Guests say
Hillside is a spacious and well-equipped family home in Port Isaac, appreciated for its comfortable beds and proximity to the harbour and local amenities. Guests have enjoyed their stays, particularly noting the property's suitability for large groups and its excellent location for coastal walks.
Several reviews mention cleanliness issues, including dirty dishes, carpets, and general upkeep. However, some guests found the bedding and bathrooms clean.
The location is highly praised for being close to the harbour and local amenities, with easy access to coastal walks. However, concerns about fast-driving locals and limited outdoor space slightly affect the score.
Guests find the beds and pillows comfortable, and the property spacious for families. Some concerns about heating and a suggestion for an additional downstairs toilet are noted.
The property is well-equipped, but there are multiple reports of maintenance issues such as lukewarm showers, broken appliances, and plumbing problems. The need for updates and repairs is evident.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so this category cannot be scored.
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 (9)
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Confirmed Guest
Good house for a group. Good location. Good value.
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Karin
Hillside is a lovely property with plenty of space and is well equipped for everything you could need. The property is located within 5 mins walk of the harbour with easy access to coastal walks.The only improvement would be for all the showers and kitchen to run hot water and perhaps a deep clean of the carpets on the top floor to remove the stains and a new bence outside.Throughly enjoyed our stay thank you very much.
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Confirmed Guest
Hillside was very average. We needed to put the crockery into the dishwasher for a clean. The showers in two of the bedrooms were lukewarm. Some of us needed to use the electric shower in the other bedroom. The water for washing up was not warm enough and had to be topped up with boiling water from the kettle and the bath water for our toddler also needed to be topped up with hot water from the kettle. We had to buy extra bin liners as only one was provided. One part of the oven didn’t work and the temperature did not reach the correct heat and so cooking took so long which was not ideal.Although the bedding was clean and the bathrooms were clean the overall cleanliness of the house was poor. The pop up waste of the basin in the en-suite didn’t work correctly.It was lovely to holiday in Port Isaac but we were all disappointed with Hillside.