Autumn on the Cornish coast
A different pace on the Cornish coast.
As the season turns, the Looe and Polperro coast takes on a gentler rhythm. The mornings are cooler, the light softer, and the harbour and lanes quiet enough to really enjoy. It's the time of year for unhurried walks, a long lunch somewhere warm, and evenings settled back at a comfortable holiday home.
Foxes Lair and Hedgehogs Home at Granite Henge, Trelawne Cross, make an easy base for it all — near enough to Looe and Polperro for harbour mornings and an evening out, far enough out to feel properly away. A few days in autumn can be just the reset you need.
Choose your autumn retreat
Both at Granite Henge, both sleeping up to four, both with access to the same seasonal heated pool through September. Pick the one that feels right for your few days away.
Foxes Lair
Foxes Lair — Your Woodland Hideaway
Granite Henge, Trelawne Cross, near Looe
A warm, characterful base with woodland views, Foxes Lair suits couples or small families who like to settle in and take their time. Somewhere to come back to after a morning on the coast — and, in September, a heated outdoor pool on the doorstep for a swim before dinner.
- Sleeps up to four.
- Two bedrooms.
- Self-catering accommodation.
- On-site parking.
- Woodland views.
Hedgehogs Home
Hedgehogs Home — Your Cosy Cornish Retreat
Granite Henge, Trelawne Cross, near Looe
A comfortable, welcoming retreat in peaceful surroundings, Hedgehogs Home is a relaxed base for exploring Looe, Polperro and the South East Cornwall coast in the quieter autumn months. Easy to settle into and easy to come back to — and in September, the heated outdoor pool is there for a swim when you fancy one.
- Sleeps up to four.
- Two bedrooms.
- Self-catering accommodation.
- Peaceful setting.
- Easy access to the coast.
September escapes with a little pool time
An early-autumn break is one of the loveliest ways to use the pool. The days are still long enough for a swim and a relaxed afternoon, the evenings are just cool enough to make a warm evening indoors feel like a treat. Guests at both Foxes Lair and Hedgehogs Home share the outdoor heated swimming pool at Granite Henge.
Pool season: open 1 May – 30 September.
The pool closes at the end of September and is closed throughout October and November. It is shared between properties at Granite Henge and is seasonal, not available year-round. Neither Foxes Lair nor Hedgehogs Home has a private hot tub.
October and November: walks, village visits and relaxed evenings
Once the pool closes, it's all about being out in the cooler, clearer air — and settling in somewhere warm at the end of the day.
Coastal walks in clearer air
The South West Coast Path around Looe and Polperro is at its bracing best in October and November. Pack a flask, take it at your own pace, and come back to a warm retreat. Find route ideas in our local area guide.
Quieter harbours and villages
Looe's harbour and Polperro's lanes are calmer after the summer crowds — lovely for a slow morning, a wander round the shops, and a long lunch somewhere cosy before heading back.
Softer days
Ideas for a rainy autumn day
A drizzly day in Cornwall has its own charm — especially when there's a warm retreat to come back to.
Warm up in a Looe café
Start slow with a coffee by the harbour, browse the little shops in East Looe, and let the morning drift. It's the sort of day that doesn't need a plan.
Potter around Polperro
Wander the lanes of the fishing village, call in at the harbour, and find a cosy pub for a long lunch. A gentle afternoon out, a short drive from Granite Henge.
An easy evening in
Stock up on the way back, settle into your holiday home, and let the evening unwind at its own pace. See more ideas in our local area guide.
Find your autumn dates
Check live dates and prices for Foxes Lair and Hedgehogs Home and book directly with Granite Henge — no middleman, no hidden fees.
Autumn breaks are subject to availability and seasonal minimum-stay requirements. Check your preferred dates for the options that apply.
Foxes Lair — Woodland Hideaway
Granite Henge, Trelawne Cross, near Looe
Hedgehogs Home — Cosy Retreat
Granite Henge, Trelawne Cross, near Looe
Prefer to talk it through? Call 01503 264869 and speak to Tina or Paul.
Autumn break FAQs
Quick answers to help you plan a few autumn days away near Looe.
Is autumn a good time to visit Looe?
Autumn is a lovely, quieter time to visit Looe and Polperro. The harbour is still busy with boats, the coastal walks are at their best in the cooler months, and the villages are calmer after the summer crowds. Foxes Lair and Hedgehogs Home at Granite Henge make a comfortable, welcoming base — just check your dates against the live booking calendar.
Is the swimming pool open in autumn?
The shared outdoor heated swimming pool at Granite Henge is open from 1 May through to 30 September. It closes at the end of September and is closed throughout October and November. September stays can still enjoy a swim; October and November breaks are all about walks, village visits and relaxed evenings in.
Can we book an autumn weekend or midweek break?
Autumn weekend and midweek breaks are often available outside the busiest periods, subject to live availability and the minimum-stay rules that apply at the time. Choose your dates in the live booking calendar to see what's open for Foxes Lair and Hedgehogs Home.
What can we do nearby on a rainy day?
There's plenty nearby for a softer day — harbour strolls in Looe, browsing the shops and cafés around the town, exploring Polperro's lanes and harbour, and cosy pubs for a long lunch. Our local guide lists things to do, places to eat and days out across South East Cornwall, and both retreats are a comfortable base to come back to.
How many people can stay?
Foxes Lair and Hedgehogs Home each have two bedrooms and sleep up to four guests, so both suit couples or small families.