Fisherman's Cottage in the harbour heart of Port Isaac

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Choughs cottage (by the red flowers) in Dolphin Street

Kitchen and dining table (open plan with the lounge)

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41 sq m

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Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

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Port Isaac, ENG

Port Isaac Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Cliffside Gallery
‪6 min walk‬
Port Gaverne Beach
‪10 min walk‬
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Our cottage, Choughs, is a very good-value, self-catering holiday home, ideal for up to THREE ADULTS or TWO ADULTS & TWO CHILDREN and located right in the heart of the old village by the harbour in a narrow, traffic-free street. It is a traditional fisherman's cottage, with layout and dimensions reflecting its 19th-century heritage.

Port Isaac is a 700-year-old fishing village, nestling between the cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast. It has been welcoming tourists for years but retains a quaint and uncommercialised charm. Recently, it has been widely admired as the beautiful setting for TV series Doc Martin and the film The Shell Seekers. It is the home of Outlaw's New Road, the successor venue to Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, which was rated the best restaurant in Britain by the Good Food Guide 2018, while the chef's other venue in Port Isaac, Outlaw's Fish Kitchen, is just around the corner from the cottage. There are several other great places to eat. Port Isaac is also an ideal base from which to visit Padstow, Rock, the beaches at Polzeath and Daymer Bay, Tintagel Castle and the National Trust's Lanhydrock House and Gardens. The Eden Project, St Michael's Mount and Tate St Ives are all within easy reach by car.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
30 days' notice = 100% refund
14-29 days' notice = 50% refund

Property manager

Michael Walsh

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

No dogs (we can't guarantee dogs haven't stayed)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Port Isaac

Located in Port Isaac, this cottage is on the waterfront. St. Enodoc Golf Club and Bowood Park Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cornish Coast Day Adventures and Pengenna Pasties. Camel Creek Adventure Park and Retallack Water Sports are also worth visiting.

Port Isaac, ENG

What's nearby

Port Isaac Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Cliffside Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Port Gaverne Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Tintagel Castle - 22 min drive - 17.7 km
Polzeath Beach - 22 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

Roche Station - 40 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Trevathan Farm Shop and Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Atlantic Bar and Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
‪The White Hart - St Teath - ‬10 min drive
‪Fee's Food - ‬15 min drive
‪The Galleon - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fisherman's Cottage in the harbour heart of Port Isaac pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fisherman's Cottage in the harbour heart of Port Isaac?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fisherman's Cottage in the harbour heart of Port Isaac?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Fisherman's Cottage in the harbour heart of Port Isaac located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, South West Coast Path Section 13 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 14 Trailhead. Port Isaac Beach and Cliffside Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

8.8

Excellent

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

31 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Choughs Cottage. It is steps away from the lovely harbor that we saw for years on Doc Martin but thought we’d never see in

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

17 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Venture to Port Isaac

We loved the quaintness of the cottage. It had all we needed for our stay. After a day of exploring it was nice to come ‘home’ to sit in the living room by the fire and have a cuppa tea. Would love to go back again some day as our time was too short. The owner was wonderful and responsive to us throughout our stay. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

30 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Cottage in Convenient Location

Enjoyed the cottage immensely including some of the quirks of the electrical and water heating systems. Quiet street except for the gulls. Would recomment.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kate H.

13 May 2023

Liked: Communication, location

Tiny with everything

This is someone's home so it is chock full of furniture and the cupboards are laden with everything you may need. Comfortable enough, with steep steps to the two upper levels. A happy place to stay. It was left cleaner than found, despite the poor vacuum. Lovely location. Enjoyed amazing coastline scenery, walks, places to visit, plenty of good eateries, and fresh seafood available. Major downside, sadly, Port Isaac is heaving with dogs, and the consequences.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl Heinz H.

20 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

"Puppenhaus" mit wunderbarer Umgebung

Wonderful days in a little paradies.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

17 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Fisherman's Cottage

The cottage is right in the heart of Port Isaac which is a stunning fishing village packed with history. Its definitely small but has everything you could need. It's been very well thought out. The location is outstanding and we enjoyed eating in the various local restaurants and pubs all within walking distance. The owner was very helpful and informative and we felt the whole process was stress free. There is a lot to do locally. Without driving you can do boat trips, coasteering, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and eating out. Should you drive its a great location for various towns, villages and beaches. I would not recommend it for anyone who struggles with steep steps or walking up hills or for anyone who wants to cook big meals at home very evening but for us it was perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Helen A.

1 November 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Picturesque Port Issac

Cheough Cottage Fantastic location The cottage is very tired and in need of refurbishment. Shabby and uncomfortable furniture. Walls need repainting and very dirty in lots if areas. However this did not spoil our staycation

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Elizabeth M.

22 October 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cornish holiday

Very quaint . Port Issac very busy in the daytime lots of day visitors.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fred S.

3 October 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

dolphin street

The property was ideal for size and location however it could have some TLC. but this does not effect the overall experience of staying there

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

27 September 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

The cottage was lovely , it would benefit a great deal from a refurbishment, looking very tired & too much Clutter.

4/10 Poor

tracy s.

5 September 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs a good clean

We booked expecting a lovely cottage and it was a very dated tired cottage. The advertising says it’s been deep cleaned due to covid .. the cleaner needs re training then because we found dust and dirt everywhere. Blood on the cupboard door in the bathroom. I did contact the owner who told me the cleaner came before the handyman who must have cut himself. The bed oh my God it dipped badly in the middle and the head end was lower than the foot end. No good if you have acid reflux . The first morning my husband was having a reaction to the feather pillows that had seen better days ( 10 years ago) so we brought more pillows and put the pillow cases on them only to find horrible yellow stains on the feather pillow pillow protectors. I left the cottage cleaner than I found it. Every picture and plate was cleaned with an anti bacterial wipe and the banister rail ( you should see the video) was disgusting light switches were dirty too ... all the places people touch should be super clean but we’re not. The owner should make spot checks because this was disappointing. We paid A lot of money for one week in a place that I had to clean and didn’t get one nights good sleep

10/10 Excellent

Armanda M.

1 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

It was perfect!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

6 November 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful port isaac

This cottage is in a perfect location right in the heart of port issac and within very short walking distance to the harbour, pubs and shops. We had a lovely week here and will definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

r l.

12 September 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and Convenient

No view but an absolutely convenient location. The tiny front garden was pretty in pink and I longed for a small bistro table and chair to sit there. Small and charming. Perfect for my 10 night solo stay in early September. I would gladly rent Chough Cottage again. You won’t want to lug any suitcase larger than a carryon size upstairs to the bedrooms. BYO bath soap and shampoo and dish sponge/cloth.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

31 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

We have a fantastic week staying in the cottage in Port Issac, lovely accommodation right by the sea.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann O.

8 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Choughs Cottage

Had a very enjoyable stay in Port Isaac at Choughs cottage. It’s a quaint Fisherman’s cottage set close to the harbour & handy for places to eat & drink. Only downside is’s very tired & needs updating, especially the kitchen/living area. Bathroom ok but shower not great. Bedrooms decent size & more than enough room for 2, may be a bit tight for more than that though.

10/10 Excellent

carol f.

4 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

going again next year.

It was very quaint.but in keeping with a property of that age..

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

GORDON H.

31 August 2018

Lovely location, pretty garden.

Port Isaac lovely place to stay. The Cottage is in a great location for the harbour and the front garden makes you think you are going into a lovely place. But the furniture, fixtures and fittings are very tired and need attention in the following areas. New bedding and bed - the main bed is only 4ft, people would expect at least 4ft 6in. The towels are very worn as is the bedding and duvet. The bathroom was good. The lounge/kitchen is generally poor. The settee are uncomfortable, the kitchen sink and cupboards need replacing. The washing up bowl was particularly unpleasant. There were no additional grey bags so we had to bring our rubbish home as the one left for us had to be used for the last visitors rubbish. Unfortunately we will not either recommend this holiday property or be revisiting it.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

John F.

12 August 2018

Cosy

Very pretty,clean cottage. The upstairs bedrooms were light and very spacious. Well furnished and equipped,plenty of hangers,sockets,mirrors and lighting. Bathroom ,..plenty of room and bright. Downstairs had everything kitchen,dining and lounge ,all in the one room ,so it appeared very crowded. Front outside area very pretty and well planted up. It would have been nice to have had a small bistro type set there to sit at ,instead of the garden wall. The back area wasn’t suitable for sitting outside in as several bins were permanently there. This was the only problem....our bin was almost full on arrival,and despite putting it where requested, each night,it mysteriously found its way back overnight and was never emptied. The weather was very warm and sunny so we opened back and front doors to cool house down.....stable doors would have been preferable but not essential. Again the kitchen was well equipped,lots of sockets downstairs too and plenty of lights. The local booklets on Port Isaac we’re super. A lovley find right in the centre of Port Isaac....couldn’t have been more ideal. Walks from cottage plentiful. Eating places in PortIsaac and Port Gaverne good and plentiful...a week wasn’t long enough to sample all of them. For info, there is now a seasonal snack wagon in the PortQuin car park.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

9 August 2018

Beautiful charming unspoiled cottage in a tranquil environment. Totally relaxing.

Beautiful little gem of a cottage, tucked away just off the harbour. Very peaceful and relaxing, but close to all the various outlets that Port Issac has to offer. Total relaxation, best holiday for a very long time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

wendy h.

2 November 2017

clean cosy charming

this is my second stay at Choughs. such i lovely little cottage, always spotless which is great when you're tired from a long drive from home, you can walk in put the kettle on and settle straight in. we were blessed with excellent weather and i find Choughs an excellent base for exploring the whole county

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Karl G.

8 July 2017

Small and cosy at a very pittoresk village

We, a couple, had a beautiful time with sunny weather, fantastic landscapes and stay in a cosy cottage at the harbour. There are very good restaurants and pubs - we will come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John C., London, UK

17 June 2017

Lovely place for the price

Found this to be just as described, it is quite small but we're just a couple. Had a lovely stay here in May probably quieter than later in summer. Bed was comfy, shower good and wifi good. Had a slight issue with the dustbin but these things happen, owner has a local housekeeper who helped out. Very close tot he harbour – just round the corner. And Port Isaac is so charming. Really great for the price.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

18 October 2013

Had a wonderful week at Choughs cottage

This cottage is perfect for two & and an ideal base for walking & exploring. There are some very good eating places just a few yards from Choughs so leaving the car at the top of Port Isaac was not a problem for us at all. The 10 minute coastal walk to pick up the car was a lovely way to start the day if you wanted to go exploring further from the village. Although small the cottage was very clean & cosy on the chillier evenings & was a lovely homely place to return to at the end of a day spent walking. We hope it won"t be too long before we can visit again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

14 September 2013

Great cottage

Great place ,great cottage for two , don't complain about things like car parking etc if you have already been told about the cottage from the owners. Recommended , Frank and wendy

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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