Guests say
Fairholme is a well-received cottage in Port Isaac, praised for its cleanliness, stunning sea views, and convenient location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge, and the bonus of parking. The unique style and character of the property add to its charm. While some minor maintenance issues and the lack of a welcome pack are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests looking forward to returning.
The majority of guests have found Fairholme to be beautifully clean, with only a few isolated comments about the need for a deeper clean or uncleaned outdoor areas. The high standards of cleanliness contribute positively to the guests' experiences.
The location of Fairholme is highly praised for its proximity to local amenities, the harbour, and the sea views. It is considered an ideal base for exploring Port Isaac and the surrounding areas, with the added benefit of parking.
Guests find the property comfortable, with special mentions of the comfy beds and sofas. However, some guests noted issues with mattress quality and noisy beds in one of the rooms, slightly lowering the comfort score.
Facilities at Fairholme are generally well-regarded, especially the well-equipped kitchen and en-suite bathrooms. However, there are several comments about maintenance issues such as problems with showers, heating, and windows, which suggest room for improvement.
While some guests mentioned the absence of a welcome pack and suggested that it would be a thoughtful addition, there is not enough information to determine if gifts are typically provided or expected. Therefore, a score cannot be given, and guests should note that such amenities are not guaranteed.
About this property
Situated in a peaceful area of Port Isaac on the North Cornwall coast, Fairholme is a characterful and spacious holiday home retaining many of its charming original features. Offering comfortable accommodation for up to six guests and benefiting from two private parking spaces, this family-friendly holiday home is within easy reach of Port Isaac’s harbour, pubs and restaurants.
Prepare indulgent family feats in the well-equipped kitchen with a sociable central island, making self-catering a pleasure.
Head into the spacious dining room that’s full of character and charm, where you can exchange memories of your holiday while cosying up by the impressive fire, perfect for warming up after an exhilarating day exploring Cornwall’s coastline.
Pop into the charming conservatory to kick back, relax and enjoy a coffee with your favourite book whilst overlooking the garden.
Rest sleepy heads in the two comfortably furnished ground floor bedrooms - the first with twin beds and the second with a double bed, each including their own shower and basin, and sharing a separate WC.
Head up the elegant, open tread wrought iron staircase to the first floor, where you can relax and watch TV or take in sea views from the living area.
For a peaceful night, the first floor master bedroom boasts a king-size bed, en-suite bathroom, separate shower and sea views for total relaxation.
Spend clear days outside in the enclosed rear mature garden, which offers a space to relax and enjoy an alfresco meal, or to star gaze at night.
Situated in a quiet location at the top of the village, the local grocery shop and Port Isaac Harbour are both within a short walking distance, offering a range of popular bars, restaurants and shops.
Enjoy all that this stunning region has to offer by exploring the rugged coastline on foot, taking in sights of rare birds and occasionally seals or dolphins, or embark on a ‘walk and talk’ tour of the village to learn more about filming spots from the popular ‘Doc Martin’ TV show or ‘Fisherman’s Friends’ film.
Offering spacious and charming accommodation, Fairholme is perfectly positioned for those looking for a peaceful retreat within walking distance of all that pretty Port Isaac has to offer.
Port Isaac; one of the true Cornish treasures. A beautiful fishing village nestling in a steep sided valley, the old village in the valley remains unchanged from its days of fishing, slate export and smuggling in the previous century. An abundance of small character properties complemented by larger cliff-top retreats, can be found with easy access to the numerous restaurants and shops of the village. The sandy harbour provides an abundance of rock pools as the tide retreats. Only ten minutes drive from the beaches of Polzeath, Daymer and Rock, it is perfect for romantic and family holidays alike. There is ample parking at the top of the village.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor twin room with shower and wash basin, 1 x ground floor double room with shower and wash basin, 1 x first floor king-size double room with shower and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, WC and basin.
Ground floor WC and basin.
Kitchen with archway through to dining area.
Dining room with woodburning stove and adjoining conservatory.
First floor sitting room.
Oil central heating, woodburning stove.
Double oven, electric hob, microwave, integrated fridge-freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Electicity and heating included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed garden with picnic table.
One small well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub <1 mile.
Harbour <1 mile.
Note: Care should be taken with children on open tread stairs.
Note: Care should be taken on the steep step out of the twin bedroom shower cubicle.
Reviews (32)
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Stephen
What a lovely house. The following criticism is only meant to be nit-picking: We missed not having a welcome package. The waste bin instructions were good ,except empty bottles were not mentioned. INDOORS: Was spotless and a delight. OUTDOORS: The garden table was very dirty and the windows outside needed cleaning. The grass was very long. Having said all that, we understand what awful weather had preceded us. PARKING there was plenty of space for two large cars. What a premium!. It was further from the Main Public Car Park to Port Isaac than from Fairholme. We highly recommend Fairholme. Regards Stephen Pearson
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Stephen
What a lovely house. The following criticism is only meant to be nit-picking: We missed not having a welcome package. The waste bin instructions were good ,except empty bottles were not mentioned. INDOORS: Was spotless and a delight. OUTDOORS: The garden table was very dirty and the windows outside needed cleaning. The grass was very long. Having said all that, we understand what awful weather had preceded us. PARKING there was plenty of space for two large cars. What a premium!. It was further from the Main Public Car Park to Port Isaac than from Fairholme. We highly recommend Fairholme. Regards Stephen Pearson
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Duggie
Handy to have the Co-op shop 200 yards away and the holiday home management company next door to that for a couple of questions we had. Well stocked with kitchen equipment if you're wanting to do cooking with empty cupboards for food. Good enclosed back garden to let the dog out safely. The open riser wooden stairs up to the livingroom might not suit everyone/every dog. On the whole, a good holiday home in great location.