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Looking for inspiration for your stay? Our blog is packed with ideas, from scenic walks and hidden beaches to local adventures and insider tips. Explore guides and activities designed to help you make the most of your time at The Vale and discover the beautiful places and experiences nearby.

The Vale is a double finalist at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2026

Finalist for New Tourism Business of the Year and Dog Friendly Business of the Year, plus two Commended awards.
The Vale by Ohana Mua is a Finalist for New Tourism Business of the Year and Dog Friendly Business of the Year at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2026.

We're now a Certified B Corporation™

The one we've been working towards since day one.
Ohana Mua is now a Certified B Corporation. Here's what it means, why we did it, and our full B Impact score, in the open.

We’re Highly Commended at the BusinessGreen UK Green Business Awards

Ohana Mua was named Highly Commended for Hospitality Firm of the Year at the BusinessGreen UK Green Business Awards, in our first year.

TV shows & movies filmed in & around South East Cornwall

There’s something about this part of Cornwall that feels almost too perfect to be real.
From iconic British television to blockbuster films, South East Cornwall has quietly become one of the UK’s most recognisable coastal backdrops.

My favourite running routes around The Vale

As it turns out, this corner of Cornwall is rather remarkable to run in.
For this month's Ohana Edit, we're stepping outside — literally. Kate, our Chief Financial Officer, shares her favourite running routes around The Vale.

Family summer holidays in Cornwall at The Vale

Sunshine, sea air and summer days done right
Beaches, boat trips and rainy-day plans for a family summer in South East Cornwall, all close to The Vale near Looe.

We’re finalists at the UK Green Business Awards

We’re finalists at the UK Green Business Awards (and we’re pretty chuffed about it!)
We have some great news to share. Ohana Mua has been named a finalist in the Hospitality Firm of the Year category at the UK Green Business Awards 2026!

Why staying before summer is secretly the best time

The quieter months reveal a slower, more intimate side of the landscape, one that invites wandering.
For our first edition of The Ohana Edit, we asked Pete, our Retreat Manager, to share why he thinks the months before summer are secretly the best time to stay.

Discovering Cornwall in February: family half-term escapes at The Vale

February half-term in Cornwall is one of those hidden gems that families often overlook.
February half term in Cornwall with the family. Winter beaches, the Eden Project and cosy nights near Looe, Fowey and Polperro. Book direct.

2026 travel trends: wellness, sustainability and the new way we holiday

This year’s biggest travel drivers? Wellness and sustainability.
If 2025 was the year of getting away, 2026 will be the year of travelling with intention and choosing destinations that make people feel good.

Valentine’s Day escapes: Fall in love with Cornwall at The Vale

There’s no better place to celebrate Valentine's Day than at The Vale.
Valentine's breaks in Cornwall at The Vale. Copper baths under the stars, hot tubs and coast walks for two, near Looe. Book direct.

Why Cornwall is 2026’s must-visit destination

Here’s what’s making Cornwall a must-visit for 2026, and why The Vale fits the brief perfectly.
Thinking about where to escape this year? With staycations rising, people craving more eco-friendly escapes, Cornwall and The Vale tick every box.

Winter wanders from The Vale

Winter wanders from The Vale. Walks in and around Looe, Polperro & Fowey
Our guide to winter walks in and around Looe, Polperro & Fowey. All a short distance from The Vale's luxury eco-friendly accommodation in Cornwall.

Best things to do in and around Looe, Cornwall

Best things to do in and around Looe with kids
The best things to do in and around Looe: beaches, boat trips, coast walks and days out, all a short drive from The Vale.

Ohana Mua's Festive Giveaway

7 days of giving with Ohana Mua's festive giveaway
Discover Ohana Mua’s 7 Days of Giving at The Vale, Cornwall. Festive giveaways, luxury treats, sustainable prizes and a chance to win a luxury lodge stay.

Best places to eat in Fowey, Cornwall

Places to eat in Fowey, Cornwall when you holiday at The Vale
Our guide to the best restaurants in Fowey, Cornwall: waterfront seafood, Narla, Sam's, historic pubs and dog friendly spots, about four miles from The Vale.

Stay at The Vale for your Cornwall wedding

Wedding party and guest accommodation in Looe
Planning a wedding in South East Cornwall? Ideas for where guests stay, getting around and making a weekend of it near Tredudwell Manor.

Wild swimming spots in Cornwall

A guide to our favourite wild swimming spots in and around The Vale
The benefits of Wild swimming and where you can find the best wild swimming spots to try in Cornwall near The Vale, Looe

Sustainability at Ohana Mua

Sustainability at Ohana Mua
Sustainability at Ohana Mua from Solar Power in action to our energy-positive plan, sustainability is at our core at The Vale.

How to spend a rainy day in Cornwall

Our top 10 must-see sights in Looe, Cornwall
Looking for things to do on a rainy day in Looe, Cornwall? Discover indoor attractions, cosy cafes, spas and ideas for wet weather days.

Autumn breaks in Cornwall

Autumn breaks in Cornwall
Our guide to autumn in South East Cornwall: Looe beach, Talland Bay, woodland walks and cosy pubs, for families, couples and dogs.

Cornwall’s best beaches

The best thing about Cornwall? When you holiday here, it feels like you’re abroad.
Our pick of the best beaches in Cornwall near Looe, from Talland Bay to hidden coves, with tips for families and dogs.

Dog walks near The Vale, Cornwall

Best dog walks in and around Looe, Cornwall
The best dog-friendly walks near Looe, from coastal paths to quiet woodland trails, all close to The Vale.

Watersports on the Cornish coast

Watersports on the Cornish Coast
Explore watersports on the Cornish coast. Activities across Looe, Polperro & Fowey, just 5 miles from The Vale, in Looe Cornwall.

Discover the charm of Looe

Our top 10 must-see sights in Looe, Cornwall
Our guide to the top 10 must-see sights in and around Looe, Cornwall, from Looe Island and the beaches to local vineyards and churches.

Best places to eat in Looe, Cornwall

Places to eat in Looe, Cornwall when you holiday at The Vale
Where to eat in Looe: our pick of the best restaurants, seafood spots, cafes and pubs, from the harbour to Hannafore.

Best activities to do with kids near Looe, Cornwall

Best activities to do with kids near Looe, Cornwall
Our guide to family days out in and around Looe, from beaches and boat trips to wildlife parks and rainy-day fun. Stay at The Vale and explore.

Discover the best scenic walks in Looe

Best dog walks in and around Looe, Cornwall
From the Looe to Polperro coast path to Kilminorth Woods, our favourite walks in and around Looe for every ability.

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The Vale by Ohana Mua
Peakswater
Looe, Cornwall
PL13 2QE

Phone
07356 310541

Opening hours
9am to 5pm, Monday to Sunday

E-mail
bookings@ohanamua.co.uk