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Cartway Cove

Port Isaac, Cornwall (Ref. 1080297)

Customer rating

4.6

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  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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18 Customer Review(s)

  • Eleanor

    “This is the 3rd time we’ve rented from you.”

    We love the house, we love the location. However there are two things that would make us hesitate before renting again. Firstly, the house is a great space, well equipped in a great location. It’s let down by not having better pillows on the bed (ours smelled old and musty and were lumpy. It’s also let down by us having to bring or rent bedding. I’ve done both with you and renting cost me an additional £100 plus I had to figure out which linen went onto which bed and make up the beds ...

    We love the house, we love the location. However there are two things that would make us hesitate before renting again. Firstly, the house is a great space, well equipped in a great location. It’s let down by not having better pillows on the bed (ours smelled old and musty and were lumpy. It’s also let down by us having to bring or rent bedding. I’ve done both with you and renting cost me an additional £100 plus I had to figure out which linen went onto which bed and make up the beds myself. That doesn’t feel like a holiday. There are no hand or bath towels. I’d sooner pay £100 extra for the rental and turn up to freshly made beds. The dishwasher smelled so bad we couldn’t use it. Also the area around the downstairs bathrooms smelled like cat urine from the time we arrived. These are all smaller details but would make a significant difference to our experience even if it cost a little more. The second thing is that the first two times we rented we booked through John bray. We weren’t able to do that this time. Our experience with Sykes was that they were inflexible, quoted rules at us and I don’t even think we were speaking to humans- I think it was AI. They gave us incorrect information which I questioned and then they gave me correct info. There’s no wiggle room for anything being slightly considered that doesn’t conform to their rules. I left my keys there and was told it would be a minimum £30 before they even checked if they were there! How rubbish is that? It’s not so hard to put some keys in an envelope and mail. So my impression of them is of a massive rental company that has one size fits all. Thought it would be good for you to get feedback about your agents. We love the cottage and could cope with the linen and bedding but the agents put us right off. There are lots of different places to rent from and customer experience is huge part of how a lot of agencies choose to work. Sykes do not.

    - Eleanor, August 2025

Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor family room with double and single, 1 x ground-floor twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request)
  • Ground-floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC
  • Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Utility room
  • Central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freesat, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels not inc. in rent
  • Private parking
  • Terrace and balcony with patio furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking

The property

*NEW MASTER BEDROOM EN-SUITE FOR 2021* Cartaway Cove is set in a divine clifftop position surrounded by its own gardens.

Outstanding panoramic sea views, over the valley, Port Gaverne and Port Isaac can be enjoyed from this idyllic self-catering holiday cottage.

With its southerly aspect soaking up all available sunshine and located just a step off the glorious South West coastal path, it is ideal for holidaying all year round.

Cartway Cove is only a few minutes walk to the seashore and 17th century Port Gaverne Inn and is a perfect seaside retreat for a large family sleeping 6 in 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms & Master bedroom en-suite A large west-facing window takes advantage of spectacular sunsets over the sea.

Make use of the garden furniture on the slate paved terrace for family meals on warm days whilst soaking up the sun and sea air.

Children will love the pretty little summerhouse where young homemakers can play imaginary games.

A wooden decked balcony joins the colourful kitchen/dining /living room and there are squidgy sofas to relax on, if the weather draws you inside.

There's a King size bed on the first floor, with zip and link twin beds on the ground floor which can be converted to form a very sizeable Super King bed and a third bedroom with a double and single bed.Port Gaverne is now a tranquil and unspoilt cove, but evidence of an industrious past is evident in the building and structures all round; from loading lime-rich sea sand and pilchards, then transportation of slate and finally simply a peaceful spot for locals and visitors to enjoy.

The coastal path from the beach uses the road briefly at Cartway Cove then follows the the dramatic cliffs drop down onto Trebarwith Strand which is a serious and arduous walk, not for the faint hearted but a fantastic challenge for seasoned walkers.

Trebarwith Strand, less than a 20-minute drive away, is a popular surfing spot at any time of the year.

In the other direction Polzeath is another boogie-boarding and surfing destination and only a 15-minute drive away.Ground Floor Open Plan Living/Dining Room/Kitchen, Bed 2: 3ft zip & link twins or Super King size (6' x 6'6), Bed 3: Double bed and single bed, Bath/W.C., Shower/W.C., Utility room The bed configuration will be made up as per the description.

If you require the beds to be made up differently, please inform us at least 7 days prior to your arrival date. First Floor: Bed 1: King Size bed (5ft) en-suite bathroom Sorry No Pets.

See Instagram @cartwaycoveandcabin for more photos.

Cartway

Both located in the same situation could be taken together if a larger group wished to come to stay having their own space from each other.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

PORT ISAAC

Polzeath 6.5 miles; Padstow 16 miles

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. There is ample parking at the top of the village and the village is a popular tourist destination with plenty of attractions including the dramatic Doyden Castle, the beautiful Lundy Bay and the famous Doc Martin's clinic. There are also plenty of pubs, restaurants, and shops in the village. Just a short drive from the beaches of Polzeath, Daymer and Rock, it is perfect for romantic and family holidays alike.

Bed linen and Towels 
Please note, this property does not include bedlinen or towels. You are welcome to bring your own with you, or you can hire items direct from Eco-Laundry who will deliver your order in a bag to your holiday home. Orders must be placed at least one week prior to your arrival. Before ordering your linen, please check the bed configurations of your holiday cottage; especially, where zip and link beds are supplied, as you will need to let them know whether you will be using them as a twin or superking. To order your linen, please visit www.ecolaundry.co.uk and use the tab at the bottom of the front page.  All information and prices are listed on their website. Please remember to bring your own beach towels with you, as these are not supplied.