Guests say
Waves End is a charming cottage in Port Isaac, praised for its cleanliness, stunning harbour views, and welcoming touches like provided tea, coffee, and wine. While compact and best suited for couples or small families, its character and location offer a delightful Cornish experience.
The property is consistently described as clean, with soft towels and bedlinen. One review mentioned a musty smell upon arrival, but this was quickly resolved, suggesting high standards of cleanliness overall.
The location is highly appreciated for its proximity to the harbour and village amenities. However, parking challenges and noise from nearby traffic and nightlife slightly detract from the experience.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the cottage warm and welcoming. However, the compact nature of the living spaces and the small bathroom have been noted as less comfortable, especially for larger groups or those with mobility issues.
The cottage is well-equipped, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a problematic hot water temperature, a window that wouldn't stay open, and a lack of clear instructions for appliances. The small shower room and quirky features add charm but may not suit everyone.
Guests appreciated the thoughtful touches like the provision of tea, coffee, milk, and wine. However, as these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, their presence should be considered a delightful bonus rather than an expectation.
About this property
Situated within striking distance of Port Isaac’s picturesque harbour and amidst the hustle and bustle of the popular fishing village is this quaint, former fisherman’s cottage, Waves End. This charming holiday accommodation is the perfect base for families in pursuit of exploring this wonderful part of Cornwall and the fishing village, which doubled up at Port Wenn in the ITV television series Doc Martin, starring Martin Clunes. Enter into the warmth of the pastel painted, stone-built cottage into the charming open-plan living room, which has retained a wealth of character to serve as a gentle reminder of its interesting past. The characterful Range cooker set in an exposed brick fireplace takes centre stage before the welcoming seating arrangement, which you can look forward to curing up upon after an action-packed day. The kitchen boasts a range of quality appliances, including an electric oven and hob, a microwave and a quirky fridge, certain to entice a spot of home-cooking, and the handy washing machine, so that you can easily freshen up your clothes after a wonderful day at the beach. When sleep calls, head upstairs to find two light-filled bedrooms, comprising of a double bedroom and a bunk bedroom, both with sash windows, framing the pretty views of Port Isaac to wake up to each morning. Immerse yourself in your surroundings further by taking a stroll through the charming fishing village, where you will be spoilt for choice by the selection of shops and pubs that awaits you. Be sure to make a stop off at the nearby Golden Lion to delight in a hearty evening meal, complemented by a pint of great ale or head to the famous Nicky B's, to sample a delicious Cornish pasty. Explore the maze of narrow streets, home to the narrowest thoroughfares in Britain, named the Squeezy Belly Alley, before stopping of at the picturesque harbour, where fishing and scenic trips can be taken during the summer months. After enjoying the harbour side, start to climb up the Roscarrock Hill, forming the western edge of the harbour, where you will find a Methodist chapel, which is now the Port Isaac Pottery and Café, before you reach Fern Cottage, which was used as Doc Martins Surgery, in the popular TV series. Keen walkers can use Port Isaac as a base in which to walk the famous South West Coast Path to enjoy the dramatic coastal landscape and to admire the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Heritage Coastline. Neighbouring Port Gaverne offers a small sandy beach, as well as opportunities for sea-kayaking and coasteering days out courtesy Ben at Cornish Rock Tors, whilst slightly further away is Polzeath, the area's best surfing beach. Alternatively, head inland to explore Bodmin Moor and its fascinating archaeological remains, offering superb countryside walks. Other attractions within the nearby area include Merlin's Cave in Tintagel, Pencarrow House and Garden in Bodmin, as well as the Pentargon Waterfall in Boscastle. With a plethora of things to do, Waves End is the ideal base for families to explore Cornwall.
Port Isaac is a small fishing village on the north coast of Cornwall, considered to be one of the regions undiscovered treasures. The village is nestled in a steep sided valley and remains unchanged from its days of fishing, slate export and smuggling in the previous century. You will find characterful cottages, accompanied by numerous restaurants and shops. From here, you can enjoy the beaches of Polzeath, Daymer and Rock.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x bunk.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, TV, Now TV, DVD player and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and cot available.
Parking 15 minutes walk away.
Sorry, no pets or smoking allowed.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub within 0.1 miles.
Note: Check in is after 5pm
Nearby points of interest
- Rock Beach
- Carnewas at Bedruthan - National Trust
- Watergate Bay
- Tintagel Castle
- Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
- St. Columb hurling
- Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
Reviews (17)
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Chris
Also booked for next year, however property needs to be updated, hall stairs and land walks need rendering and painting because of damp, also new bigger tv in lounge needed can't get channel 5, also tv in bedroom badly needed, the settee and chairs also need replacing, the property need updating now to charge the amount you need vc to up date asap. However it's in a ideal spot close to everything and I do love the cottage, but like us all we need not and service now and again .
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Mark
This is both and positive and a negative as whilst you're only a stones throw from the few shops, pub and restaurants, there is a constant stream of traffic from first thing in the morning with delivery vans to the 'well oiled' patrons of the pubs and restaurants late at night passing your windows. Inside, the cottage is cosy, which you'd expect for a 200yr + property in a small fishing village, but it was also damp and almost made worse by the various oil diffusers dotted about the property. It is a lovely spot, but would recommend a few days there as a maximum. Also, forget spontaneity in terms of eating out. Best to book (everything) in advance.
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Dieter Wilfried
Washing hands and face without comfort.