North Cornwall
Port Isaac
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Rock
Balangan
Sleeps 6 · 3 Bed · 3 Bath
From £1,630/Week
Wadebridge
Miramar
Sleeps 8 · 4 Bed · 2 Bath
From £1,085/Week
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Shilling Stones
Sleeps 6 · 3 Bed · 2 Bath
From £541/Week
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The Keep Pot
Sleeps 2 · 1 Bed · 1 Bath
From £380/Week
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The Old Coastguard Lookout
Sleeps 6 · 3 Bed · 3 Bath
From £1,251/Week
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Fairholme
Sleeps 6 · 3 Bed · 1 Bath
From £594/Week
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Bre Cottage
Sleeps 4 · 2 Bed · 2 Bath
From £539/Week
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Swallow Cottage
Sleeps 5 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath
From £776/Week
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Harbour Lights, Port Isaac
Sleeps 6 · 3 Bed · 3 Bath
From £910/Week
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Pebblestones
Sleeps 6 · 3 Bed · 3 Bath
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Signal Post
Sleeps 8 · 4 Bed · 3 Bath
From £964/Week
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Bosun’s
Sleeps 2 · 1 Bed · 1 Bath
From £303/Week
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Beehive Cottage
Sleeps 4 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath
From £597/Week
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Dane Cottage
Sleeps 4 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath
From £564/Week
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Seahaven
Sleeps 10 · 4 Bed · 4 Bath
From £1,060/Week
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Crow’s Nest
Sleeps 4 · 2 Bed · 2 Bath
From £628/Week
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The Crows Nest
Sleeps 8 · 4 Bed · 5 Bath
From £935/Week
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Kelmscot
Sleeps 6 · 3 Bed · 1 Bath
From £146
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Caelum
Sleeps 6 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath
From £431/Week
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Suncroft
Sleeps 4 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath
From £577/Week
Where these cottages are
Locations approximate — exact addresses provided on booking confirmation.
Why Port Isaac
Port Isaac is one of north Cornwall’s most atmospheric fishing villages, wrapped around a sheltered harbour and framed by steep lanes, slate-roofed cottages and rugged cliffs. It is still known for its maritime character, but it has also become famous as the filming location for Doc Martin and as the home of the Fisherman’s Friends sea shanty group.
The harbour is the heart of the village. At low tide, the small beach opens out beneath the cottages, with fishing boats, rock pools and plenty of photo-worthy corners. It is more of a strolling, exploring and paddling place than a classic bucket-and-spade beach, and the steep streets mean sensible shoes are worth wearing.
Food is a real highlight here, with cafés, pubs and seafood-led places tucked around the harbour and village lanes. Expect a mix of relaxed lunches, cream teas, takeaway treats and special-occasion dining, with local crab and fish often part of the appeal. The Golden Lion is one of the village’s best-known pubs and has long been part of Port Isaac’s character.
For walking, Port Isaac is superb. The coast path towards Port Quin is dramatic, hilly and rewarding, with big Atlantic views, steep climbs and quiet coves along the way. The South West Coast Path route towards Porteath is around 5.4 miles and includes plenty of ascent and descent, so it is best treated as a proper walk rather than a gentle stroll.
Port Isaac is best enjoyed slowly: wander the harbour, find the narrow lanes, pause for seafood or a drink, then climb the coast path for a final view back over the village.
