Guests say
Blue Lobster Cottage in Port Isaac is praised for its cleanliness, well-equipped facilities, and charming decor. The property offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, ideal for exploring North Cornwall. While the cottage is appreciated for its comfort and utility room, parking challenges are noted, particularly for larger vehicles.
Guests consistently mention the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as clean, well-maintained, and beautifully decorated, indicating high standards of hygiene and upkeep.
The location is highly regarded for its proximity to local amenities and ease of access to the village and coastal paths, making it an excellent base for exploring the area.
The comfort of the cottage receives mixed reviews. While the beds are praised, some guests find the living room furniture less comfortable and the space a bit small for larger families.
Facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and utility room. However, points are deducted for maintenance issues such as a missing toilet seat cover and garden upkeep.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Centrally located in Port Isaac, a beautiful fishing village in Cornwall, lies this delightful three-bedroom property, Blue Lobster Cottage. Enjoying sea views, you will be just a stone's throw away from the harbour beach in Port Isaac, bay of Port Gaverne and an array of local amenities. The cottage features a contemporary nautical design, state-of-the-art appliances, a private patio and is fitting for a seascape, welcoming up to six guests. Benefit from the well-equipped kitchen, presenting everything that you'll need for a self-catering stay, along with a six-seater dining table, perfect to gather around after a day of adventure. Travel to the rear patio if you'd prefer an alfresco affair, home to outdoor furniture and a fire pit, ideal for soaking up the Cornish sunshine over a bottle of wine; you'll also find access to the external utility from here.
Relax in the bright sitting room, hosting sea glimpses, before retiring to three spacious bedrooms, all offering an abundance of storage and finished to a high spec; a shower room completes the cottage, both convenient and chic. Paces away you'll reach Port Isaac and its offering of shoreline restaurants and shops, including Fresh from The Sea, The Old School Restaurant, and a local Co-op. You'll also arrive at Portwenn View, an elevated observation deck, set above the Cornish coast, Giant Slip and Slide Cornwall, perfect for the thrill-seekers of your group, and Doyden Castle, displaying cliffside views. Travelling towards Polzeath, enjoy strolls across the resident beach, trek across Trebetherick Point, whilst stopping off at The Rumps, for far-reaching vistas across the county.
Padstow is accessible by car, perfect for visiting St Saviours Point, touring Padstow Museum, covering cultural, social and maritime events, and the National Lobster Hatchery, where you can adopt and track a lobster, or perhaps bring along your cycle, and follow the dedicated route across the Camel Trail. Enjoy your getaway in Cornwall by staying at Blue Lobster Cottage.
One of the real Cornish jewels is Port Isaac. The old village, a charming fishing community nestled in a valley with steep sides, has not altered since the previous century, when it was a centre for smuggling, slate export, and fishing. You can find a lot of little character homes mixed in with bigger cliff-top retreats, all with convenient access to the village's many eateries and shops. As the water recedes, the sandy harbour offers an abundance of rock pools. It is ideal for both romantic getaways and family vacations because it is only ten minutes by car from the beaches of Polzeath, Daymer, and Rock. At the peak of the village, there is plenty of parking.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x bunk.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
External utility.
Sitting room.
Central heating.
Log Burner.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler, Nespresso coffee machine.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
There is an off road parking space for one car which has been extended in May 23 and now measure 195cm wide x 435cm long.
There is also off road parking nearby and a car park just around the corner.
Rear garden with patio, furniture, and fire pit.
No smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.3 miles.
Note: There are steps to the front door and to the exterior of the property.
1 dog welcome - there is a stair gate at the bottom of the stairs to keep the dog downstairs).
Reviews (14)
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Michael
Only negatives was the parking space, ok if the neighbours werenât home but they had a massive car which left very little space. Also the garden wasnât at the same standard as the house, this couldâve been much nicer. Overall though, lovely and will come back one day, thank you.
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Lucy
It was well equipped and beautifully designed. The beds were all very comfy and everyone slept really well. The location was great with a short walk to the centre of Port Isaac or Port Gavene (around 10 mins walk). We enjoyed exploring the area with a visit to Rock and getting the ferry across to Padstow being a favourite. We didnât use the parking space at the cottage due to having a larger car but there is a car park round the corner that is £26.50 for the week and was very convenient. Just to be aware there isnât a stairgate to keep dogs downstairs as stated, we didnât find this too much of an issue as there are doors to close off the downstairs rooms but worth being aware as we usually take our own along. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would definitely return.
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Yvonne
We had a fantastic holiday. One chair in the living room had a castor missing and although I reported it, it was never mended. We could manage but it was dangerous and there were only 4 of us. If there had been 6 it would have been a problem. I consider this the managements problem not the owners. We could have done with two bins in the kitchen, one for recycling and one for general rubbish. It was also unclear what to do with glass bottles. Cornwall council seems to have done away with 'bottle banks' and I was loathe to put them in the general waste. We ended up taking them home which wasn't ideal. The garden was beautiful although as a gardener it grieved me that it wasn't better looked after. I did find myself pulling out weeds; it was a natural reaction. My daughter told me off. The games room was an extra benefit and rekindled my table football skills after 40 years. I would certainly consider rebooking and would recommend the cottage to others.