Guests say
Hillside in Port Isaac is a spacious and well-equipped cottage, ideal for families and groups. Guests praise its excellent location close to the harbour and coastal walks, as well as its comfortable beds and sociable kitchen-dining area. The property is appreciated for its homely feel and responsive hosts. While some maintenance and cleanliness issues have been noted, most guests enjoyed their stay and found the house to be good value, with many expressing a desire to return.
Several guests found the property clean and comfortable, particularly the bedding and bathrooms. However, others reported issues such as stained carpets, dust, and the need for a deeper clean in some areas, indicating inconsistency in cleanliness standards.
The location is highly praised, with guests loving the short walk to the harbour, easy access to coastal paths, and proximity to local amenities. The only minor concern was the speed of cars on the nearby lane.
Guests found the house spacious and the beds comfortable, with plenty of room for families and groups. Some mentioned issues with heating and creaky beds, but overall comfort was rated positively.
The cottage is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and has ample space for dining and socialising. However, guests noted maintenance issues such as plumbing, hot water, broken furniture, and tired décor, suggesting room for improvement.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a welcome pack with biscuits and wine, and supplies like tea, coffee, and dishwasher tablets. Please note that these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A great family holiday base ideally situated to visit the many attractions that Cornwall has to offer, including The Eden Project..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Bluray Player, Ipod Dock, Open Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Games Room: TV, Playstation 4
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Log burner (logs and coal are available locally). Small front patio garden with picnic table. Private parking for 1 car; additional public car park 500 yards away (prices vary depending on season). No smoking property.. This spacious, detached, dog-friendly holiday home is set over three floors with three bathrooms, and has a lovely hand-built kitchen with dresser and large dining table. The living room with the woodburner gives way to a games room for the children with a playstation console and various board games. Set in a privileged position in the heart of this fishing village, made famous by the TV series Doc Martin, you are just 200 yards from an array of shops, pubs and restaurants, and the coastal path which passes close to the property. From here you can take in the breathtaking views across the Atlantic Ocean and walk north towards Tintagel, the mythical home of King Arthur, or south towards Polzeath, with its sandy surfing beach. Rock is a 5 mile drive from Post Isaac, where you can enjoy the many watersports on offer. You can walk or cycle along the Camel Trail, a disused railway line that follows the Camel Estuary to the market town of Wadebridge and beyond to Bodmin. You can also take a ferry from Rock to Padstow, where you will find many shops, pubs and restaurants, including Rick Stein’s fish restaurant.This holiday cottage is ideally situated to visit the many attractions that Cornwall has to offer including The Eden Project, a zoo and Blue Reef Aquarium at Newquay, as well as many gardens and NT properties close by. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
Please note: Due to the age of the property (late Georgian/early Victorian), there are steep and narrow stairs going up to the first and second floors, and no downstairs toilet.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Rock Beach
- Carnewas at Bedruthan - National Trust
- Watergate Bay
- Tintagel Castle
- Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
- St. Columb hurling
- Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
Reviews (13)
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Confirmed Guest
Brilliant sociable family house. Clean and well equipped.Front yard only outside space so could be made prettier with plants.
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Confirmed Guest
Another fantastic holiday in Hillside, Port Isaac. The cottage has everything you need & has a home from home feel. We will be returning again.
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Hamish Dickson
We have absolutely loved our stay at Hillside! What a beautiful, spacious house!The cottage was great and had everything we could possibly need! There is a large dining table in the kitchen which became the heart of the house and a lovely log burner which helped warm my wife up after surfing at Polzeath.The beds were very comfy and our en suite bathroom's shower was lovely.We had a bit of time working "from home" and really appreciated the good internet connection.The location was ideal for exploring Port Isaac (a magical village! Very picturesque!) and the perfect base for exploring some more of Cornwall, including its wonderful beaches. Overall, our holiday was unforgettable and hopefully we will be back next year :)