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Port Isaac
Online guide to Port Isaac, Port Quin, Port Gaverne - North Cornwall
Port Isaac Harbourc in Cornwall
HOLIDAYS IN PORT ISAAC
Sat Nav Co-ordinates: N50° 35' 39" W4° 49' 48"
Latitude Longitude: 50.593922, -4.829940
Postcode: PL29 3SG
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A Picturesque Coastal Haven that has been an inspiration for artists, writers, and poets for centuries, this is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of Cornwall. This quaint fishing village nestled in the heart of Cornwall's dramatic coastline, is a must-see destination for those seeking a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. With its rich history, stunning natural beauty, and vibrant local community, this hidden gem offers a unique blend of charm and adventure.
The moment you step foot in Port Isaac, you're transported to a bygone era. Explore the narrow cobblestone street, lined with quaint cottages, many of which have been lovingly restored to their former glory. The village's unspoiled charm is a delight to wander through, as you meander past art galleries, boutiques, and cafes, all set against the backdrop of the breathtaking North Cornish coast.
Port Isaac's maritime heritage runs deep, and the village has been a bustling fishing port for centuries. The harbour, still home to a thriving fishing fleet, is a hub of activity with boats bobbing in the water and fishermen selling their catch of the day. Take a stroll along the historic quay and learn about the village's rich fishing history at the Port Isaac Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts and photographs that tell the story of its seafaring past.
Indulge in the finest Cornish cuisine at one of the village's many restaurants and pubs. From freshly caught seafood to hearty pasties, the local dishes are a testament to the region's culinary expertise. Be sure to visit the famous "Doc Martin's" restaurant, where you can enjoy a meal in the setting of the popular TV series. The village also boasts a variety of artisanal shops selling everything from freshly baked bread to handmade crafts, making it the perfect place to pick up a souvenir or treat.
The rugged beauty of the surrounding coastline is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts; a wildlife haven of purple, green, and gold valleys sloping down to a stark wave-lashed coastline of rugged cliffs and secluded coves that can be explored from the coastal footpath. Whether you're a keen walker, a surfer, or a wildlife lover, there's something for everyone. Join the South West Coast Path for a scenic hike with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, or hit the waves at the nearby Polzeath Beach. For those looking to explore the local marine life, boat trips and fishing excursions are readily available.
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Port Isaac is no stranger to the spotlight, having served as the picturesque setting for the TV series "Doc Martin" and the film "Fisherman's Friends." The village's quintessential Cornish charm has made it a favorite among filmmakers and visitors alike. Take a guided tour to discover the show's iconic locations or simply soak in the atmosphere that has inspired countless film and TV productions.
Port Isaac's natural beauty is unparalleled. The village is surrounded by lush countryside and stunning beaches, offering a peaceful sanctuary for those seeking relaxation. Take a leisurely stroll to the neighboring beaches, or simply sit back and watch the world go by from one of the many scenic spots along the coast.
PORT GAVERNE
Sat Nav Co-ordinates: N50° 35' 34" W4° 49' 22"
Latitude Longitude: 50.592798, -4.822726
Postcode: PL29 3SQ
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a Hidden Gem in the Heart of Cornwal, nestled along the dramatic and breathtaking North Cornish coastline, you'll find the enchanting fishing hamlet of Port Gaverne. This picturesque destination is a must-visit for those seeking a tranquil escape, surrounded by natural beauty and steeped in history.
For the history enthusiasts, the hamlet is brimming with tales of yesteryear, particularly its role as a busy port in the 19th century, where ships once transported slate and other goods. The historic port is now a tranquil retreat, with remnants of its past visible in the form of old pilchard cellars and the charming thatched cottages that line the harbour.
The Port Gaverne Hotel, an elegant 17th-century inn, stands proudly at the entrance to the cove, providing luxurious accommodation and fine dining. This historic gem boasts a picturesque beer garden and a cozy interior, complete with open fires and original features, making it the ideal spot to unwind with a pint of local ale or a hearty meal made with fresh, local ingredients.
PORT QUIN
Sat Nav Co-ordinates: N50° 35' 18" W4° 52' 10"
Latitude Longitude: 50.588519, -4.869568
Postcode: PL29 3SU
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A quaint, isolated and picturesque hamlet and fishing cove nestled along the stunning North Cornwall coastline. This hidden gem is a must-visit for those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The quaint village offers breathtaking views of the turquoise waters and rugged cliffs, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts, walkers, and photographers.
The Port Quinn coastal path is a favorite among visitors, providing spectacular vistas that stretch for miles. This scenic walk takes you through untouched landscapes, where you can spot an array of wildlife, including seabirds, dolphins, and seals. For those looking for adventure, the coastline is perfect for water sports such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. The serene waters are also excellent for swimming during the warmer months.
Steeped in history, Port Quinn is home to the remains of a 19th-century harbour, which played a vital role in the local fishing and mining industries. The abandoned buildings and piers offer a fascinating glimpse into the past, with stories of smugglers and shipwrecks adding to the area's intrigue. The village itself is a charming collection of cottages, many of which have been beautifully restored to offer cozy accommodations for those looking to experience the charm of a traditional Cornish fishing village.
The nearby Port Quin Beach is a secluded haven, perfect for a quiet picnic or a romantic stroll at sunset. The area is also part of the South West Coast Path, which offers more challenging hikes for those looking to explore further. For families, the beach is an excellent spot for building sandcastles and rock pooling, with the added excitement of discovering the shipwreck remains scattered along the shoreline.
Doyden Castle
The enigmatic and enchanting 18th-century clifftop folly nestled in the quaint and serene hamlet of Port Quin. This intriguing little structure offers a unique blend of dramatic coastal scenery, intriguing architecture, and a rich tapestry of tales that will captivate visitors of all ages.
Doyden Castle, also known as Doyden Point or Doyden Fort, is a striking example of a Gothic Revival building. Constructed in the late 18th century by the Reverend Richard Hawkins, this peculiar edifice served as a private retreat and hunting lodge. Perched precariously on the edge of a cliff, it presents a dramatic silhouette against the backdrop of the rugged North Cornish coastline. The castle's fascinating history is steeped in mystery and legend, with some suggesting it was used for secret smuggling activities due to its isolated location.
The castle can be reached by a scenic cliff path, which offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding countryside. This relatively easy hike is part of the South West Coast Path, a popular trail that stretches for over 600 miles, providing ample opportunities for exploration and photography.
The best way to access the site is via the coastal footpath from Port Quin or from a car park in Port Isaac - following the Postmans Path, across the headland (approx 60 min walk - 2 miles) or via the stunning slightly longer, Moderate to strenuous, cliff top walk to from Port Isaac to Port Quinn. Click here for details of the Port Isaac to Port Quin Circular walk - via the Postman's Path and returning via the coastal path. A Stunning circular walk from Port Quin to Port Isaac offers a taste of the north Cornwall coast and countryside. The outward route follows an inland path. After exploring Port Isaac with its wide range of amenities, the return route follows the South West Coast Path along a lovely section of coast back to the start.
PORT ISAAC HOLIDAY RENTAL
The Cornwall Online Guide has 20 Holiday Rental properties in this area Holiday Accommodation - Holiday Rental properties
Tregwormond Grange
En-Suite Bed & Breakfast (B&B) Holiday Stays in St Minver | Sleeps: 4 people | Tel: 01208 869660
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Location: St Minver
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Tregwormond Grange is a working Arable Farm. The farmhouse has far reaching views over open countryside and is situated within short distances of Rock, Polzeath, Port Isaac and Wadebridge.
Two Ensuite Rooms: 1 King Size Double Room - 1 Twin Bedroom
Tel: 01208 869660
Gardenia Cottage
Rock Self-catering Holiday Cottage Rental | Sleeps: 6 people | Tel: 07736420853
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Prices from £660 to £1170
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Rock
Nearest Beach:
0-1 mile
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Spring and Summer 2025 Weeks Available
updated 03 JAN 2025
A peaceful, relaxing holiday home set in the stunning Camel Estuary close to Rock and Polzeath. The Holiday Cottage sleeps up to 6 people ( + infant) in three bedrooms and has parking for two cars. Easy access to Polzeath, Port Isaac and Padstow Gardenia offers the perfect place to unwind from a busy lifestyle, and you will be sad to leave at the end of your holiday,
Tel: 07736420853
Norwood Luxury Self-catering
Boscastle Self-catering Holiday Rental | Sleeps: 4 people | Tel: 01440 783979
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Prices from £450 to £950
Sleeps: 4 people |
Location: Boscastle
Nearest Beach:
0-1 mile
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2025 Spring Dates available: 22nd Feb @£550 - 01st Mar @£595 - 08st Mar @£595 - 15st Mar @£595 updated 31st Jan 2025
Restored to its original beauty with all the modern conveniences one would expect. Originally built for a ships captain this spacious charming house has everything you would expect to make your special holiday in Cornwall complete. Sleeps 4 in Boscastle with Parking
Tel: 01440 783979
Cornish Traditional Cottages
Cornwall Self-catering Holiday Cottage Rental with Sea Views. | Sleeps: 10+ people | Tel: 01208 893 980
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Cornish Traditional Cottages have been letting holiday homes in Cornwall since 1964. We are a small, independent family run business and let cottages, houses, and anything in-between across the County we call home. Coastal or inland, Launceston to Lands End book your next Cornish break with a local Cornish business
Tel: 01208 893 980
TREWETHA COTTAGE B&B
En-Suite Bed & Breakfast (B&B) Holiday Stays in Port Isaac | Sleeps: 4 people | Tel: 01208 880877
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Location: Port Isaac
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B&B stays in a stunning coastal location - with easy access to the coast paths an ideal base for walkers or visitors simply wanting a relaxed holiday. This picturesque cottage retains its original 18th. Century style and atmosphere whilst combining every modern convenience. Bed and breakfast stays in Two beautiful en suite bedrooms.
two ensuite double rooms
Tel: 01208 880877
Trentinney Farm Cottages
St Endellion nr Port Isaac Self-catering Holiday Cottage Rental | Sleeps: 6 people | Tel: 01208 880 564
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Trentinney Farm has six holiday cottages sleeping 2 to 6 people situated between Port Isaac and Chapel Amble but only 10 minutes from the popular beaches at Rock and Polzeath. After your exciting day on the beach or exploring Cornwall you will appreciate being able to return to the peace and quiet of Trentinney with its158 acres of some of the loveliest countryside in North Cornwall, from the top of the farm there are spectacular views of the sea and moors. We pride ourselves on our comfortable king size beds. Well behaved dogs are allowed only in two cottages the others are pet free
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Tel: 01208 880 564
Clifftops at 1 Overcliff
Port Isaac Self-catering Holiday Rental with Sea Views. | Sleeps: 8 people | Tel: 020 7328 8159
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Prices from £425 to £1295
Sleeps: 8 people |
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Location: Port Isaac
Nearest Beach:
0-1 mile
House, sleeping up to 8 people, on coastal path, with magnificent sea views from most windows & less than five minute walk to the historic centre of Port Isaac. Three car parking spaces by house, a garden down to the coastal path & a secluded patio. 2 Overcliff next door, can also be rented, sleeping 6.
Tel: 020 7328 8159
Spring Gardens B&B
En-Suite Bed & Breakfast (B&B) Holiday Stays in Wadebridge | Sleeps: 6 people | Tel: 01208 813 771
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Location: Wadebridge
Nearest Beach:
10+ miles
B&B stays and Holidays situated in the historic market town of Wadebridge in the heart or Cornwall, Spring Gardens provides the highest standard of accommodation in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Spring Gardens is a former merchants house comprising of spacious beautifully furnished rooms in a pleasant setting.Bed & Breakfast 3 ensuite double rooms + Self-catering sleeps 6
Visit Britain / Quality in Tourism 4 star, B&B silver award, B&B Award
Tel: 01208 813 771
Delamere Bungalows Self Catering Holidays
Delabole Self-catering Holiday Rental | Sleeps: 4 people | Tel: 01895 632846
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Prices from £188 to £580
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Location: Delabole
Nearest Beach:
1-3 miles
Situated about 2 miles from the coast, near the village of Delabole, are 16 bungalows set in peaceful and secluded surroundings. It is an ideal get away from it all base for a holiday with beautiful sandy beaches and spectacular scenery. 16 Holiday Bungalows Sleeping 4 people (plus some sleeping 5/ 6 People)
Tel: 01895 632846
Breakers - Atlantic Terrace
New Polzeath Self-catering Holiday Rental with Sea Views. | Sleeps: 10+ people | Tel: 07717 277722
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Location: New Polzeath
Nearest Beach:
0-1 mile
Holiday Home on three levels situated adjacent to the beach with stunning sea views. Breakers sleeps 10 people - it is situated at the Pentire Point end of Atlantic Terrace and commands stunning views of the bay and surrounding headlands. Breakers land is five metres from the beach and rocks which can be accessed via Atlantic steps
Tel: 07717 277722
Tolraggott Farm Cottages
Port Isaac Self-catering Holiday Cottage Rental | Sleeps: 8 people | Tel: 01208 880927
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Nearest Beach:
1-3 miles
Tolraggott Farm offer seven high quality holiday cottages sleeping between 4 and 8 people, thst will a provide you and your family with the perfect base for a wonderful holiday in North Cornwall. Some of the most beautiful beaches in Cornwall will be within a few minutes drive of your cottage.
Tel: 01208 880927
Spring Gardens Cottage
Wadebridge Self-catering Holiday Cottage Rental | Sleeps: 6 people | Tel: 01208 813 771
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Prices from £450 to £1225
Sleeps: 6 people |
Cottage Location:
Wadebridge
Nearest Beach:
10+ miles
Spring Gardens Cottage is a beautifully refurbished georgian character cottage complete with wood-burner, central heating, fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, digital TV, DVD, garden/patio etc.Holiday Cottage Sleeps 6 people
Tel: 01208 813 771
2 Overcliff - Port Isaac
Port Isaac Self-catering Holiday Rental with Sea Views. | Sleeps: 6 people | Tel: 020 7328 8159
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Prices from £495 to £2100
Sleeps: 6 people |
Location: Port Isaac
Nearest Beach:
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Self-catering Holidays in Port Isaas in a stunning locastion overlooking the bay, sleeping up to 6 people, on coastal path, with magnificent sea views from most windows & less than five minute walk to the historic centre of Port Isaac. Two car parking spaces by house, a garden down to the coastal path & a secluded patio. 1 Overcliff next door, can also be rented -sleeping 8.
Tel: 020 7328 8159
Linkside
Trebetherick Self-catering Holiday Rental with Sea Views. | Sleeps: 10+ people | Tel: 01884 820591
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Location: Trebetherick
Nearest Beach:
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Summer 2025 Weeks Available
10th July @ 3350, 17th July @ 3350, 24th July @ 3350
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Situated in Daymer Lane, about 200 yards from Daymer Bay, a large sandy swimming beach, Linkside is a 1920s colonial style house with a secluded mature garden and a veranda and balcony. Well behaved dogs are welcome to stay at the house. Sleeping 12 to 14 people.
Tel: 01884 820591
Pottery Cottage
St Kew Self-catering Holiday Cottage Rental | Sleeps: 4 people | Tel: 07712 242299
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St Kew
Nearest Beach:
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4 star holiday accommodation close to the coast Sping 2025 weeks available: 15th Feb, 1st March, 8th March, 15th March, 5th April, 12th April, 19th April and 3rd May.
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Pottery Cottage - an award winning boutique holiday cottage close to Port Isaac, Polzeath, Bodmin Moor, Rock, Wadebridge and the Camel Estuary. Pottery Cottage is a light and airy detached property designed and furnished in a contemporary style, with two ensuite bedrooms ( King sized double room with ensuite shower and twin room with ensuite bathroom). The cottage has a terraced Mediterranean style courtyard garden outside french windows and is very private and peaceful, ideal for BBQs, sunbathing, al fresco dining or just making the most of Cornwall’s beautiful summers. Parking for two cars. Pottery Cottage sleeps 4 people. EV charging Point ( 7kw Easee Charge).
Visit Britain / Enjoy England. Gold Tourism Award 4 star.
Tel: 07712 242299
Penmarie
Nr Port Isaac Self-catering Holiday Rental with Sea Views. | Sleeps: 10+ people | Tel: 07931 199 753
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Prices from £250 to £2765
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Location: Nr Port Isaac
Nearest Beach:
3-10 miles
Easter Weeks Available: £2765 per week or Short Breaks from £395 per night
Stunning, spacious Holiday Home with sea views, sleeping 6 to 10 people ; in a peaceful rural location with distant views to the North Cornwall coast- 5 min drive from Port Isaac, and easy access to the surfing beach and family beaches at Polzeath and Daymer Bay on the Camel Estuary. updated 04 feb 2025
A stunning and spacious holiday home with sea views just a five minutes drive from Port Isaac. Penmarie is a modern family home with 3 double bedrooms, a large patio with garden furniture and huge garden. Well situated in a quiet hamlet with views of the ocean and amenities on the doorstep. A quaint country pub is a stone's throw away and bountiful tracks for dog walking and a path through the woods to Port Gaverne which also has two great pubs/restaurants. Sleeps 6 to 10 people - Full and part weeks available.
Tel: 07931 199 753
Providence Cottage
Port Isaac Self-catering Holiday Cottage Rental with Sea Views. | Sleeps: 8 people | Tel: 01208 880416
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Nearest Beach:
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Providence Cottage offers you luxury Holiday accommodation in a superb clifftop location with breathtaking sea views :over the harbour, coastline and miles of open sea beyond. Sleeps up to 8 people
Tel: 01208 880416
Cornish Seaview Cottages by the sea
cornwall Self-catering Holiday Cottage Rental with Sea Views. | Sleeps: 10+ people | Tel: 01428 723819
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Holidays Cottages on the cornish Coast - enjoy a break in a stunning Cornish coastal location - explore the beautiful beaches and coves of the Cornish Coast
Tel: 01428 723819
Rockpools
Port Isaac Self-catering Holiday Rental with Sea Views. | Sleeps: 4 people | Tel: 0208 4416733
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Prices from £539 to £980
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Location: Port Isaac
Nearest Beach:
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A renovated 18th Century fishermans cottage in the heart of Port Isaac. With slate stone floor and exposed beams lovingly restored by hand, this property oozes charm and character. You can even keep and eye on your children if they go down for a paddle! - sleeps 2 + 2
Visit Britain 4 star
Tel: 0208 4416733
The Countryman Hotel
En-Suite Bed & Breakfast (B&B) Holiday Stays in Camelford | Sleeps: 10+ people | Tel: 01840 212250
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Location: Camelford
Nearest Beach:
3-10 miles
The Countryman Hotel - Something for everyone 9 Bedrooms - Ensuite rooms available ,situated just a two minute walk from the centre of the historic market town of Camelford. There are 9 tastefully furnished and decorated bedrooms, all with H/C, colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities. En-suite facilities are available, as well as single and family rooms.
Tel: 01840 212250
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