Barclay House

Just spent a week in this lovely home of Simon and Louise. Its such a beautiful house with the most lovely views down the river towards Looe. Everything is a joy to see with plenty of room to lounge around in or to sit out on the terrace with a drink or two. Even though it's next to a busy road, you can't hear a thing because of its elevated position.

It's a short walk down into Looe and access by car is so easy to find. Daughter used the pool every morning before we'd even opened our eyes. As for the bedrooms, so lovely, comfortable and with everything you could need. Breakfast. well, Simon and the girls were so friendly, obliging and everything freshly cooked to order. A wide choice of food available. Sitting, looking at the beautiful views down the river whilst enjoying breakfast, it was lovely.

In the evening, one can dine in many local venues or have a light snack at Commonwood just for easiness. Play pool, dominoes or just sit in the lounge bar with a drink or a cup of tea. I really think one could not be disappointed by a stay at Commonwood Manor. Louise and Simon are so friendly and a week spent there. well we came away feeling like family. Daughters little dog was made welcome and enjoyed watching the resident cats, much too big for her to take on. Thank you for having us. Denise and Frank.

Absolutely stunning place. The owners welcome you like part of the family. They really are in a class of their own

A most wonderful B&B will definitely return when in the area. Great hosts & dog friendly too.

Having just spent 6 nights at this lovely house on the hill overlooking the river in looe we have returned home feeling very relaxed and felt like we ha e had a proper break. Thanks to Simon and Louise for looking after us and making it feel like nothing was ever too much trouble. Breakfast options were superb and something for everyone on offer. The room was lovely well equipped with views over the river.

The room was clean and well kept with a very comfortable superking bed. Our dog Ted was treated as a guest which to us is important as he is a part of our family. I would like to recommend this establishment to anyone who is looking for a break without the hustle and bustle of a crowded place

Louise and Simon are very welcoming hosts, nothing is too much trouble. They, along with Jodie, are very warm and friendly people. We had a lovely room with a beautiful view and there was an excellent selection of hot and cold food for breakfast. We stayed for 5 days and would definitely go back! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this lovely place! Lisa and David (from Watford and Aberdeen!) xx

Had a great 3 night stay, lovely owners and staff. Breakfast was the usual continental, cereals and full English, cooked to perfection. The room was clean and tidy with excellent views of the estuary, very picturesque. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. The pool is a bit outdated and could do with a bit of work, but didn't stop us having a swim. Would absolutely recommend this hotel as a place to stay

Just returned from the Commonwood Manor, spent an Amazing 3 days with Louise and simon. The room was Beautiful and clean The views are stunning. We really felt that we were part of the family Louise and Simon go Above and Beyond, If you like G/t Simon makes the best. The breakfast is Absolutely lovely Especially the poached eggs [ sorry louise Simon really does the best ] Can't wait to come back.

Amazing house with lots of history, beautifully clean, first rate breakfast, excellent hosts and staff, the view from our bedroom had an spectacular view of the estuary, would thoroughly recommend.

Lovely B&B unfortunately my partner became very ill in the early hours so we didn't get to stay or have breakfast in the end so ended up being a very expensive non trip for us as had to head home but the small amount of time we were there was lovely. Hosts were helpful and so friendly. Hope to be able to come and stay properly one day. 4 stars because can comment on breakfast as didn't stay and for us was a lot of money when we didn't stay

Had an excellent time here for a night away. It was just a last min deal and I'm so glad I did. They were friendly and very welcoming. The house it stunning and the room had all the facilities you needed. We had a stunning view too. Highly recommended.

When I was visitng friends in Cornwall, I had intended to try some of the Michelin starred establishments in the area like Nathan Outlaw but I found that a lot of the restaurants were shut for winter break. A little research on-line brought me to Barclay House in Looe, which offered accommodation but also a restaurant offering a tasting menu incorporating local produce and I'm a sucker for a tasting menu.

The drive down to the seaside town of Looe is an exciting one for a townie like me, especially when if performed at night with presumably a local who was tailgating me the whole way down what were narrow unfamiliar roads to me. A big warning too for drivers - if you're coming down the hill in to Looe, the left hand turn into the road for Barclay House is a very acute 180 degree turn and almost imporssible to execute without straying into the opposite lane.

The drive up to Barclay House does involve a few more twists and turns but you're rewarded with a lovely view of Looe from up high. It was a quiet evening in the restaurant, being the off season and I was seated at a window seat, which had a lovely view. My freshly squeezed orange juice soon arrived as I perused the menu though I was always going to order the tasting menu.

All the food I ate that night had been sourced locally from the Looe Bay oyster to the small farm which supplies their beef. The amuse bouche was a small piece of pan fried john dory served with spinach cooked with garlic and chilli. The fish tasted lovely and fresh and was robust enough to stand up to the garlic and chilli Next was a Looe Bay oyster served with shallot vinaigrette.

My only regret about this dish was that I didn't get 2 oysters! I'm not a traditionalist and like to chew my oyster on the way down A potato and celeriac soup with poached egg followed. The soup wasn't as heavy as it sounded, which was nice though I think a different texture could have enhanced this dish further The main course was a fillet of beef, which I thought had been cooked sous vide due to its tenderness but my waiter checked with the kitchen and it had been roasted, so well done to them for such precise cooking I did enjoy the vanilla panna cota with rhubarb and I have high standards for panna cota The meal finished with a cheeseboard of Cornish cheeses - Yarg, Cornish blue and one other which slips my memory Overall a lovely meal though the evening did end in a ever so slightly Fawlty Towers manner when they seemed a bit short staffed and I struggled a little to find someone to get me my bill and then, their credit card machine was broken. However, it didn't spoil a lovely meal and I would return in the future