“We very much enjoyed our stay at The Bakehouse.”
Knowing it was a small property, I was concerned it might feel a little shut in, also being tucked away behind other cottages, but this was not the case at all. It had been beautifully renovated and was very well equipped and very comfortable. We had only visited Port Isaac before, never stayed and it was a pleasant surprise how peaceful it was in the evening and at night, once all the day visitors had left. The complete lack of traffic noise at night was a joy. We enjoyed eating at The Mote where we had an excellent meal with very friendly service. We also had fish and chips on the beach. Parking could be a slight issue, but we enjoyed the extra 10 minutes walk by the sea every day. The only evening we had trouble parking was on the Friday, when the village was suddenly very busy. We did not know what was happening until we heard singing and realised Fishermans Friends were playing on the beach. It was fabulous and the best end to our week in the village.
The only thing we struggled with was operating the oven. I would suggest leaving a copy of the manufacturers manual with the cottage info.
Many thanks for your help with our booking.
- Mr. and Mrs. David Gordon, Oct 2017
The property
The Bakehouse in Port Isaac is a delightful and cosy retreat for two where you can embrace sea side life on the North Cornwall coast. This charming whitewashed cottage sleeps two guests in one bedroom and retains many original features including beamed ceilings and thick stone walls. Tucked away in Middle Street just yards from Port Isaac's fishing harbour and beach, it is a perfect romantic getaway from which to roam around north Cornwall's stunning coastline. Although there is no parking at the cottage, you can unload your luggage close to the property. There are two long stay car parks at the top of the village approximately 10 and 15 minutes walk away. Please ask us if you want to chat about this before booking.
This retreat has been beautifully modernised throughout with white washed walls, soft greys, lemon and gentle tones throughout. Open the cheery blue front door and you'll find yourself immediately in the open plan living, dining and kitchen area. To the right you'll find the gorgeous living area, complete with comfy velvet sofa, inglenook fireplace with a lovely wood burner, exposed white beams and a flat screen TV with Freeview for cosy nights in. There's a space saving dining table for you to eat in; buy salty takeaway fish & chips, or cook up a fresh crab linguine in the adjacent kitchen bought fresh from the fish merchants by the harbour. The cute kitchen has a two ring electric hob, full size oven, microwave and under the counter fridge freezer with everything you need close to hand. Upstairs the comfortable double bedroom is decorated in calming creams and whites, and comes ready made up in crisp white bedding with towels. There’s an adjacent shower room with a heated towel rail to keep your towels warm and fluffy.
Nestled in the iconic village of Port Isaac (of Nathan Outlaw and Doc Martin fame) The Bakehouse is ideally situated to explore and sample the fabulous restaurants, art galleries and shops. Head over to Port Gaverne for some coasteering, kayaking in smugglers caves or wild swimming in this clear sheltered cove. Venture slightly further afield in the car to discover more of North Cornwalls beautiful beaches including; Polzeath for excellent surfing and body boarding, nearby Daymer Bay for gentle bathing waters, wind and kite surfing and of course St Enodoc's stunning links golf course. A little further on lies Rock on the Camel Estuary, the hub for to sailing, waterskiing, stand up paddleboarding and wakeboarding, as well as the foot ferry across to explore Padstow harbour. With so much on your doorstep you have the choice to get as active as you like or simply enjoy the peace and quiet, relax and take it easy together.
Ground Floor:
Open plan Sitting/Dining/Kitchen
First Floor:
Bed 1: Double bed
Shower Room/WC
Pets welcome by arrangement - one small dog only.
Floorplans
1st FloorGround Floor
Summary
- One bedroom: 1 x double
- Shower room with basin and WC
- Open plan kitchen, dining area and sitting room with wood burner.
- Electric heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV with Freeview, WiFi
- Electric and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Parking in a chargeable car park nearby
- One well-behaved dog welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Harbour, beach, shops and pubs < 1 min walk.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
About the location
PORT ISAAC
Polzeath 6 miles; Padstow 9 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. 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.
