely position overlooking the estuary and East Looe. Ben and Julie were the perfect host's on our stay with them.
Review 35：We loved this place and people luckily we were able to book an extra night! Really need to book again, can't fault it at all! Thanks to you both :-)
Review 36：Very welcoming hosts and excellent breakfasts. Lovely clean quiet room with extras above and beyond the norm. Great value for money and highly recommended.
Review 37：Ben and Julie were the perfect hosts, lovely couple who obviously love what the do. The guesthouse was over looking the harbour, it was spotlessly clean, great breakfast, parking on the doorstep. A 3 minute walk over the bridge to shops and loads of eateries , then 2 minute walk through town centre ( lovely cobbled streets) to a beautiful beach. Hoping to book next year when we have our first grandchild with us, perfect place for families.We will book the rooms at the front, which have a lovely harbour view.
Review 38：Hosts were very welcoming and helpful. My husband had injured his leg that morning and we arrived somewhat distressed after driving through pouring rain all day. Greeted with tea and scones. Hosts organised medical attention for my husband. Room and facilities exceeded our expectations. Location was great. Would have liked to have stayed longer in Looe.
Review 39：NOTHING
Review 40：Ben&Julie were very nice and could not do enough for you, the breakfast was very good and set you up for the day, they made you feel very welcome was sorry to go home.
Review 41：Very friendly hosts. Tea and home made scones on arrival. The location was perfect and the room was very clean, the bed the most comfortable we have slept in. Lots of homely comforts and we loved the selection of fair trade tea that was in our room. Only stayed one night but would definitely recommend.
Review 42：That we only had one night.
Review 43：The room is spacious and nicely furnished. We overlooked the river and were fortunately on the less busy side of town. Car parking out front but we already had parked a short distance away. Hosts were lovely and breakfast was everything you could want.
Review 44：Nothing
Review 45：Great location in Looe, 2min walk on the flat to centre. Excellent breakfast, lovely room overlooking the harbour, beds really comfortable, everywhere spotless
Review 46：Julie and Ben made us feel welcome from the start.Nothing was too much.The night before we were to leave I had a flat battery.Ben said to relax and he organised road side assist and wanted us to continue enjoying our stay.
Review 47：overall it was a lovely place ben and Julie gave us such a warm welcome made us a pot of tea to sit outside with and even provided cakes and biscuits nothing was to much trouble
Review 48：Nothing that I didn't like
Review 49：The location was excellent, and we were made to feel at home from the very first minute, Ben and Julie are excellent hosts
Review 50：the worst thing was having to leave to go home,but as Arnie said il be back.
Review 51：The owners and location are excellent,but too much breakfast but i didnt mind.oh and my daughter Lacey said the little dog poppy is "soooo cute"
Review 52：Well welcomed, the guy carried my luggage up to the room. Beautiful see view room. Shower had some fancy lights coming off the shower head. There was enough clean towels. My wife was happy with the big mirrors. Nice breakfast. Good parking space and the location was excellent. We will always go back there again!!!
Review 53：Very warm and friendly welcome with a fresh pot of tea on arrival. The room was excellent, with a great view over the river. The location is excellent and is very close to everything in Looe. The breakfast was excellent, really well cooked and certainly sets you up for the day.
Review 54：Absolutely nothing and it set the high quality for others to follow
Review 55：The friendly Owner met us on arrival and could not do enough to make us comfortable and welcome at his establishment. Lovely Tea/coffee and cakes offered on arrival and the room was well presented with good shower in en suite. Great location for visiting this beautiful fishing town and short walk to restaurants/ local shops .Breakfast superb, plentiful and delicious and Poppy the dog a delight and we were even asked if we liked dogs before being introduced. Will be back !!
Review 56：We were disappointed that our room was dark .looking out on a courtyard . On to person doing DIY. We were woke from our afternoon nap by tapping and sawing noise. If we go again we will ask for a room overlooking the harbour .
Review 57：Nice clean room comfy bed . Lovely breakfast .nothing to much trouble ..tea and biscuits in our room handy to shops and beach . Easy walk to propello .bus back .
Review 58：ben and Julie lovely hosts,who could not have been more welcoming .Breakfast was excellent,with a large choice to choose from.Ben and Julies dog Poppy absolutely adorable
Review 59：I liked everything from the friendly,welcoming hosts to the excellent variety of breakfasts on offer. Also the locality of the b and b and the comfortable beds and room we had with a river view could not be faulted.
Review 60：There was nothing to dislike.
Review 61：The hotel is in a marvellous location ideally situated in the heart of the town with great views. The owners were more than happy to help in any way they could.
Review 62：there was nothing to fault.
Review 63：The owners were fantastic and so welcoming. The room had a bay window where you could sit and look out over the bay. there was also a beautiful little courtyard out the front so you could sit outside Fabulous breakfast and the best value for money out of all the hotels we stayed at during our week away
Review 64：The view over the harbour was superb. An amazing shower in room 1 was the best we've ever come across...all i will say is Northern Lights come to Looe ;-)
Review 65：Nothing !
Review 66：The husband and wife team were so welcoming and accommodating - particularly after 26 hour journey from Australia and two sick children. The beds were super comfortable, the location picturesque (it even had free parking!) and the generous English breakfast a true credit to them. Thank you for the beautiful experience !
Review 67：There was nothing to dislike. The only suggestion would be to put in another power point.
Review 68：The hosts Ben &Julie were so friendly and went out their way to make us comfortable. Our stay was lovely thanks to them. Breakfast was excellent and our room was very comfortable
Review 69：Everything, next time we visit we would like a front bedroom over looking the quay, but we booked late this time so had the only room left, small but adequate, just a bit dark but not a lot could be done about that.
Review 70：Room was quite small, not allowing for luggage.
Review 71：Bed was a good size and comfortable. Breakfast was good and variety. Easy access to town and walks. Friendly and obliging hosts.
Review 72：The fact we couldn't stay for longer.
Review 73：The warm friendly welcome. Nothing was too much trouble. A lovely clean room with a really nice view of the River and Looe. A breakfast to look forward to every morning and a pleasant greeting every time we returned from a day out.
Review 74：breakfast was very good quality and well prepared. Julie and Ben were excellent hosts - helpful with suggestions for restaurants and places to visit. Would certainly re-book next time we're in the area.
Review 75：Perfect location right on the quay. My room had a bay window overlooking the water- what a view! The hosts are outstanding- could not do enough to make our stay 10/10.
Review 76：Room with view was great. Back room compact but quiet and snug. FAB breakfast, best we had in a week of travelling. Great place. Owners are very friendly and helpful.
Review 77：The hosts were very friendly and made us feel welcome. Our room was comfortable, clean and we had a great view of the water. Breakfast was good and plentiful.
Review 78：No dislikes!
Review 79：The proprietors, Julie and Ben, were delightful! Friendly and helpful from arrival to departure. The Mainstone is well-placed with lovely views across to East Looe. Our room (5) was of a good size and had a cosy sitting area in the bay window, looking out over the river/harbour. Although the road was immediately outside the window, there was no disturbance. Breakfast was excellent! A perfect stay!
Review 80：There was nothing to dislike really, our room was a bit dated but was told this was the last room they had to refit, but it was still nice and the view spot on.
Review 81：Ben met us at the door and both he and his wife made us feel very welcome. The price was half what we had paid at a hotel the previous night but was much better, I would recommend this place to any traveller.
Review 82：Nothing to complain with
Review 83：Room had amazing views had a cottage feel made our wedding anniversary special close to shops recommend the glass bottom boat ride plenty of restaurants to choose by
Review 84：It was all fine but if being picky the bathroom was a bit small
Review 85：Fab location right on the quay with parking which was great. Also lovely couple running it who were welcoming and provided a comfortable room and nice breakfast. They are trying to improve the rooms as have only owned here for about 6 months.
Review 86：I booked the B&B for my parents and they enjoyed their stay so much. Lovely room and lovely owners who made them feel very welcome. Great experience overall and they would definitely stay there again!
Review 87：That I didn't stay longer.
Review 88：Julie & Ben we're fantastic hosts who went out of there way to help find places to visit plus book us a restaurant. If you book in advance ask if you can get room 1 it has a beautiful sitting area looking over the harbour.
Review 89：Very friendly owners while not being in your face, guest house tastefully decorated etc and very clean, quite a nice breakfast, and good parking arrangements
Review 90：Great room , Perfect location, Fantastic breakfast, run by a lovely couple who made you feel very welcome. Had great time in Looe, would definately go back and stay there again
Review 91：We were aware of music from the neighbouring pub but the sea air ensured a good night sleep
Review 92：Lucky with the weather in March, the armchairs in the large room were perfect to enjoy the view of the water over a cup of tea. Staff were very friendly and the breakfast more than adequate.
Review 93：nothing
Review 94：For the money we paid, it was ex, location superb ,within walking distance to everyting hosts made you feel very welcome and a lovely choice of breakfast
Review 95：Ben and Julie were excellent, attentive hosts, where nothing was too much bother. Great full English that wasn't swimming in grease - I described it as being a very 'clean' looking breakfast. Great location, with free parking - which is somewhat of a unique selling point in Looe. Give it a go, you will not be disappointed.
Review 96：I was in Room 4, and it was so small with a double bed in it. Also, there was absolutely no view as it backed on a high wall. In particular, there was nowhere to sit, apart from on the bed. Definitely ask for one of the larger front rooms that overlook the harbour.
Review 97：This B&B has a lovely location across from the picturesque harbour. The owners are great, and nothing is too much trouble for them. The place is spotlessly clean.
Review 98：They were both really lovely and friendly. It was my partners birthday and they were so sweet and put up birthday bunting in our room. That was very thoughtful
Review 99：Julie & Ben made us welcome as soon as we arrived, the room was great with lovely views and the food was excellent, looking forward to going back.
Review 100：There were many things we liked but the room was a good size with a new ensuite shower room. The view from the room was excellent overlooking the harbour. We always felt welcome and the owners couldn't be more helpful.
Review 101：The new owners have completed a substantial modernisation programme over the winter. New beds, shower and bathroom facilities in a number of rooms. Breakfast great with good menu range. Very clean throughout. This will definitely be our No1 choice next time we stay in Loo.
Review 102：Friendly owners where nothing was too much trouble, excellent breakfast, new comfy beds for a great nights sleep and a hot power shower with endless hot water. Better than many expensive hotels we have stayed in.
Review 103：On the water front, plenty of places to eat and drink in walking distance, free parking and WI FI. Very clean comfortable rooms, I was surprised how quiet it was, also a great breakfast.
Review 104：It was a lovely setting nice and close to town, but on the quiet side of the harbor. The bed in room 3 was large and very comfortable and the new shower was luxurious. The room over looked the harbor and the view was beautiful. The breakfast was great and the hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Review 105：The stay wasn't long enough.
Review 106：We were given a warm welcome from Ben & Julie. There is nothing I can find fault with. The food, the service, the cleanliness and nothing was to much trouble. Highly recommended, we will definitely tell our family and friends.
Review 107：No comments.
Review 108：Made to feel very welcome front start to finish, excellent hosts, location and breakfast. Room and bed very comfortable and this fron someone that has several back surgeries. Ben and Julie made us feel very much at home, highly recommend and will certainly go back again.
Review 109：Bathroom a bit small but it will improved and made bigger in the coming months.
Review 110：Owners Ben and Julie are very friendly and wellcoming. Good Englisch breakfast. Good wifi. Free parking in front of the building. Located at the harbor with nice view on the boats. Sunshine enters the room in the morning. Located against the west side hills of the valley which protects against storm winds (we arrived with a southwester storm). The coastal walk to Polperro and back by bus. Visit to Dartmoor moors and Plymouth harbor at Cremyll. Cornwall is beautifull.
Review 111：It's a lovely guest house right on the side of the quay. It has every facility you could need, and the owners are extremely helpful and friendly. The breakfast is second to none! I recommend it very highly and shall be staying there again.
Review 112：The view of the estuary was amazing from our room both at night and in the day. The owners are a lovely couple who are very friendly and accommodating. The main town is only a 5 min walk away. We will definitely stay here again.