

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.
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
Bed and Breakfast properties in Port Isaac and Port Gaverne more.
Self catering properties in Port Isaac and Port Gaverne more.
Please visit Port Isaac Holiday Accommodation for more details.
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 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.
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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.
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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.