Guests say
Merlin's View in Port Isaac offers stunning sea views and a prime location with easy access to local amenities. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, spaciousness, and well-equipped kitchen. The conservatory is a highlight, providing a cosy space with underfloor heating. While some guests mention the need for maintenance and updates, particularly in the bathroom and with the lounge furniture, the overall experience is positive, with many enjoying their stay and expressing a desire to return.
The property is consistently described as clean and well-kept, with several guests specifically noting its cleanliness. The attention to tidiness contributes positively to the overall experience.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful sea views, proximity to the village centre, and the convenience of a nearby supermarket. The availability of parking is also appreciated, making it an ideal base for exploring Port Isaac.
Guests find the property spacious and the beds comfortable, though some guests suggest that the mattresses and lounge furniture could be improved for added comfort. The conservatory is a favourite spot for relaxation.
The property is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, and the secure garage is a bonus. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues, such as the central heating control and failed double glazing, which suggest room for improvement.
While guests have had pleasant stays, there is no mention of gifts or personal touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the host. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Merlin’s View is a well-presented, semi-detached holiday home in a peaceful residential location at the top of Port Isaac, North Cornwall. This light and bright cottage sleeps five guests and boasts beautiful sea views, perfect for a family holiday to the Cornish seaside.
Enter on the ground floor via a handy porch, leading into a spacious, open-plan living area complete with a well-equipped kitchen for cooking family feasts, providing a perfect place to kick back and relax together as a group after a busy day immersing yourself in Cornwall’s rugged beauty. The spacious dining area seats eight guests around a family table, and there’s a separate small sofa - a relaxed and sociable setting for loved ones, looking to enjoy a quiet moment.
For a snug ambience, the sitting room boasts plush sofas, a woodburning stove and coastal vistas through the adjacent conservatory, as well as characterful features such as a porthole window. The sea facing glass conservatory is a highlight of the property and a very special place to enjoy your morning coffee whilst nestled in the comfortable rattan furniture – and with a telescope to have a closer glimpse at the ocean, you won’t miss any of the action out on the horizon.
Affording you some much needed rest, the first floor is home to three well-appointed bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The master bedroom boasts a double bed and sea views, whilst a second double provides a calming oasis for two, and a further single bedroom also benefits from a coastal view.
An elevated decking stands proud above a lawned garden – the perfect place to spot ships and enjoy a delicious alfresco cream tea to the musical backdrop of sea waves.
Walk down to the harbour to see the historic ‘Platt’, the place where it all started for the famous sea shanty group, Fisherman’s Friends. Port Isaac is charming and has a deep-rooted seaside heritage – the characterful 18th century pub local pub is even home to an old smugglers tunnel! For a day out with the family, Polzeath (6.5 miles) boasts a stunning Blue Flag awarded sandy beach with seasonal lifeguard cover – buckets, spades and body boards at the ready.
Merlin’s View is a wonderful holiday home in Port Isaac that provides something special for all the family – a fantastic location, plush furnishings and beautiful vistas.
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 double with sea views, 1 x double, 1 x single with sea views.
Family bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Ground floor cloakroom with WC and basin.
Open-plan kitchen and dining area.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Conservatory.
Central heating.
Range cooker, microwave, fridge (with top freezer box), washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV x 3, DVD player, CD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent (except beach towels).
Parking space at the front of the property and garage parking at the rear of the property accessed via a private lane off Tintagel Terrace.
Outside decking area (seats 4) with furniture, garden.
Sorry, no pets.
No smoking.
Shop, beach and pub <1 mile.
Note; There are hypoallergenic feather pillows on both the double beds as standard and synthetic on the single, there are 4 spare synthetic pillows under the single bed if ever needed, please inform JB if they need changing prior to your stay
Reviews (24)
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Lesley
We found the property very well equipped indoors and found all 3 beds very comfortable. Outside there were broken/un-useable sunloungers and BBQ in the garage and the woodwork on the decking needed attention. We loved the conservatory though, particularly in the evening, and the garage was really useful as parking can be an issue in Port Isaac. Overall a lovely property (if a little tired in places) and a great location!
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Andrew
Packing at the rear of the building was ideal. Kerb appeal wasnât exciting, needing tidying and maintaining. Rear of the property is rundown and could also be better maintained. Some of the double glazed windows had moisture between the panels. Some mould growing in the conservatory. Microwave did not work, creating a cloud of smoke when turned on. We had to supply more toilet rolls. The beds were very soft and the sofa was very uncomfortable. There wasnât any personal touches for example: a small welcome pack containing Cornish biscuits or a small pack of coffee or tea, just something to say hi. Overall, we did enjoy our stay in an ideal location. Other rental properties in the same location were more appealing and would grab our attention for a return visit.
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Robert
Paint peeling on bathroom ceiling and plaster coming off the wall in kitchen. Also no instructions on how to put the central heating on with no visible thermostat.