The Old Coastguard Lookout

We have been staying in Port Isaac for 13 years now and have tried many different properties.

This was standout in comparison to all the others. The views were unbelievable. The house stunning the photographs online do not do it justice we will be returning and John Bray were excellent. The Hopkins family

This accommodation was excellent, from comfort, well equipped, cleanliness and stunning location.

Parking was spacious and easy with this accommodation; having stayed in Port Isaac before where it has been difficult. I cannot recommend Old Coastguard Lookout enough for anyone who would like a great location and comfortable home.

Just love this place, highlight is definitely sitting in the Lounge and watching a thunder storm, a rainbow and a beautiful blue sky day all in the same view.

What an incredible property.

To start with the views are incredible… you find yourself sitting and looking outside most of the time. We were lucky enough to see a small pod of dolphins swimming by.. amazing! The bedrooms and bathrooms were exactly as photographed. The laundry room was a bonus. The living space was social and very comfortable. The fully equipped kitchen worked really well and had everything we needed. We we will definitely return to this property. Very stylish with spectacular views.

Beautiful modern & luxury property in a fantastic location with incredible sea views.

The house was spotless on arrival and is very spacious with everything you could need. As has been mentioned in previous reviews, we stayed over Christmas week and the house does get a little cold, however the newly installed log burner was very welcome - just an extra expense of having to buy logs on top of an already very expensive stay (we paid more than double the price the house was being advertised at the week before and after Christmas and got no extras). But we very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely return to this property again.

Third time visiting and we will be back.

Fantastic views and wonderful property. Come rain or shine the views are stunning. The house is really well designed, the only slight blip is that the three bedrooms whilst all comfortable are not equal in size, You'll need to flip a coin for who gets the sea view bedrooms if you are a party of 6 adults. The parking as always in Port Isaac is a bonus.

We all loved the stay at this house.

The space and scenery were both amazing! Booked again for 2027! Only negative was having to be out of property by 9.30am. We cut our holiday short and left the afternoon before we were due out, so we didn’t have the morning stress of clearing/cleaning up house and packing. But we had a lovely holiday. Port Isaac and port Gaverne both stunning, great little shops and places to eat very nearby, can walk to everything. Also took my dog on some beautiful coastal walks. 10/10

We loved the property.

The views were stunning and the property was well kept. The beds and seating were comfortable. We all enjoyed having our own bathroom. Just a couple of things - the top dishwasher rack was tricky to push back properly and the WiFi didn't work in the downstairs bedroom. Other than that, a fantastic property! Would totally recommend and will definitely return at some point.

Very lacking in basics such as hand wash in the toilets.

Charger for the car has been restricted and is now no better than a 13 amp socket, i'd rather have a pay charger and get the right level of output, I expected 7kw as was the case last time, 1.3kw is not good at all and meant we had to change all of our plans. You should be clear in the marketing that the charger is not suitable for full electric cars only hybrids. House as always is cold and you can't control the heating. Views are stunning but won't be returning as this visit was not as good as the last and they some to be cutting back even further on what they provide.

We wanted to speak to a local rep at Port Isaac but the offce was constantly closed.

I also tried to contact "a person" to speak to before we left to go on holiday and it was impossible to get through. I gave up.

Lovely place to stay, quite, great views and brilliant location ,one off the best houses I've stayed in so far 5 star

Fantastic property, great views over the sea and in a great location

The property is perfect it’s our second stay and we will be booking again .

It can be a little chilly in the winter but there are plug in radiators which have helped a lot ! Amazing place we love it as a family and will be back again

Spacious, modern clean property, lovely location.

We had a winter holiday at The Old Coastguards. We were quite cold in the house despite two small oil fired radiators in the lounge area. As previously said by other holiday makers the duvet in the main bedroom is thin. The bath plug did not fit, therefore unable to use the bath (to warm up.) Not a comfortable house for a winter break. No access to turn the temperature up. We returned home a few days early.

Fantastic property.

Well equipped, thoughtfully designed with fantastic views.

Beautiful property, really enjoyed our stay here.

Great location for exploring Port Isaac and Port Gaverne, would happily recommend.

A Fantastic property in possibly the best location in Port Isaac.

An really clever use of the plot with the house making full use of the views out to sea. The level of finish and detail in the property was first class, as were all the furnishings. We couldn't fault the property in any way and will definitely look to book again as soon as we can. A really enjoyable stay.

It was an amazing property in a stunning location.

Spotlessly clean and equipped with everything we needed. Thank you

Place was very nice and clean and as described.

It had brilliant views and was very quiet

A beautiful home, in a fabulous location.

Couldn't improve anything, already booked for next year

We absolutely love this house.

The view is fantastic! It is so well laid out and spacious. We took our spaniel with us this time and the house and garden were perfect for a dog. The garden was enclosed and safe for him to run around. It’s our second time staying at The Old Coastguard and we will definitely return.

Stunning property, well maintained and spotlessly clean.

Views to die for!

From the moment of arrival we were totally blown away by the stunning views from the living room and main bedroom .

Reverse level design living was perfect for us and our two dogs they loved watching the rabbits next door and the gulls ! Lovely garden with pathway down to Port Isaac and Gaverne Bring an adaptor for shaver and toothbrush charger as there are no two pin sockets . Didn’t want to leave and would definitely book again .

amazing!

Beautiful holiday home with beautiful views. Really clean and well looked after

This is an exceptional property with stunning views.

The house has been thoughtfully and beautifully designed. It is extremely comfortable making it an ideal place for a relaxing break with family or friends. The location is ideal with lovely walks along the coastal path easily accessible. Lovely pubs and restaurants are also in easy walking distance. We had a fantastic week there and hope to return next year.

The house is lovely with a fantastic view over the coast however, the garden is not dog proof for anything other than the most smallest of animals.

Our dog is medium sized but with wild rabbits living nearby had to be tethered to stop her getting out. Also, the house isn’t small child proof either with no barriers at the top of the stairs. We had our 16 month old grandson with us and had to constantly watch him as the upper floor has the main areas. This became quite a challenge in the end with us erecting makeshift barriers to keep him away from the stairs. Finally the sofa cushion seats move away from the backs making them not as comfortable as we would have liked. The circular garden chair feature was lovely and we spent most evenings out there but it does make the kitchen a bit of a hike to fetch anything you may need.

The accommodation and the quality of the building itself and the bathrooms, beds, fittings etc was outstanding and we greatly enjoyed our stay.

Our only gripe was having no control over the heating, whilst we were not cold we were also not warm and when returning from a cold (ish) windy walk it was not possible to warm up or dry clothes. The fan heater was used but is noisy. We would definitely miss outdoor furniture and loungers in summer, the concrete structure is a bit pointless. Also the 09.30 checkout is too early and we left the night before as a result

Wonderful experience.

Beautiful location and the views were breathtaking from every window. What a fantastic holiday stay. I couldn't fault it at all. The property was spotlessly clean and tidy and the beds were so comfortable. I would highly recommend this property for a relaxing holiday.

It would have been a 5 star rating.

The house is amazing, great position just WOW. BUT! It was cold, very cold. The thermostats had been locked. We arrived Thursday, but no one to help over the weekend. Eventually got some heaters. It’s a shame as the main lounge was difficult to use. Other that that best house we have ever stayed in.

Wonderful property and a lovely stay however there is an issue.

The house is cold, it claims it maintains a heat of 22 degrees, it never reached this once, it was between 18 and 20 which given how cold it was outside is not ideal at all, We had to buy hot water bottles to be warm in the lounge. We have booked again but will be taking a portable heater

Beautiful House, Amazing Location, very comfortable, Thank you for a wonderful stay at The Old Coastguard for Christmas.

The house is really well stocked with everything we needed to cook Christmas Dinner. We had some lovely walks along the coastal path, dog heaven!

A superbly appointed and very comfortable designer property, with fantastic views across the sea to Tintagel.

Only a few small quibbles- the cutlery drawer is hard initially to find; there need to be proper tea towels and there were no bags for recycling provided, despite reference to them in the notes.

Loved our stay, but if I could change anything main room needs thicker quilt and house very cold Also window/door in lounge leaks, water came through Thank you

Brilliant stay!

The most amazing views and the house was brand new! Will be going back again next year!

Fantastic property with amazing views on the top floor.

Great facilities with lots of pots and pans for cooking at home! and excellent walk in showers. Only suggestion in the winter months to have the heating come on an hour earlier.

Our second visit and it wont be our last, fabulous property

Excellent cottage, very modern and located 6 - 7 minutes walk from village centre along the cost path.

We had a wonderful holiday in a wonderful property and have booked again next year

We really enjoyed our stay, it was one of the best stays that we've had.

The inside was very luxurious, the property was in a lovely location and it was a nice walk down into the village. The parking was also good. The only negatives would be that the TV was a bit small and it wasn't a smart TV so you couldn't get access to Netflix etc, which would have been nice on rainy days. Also, the outside of the property needs some attention/tidying up in general and the windows need cleaning. Apart from that, it was gorgeous and we are thinking of booking again for next year.

The Old Coastguard Lookout was one of the nicest properties we have stayed in in the UK.

The service was excellent from John Bray and when we had an issue it was resolved very quickly. Overall very satisfied - and in addition the weather was perfect.

Beautiful house !

! stunning views , location great , easy parking, we even saw some dolphins from the windows during our stay Beautiful bathrooms and layout through out The man working next door is Lovely and very helpful he recommended some beeches for us to go paddle boarding We have stayed in many houses in Cornwall and this one was the only one with no welcome pack and I feel for the price paid and with some small improvements we would have given it a five star After a long travel I must say to have no welcome pack was a bit of a let down even if a small pint of milk tea or coffee sachets etc… could have been provided The cleaning products could also do to be improved There was only one Tv and it was too small for the size of the room as others have previously stated As previously reviews have mentioned we also experienced/had a sewage like smell for the last of days of our stay Just some recommendations New kitchen utensils are needed as scissors were broke, the whisk was rusty, and the chopping board needs replacing We took our own garden chairs for the garden too

Stunning immaculate clean airy and comfortable house.

The accommodation was beyond perfect for us. High speck all the way. We enjoyed our time in Port Issac but especially enjoyed Padstow and surrounding beaches. The only suggestion we would make is to provide clear directions with an illustration of where to turn into to reach the house. The shop we were advised to look out for was obscured by a coach parked up so it took us a while to find the house. Also for fellow dog owners there is a gap at the side of the back garden for dogs to escape. So we ensured that the gap was covered. Wonderful house and fabulous memories made to take home with us. Thank you to the property homers for allowing us to experience this luxurious space xxx

A fabulous house with views to die for.

Very spacious and comfortable. Quiet location with good parking. Easy to access from main road so avoids nightmare narrow streets in the centre of Port Isaac. Close to bus stop. Comfortable beds, great showers, ample storage for clothes in the bedrooms. Shame plants obscure the views from the outside seating area. Not impressed with the air flow system as house got very hot with the windows closed, especially in the kitchen as there are no blinds to keep the sun out. Overall a great holiday experience.

This is our second visit !

The only thing that I would like to see are some loungers/cushions in garden ! Brought our own garden chairs/rugs

This house is outstanding, the location is amazing and the house itself left us lost for words.

Plenty of private parking and lovely garden. We have stayed in x7 John Bray accommodations in Port Isaac, but this is in a different league , I know it’s not cheap but trust me it’s worth every penny.

The Old Coastguard Lookout is a wonderful property in a glorious location.

We were very lucky to call it home for a week. If your taste is sleek, modern, comfortable then this is the place for you. In an ideal world there would have been some garden chairs/seating (the circular seating installation looks great but isn't comfortable - maybe more generous cushions could be provided?) so that we could have enjoyed the wonderful views and perfect weather even more. All in all, a wonderful place to stay in glorious Port Isaac.

The property has spectacular views and the location really was a short walk to the harbour, which we did often.

We had a lovely week there. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars was that the windows were filthy,. You can’t turn down the heating so we had to have all the windows open, not the downstairs bathroom window as that doesn’t open. I assume the building site scaffolding next door prevents it opening. Extraction fans don’t work in any of the bathrooms which meant the steam from the shower set the alarm off a good few times. The back gate is broken. I did try to call the property maintenance people 7 times but the phone signal is quite poor and I kept getting cut off. I am sure these are small repairs that will make a difference. This is the first rental I have stayed at that didn’t provide a welcome starter pack. You literally have to start from scratch. There wasn’t even salt and pepper in mills. Washing up liquid and surface cleaner is provided but you will only have 1” of each as this seems to be measured out. Check in is 4:30 and we arrived 40 mins early. We were hoping to just dump the cars and go for a wonder until we could gain access. The lady that was outside the property seems quite cross that we were there early, even though she said it was actually ready? I don’t understand why the check in and check out haven’t gone back to pre covid normality?

Beautiful home with stunning views.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Plenty of local eateries that are dog friendly. No doubt we'll be back again. Can definitely recommend.

We have just returned from our stay.

The villa is beautiful. The pictures dont do it enough justice. It’s spacious and bright with fabulous views. One of our party mentioned that she was cold in the lower bedroom. I have seen other reviews mentioning the same. Although the house was consistently heated to 20C or more which my husband and i felt was more than generous. In fact i was way too hot in the night. So perhaps having a thicker duvet in the downstairs bedroom would be an inexpensive solution to keep guests on that bedroom warm. A couple of further suggestions that would make our stay even more special - more teaspoons and more bigger mugs as well as more basic kitchen utensils and perhaps some smaller bowls. One frying pan wasnt working on the induction hob. And there are no small frying pans either. It's also fairly common to have a welcome basket on arrival with milk butter bread etc and for the cupboards to be stocked with the bare essentials such as salt pepper oil etc (the pepper mill and salt shaker were empty). Also there is no sign from the road to find the house (or see it) and sykes didn’t provide any detailed directions which would have been helpful. We were also given incorrect code to get the keys and incorrect wifi code which meant we couldnt ring sykes when we found out (no signal to use data). That was pretty stressful but nothing to do with the property itself. Later check out would be better for a property of this size. 9am is way too early if you’re expected to strip beds and generally leave the house tidy. But these are just small observations not detracting from our overall stay. We would definitely recommend the place to others.

What a fabulously designed house.

Lovely to spend time in and views you can only dream of. Great central location with the added bonus of parking. If i was looking very hard for a problem i could only suggest another couple of small saucepans would be useful and my husband noted the lack of shaving point. This is a truly fantastic house and locations. We will be back!

Fabulous, we are very regular visitors to Port Isaac and have been to numerous houses in the village.

We’re already booked for next year 10/10 Thanks to the owners for producing such a beautiful home for us to share.

A truly amazing property to stay in for Christmas.

Ideal location. 5 minute walk to the center of port Isaac, 5 minute walk to the local shop. Fab local pub, there’s also a delicious fishmongers and restaurants. The views are incredible especially if it’s a rainy day and you don’t want to go out. We watched the dolphins and seals almost every day. You do need to bring things like washing/dishwasher tablets, get toilet roll, foil cling film and tea towels, but everything else is provided and the shop is very close and well stocked. The beds are really comfortable, the lower bedroom can get a bit chilly and central heating is locked on a specific temperature so bring hot water bottles if you get cold at night. The tv is small (like said in other reviews) but you really don’t go there to watch television. Truly amazing property and we will be booking again.

Beautiful home with stunning views in a lovely quiet harbour side village.

Every modern convenience, tons of space, comfortable beds and super showers!. Good range of kitchen equipment, all needs catered for. Only improvements I would suggest is a bigger TV in the upstairs living area, bluetooth speakers/dock and maybe some Christmas decorations for the season... absolultely would stay again!

A stunning property with fabulous views in a great location.

During a stormy november week we could hv done with the heating being a touch warmer but there were lots of blankets. (Nb if visiting in winter be prepared to cook, few eating options in the village but having to spend time in such a lovely house was no hardship).. Would love to stay again....would LOVE to move in.

The house is very nice all very clean everything was top notch but there was a smell coming from the ground floor toilets and for the money could be a welcome pack and the only other thing I can think off the TV is way to small for the room the couch is huge other than that the holiday was fantastic lovely area I would book again and I would invite anyone else to try this property

A lovely property in an excellent location.

The build has been completed to a really high standard and the view and surrounding area are fab. Other guests noted a drain smell in the lower bathroom, we think this is due to the water traps drying out (from the air source heat pump) and creating the issue as we ran water into the shower and sink traps and had no problems at all after that. Good local walks available from the garden so easy to take the dogs for short or long walkies. Would love to stay again. Highly recommend.

Fantastic place .

Been visiting port Isaac for many years and this is one of the best holiday homes I’ve stayed in. Just giving feedback but not in a negative way but just to help make the place be better for your next guests There was a awful smell in the en-suite of master bedroom. It was a shame that we couldn’t control the temperature in each room as one or two nights it was abit chilly. Tv was abit small and even another tv in one of the bedrooms as not everyone wanted to watch the same thing Maybe some smaller saucepans and a bigger toaster (4) and a draw with some essentials like tin foil/ cling film. ( maybe a dishwasher tablet a day would save having to buy a whole packet and bin liners . We would definitely book again

This house was exceptional.

I've stayed in many houses in Cornwall. And this one is in my top 5. Only one small criticism, the TV was far to small. Because the sofa was huge, you couldn't see the TV. But apart from that it was wonderful. Definitely book again. Thanks again.

Beautiful property with incredible views of the coast.

We had a great holiday in Port Isaac and even when the weather wasn’t on our side we had an amazing space in this house to still enjoy some family time. The only downside was a bad smell coming from the drain in the bottom bedroom, it did go away with some bleach down the drain but returned after 24 hours. Other than that the property was perfectly as described and we would definitely return! Thank you.

The property was outstanding.

Will book again.

Lovely, well resourced property, beautiful location, stunning views, we would definitely visit again.

Beautiful, immaculate, modern house.

Felt instantly relaxed there. The view is unbeatable! So peaceful, the air felt so clean. Would definitely stay at this property again!