Summercourt Cottages - Byre
🏖️ 0.8 miles from Millendreath (Excellent water quality)
Looe, South West England
Sleeps 2
£293 per break
Check availabilityZoos & Wildlife · Looe
The Monkey Sanctuary
📍 PL13 1NZ
Photo: David Lally (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Originated from rescuing woolly monkeys from the pet trade
- First GFAS accredited wildlife sanctuary in Europe
- Educated visitors on animal welfare and conservation
The Monkey Sanctuary near St. Martin-by-Looe was a long-standing wildlife sanctuary, originally set up to rescue woolly monkeys from the pet trade and later recognised as the first GFAS accredited wildlife sanctuary in Europe. Over sixty years it welcomed visitors keen to learn about primate welfare and conservation, though the site has now closed and its monkeys are being rehomed. It suited anyone interested in animal welfare and conservation education. If you're exploring the wider area, Looe station is 1.9 miles away and Millendreath beach is a mile away, and there are 99 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it easy to base yourself nearby while visiting other local attractions.
Practical details
- Booking
- The sanctuary has closed and rehoming of monkeys is underway
From the attraction's own website on 29 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ WiFi
- ✓ Parking
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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Summercourt Cottages - Linhay
🏖️ 0.8 miles from Millendreath (Excellent water quality)
Looe, South West England
Sleeps 3
£303 per break
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Summercourt Cottages - Smithy
🏖️ 0.8 miles from Millendreath (Excellent water quality)
Looe, South West England
Sleeps 3
£323 per break
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Summercourt Cottages - Granary
🏖️ 0.8 miles from Millendreath (Excellent water quality)
Looe, South West England
Sleeps 5
£543 per break
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Summercourt Cottages - Stables
🏖️ 0.8 miles from Millendreath (Excellent water quality)
Looe, South West England
Sleeps 4
£327 per break
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Summercourt Cottages - Hayloft
🏖️ 0.49 miles from Millendreath (Excellent water quality)
Looe, South West England
Sleeps 4
£327 per break
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