Port Isaac is a fishing village in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Its nearest town is Wadebridge, 10 miles away. Port Isaac comprises of the older quarter down on the harbour side of the hill and the more modern constructions that are found on the headland above the harbour. Port Isaac was an active coastal port from the Middle Ages through to the mid 19th century. A bustling harbour through which cargoes such as slate, coal, wood and pottery were imported and exported. The fishing industry also played an important for Port Isaac but that has declined some what in recent times being replaced , more and more, by tourist income although there are still fishermen who work from the Port. Fresh fish is landed most days and is served in the local restaurants and eateries and can be purchased from the local fishmonger John Collins. The village is well served with local grocery and provision outlets, Post Office, garage and several bars and restaurants. There is a fish and chip shop in the main street running down to the harbour, opposite the old school room and adjacent to Secrets Gallery .In the village, you will find many nooks and crannies such as "Squeezie Belly Alley" and "The Bloody Bones Cellar", once used for storing contraband with a tunnel leading onto the beach. Port Isaac is set amidst rugged and magnificent scenery on Cornwall's north coast. It has a strong community spirit and lies in an area of superior natural beauty with its steep narrow lanes that wend down to the harbour and is full of old world charm.

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A lovely location with stunning walks and close to many fine beaches.

Pubs, Inns & Restaurants

Golden Lion Inn, Port Isaac Harbour side

Crews Nest, The Terrace, Port Isaac

Port Gaverne Hotel, Port Gaverne

The Old School Rooms, Fore Street Port Isaac

Accommodation

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Port Isaac

Today the R.N.L.I. operates an inshore D class lifeboat situated in the 700-year-old fishing village, Port Isaac has seen lifeboats launching off the north Cornish coast for over 100 years. The village is home to the sea shanty singers, "the Fisherman's Friends", performing every Friday evening from "8-ish" on The Platt in the old harbour. The singers comprise local residents. The Fishermen's Friends have performed all over the UK including the Royal Albert Hall and have appeared on the popular TV quiz show Eggheads. Port Isaac (Cornish: Porthusek).

Port Gaverne

Port Gaverne is a hamlet that is normally considered part of Port Isaac, despite having its own individual history. Port Gaverne is located just out of the village of Port Isaac. In the summer months Port Gaverne is haven for tourists has it allows for launching of boats as well has affording a sheltered sandy bay at low tide. Port Gaverne has an inn called the Port Gaverne Hotel and a surf shack that is open in season. more...

Port Quin

Port Quin is a remote pebbly beach frequented by holiday because of it's sheltered location and safe bathing waters as well has stunning walks. Port Quin is also home to the Cornish Coast Adventures, who run Kayaking tours from the cove. There are no amenities as such here although a small shed like structure appears in the summer to serve a few drinks and snacks. more...

Port Isaac Info

Despite its lonely location the village of Port Isaac has had several visits from celebrities. The 1981 BBC drama serial The Nightmare Man was filmed in and around the village, which doubled for a Scottish island and it was a location for the film of Oscar and Lucinda (1997). The local village hall has been decorated by the team of DIY SOS, and to date, three series of the ITV series Doc Martin have been filmed there although the village has a fictional name of 'Portwenn'. The real Port Wenn is just along the coast but is now known hast Port Quin. Saving Grace, a successful comedy film, was filmed in and around the village. In recent years, the village has become home, for part of the year, to a growing number of celebrities, including the designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, actress Julie Peasgood and presenter Lorne Spicer.