Dane Cottage | Port Isaac | Bodannon | Cornwall | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

Customer rating

4.3★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

32 Customer Review(s)

Melanie
July 2026

“The smell of damp hits you the second you walk in, absolutely disgusting.”

Cobwebs and spiders everywhere, dust and dirt. The bed was rock hard and impossible to sleep on, hence why we came home early. Holiday was ruined, rough uncomfortable sofas. I could go on but safe to say I would never return.

Cobwebs and spiders everywhere, dust and dirt. The bed was rock hard and impossible to sleep on, hence why we came home early. Holiday was ruined, rough uncomfortable sofas. I could go on but safe to say I would never return.

- Melanie, July 2026

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, we appreciate your comments. We are sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations on this occasion and we have shared your concerns with the property owner to see how they wish to proceed. When guests experience issues during their stay, they are encouraged to contact us, so we can rectify these issues as quickly and efficiently as possible- John Bray Cornish Holidays, on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Richard May 2026

“Comfortable, clean, well-equipped and loads of character.”

Smelt a bit damp on arrival and could probably benefit from a bit of updating (couple of leaks when it rained hard). Overall, happy with our booking. Thanks.

- Richard, May 2026
Christine May 2026

“Die Anzeige suggerierte eine gemütliche Sitzecke im Garten, leider sitzt man an den Mülltonnen und an der Straße.”

Es hätte geholfen zu erwähnen, dass die Deckenhöhe des Hauses für Personen über 1,8m Probleme bereiten könnte. Mein Mann ist 1,9m groß und konnte im Wohnzimmer nur gebückt gehen. Die Reinigung von Herd und Dunstabzugshaube hatten wir während des Aufenthaltes bereits bemängelt, leider wurde das bis zum Ende des Aufenthaltes nicht behoben.

- Christine, May 2026
James April 2026

“Had a great 5 day stay at Dane Cottage - it’s very cosy and well equipped.”

Great little courtyard to the front and it’s quite spacious inside - we’re a family of 4 (2 teenagers) and had space to move around without feeling on top of each other. A key highlight is the location - some great walks to Port Isaac, Port Gaverne and the coast paths, as well as being fairly close to other beaches. Parking spot was fine for a family estate car. Would definitely visit again

- James, April 2026
Becky April 2026

“We loved our stay at Dane Cottage - we had everything we needed, the beds were comfy, great shower.”

We liked it was a short walk away from Port Isaac and easy to get out and visit other places.

- Becky, April 2026
Tomas October 2025

“Great!! Fantastic four days away at Dane Cottage”

. The cottage is lovely and worked well for our family of three - Along with our little four legged friend. Clean and tidy and well presented. All of the mod cons you’d expect and a lovely feel to the place. Parking out front for one car - Just about fine for our car. Location wise I was initially concerned, but feel it was absolutely spot on after settling in. Thanks for a great few days away

- Tomas, October 2025

Thank you for sharing a lovely review from your stay at Dane Cottage. We are so happy to hear that you found the cottage worked well for your family and that you had an enjoyable time. We hope to welcome you back anytime in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Kelly July 2025

“Dane cottage is a beautiful little cottage to stay in.”

We're a tall family, so struggled with the low ceilings and beams at first, but once we learned to duck in the right places we were fine

- Kelly, July 2025

Thank you for sharing feedback from your stay at Dane Cottage. Many of the cottages based in Port Isaac are renowned for being quirky with low ceilings and narrow staircases, but we are glad to hear you navigated them well! We would love to welcome you back in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Lisa May 2025

“Dane Cottage is an absolute gem.”

We had such an amazing time and it is the perfect location to explore wonderful North Cornwall. Thankyou so much for a lovely, cosy stay....We were absolutely blessed with our choice of cottage.....and the weather!!!

- Lisa, May 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share a wonderful review from your stay at Dane Cottage. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and exploring north Cornwall. We would love to welcome you back - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Sam October 2024

“We really enjoyed our stay at Dane Cottage.”

The welcome pack with cream tea and shortbread was a lovely touch. It was an easy walking distance into Port Isaac. The facilities were great and we really enjoyed the wood burner. Thank you for making the cottage so welcoming, we would love to stay again!

- Sam, October 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay and had the perfect base to explore the local area from. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Edwin September 2024

“I’m sure you have had time to read our earlier feedback re.”

, the leaking roof. Some reply would have been appropriate! Maybe now??

- Edwin, September 2024

Thank you for your feedback. You raised the issues with the leak in the roof during the stormy weather to us on the last night of your stay which we appreciated and we have since sorted, we were unaware you were seeking a follow up reply. We hope you still managed to enjoy your visit despite this and would love to welcome you back to North Cornwall in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Andrew August 2024

“My family and I really enjoyed our stay in such a beautiful cottage, everything that we needed was at our disposal, the beds were really comfortable, the location was excellent for visiting all the surrounding sights.”

We would definitely stay again as we felt at home there.

- Andrew, August 2024

Thank you so much for your comments. We love hearing just how much you enjoyed your stay! Hopefully we can welcome you back again in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Frances July 2024

“Very pleasant property.”

Well equipped and well positioned for the local activities. Even though it rained on one of the 2 full days we were there, there was enough items in the house to keep us entertained. ONE WORD OF CAUTION, a notice should be displayed saying the Hot water from the taps is very hot from the time the tap is turned on.

- Frances, July 2024

Thank you so much for your feedback. It's great to hear that despite the weather conditions, you had everything needed to ensure a wonderful stay. We would love to welcome you back anytime in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Lionel June 2024

“Great location for visiting surrounding areas”

- Lionel, June 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay and had the perfect base to explore the local area from. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Kathleen Ellen May 2024

“Hello! We really enjoyed Dane Cottage and would love to know more about its history.”

How old is the cottage?It is charming! Kitchen was lovely and inviting and had everything we could need. The sofas were comfortable and the TV worked like a charm. We never used the fireplaces but used the electric instead. We only used the master bedroom and it was super comfy with adequate storage for items. Excellent hot water and shower. Loved the convenience of a walk to Port Isaac without having to drive in. It was an excellent launch spot out to other areas of Cornwall. The house was beautifully clean. The only negatives were an awful damp, mold smell as we first entered and for at least 24 hours until the heater helped, air freshener, and a scented candle placed in the open fireplace too. We had to leave the windows open for fresh air as the smell was overpowering if not. Thank you for leaving cleaning items. I used the vacuum hose as numerous spiders were in all rooms but mostly downstairs.

- Kathleen Ellen, May 2024

Hello! Thank you so much for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you love Dane Cottage. In terms of it's history, we cannot give you a definitive build date however, as with other cottages in the village they are linked with a fishing heritage dating back to the 18th or 19th centuries; and they each possess their own charm and we agree, this one is a gem. The dampness has been noted and we will look into how to address this. We would love to welcome you back in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Timothy April 2024

“Second visit to Dane Cottage.”

Very comfortable. Bathroom great; good shower. Kitchen a good size; knives could be sharper and a simple steamer for vegetables would be good. love the location as it is ideally suited for inland walks around Port Isaac as long as you don’t mind a bit of mud and some steep sections. On arrival I parked the car and didn’t get in it again until I left. Five minute walk to Coop. Lovely walk down the valley to Port Isaac to the fishmonger. Or lovely walk down to Port Gaverne to the hotel for lunch.

- Timothy, April 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay and had the perfect base to explore the local area from. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Dean April 2024

“Excellent accommodation.”

We throughly enjoyed our week in Dane cottage. It was a real home from home. Extremely warm and cozy to come back to after spending all day out exploring Cornwall. Plenty of hot water. Good shower. Fully equipped kitchen which includes washing machine and dishwasher, and every other convenience that you would require. A lovely small, dog safe courtyard at the front and parking directly outside the front door. We would have no hesitation in returning to Dane cottage in the future should we be returning to the area.

- Dean, April 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so pleased to hear that the property suited your needs and that you enjoyed all that Dane Cottage has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
David September 2023

“We had a lovely stay at the property.”

It was very well equipped and clean.

- David, September 2023

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Paul August 2023

“The cottage was excellent and well fitted out.”

Really great as a base for accessing this part of Cornwall. Would very happily book again.

- Paul, August 2023

Thank you for your feedback and letting us know how much you enjoyed the property and it's location. We do hope that we get the opportunity to welcome you back to Cornwall in the future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Charlotte August 2023

“Beautiful, spotless cottage.”

Really great to be able to park outside. Lovely welcome bag with a cream tea and shortbread, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Cannot fault this cottage and highly recommend.

- Charlotte, August 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Dane Cottage. We do hope that we get the opportunity to welcome you back to Cornwall in the future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Ali August 2023

“Really lovely, spacious cottage.”

Well equipped and really clean. Just watch out for the low ceilings if you are 6ft 4” or taller!

- Ali, August 2023

Thank you for your kind comments. We look forward to welcoming you back in the very near future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Andrew July 2023

“5/5 stars can't fault this cottage - very clean and comfortable, kit was all ...”

5/5 stars can't fault this cottage - very clean and comfortable, kit was all good quality and lovely and clean, beds comfortable, red hot water for shower and very powerful would love to stay again - thanks

- Andrew, July 2023

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Michele May 2023

“Lovely cottage with everything you need for a comfy stay.”

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

- Michele, May 2023

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Katherine April 2023

“It's a smashing cottage, so close to Port Issac it's really convenient for everything.”

My only negative comment would be the bed, it is like sleeping on concrete - really not comfortable!! And, if owners are going to invest in a new bed, also recommend superking please for the taller customers :))

- Katherine, April 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so glad you enjoyed Dane cottage and we do hope to welcome you back again soon. John Brays on behalf of the owners. Property Owner
Julia April 2023

“Absolutely loved staying at Dane cottage.”

Really well equipped with towels, hairdryer, loo rolls, beautiful welcome basket with milk and cream tea bits (all the essentials!!)

- Julia, April 2023

Thank you for taking the time to send such lovely feedback, we hope to welcome you back to Dane cottage again very soon. John Brays Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner Property Owner
Melanie September 2022

“Excellent position Very well stocked Good spacious bathroom with excellent ...”

Excellent position Very well stocked Good spacious bathroom with excellent shower however towels provided were on the small side Beds and sofa could be more comfortable but all in all a thoroughly enjoyable stay

- Melanie, September 2022

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay at Dane Cottage and had the perfect base to explore the north Cornish coastline from! Property Owner
Judith August 2022

“We had a very lovely week at Dane Cottage it is a very cozy cottage.”

The personal touch of the welcome pack was much appreciated after a 6 and a half hour journey. We couldn't fault anything really my only issues were that the beds were too hard for me but perfect for my husband!

- Judith, August 2022

Thank you for your feedback we are glad you enjoyed your stay at Dane Cottage. We hope to see you again in the future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owners. Property Owner
Kerry July 2022

“Perfect holiday cottage.”

Comfortable layout and easy walking distance to Port Isaac and the Cornish coast. Shower good and sofas comfortable after a long day out. The only drawback was bin confusion as mentioned on other reviews. No indication what the recycling system was. 2 wheelie bins outside were identical. Also only half a loo roll left for both toilets and no cooking oil/cling film sort of stuff, just salt and pepper.

- Kerry, July 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback. Regarding the bin confusion, we are in the process of placing the physical information packs back into our properties for the 2022 season following the relaxation of COVID-19 guidelines to make, providing clear instructions for them. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays On Behalf Of The Owner. Property Owner
June 2022

“Good bits; we found the cottage very comfy, clean and we equipped.”

it was very quite, in a nice area and good to walk from with our dog. port issac was in easy walking distance so no need to use the car. bad bit; the lack of any sort of welcome pack was very disappointing having drove 350 miles and the first think we had to do was go shopping to make a drink, this is 2022, not the dark ages. and not finding any sort of a cream tea in cornwall was a bit bad. only 3/4 of a tiolet roll left between 2 tiolets was a bit mean as well. come on owners i know this is a business but a bit of personal touch goes along away. having said all that i would visit again

- , June 2022

Thank you for your feedback on Dane Cottage, following this the owner is exploring the possibility of including a welcome hamper with rentals. Along with this we will investigate the toilet roll issue with the housekeeping team as there should be at least 1 roll for each toilet on your arrival. We are so glad that you still enjoyed your stay and are open to stay again, We hope we can invite you back in the future! - John Bray Cornish Holidays. Property Owner
Robert May 2022

“Lovely cottage with a sun trap courtyard situated in an ideal location to explore north Cornwall and within easy reach of Port Isaac.”

We had a great holiday.

- Robert, May 2022

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay and had the perfect base to explore the local area from. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Joanne May 2022

“Hi the cottage was very dim not very inviting .”

Was not very comfortable tbe beds were very hard and not comfortable 1 bit . the garden stated dog friendly it wasnt very friendly for dogs was straight out on to a main road

- Joanne, May 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused by these issues. Your comments have been passed on to the team at John Bray Cornish Holidays. We hope you still managed to enjoy your visit despite these issues and would love to welcome you back to North Cornwall in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Donna August 2021

“I reported the downstairs toilet door latch to be repaired & the temp of the hot water needs to be turned down as hot taps are too hot to use on their own.”

Prob just need 2 bins in kitchen to correspond with outside bins & need to make it clearer that holiday makers do not need to arrange for the rubbish collection. . We enjoyed our stay in this cute cottage, thankyou.

- Donna, August 2021
Kelly August 2021

“I was disappointed to find sweet wrappers (celebrations) on dinning room chairs and in small bedroom on arrival.”

The children’s bedroom door when closed from outsiders cannot be opened from inside which isn’t safe. Also the small bedroom window doesn’t lock, can only be pulled to. Bathroom window also does not close which makes the property not safe ( reported on arrival), not fixed, nobody contacted me on our stay.Made me worry about our property whilst we were out.

- Kelly, August 2021

We were concerned to receive this feedback and we thank you for drawing this to our attention. The door and the windows were repaired shortly afterwards and these problems will not occur in the future. Property Owner

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin
Family shower room with shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting room separated by the staircase.
Electric heating and woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, larder fridge, counter top freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Street parking for one car nearby
Paved courtyard with patio furniture
1 well-behaved pet allowed
Sorry, no smoking
Pub, shop and beach 1 mile
Wadebridge 8 miles

The property

Filled with character and charm, Dane Cottage is a two bedroom holiday cottage with enclosed patio conveniently located on the outskirts of the village of Port Isaac in the hamlet of Trewetha on the North Cornwall coast.

With original exposed beams throughout the ground floor, stone walls and slate floors, this pretty holiday cottage is a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of the popular fishing village, yet still within a few moments drive.

There is on road parking for one car and one pet is welcome by arrangement. The open plan ground floor has beautiful exposed stone walls and a wood burner in the lounge creating that cosy atmosphere where you can sink into a chair and relax.

The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need for cooking up a storm with locally sourced goodies to enjoy around the dining table.

The first floor offers two comfortable bedrooms that share a family shower room.

Port Isaac is an idyllic fishing village on the North Cornwall coast that is home to ITV series of Doc martin as well as the famous Fisherman's Friends Shanty Singers, who perform on the Platt in summer months.

The village is perfect for spending the day strolling through the narrow streets, popping into the shops, cafes and pubs.

Enjoy delicious fresh fish and chips, hot Cornish pasties and ice cream made from locally sourced ingredients, or book a table at the Michelin star Restaurant Nathan Outlaw.

A short drive away, the famous Polzeath beach is great for learning to surf, and trendy Rock village with a ferry over the Camel Estuary to Padstow. Ground Floor Kitchen Open plan Living/Dining Room Cloakroom/WC First Floor Bedroom 1: King size bed Bedroom 2: Twin beds Shower Room/WC

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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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The smell of damp hits you the second you walk in, absolutely disgusting.”

“Comfortable, clean, well-equipped and loads of character.”

“Die Anzeige suggerierte eine gemütliche Sitzecke im Garten, leider sitzt man an den Mülltonnen und an der Straße.”

“Had a great 5 day stay at Dane Cottage - it’s very cosy and well equipped.”

“We loved our stay at Dane Cottage - we had everything we needed, the beds were comfy, great shower.”

“Great!! Fantastic four days away at Dane Cottage”

“Dane cottage is a beautiful little cottage to stay in.”

“Dane Cottage is an absolute gem.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Dane Cottage.”

“I’m sure you have had time to read our earlier feedback re.”

“My family and I really enjoyed our stay in such a beautiful cottage, everything that we needed was at our disposal, the beds were really comfortable, the location was excellent for visiting all the surrounding sights.”

“Very pleasant property.”

“Great location for visiting surrounding areas”

“Hello! We really enjoyed Dane Cottage and would love to know more about its history.”

“Second visit to Dane Cottage.”

“Excellent accommodation.”

“We had a lovely stay at the property.”

“The cottage was excellent and well fitted out.”

“Beautiful, spotless cottage.”

“Really lovely, spacious cottage.”

“5/5 stars can't fault this cottage - very clean and comfortable, kit was all ...”

“Lovely cottage with everything you need for a comfy stay.”

“It's a smashing cottage, so close to Port Issac it's really convenient for everything.”

“Absolutely loved staying at Dane cottage.”

“Excellent position Very well stocked Good spacious bathroom with excellent ...”

“We had a very lovely week at Dane Cottage it is a very cozy cottage.”

“Perfect holiday cottage.”

“Good bits; we found the cottage very comfy, clean and we equipped.”

“Lovely cottage with a sun trap courtyard situated in an ideal location to explore north Cornwall and within easy reach of Port Isaac.”

“Hi the cottage was very dim not very inviting .”

“I reported the downstairs toilet door latch to be repaired & the temp of the hot water needs to be turned down as hot taps are too hot to use on their own.”