Port Isaac holiday cottage

Things to do and see: Port Isaac is a world in itself. The fantastic coastal paths are accessible to walkers most of the year and it's easy to spend time in the village as the local shops and restaurants provide all you need for a few days of rest and recuperation. Further afield are the delights of Padstow - joined by ferry to Rock with it's sailing community and golf course - Tintagel, with is ruined but majestic castle, pretty village centre and the fascinating King Arthur's Halls, and the wilds of Bodmin Moor. The world famous Eden Project is 30 minutes drive and further along the cost is St Ives, with its artists' community and Tate Gallery, and Newquay with its surf and sand culture.

Local Amenities: Port Isaac has a local Co-Op supermarket which is well stocked and has long opening hours. There is also a larger branch of the Co-Op in Wadebridge (8 miles away) and a Tesco. The Pea Pod delicatessen has wonderful home-made pasties, sausages and other prepared foods - well worth a visit - and the Fish Market on the Platt is a mecca to foodies. Choose your lobster and they will even cook and prepare it for your table! There are several other interesting gift shops and galleries and a Post Office that also sells clothing and gifts. The renowned Port Isaac Pottery is situated in a converted Weslyan chapel overlooking the harbour and well worth a visit for hand painted items from wall tiles to lamp bases.

History: This part of North Cornwall is rich in legend and ley lines. Synonymous with tales of piracy and smuggling it's easy to see why with its numerous rocky inlets, hidden caves and treacherous waters. Port Isaac is still a working fishing port serving the tourist centres along the coastline with its daily hauls of lobster, mussels and other fresh fish. It was famous in the last century for its kippers which were smoked in the cellars next to the beach. Further along the coast is the mystic Tintagel Castle, steeped in Arthurian legend and folklore. Visitors must also pay tribute to the brave residents of Boscastle who have re-opened the village to visitors after the devastating floods.

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