Blue Lobster Cottage

4.4★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

15 Customer Review(s)

Michael
September 2024

“Lovely cottage, thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the fixtures were of a high standard, perfect location as well.”

Only negatives was the parking space, ok if the neighbours weren’t home but they had a massive car which left very little space. Also the garden wasn’t at the same standard as the house, this could’ve been much nicer. Overall though, lovely and will come back one day, thank you.

Only negatives was the parking space, ok if the neighbours weren’t home but they had a massive car which left very little space. Also the garden wasn’t at the same standard as the house, this could’ve been much nicer. Overall though, lovely and will come back one day, thank you.

- Michael, September 2024

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Lucy August 2024

“We had a wonderful stay at this lovely, homely cottage.”

It was well equipped and beautifully designed. The beds were all very comfy and everyone slept really well. The location was great with a short walk to the centre of Port Isaac or Port Gavene (around 10 mins walk). We enjoyed exploring the area with a visit to Rock and getting the ferry across to Padstow being a favourite. We didn’t use the parking space at the cottage due to having a larger car but there is a car park round the corner that is £26.50 for the week and was very convenient. Just to be aware there isn’t a stairgate to keep dogs downstairs as stated, we didn’t find this too much of an issue as there are doors to close off the downstairs rooms but worth being aware as we usually take our own along. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would definitely return.

- Lucy, August 2024

Thank you so much for your comments. We love hearing just how much you enjoyed your stay! Hopefully we can welcome you back again in the future. We will look into the stairgate, how odd! - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Yvonne July 2024

“Beautiful cottage, very well equipped, decorated and furnished.”

We had a fantastic holiday. One chair in the living room had a castor missing and although I reported it, it was never mended. We could manage but it was dangerous and there were only 4 of us. If there had been 6 it would have been a problem. I consider this the managements problem not the owners. We could have done with two bins in the kitchen, one for recycling and one for general rubbish. It was also unclear what to do with glass bottles. Cornwall council seems to have done away with 'bottle banks' and I was loathe to put them in the general waste. We ended up taking them home which wasn't ideal. The garden was beautiful although as a gardener it grieved me that it wasn't better looked after. I did find myself pulling out weeds; it was a natural reaction. My daughter told me off. The games room was an extra benefit and rekindled my table football skills after 40 years. I would certainly consider rebooking and would recommend the cottage to others.

- Yvonne, July 2024

Hello Yvonne, thank you so much for your feedback and very glad you enjoyed the games room. Just so you know we did ask the chair in the lounge to be moved out of the way so we could fix it when we got there as we were down the week after you and that’s all sorted now. Great idea about a second bin in the kitchen - we are on it. With regards to the bottle bin - sorry we didn’t realise that had gone missing so we’ve asked for a replacement. So glad you liked the garden, the gardener comes every month but at this time of the year it’s a full time job as I’m sure you can appreciate. Really glad you had a lovely stay and hope you come back to us again very soon. Thanks. Louise. Property Owner
Philip September 2023

“Pretty cottage over all excellent, clean and well equiped, great position, easy access to village and Nathan Outlaws.”

Parking space in front for one car. We able to get V60 volvo estate into space. Nice little garden with dining space and fire pit was raining during our trip so did not use it. Dog friendly well placed to access coastal path. Missing toilet seat cover and sink mirror/ shaver socket hummed couldn't work out how to turn it off. Minor issues though a lovely stay

- Philip, September 2023

Hello thank you so much for your lovely feedback and so glad you had a great time. Thanks for letting us know about the toilet seat - we had no idea it was missing! We’ll get that sorted straight away and we are there in a couple of weeks so we’ll get the shaver socket sorted. Hope you come back to Port Isaac very soon. Louise Property Owner
Jacquie September 2023

“Lovely cottage very well designed, however a few issues like no lock on the bathroom door in fact it hardly closed properly which is no good with a mixed generational group.”

Carpet outside bathroom door needs fixing as it has come away from gripper rod which was painful to step on. Garden needs a tidy up loads of fag ends outside the back door to the right hand side and a drinks bottle to the left, it could do with a general tidy up. Kitchen floor has a few issues with edging strip coming up in a few places.

- Jacquie, September 2023
Simon September 2023

“We enjoyed our stay at Blue Lobster Cottage.”

- Simon, September 2023

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Michelle August 2023

“We had a fabulous time staying at The Blue Lobster Cottage in Port Isaac.”

It was a last minute booking and we are so happy we chose this cottage. The owners have really thought about the decor and what is needed from a holiday let. The cottage was super comfortable for our family of 4 and the dog. The addition of the parking space and utility room/beach house was super. Especially after a few rainy and sunny beach days! We'll definitely be returning in the future!

- Michelle, August 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are so please you enjoyed your stay at Blue Lobster cottage, we look forward to welcoming you back in the very near future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner Property Owner
Mark August 2023

“Literally the worst level of service we have ever experienced in holiday rental!”

I suspect John Bray was once a good local business before it was bought.

- Mark, August 2023
Molly June 2023

“We stayed at the Blue Lobster cottage for a week (2 people, one dog).”

It was a great space for me and my Mum, and an ideal location to walk down to Port Issac or to Port Gaverne - Better for Morning Swims/Paddle boarding. The cottage had everything you would need for your stay, and with the English weather, it’s great for sunny days and rainy days inside. The parking is good for a small car with some power, we drove a Mini Sport Automatic and parked each day with no issues. Anything bigger could potentially be tricky but there is on road parking further up which was free. We are looking at rebooking for next year.

- Molly, June 2023

Thank you for your kind comments regarding your stay at Blue Lobster Cottage. We very much look forward to welcoming you back on your return next year. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner Property Owner
Fiona April 2023

“Lovely cottage, beautifully decorated and with everything we needed.”

Only complaint was that the car parking space is very small. we managed to park there once but then couldn't unload the car. we managed to find parking in the carpark around the corner, but I imaging in high season this would be very difficult.

- Fiona, April 2023

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our cottage and so glad you had a lovely stay. I just wanted to let you know that we have this week had the wall taken down between us and our neighbours and the drive re-laid, making parking much easier. We had hoped to have this done before Easter but our builder was delayed. As you mentioned there is also a car park just 2 minutes walk away but now parking on the front is vastly improved and we hope to get some new pictures done very soon. Many thanks. Louise - owner Property Owner
Awel December 2022

“The most enjoyable week at Blue Lobster Cottage.”

From the moment we walked in it felt very warm and welcoming. The beds and facilities were excellent- it had everything we needed and more! The boys particularly loved the board games and football table in the Beach House Utility. It was the perfect base to explore beautiful North Cornwall. We’d love to return in the near future. Thank you x

- Awel, December 2022

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback - we really appreciate it. The games table is a new addition so I'm so pleased your boys enjoyed it. Glad you had a lovely New Year and hope to see you back with us again soon. Louise Property Owner
Richard September 2022

“Brilliant. Good location, close to local Co Op.”

Well-equipped kitchen and laundry room. Lovely decor and theme throughout the house. No complaints from us. Recommended.

- Richard, September 2022

Thank you very much for your feedback on your stay at Blue Lobster Cottage. We are delighted you enjoyed the property and all it has to offer. We hope to welcome you back in the future! Property Owner
Charlotte August 2022

“We had a lovely weeks stay.”

The cottage is clean and very well equipped and thought of everything you could need for a week away. As a family of 5 it was a little on the small side for us, although we did spend most of our time out exploring Cornwall. The parking however is a nightmare with 3 little ones. We have a Q7 and there was no chance we could fit on the space, agree with other reviews that the extra expense of the car parking wasn’t clear when booking. We upset some of the neighbours when unloading when we arrived, but was impossible to park in the car park and carry all our belongings up the hill with three young children. Again because of this we wouldn’t stay again which is a shame as it’s in a lovely location and clean.

- Charlotte, August 2022

Hi Charlotte, thanks for your feedback we really appreciate it - we've only been renting our home for a few weeks so it's good to hear your thoughts. Glad you had a good week in Cornwall and I hope you found the recommendations I sent you useful. When we bought the cottage we were so pleased it had parking all be it on the small side as a lot of the cottages in the seaside villages don't due to their age (ours is over 100 years old). We appreciate that it is tight especially if you have a big car which is why we put the measurements on the description and mentioned there is alternative parking. I think the best thing I can do is to speak to John Bray about putting the prices of the car parks on the description as well to help make it clearer- I know the lower car park which is just around the corner is £36 for the week in high season. Thanks for letting us know your thoughts and I'm really glad you had a lovely time in Cornwall. Best wishes. Louise. Property Owner
Richard August 2022

“Very clean and well equipped accommodation.”

Comfortable beds and newly furnished. We think that the accommodation is on the small side for a growing family of 4. Whilst the lounge is nicely decorated, it's not that comfortable as the sofas are small and hard. Be really nice if a soft sofa was in there. Garden is impractical for children and the BBQ is not suitable so didn't use all week. The biggest issue by far is the parking space. We have a VW Golf and we could not fit it in. Whilst it's appreciated that the dimensions are on the sales details, the fact that there is a concrete wall either side really limits getting into the space. With this I've had to spend £70 on parking at the main car park at the top of the hill. A huge inconvenience especially when I thought I was booking a property with parking. With this I would not use the property again or recommend to our friends and family either. The parking is insufficient and I feel miss sold on this point which is a shame. We had a good week in Cornwall using this property as a base but it's not a dwelling to kick back and relax in due to some issues noted. Regards Richard.

- Richard, August 2022

Hello Richard, Thank you so much for your feedback, we have only just started letting our home so really appreciate it. I'm sorry you struggled to park your car, we do understand that it is tight which is why we put the dimensions on the website and the other parking options that are close by. I park my XTrail in the space but I'm obviously used to it and we know not everybody would be comfortable trying to do so. We've tried to make sure the pictures give you a good overall view of the cottage but we will have a look and see if we can take some more detailed pictures of the parking to help make it clearer for future guests. Once again we are very sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. We really hope you enjoyed your time in Port Isaac and we wish you all the very best. Kind regards, Louise. Property Owner
Mark August 2022

“Only minor downside is the parking - any long and low-down car is going to damage their front and/or rear bumper as it's so tight with all the kerbstones and mini-walls around.”

However, it's cheap enough to park down the road anyway (JustPark so you can do it whilst in the property if you need to extend), so I'd recommend that and save future owners the stress of trying to get it into the space and damaging the car (like I did, after a tired 7 hour drive!). But other than that, the place is SUPERB!!!!!!!

- Mark, August 2022

Hi Mark, Thank you so much for your feedback, we really appreciate it. We understand the parking is tight and we are hoping to remove the smaller wall later in the year which hopefully will help. So glad you liked our home - we've spent the last 6 months renovating the cottage and it means the world to us. Once again thank you so much for your feedback and hope you had a wonderful holiday. Kind regards Louise Property Owner

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x bunk
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
Kitchen/diner
External utility
Sitting room.
Central heating
Log Burner
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler, Nespresso coffee machine
Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel, power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
There is an off road parking space for one car which has been extended in May 23 and now measure 195cm wide x 435cm long
There is also off road parking nearby and a car park just around the corner
Rear garden with patio, furniture, and fire pit
No smoking
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.3 miles
Note: There are steps to the front door and to the exterior of the property
1 dog welcome - there is a stair gate at the bottom of the stairs to keep the dog downstairs)

The property

This delightful three-bedroom home, Blue Lobster Cottage, is situated in the heart of Port Isaac, a charming fishing community in Cornwall.

The cottage is appropriate for a seascape and can accommodate up to six guests.

It has sea views, is close to the beach and a variety of local village amenities and tasteful features, coastal decor, cutting-edge appliances, outdoor plug socket at the front for use to electric cars and a private patio retreat area.

Step in through the front door and instantly feel at home, drop your bags and follow the original Victorian tiles to the kitchen to put the kettle on and pop your bottle of bubbly into the wine fridge for later!

Take advantage of this well-equipped, inviting room, which includes everything you'll need for a self-catering stay, a six-seat dining table, ideal for cooking up a feast after a day of exploration.

In winter months this will be the hub of the home as everyone can sit round together at the table while the chef of the group enjoys the modern facilities.

For an outside gathering, step down out the back door to the back patio which has outdoor furniture and a fire pit; here, you can enjoy a glass of wine while soaking up the Cornish sunshine.

Sheltered from the winds and attractively landscaped with different levels of shallow steps, the outside area features old railway sleepers, slate-shale underfoot and even a palm tree for that true holiday feel.

This flows through to an external utility room which comes with handy facilities so you can make your packing lighter.

When the chill comes in, unwind in the beautifully styled sitting room which features a large bay window to let the light flood in and coastal artwork.

After all that sea air, retire upstairs to the three bedrooms, all of which offer plenty of storage and are furnished to a high standard with quality soft furnishings to compliment the nautical wallpapers.

A shower room on the same level as the bedrooms completes the house, making it both practical with underfloor heating to warm your feet and stylish in appearance.

You can walk into the village of Port Isaac and its selection of seaside eateries and stores, which includes Fresh from The Sea, The Old School Restaurant, Outlaw's Fish Kitchen and their sister restaurant Outlaw's New Road which are Two Michelin star restaurants and a neighbourhood Co-op.

Along the way, you'll visit Portwenn View, a viewing platform perched above the Cornish coast and take in all the focal points from the Doc Martin series.

Potter down the picturesque lanes of the village via the local boutique shops to the harbour beach, or take the nearby hill down to the small bay of Port Gaverne to dip your toes in the water.

Nearby at St. Endellion, Giant Slip and Slide Cornwall is a thrilling attraction for the children while Doyden Castle near Port Quin offers an opportunity for hiking and offers cliffside vistas.

In the bay of Port Quin you can grab your snorkel and explore the bay or book a kayak to look further around the cliffs.

North of Port Isaac takes you to Tintagel where you can take the steps up to the old castle ruins or inland, walk through St. Nectan's Glen to see the stunning waterfall.

Further south, when driving down to the surfing beach of Polzeath, be sure to stop at the Lead Mines car park and walk to The Rumps for expansive views of the Camel estuary.

The National Lobster Hatchery, where you can adopt and track a lobster and Padstow Museum are both easily accessible by car or via the foot ferry from Rock, making them ideal stops for visitors.

You can also bring your bicycle and follow the designated path across the Camel Trail.

Stay at Blue Lobster Cottage and take advantage of your holiday in Cornwall.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

PORT ISAAC

Polzeath 6.5 miles; Padstow 16 miles

Port Isaac; one of the true Cornish treasures. A beautiful fishing village nestling in a steep sided valley, the old village in the valley remains unchanged from its days of fishing, slate export and smuggling in the previous century. An abundance of small character properties complemented by larger cliff-top retreats, can be found with easy access to the numerous restaurants and shops of the village. The sandy harbour provides an abundance of rock pools as the tide retreats. There is ample parking at the top of the village and the village is a popular tourist destination with plenty of attractions including the dramatic Doyden Castle, the beautiful Lundy Bay and the famous Doc Martin's clinic. There are also plenty of pubs, restaurants, and shops in the village. Just a short drive from the beaches of Polzeath, Daymer and Rock, it is perfect for romantic and family holidays alike.

Please note the following re parking

There is an off road parking space for one car which has been extended in May 23 and now measure 195cm wide x 435cm long.
There is also off road parking nearby and a car park just around the corner.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely cottage, thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the fixtures were of a high standard, perfect location as well.”

“We had a wonderful stay at this lovely, homely cottage.”

“Beautiful cottage, very well equipped, decorated and furnished.”

“Pretty cottage over all excellent, clean and well equiped, great position, easy access to village and Nathan Outlaws.”

“Lovely cottage very well designed, however a few issues like no lock on the bathroom door in fact it hardly closed properly which is no good with a mixed generational group.”

“We enjoyed our stay at Blue Lobster Cottage.”

“We had a fabulous time staying at The Blue Lobster Cottage in Port Isaac.”

“Literally the worst level of service we have ever experienced in holiday rental!”

“We stayed at the Blue Lobster cottage for a week (2 people, one dog).”

“Lovely cottage, beautifully decorated and with everything we needed.”

“The most enjoyable week at Blue Lobster Cottage.”

“Brilliant. Good location, close to local Co Op.”

“We had a lovely weeks stay.”

“Very clean and well equipped accommodation.”

“Only minor downside is the parking - any long and low-down car is going to damage their front and/or rear bumper as it's so tight with all the kerbstones and mini-walls around.”

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The property

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About the location

PORT ISAAC