Discover a range of holiday cottages, farmhouses, barn conversions, and lodges, set on working farms near Port Isaac ideal for families, groups of friends, or couples looking for an unforgettable getaway. A farm stay is a wonderful way to experience rural life first hand, meet friendly animals, and experience the fresh, local produce Cornwall is renowned for.
Port Isaac is a picturesque fishing village on Cornwall’s Atlantic coast with 18th century whitewashed cottages lining narrow, winding lanes. It had a starring role as Portwenn in the TV series Doc Martin and was used as a backdrop in the Fisherman’s Friends film.
The village has a working harbour where local boats land fresh crab and lobster daily, and is a premier Cornish dining destination with everything from acclaimed seafood restaurants to traditional gastropubs.
Sheltered by cliffs, the beach at Port Isaac is a mix of sand and shingle that’s dog friendly all year round. A small stream runs to the shoreline and there are plenty of rockpools to explore. Other beaches nearby include Polzeath, a family-friendly stretch of golden sand with excellent water quality and an abundance of wildlife including seals and dolphins, and Lundy Cove a remote beach in a beautiful wooded valley.
Further down the coast, the village of Rock has a well-deserved reputation as a upmarket holiday destination sometimes known as the “Saint-Tropez of Cornwall”. Its popular for watersports, yachting, golf, and boutique shopping, while boat trips across the Camel Estuary take visitors to Padstow.
Bodmin Moor famous for its wild, rugged landscape, granite tors, ancient monuments, and iconic free-roaming ponies can be reached in under an hour. Camel Creek Adventure Park, Pencarrow House & Gardens, and Hidden Valley Puzzle Park near Launceston are also all within easy reach.
Whether you’re looking for a working livestock farm or smallholding with sheep, cows, pigs, goats, chickens, and horses, or a quiet arable farm surrounded by fields of crops, there are plenty of options to choose from. Enjoy a relaxing rural escape and experience the charm of farm life on your next holiday near Port Isaac.
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