The jolly sailor inn dating to 1516, one of the oldest inns in the country, is said. Lovely pub with a great history, comfortable room, welcoming staff and a. Search for jolly sailor inn discounts in looe with kayak. On the mainland, the jolly sailor inn was a favourite haunt of pirates and smugglers, who plotted with the landlord, and his equally corrupt wife. Looe sx2453 princes square, west looe 8571491 south side 190351 the jolly sailor inn. Recommended looe inns and pub accommodation bed and breakfast inns and pubs with rooms in or near looe. Cross the bridge into west looe, walk along the quay for 5 minutes then turn right behind the fire station and youll find looe s oldest pub and one of the oldest inns in the uk, dating back to 1516. Popular attractions old guildhall museum and gaol and looe beach are located nearby. Smugglers caves east looe ghosts from this haunted land.
I used to hire the council deck chairs and beach floats on east looe beach and rake and clean out the beach tents as a student summer job. Established in 1516, the jolly sailor inn in looe, cornwall, is one of the oldest pubs in the uk. Are there any historical sites close to the jolly sailor inn. Jolly sailor inn is located close to the quay in west looe, and the waterfront is a short walk away.
Check back regularly to find your next favourite book. Krowji hoba provides an ideal base for visiting cornwall and is close to the shops and facilities looe has to offer including the famous south west coastal path. But beware, many cornish books and stories report that the historic rooms of the jolly are haunted haunting is, perhaps, for another day. The jolly sailor inn, looe 1205616 historic england.
The jolly sailor inn is among the oldest pubs in the uk. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and at jolly sailor inn you will find a traditional pub. Jolly sailor inn a storage room and parking as well as views of the river are featured at jolly sailor inn. The jolly sailor has been refurbished to a very high standard, making it one of the most pleasant. The jolly sailor inn looe cornwall oldest pub in looe. Book or magazine covers, commercial, promotional, advertorial, endorsement. With a history that stretched back to 1516 and a clientele that has, over the. The jolly sailor ghosts, smugglers and rivetting history. The jolly sailor has been refurbished to a very high standard, making it one of the most pleasant, as well as the most characterful of places to stay in the famous cornish harbour town of looe. Featuring a shower, each room has a private bathroom that also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
There are numerous restaurants and cafes nearby and across the road is the very popular jolly sailor pub, which is the oldest pub in looe. Established in 1516, the jolly sailor inn in looe, cornwall, is one of the oldest. I dont own anything in this video, all right riserved to c disney. Known as the jolly, the main beam in the bar came from a french ship captured at the battle of trafalgar in 1805.
The jolly sailor rebuilt, as we now know it, is not on this os. Affectionately known as the jolly by the locals over the centuries, since 1516, it has been a place of rest and recreation for seafarers and travellers alike. You can book a shuttle, once your reservation is complete. The main beam in the jolly sailor is said to have come off of a french ship of the line that was at the battle of trafalgar in1805. Set in a stunning location, adjacent to elephant boatyard and at the heart of howards way the hugely popular late 1980s bbc drama. After the ship had been captured, it was renamed the hms indefatigable. Looe bay holiday park and trelawne manor are within a tenminute drive of the village. Search for the cheapest hotel deal for jolly sailor inn in looe.
There are two separate rooms, one of which houses the pool table. Strangely, i can find no mention of the tunnel in any history books, or local guides. Photo of looe, the jolly sailor 1906, from the francis frith collection. Photo of looe, the jolly sailor 1906 francis frith. Popular attractions looe beach and old guildhall museum and gaol are located nearby. It was not the smugglers inn at all but the jolly sailor at west looe. The jolly sailor inn is a grade ii listed building in looe, cornwall, england. This manmade passage is stunningly creepy, and ominous, and instantly reminds the group of the smuggling tales recited in the jolly sailor. Known as the jolly, the main beam in the bar came from a french ship. Garry and zoe seymour, the new landlords of the jolly sailor inn in west looe image. Looe high street, the tale of the eclectic village and.
Jolly sailor empty pub for sale castletown portland dorset uk. The jolly sailor inn, looe, cornwall history in structure. Heritage list entry summary for the jolly sailor inn. There is a full bar menu available every evening all year round and every lunchtime in the summer. Affectionately known as the jolly by the locals, it has been a place of rest and recreation for seafarers and travellers alike for centuries. The jolly sailor, in looe, is a delightful and atmospheric inn that is steeped in history and which boasts several ghosts to chill the marrow of visitors. The cave narrows downward quite dramatically, to form a rounded tunnel. While the preventives searched, she calmly knitted. There are real ales, food, music, quiz nights, rock and roll bingo, themed nights, parties and comedy nights constantly throughout the year. Walking through history from the beach in east looe we head through town and cross the bridge to west looe, rejoining the. But beware, many cornish books and stories report that the historic rooms of the jolly.
West looe general stores, which has a great cheese and meats counter, as well as wine and vegetables. This ancient cornish shark fishing local is claimed to be looe s oldest pub, having been in operation for at least 500 years. Built in 1516, the jolly sailor is one of the oldest pubs in britain. In a building that dates back 500 years, jolly sailor inn offers accommodations in the charming fishing town of looe. The ferry boats are situated at the bottom of west looe hill which is where claras cottage is located, here you will also find the jolly sailor public house which dates from around 1516 and is one of the oldest pubs in the country.
Old photos of looe, cornwall browse nostalgic, historic local photos online. And almost unbelievably, the rooms remain well accommodated with modern luxuries such as tvs and ensuite bathrooms. Affectionately known as the jolly by the locals, it. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage.
Looe photos explore and buy nostalgic photos of looe everything old photos old maps books. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. A sketch map or plan for a plot on the corner of ansteys rd. On one occasion, the excise men following a tip off concerning an illegal stash of liquor raided the pub. The jolly sailor is one of the oldest pubs in the country in fact it is featured in a wills cigarette card collection called 40 oldest inns. Looe old cornwall society locs kowethas kernow goth logh. Tom last the jolly sailor inn in west looe may have been. Jolly sailor stunning pub overlooking hamble marina in. The jolly sailor inn looe the jolly sailor inn is one of the oldest pubs in the uk. The jolly sailor, west looe, cornwall circa early 1930s. The jolly sailor, in looe, is a delightful and atmospheric inn that is steeped in history. In west looe ye olde jolly sailor was a smuggler s haunt, and here too the story is told of how the quickthinking landlady once concealed an illicit keg beneath her petticoats during an unexpected search. The heart of any inn is, of course, its bar, and the jolly s bar is a fine example of the olde english style, with dark timber beams supporting the low roof and a roaring fire to warm the cockles on those cold coastal evenings.
Kayak searches hundreds of travel sites to help you find and book the hotel deal at jolly sailor inn that suits you best. Moving out of the middle ages, looe freed itself form the manorial system which had controlled west looe porthallow, and east looe paindraim, and charters were granted in 1574 and 1587 respectively. Nicholas church, dating from at least 36, the jolly sailor and several old cottages. The lyrics of the complete song of the beautiful mermaids of pirates of caribbean. The jolly sailor pub or public house overlooking hamble marina at bursledon in hampshire, uk. The selection of alcohol is good and the pub also provides a weekly shanty singing as entertainment, which customers can join in with. Photo of looe, the jolly sailor 1906 from francis frith. On the mainland, the jolly sailor inn was a favourite haunt.