Shilling Stones | Port Isaac | Lobber Point | Cornwall

4.8★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Electric car charging
Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

27 Customer Review(s)

Sarah
October 2024

“Excellent well equipped property.”

Plenty of walks and beautiful scenery in such a lovely location. I have wanted to stay in Port Isaac for sometime and would definitely return.

Plenty of walks and beautiful scenery in such a lovely location. I have wanted to stay in Port Isaac for sometime and would definitely return.

- Sarah, October 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay and had the perfect base to explore the local area from. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Elizabeth August 2024

“Lovely holiday home with great facilities in a really good location in Port Isaac.”

Would recommend and would definitely stay there again if we return to Port Isaac. Thanks

- Elizabeth, 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 anytime in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Jackie July 2024

“We had a lovely stay in Shilling Stones, the property was as expected, clean, comfortable, well equipped and in a great location with lovely views of Port Isaac and also Tintagel.”

Although the property sleeps six I would say it would be more comfortable for a maximum of 4 adults. It was lovely to have the garden to relax in and the view of sunsets from the front of the property were beautiful. The shops, pubs, cafes and harbour of Port Isaac are about 10 minutes walk, the walk back up to the cottage is a little steep until you get used to it. Having parking at the property was a big bonus and with the property being a short walk from the harbour area you don’t have to negotiate the narrow lanes of Port Isaac. Port Isaac is a good base from which to explore North Cornwall. At the front of the property is a footpath leading after a short walk to Port Gaverne. My only suggestion would be to provide a small welcome tray of a few tea bags, coffee and sugar sachets and milk. After a seven hour drive then unpacking not having to walk to the co-op would have been a massive bonus.

- Jackie, July 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. All suggestions/comments can be viewed by the property owner so these are appreciated. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Tracy July 2024

“We throughly enjoyed our first time in Port Isaac.”

The house was extremely comfortable and the views amazing!

- Tracy, July 2024

Very good to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope you will return Property Owner
Sarah June 2024

“We loved our stay at Shilling Stones.”

The house is in a great position with amazing views. Having parking is a great bonus too. A lovely private garden at the back, which had the sun all day and a patio area at the front looking over the sea. Couldn’t ask for more. The only thing that would have improved our stay, is a welcome pack, milk, bread etc. but in saying that, the shop is a short walk away and is open until 10pm. It really did feel like our home for the week. We are sure to return. Thank you

- Sarah, June 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are extremely pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Shilling Stones, and that you found it to be a home away from home. Thank you for your suggestion on how to improve the property, all feedback is shared with the owner. We look forward to welcoming you back again sometime in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Victoria June 2024

“Property was in a beautiful location with stunning views, everything you needed with the well equipped kitchen and clean throughout Beds were very comfortable.”

Loved the garden, so relaxing and brilliant if you have children as completely enclosed. Only thing needing maintenance would be the windows, alot letting drafts in and the main window in living room seal has gone so was condensed up alot spoiling the stunning views.

- Victoria, June 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay and had the perfect base to explore the local area from. We will inspect the windows and see what is required. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Christine May 2024

“Great location, wonderful house, beautiful views, blessed with good weather.”

House is well equipped, clean and comfortable. Always a pleasure to come back to after a day out. Would gladly return in the future.

- Christine, May 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
Nigel March 2024

“An excellent property in a great location, comfortable and clean and good facilities as well as a lovely back garden.”

The property has fantastic views

- Nigel, March 2024

Many thanks for your feedback and pleased to know you enjoyed your stay - hopefully wasn’t too wet Property Owner
Natalie February 2024

“Lovely property!”

Amazing views and for a small kitchen there was everything we needed! We didn’t have children with us but the stair gate was a brilliant touch because if you did have children they would be safe with the kitchen and lounge being upstairs. It was tricky to find in the dark but as I had looked it up on the map we could find it. There was also enough parking as we had 3 cars as we all came from different places and they fitted easily! We would definitely go back!

- Natalie, February 2024

Thank you very much we are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope you will return Property Owner
Kathrin November 2023

“Thank you for letting us stay here.”

We enjoyed every single moment because it's such a cozy and beautiful place. Highly recommended.

- Kathrin, November 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so pleased that you found the property comfortable and enjoyed your stay there. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Nigel October 2023

“The accommodation is great, lovely views and good sized lounge, kitchen and bedrooms.”

The information booklet was easy to use and informative. We had a great stay at Shilling Stones. The upstairs room was a little cold, I think the radiator may need bleeding.

- Nigel, October 2023

Thank you for you kind comments we look forward to welcoming you back soon. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner Property Owner
Brian June 2023

“Shilling Stones just keeps getting better, we have been spending our holiday ...”

Shilling Stones just keeps getting better, we have been spending our holiday there for over twenty years and are very grateful to the owners for letting us enjoy the lovely accommodation

- Brian, June 2023

Our pleasure it’s lovely to know that you keep coming back Property Owner
Linda June 2023

“We had the most enjoyable week at shilling stones, right in the heart of port issac with fantastic views.”

The cottage was comfortable and equipped with everything you needed. Would highly recommend this holiday.

- Linda, June 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and that the property suited your needs. We hope to welcome you back in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Hazel June 2023

“Perfect place to stay.”

As described, up rather a steep hill but who cares when you enjoy a daily view over the whole port. We loved everything.

- Hazel, June 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed all that the property has to offer. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back again in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Tim February 2023

“Stayed here before so our return is testament to its quality and how it meets our needs.”

We'll be back

- Tim, February 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so glad you enjoyed your holiday at Shilling stones, we do look forward to welcoming you back again soon. John Brays on Behalf of the Owners. Property Owner
Paul November 2022

“Great cottage with great sea view.”

There weren’t enough mugs or plates even for two of us and no small glasses. we had to keep washing up or use dishwasher every day. WiFi code in booklet was incorrect correct one on back of router. Booklet said we had to pay for cleaning but John Bray staff said we didn’t.

- Paul, November 2022

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you had the chance to make the most of the local amenities! We appreciate you bringing the issue of the lack of cups and plates to our attention. This will be passed onto the owners. We will make sure the information booklet is updated with the right information in it. John Bray on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Tim October 2022

“We have stayed here previously so knew exacttly what we were expecting.”

The views are stunning and can be enjoed from the lovely arrangement of the first floor. Appreciate that the owners use the property themselves and this shows in the quality of furnishings and equipment - especially in the kitchen , We'll undoubtedly be back!

- Tim, October 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so glad you enjoyed your holiday, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. John bray Cornish holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Susan July 2022

“This is a lovely cottage with glorious views not only from the upstairs living room but also two of the bedrooms.”

Nice garden. Very comfortable beds. Steep drive up to the cottage which didn't bother us and you can't go anywhere is Port Isaac without going up and down hill! Final episode of Doc Martin was being filmed all week which was interesting to watch. My second visit to Port Isaac and I love it here and will be back soon. Can recommend The Mote, The Old School House and The Port Gaverne Hotel for dinner and Fresh From The Sea for excellent crab and lobster salad bowl. Our only niggle was that the windows in the sitting room wouldn't open and given that it was the hottest weather ever the week we were there this was an issue. John Bray sent a handyman but he wasn't able to resolve the problem.

- Susan, July 2022

Many thanks for you feedback on the property Shilling Stones. We are delighted to hear you had a lovely stay at the property and got to see all of what Port Isaac has to offer. We are very lucky to live in such a beautiful area. We look forward to inviting you back to North Cornwall very soon. John Bray on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Brian June 2022

“We have stayed every year for 22years during which time Shilling Stones has got even better.”

Grateful that the owners allow us to stay in their lovely home ,such a lovely position.

- Brian, June 2022

Thank you very much for this feedback. We are very happy to hear that over such a long period of time you still enjoy Shilling Stones and all it has to offer. We hope to welcome you back again next year! Property Owner
Sharon May 2022

“Great cottage, lovely garden and amazing view.”

- Sharon, May 2022

Thank you so much for your lovely words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay at Shilling Stones. Property Owner
Sharon May 2022

“We arrived late Saturday.”

Couldn't arrive before 4.30pm as cleaning was being done, the property was well equipped but wasn't the cleanest, the window sils were dusty and the rug in lounge was dirty and had bits all over it along with the sofas, kitchen and bathrooms were clean. The huge windows with amazing views over the port where absolutely covered in seagul mess, which we did manage to get the windows cleaned, it's a shame it didn't mention in the listing about the very very steep path upto to property as for someone disabled with breathing problems made it extreemly difficult to go out for walks, the garden was lovely and a sun trap, we had a relaxing week here and enjoyed the peace and quiet (apart from seaguls and dog constantly barking) downstairs would benefit from a blind or curtain at the front door as when coming out of the bathroom it's a clear view in.. also would be good if a folder with all the places to go and food deliveries was left out along with the visitors book so can be seen as we only found this on the day we were leaving hidden under lots of things in a drawer..

- Sharon, May 2022

Thank you very much for your feedback on your stay. Since your stay, the check in time has now been changed to 4pm. We will make sure all issues raised with the cleaning are passed to the Caretaking team to make sure these are followed up with the caretaker. Had we been made aware of these problems at the time of arrival we could have gone in and rectified any issued. In addition, we are in the process of having the welcome folders put back into properties. We hope these issues did not stop you from enjoying your stay and we hope you choose to return in the future. Property Owner
Colin April 2022

“Great property in a fab location with good quality facilities.”

- Colin, April 2022

Thank you for this feedback, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Shilling Stones. Property Owner
Elisabeth March 2022

“Sea views are fantastic .”

Shilling Stones is very well equipped , warm and well looked after. The village is a delight although quite a climb back to the property. Garden is a good size and parking is fine for two cars.

- Elisabeth, March 2022

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay at Shilling Stones and had the perfect base to explore the north Cornish coastline from! Property Owner
Philip March 2022

“The location is excellent and within easy walking distance of Port Isaac.”

The property is light, airy and spacious with everything you need for the perfect holiday, particulary with the fabulous views over the bay from the elevated lounge. The weather on our visit was lovely (especially for early March) and the garden and raised patio area were a bonus for a little al fresco dining. Although a few of the shops and restaurants were closed for the winter season this did not distract from our overall enjoyment of the holiday. Would definitely recommend and will return on a future date.

- Philip, March 2022

Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your lovely stay at Shilling Stones. We are pleased you enjoyed the property and surrounding North Cornwall. We hope to welcome your return in the future! Property Owner
Michael January 2022

“Lovely cozy property great for a getaway with great views and well maintained with everything you need.”

Would definitely stay again. Michael

- Michael, January 2022

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay at Shilling Stones and had the perfect base to explore the north Cornish coastline from! We hope to invite you back to North Cornwall again soon. John Bray on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Sam August 2021

“Great location.”

Lovely clean house with anything you could need. Spectacular views. Very much enjoyed holiday.

- Sam, August 2021
Helen July 2021

“Beautiful views from the house .”

Property clean and comfortable. Kitchen well equipped. A four slot toaster would be helpful. No air con or fans provided so bring your own . A BBQ would have added to our enjoyment of the property also. A folder with places to visit would have been handy too. Theses are only polite suggestions and not criticism. Overall enjoyed our holiday thank you

- Helen, July 2021

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Summary

Reverse-level accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x ground-floor bunk room
Ground-floor bathroom with shower, basin, and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
External utility
Central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD player, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Private parking
EV charging point in garage, available to guests at no extra cost
Patio and furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Please note : There is building works scheduled to take place next door to the property (1 Coastguard Hill) for the foreseeable future, if you would like any more information please feel free to contact us

The property

Shilling Stones is a pretty white and slate hung holiday cottage situated at the end of a private road with parking secluded rear garden and raised patio and a separate front patio.

Colourful and well appointed in a nautical style with outstanding sea and coastal views from the first floor and a ground floor bedroom.

Five minutes walk down to the harbour and village made famous by Doc Martin and the Fisherman's friends.

A cheerful bolthole for a family looking for a seaside retreat, sleeping 6 in 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms.The first floor has most of the living space creating a reverse-level house, better suited to appreciate the sea views.

The living room/dining room and kitchen are open plan and the master bedroom has a king size bed, en-suite bathroom and those glorious sea views.

The ground floor has a twin bedded room with sea views and a bunk bedroom with a door out to the garden.

A beautiful landscaped garden area to the rear of the property with a lawned space and a raised patio area perfect for some alfresco dining.

A utility room on this level also has access to the secluded rear patio.The village has wonderful opportunities for fine dining including Nathan Outlaws Fish Kitchen and easy options like fish and chips.

There is a small supermarket at the top of the village and a fishmonger on the harbour side.

Plenty of interesting shops and galleries for adults to browse or quirky gift shops where children can spend their pocket money.

A day out could include a drive to Rock beach less than 20 minutes away, where activities such as wake boarding, water skiing or sailing are available to try or simply for entertainment while you relax in a cafe or pub!First Floor: Open plan Sitting/Dining/Kitchen, sea views Bedroom 1: King size bed (5ft), en suite Bath/Shower/W.C.

with sea views, Ground Floor: Bedroom 2: Twin beds, with sea views Bedroom 3: Bunk beds, (door to rear patio) UPDATED FOR 2021 Bathroom/Shower/W.C. Utility Room across rear patio Sorry No Pets.

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1st FloorGround Floor

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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Excellent well equipped property.”

“Lovely holiday home with great facilities in a really good location in Port Isaac.”

“We had a lovely stay in Shilling Stones, the property was as expected, clean, comfortable, well equipped and in a great location with lovely views of Port Isaac and also Tintagel.”

“We throughly enjoyed our first time in Port Isaac.”

“We loved our stay at Shilling Stones.”

“Property was in a beautiful location with stunning views, everything you needed with the well equipped kitchen and clean throughout Beds were very comfortable.”

“Great location, wonderful house, beautiful views, blessed with good weather.”

“An excellent property in a great location, comfortable and clean and good facilities as well as a lovely back garden.”

“Lovely property!”

“Thank you for letting us stay here.”

“The accommodation is great, lovely views and good sized lounge, kitchen and bedrooms.”

“Shilling Stones just keeps getting better, we have been spending our holiday ...”

“We had the most enjoyable week at shilling stones, right in the heart of port issac with fantastic views.”

“Perfect place to stay.”

“Stayed here before so our return is testament to its quality and how it meets our needs.”

“Great cottage with great sea view.”

“We have stayed here previously so knew exacttly what we were expecting.”

“This is a lovely cottage with glorious views not only from the upstairs living room but also two of the bedrooms.”

“We have stayed every year for 22years during which time Shilling Stones has got even better.”

“Great cottage, lovely garden and amazing view.”

“We arrived late Saturday.”

“Great property in a fab location with good quality facilities.”

“Sea views are fantastic .”

“The location is excellent and within easy walking distance of Port Isaac.”

“Lovely cozy property great for a getaway with great views and well maintained with everything you need.”