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 the comfortable beds and ample living space. The kitchen is well stocked, and the property is generally considered good value. Some guests noted areas for improvement, such as cleanliness, maintenance, and plumbing, but overall, the property offers a memorable and enjoyable stay in a picturesque setting.
Several guests found the property clean in terms of bedding and bathrooms, but others reported issues such as dirty crockery, stained carpets, dust, and a need for a deep clean in some areas.
The location is highly praised, with guests appreciating the short walk to the harbour, proximity to local amenities, and easy access to coastal paths.
Guests found the house spacious and the beds comfortable, with plenty of room for families and groups. Some mentioned the house could be cold and noted creaky beds, but overall comfort was rated positively.
The kitchen is well equipped and the house offers good space, but guests reported issues with hot water, showers, maintenance of garden furniture, and some appliances. Suggestions for improvements included plumbing and updating decor.
Guests appreciated welcome packs with biscuits and wine, as well as tea, coffee, and cleaning supplies. Please note that such 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), 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
Reviews (11)
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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 :)
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Steve Love
This was our second visit for the new year and we have already booked to return again. Seven people, three generations and the dog, we love it. More than enough accommodation and great value. The hosts have always been brilliant, quick communication always trying their best to allow our stays to happen.Hillside has loads of space, the grandkids think the top floor which they call "the penthouse " is amazing but they can also disappear into the play room if they want to. The kitchen is well equipped with just about every piece of kit you could want and the nice touch is you didn't need to worry about having forgotten dishwasher tablets or washing powder, there was plenty under the sink. Tea and coffee in the cupboard were really welcome after the drive down along with the welcome pack containing lovely biscuits and wine. Best bit about the kitchen though is that it has enough space for all of us to sit down for dinner, non of this five at the table and two at the breakfast bar that we've seen in other places we have stayed.Fantastic location, walk down the hill from the front door and you are in the centre of the village with the option to keep walking on the coast path if you want to go further. The Co-op, a five minutes walk away, is a gem.Out and about the Christmas lights at Heligan are certainly worth a visit and Pastow via the Rock ferry is great fun.
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Confirmed Guest
Good house for a group. Good location. Good value.