The Porthole

Property was easy to find, the parking space at the front is very small so not good for larger cars, need to use for unloading then park round the back which is a lot bigger, easy access, great entrance, plenty of space for coats & shoes etc.

from the second you walk in the spacious feel is apparent. Dinning room all set up, the kitchen is large with everything u could possibly need, however there is no instructions on how anything works !! The welcome book ( when we found it) was ok but needs updating as the local number for local office is not recognised. There is a fabulous local taxi service but not listed ( we have left her cards in property ) From the dinning room you go into the lounge, with great seating space & huge windows, from the lounge you go into the conservatory WOW the view is the best we've ever had in a property, there is lovely seating again, we personally didn't sit in the lounge our whole stay we used the conservatory, so we could make the best of the view. Double doors open onto a decked area with seating & table. Small fenced garden leading down to the second parking space. All well kept. We had a small problem with the conservatory doors not shutting properly so had to call the out of hr's number, very helpful but couldn't ring us back to update us as the signal is shocking!!!! Finally got it sorted the following day. All the stairs inside and out are quite steep, bathroom is lovely however needs a toilet brush, modern with a shower over a large bath, the master bedroom is large with incredible views, only wardrobe in the house, 2nd bedroom nice size at the back so no view, 3rd bedroom large single again at front with views. Things to work on...... Update welcome book & leave easy to find, toilet brush, there are many keys as a lot of doors these could be marked. If staying at the property you will need to be prepared to walk up & down steep hills also most of the places to eat are predominantly fish orientated so will probably need to go to wadebridge for other options. We however had a fabulous stay, would highly recommend 5 ⭐ for the view.

Mehrheitlich war der Aufenthalt in diesem Ferienhaus okay, was vor allem an der wunderschönen Terrasse mit ihrer herrlichen Aussicht lag.

Hier kann man die Zeit wirklich geniessen, auch wenn am Geländer leider schon einige rostige Nägel sichtbar waren. Ein absolutes No-Go waren jedoch die Türen zu den Schlafzimmern, die sich nicht richtig schliessen liessen. Durch den Luftzug bei geöffneten Fenstern gingen die Türen mitten in der Nacht von alleine auf und knallten gegen die Wand, was die Nachtruhe und die Privatsphäre massiv gestört hat. Zudem waren die Betten sehr weich, sodass wir am Ende mit Rückenschmerzen abreisen mussten. Insgesamt eine Unterkunft mit viel Potenzial und traumhafter Lage, bei der aber dringend an den Betten und Türen nachgebessert werden sollte.

Arriving to a cold cottage was not welcoming, we did find the controls eventually but instructions would have been welcome.

The kitchen lacked prep bowls and range of saucepans. The freezer was unusable due to being completely frozen, fortunately we did not need it this time, but will on our return in May. No welcome pack, no cleaning items to keep the kitchen and bathroom clean and did not wish to buy them, never had a cottage without essentials before, there wasn’t even a bit of foil or clingfilm. The duvet for the main bed was not big enough for the double, shame it is not a king size, but it was also very thin so had to swop with next room. Only one single wardrobe available out of the three bedrooms. The patio was very slippery which was the main exit to the car at the rear of the house and steps were dark on your return in the evening. We do have another booking for May which I would probably have reconsidered had the view from the conservatory not have been wonderful. It is a pleasant cottage but was disappointed overall.

Property was a 5 minute walk from the Port Isaac hub and an even shorter walk to the Port Gaverne bay.

Fantastic views from the rear bedrooms and deck. A lovely, comfortable property which had everything we needed. It is an older property, so understandably had signs of aging and needed minor repairs in places, but overall we would definitely stay here again. In fact, it was very hard to leave! Thank you!

We had a wonderful stay at The Porthole!

The house is lovely and comfortable, with amazing views and just a short walk from Port Isaac harbour and Port Gaverne. We were sad to leave and will book here again.

Very enjoyable stay, views where amazing, house homely and clean.

Would definitely stay again, port issac was stunning and we where luckily enough to have the sun out! Definitely visit the slipway for food

The cottage is lovely and the position is great.

Quiet and stunning view A small issue with a blind breaking was resolved the same day by the maintenance team. The only negatives were we didn't sleep very well as the mattress was uncomfortable and it was too warm. A flat sheet to remove the duvet and a fan would help. We slept in separate beds for most of the stay. A coffee machine was provided but no pods even just to know what type it took, so didn't use it We are used to a welcome pack which is a really nice gesture. There was nothing and as we had flown not driven we were limited to what we could bring. Simple items such as washing up liquid, kitchen roll, salt and vinegar would have helped. We did not want to buy full items as it said nothing was to be left and that would be a waste of money. Some general maintenance on the decking area and some decorating indoors would make the property even more appealing. However we would definitely return as we loved Port Isaac so much Thank you for a lovely holiday. Julie and Kevin

Property was excellent all round , couldn’t fault anything ,my husband grumbled about the lack of egg cups but other than that it was perfect.

As advertised the car parking on the front is for a small car and as there was always someone parked opposite there was no way we could park there but the space at the rear was great.

We enjoyed our stay, the cottage was warm and comfortable, we enjoyed the lovely view and the convenient location, quiet, but an easy walk to the harbour, with car parking and close to the Co-op store.

We were surprised not to find any handsoap in either the bathroom or the kitchen, and only 2 dishwasher tablets for a four day stay. We didn't find any information about the local area which is always helpful. There were other minor niggles which were just disappointing, a pair of scissors which didn't cut, saucepans too small for cooking a one pot dinner for 4, flimsy wine glasses, etc. Maybe this was just a result of visiting at the end of the season. It didn't spoil our stay, and I hope you find this feedback helpful. Best wishes Carol

Had a lovely stay at the porthole.

This was a beautiful home from home feeling with everything you could possibly need in the property. I will definitely miss my morning coffee with that amazing view. Whilst the area was a lot quieter than we are used to we embraced it, even the teenagers loved it, but still ventured out and about in the area. Tintagel Castle is must to visit, Eden Project good to visit too. The Mote restaurant was beautiful and Angry Anchovy pizza jaunt definitely worth a visit too.

We've stayed in Port Isaac many times over the years, loving it each time.

The cottage was just as advertised (we have stayed in this road before), the perfect location to enjoy Port Isaac and Gaverne, and to get out of the town easily to explore further afield by car. The kitchen was well equipped, the view gorgeous, the rooms comfortable and clean. Very happy to recommend. Would also recommend you splurging on a meal at the Fish Kitchen - glorious food!

Cosy, comfortable home as described.

Location was perfect. Definitely recommend for long or short stay.

Loved everything.

The view was even better than expected!

We had a great time staying at The Porthole.

Beautiful location , amazing sea views , very comfortable and great facilities.

Alot of nice touches which mad us feel at home-bed was really comfortable ,had a great holiday

We loved staying at The Porthole - the property was very comfortable and we loved the views.

The design of the Property was great, furniture good quality and everything there needed. The rear entrance wooden steps are very dangerous , the house was clean with the exception of the windows that were filthy and there were cobwebs . We had a problem with both the freezer and fridge being iced up , but once I had eventually spoken to Sykes they provided us with a temporary fridge/ freezer . This resolved the problem for us , both the fridge and freezer need defrosting. We had a lovely stay here and would recommend

We would have liked a king size bed in master bedroom but otherwise is was perfect.

We loved the outdoor space and had a lovely stay.

Some of the steps down to the rear driveway are loose and sloping and my husband slipped on them during our stay , they need to be fixed and maintained to ensure no one else falls down.

It was difficult to use the hair dryer in the bedrooms as the only plug socket in the back bedroom was by the wardrobe and is too far away from the mirror.

Beautiful property, very clean and well equipped.

Only one issue, the shower door needs to be looked at as it will not stay in place and you spend your shower moving it out of your way!

Absolutely beautiful accommodation.

A true home from home. If available will definitely rebook. Hopefully the dog will eventually learn how to do stairs

Just had a wonderful holiday in Port Isaac at the Porthole cottage.

Two things I’d like to mention. There is a parking space at the front of the property that is extremely small. I am an experienced and confident driver and my hire car was a small Citroen C3 but for 95% of my stay it was impossible to park in it due to residents in the houses opposite who have no parking thus they need to park their cars on the street. This left the Porthole space inaccessible. We used the space at the back of the property with no issues. I feel this should be advertised as small car space with limited access. Also there was not one electrical socket in the house that was near a mirror for me to use styling my hair, this would have been very useful. Otherwise the house is amazing, spacious and clean with stunning views. John Bray were efficient and informative and I’d certainly use them again.

The steps leading down to the parking area at the back of the property are extremely slippery & my husband (67) slipped on them twice during our stay.

Perhaps some kind of non-slip surface could be applied? Otherwise our stay was very good. Second time here & would come back again.

An absolutist stunning cottage in an awesome location.

We love Port Isaac and holiday there every year , this stay was just as amazing as always made even better by the location , comfort and amenities of the Porthole . Thank you

It was a great property which was comfortable and had great views.

It was clean and spacious. Good location, great to go swimming in the bay or pop to the Coop. We enjoyed the conservatory very much. It was bigger than we had expected and was of a decent standard. However small niggles were: there were lots of dvds but no DVD player. The beds had no fitted sheets just a flat sheet, which after a nights sleep often meant we woke with our face on the mattress. A mattress cover and a fitted sheet would be much more beneficial and comfortable. A barbecue would also be beneficial. Generally it’s a great property and I would be happy to stay again but you might want to take a couple of fitted sheets with you and a DVD player if you want to watch movies.

The house and location is beautiful, the beds had clean sheets however unfortunately the house was very unclean, and therefore I would not return.

The photos and description don't do it justice far bigger downstairs than we anticipated no photo or mention of the much bigger and better 2nd parking space behind the property we absolutely loved the cottage and didn't feel like we'd been ripped off as the price was just right looked at other similar properties and they were just too expensive Would definitely go back and have been recommending to family and friends And what fantastic views to Tintagel

Great holiday cottage.

Homely, comfortable, and very spacious. Ideal spot, great parking. Everything you need to make your stay perfect. If I had one thing to mention, anyone with mobility issues may find getting in and out of the bath difficult. We will definitely book again.

Perfectly situated to explore Port Isaac & Port Gaverne .

Lovely cottage , my only suggestion would be the addition of a hair dryer .

Thank you so much for everything you did to make are holiday very special, we definitely want to come back.