Crow's Nest

4.5★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

23 Customer Review(s)

Jane
October 2024

“We loved staying at the cottage.”

It is beautifully furnished, well equipped and provides a wonderful base for exploring this area of Cornwall. Wonderful walks on the coast and inland. Great restaurants in walking distance too. Port Isaac remains a gem of a place and staying at the cottage really added to the experience. A visitor book would be a nice touch to share guest suggestions.

It is beautifully furnished, well equipped and provides a wonderful base for exploring this area of Cornwall. Wonderful walks on the coast and inland. Great restaurants in walking distance too. Port Isaac remains a gem of a place and staying at the cottage really added to the experience. A visitor book would be a nice touch to share guest suggestions.

- Jane, 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
Robert August 2024

“Please Note: this was our 5th stay at Crows Nest before you read on.”

We love Crows Nest. It really is a hidden gem within Port Isaac. However this time there was just a few minor complaints. The amount of cobwebs and spiders are really mounting up inside the house. We have been there 3 times this year and some of these cobwebs were there throughout the year. I’m not talking about hard to reach places either. We also noticed that some of the dishes and plates were a little grubby on arrival. A problem we had this time also was that when we arrived, the bins outside were full with nappy’s and dog waste. This is not the fault of the property however as it sits adjacent to a public footpath where I’m guessing people walking past have just used them instead of the council bins around the village it was within the busy season and I understand this does happen due to some people who have no respect. As we had nowhere to put our rubbish for the week, I had to make a trip to the nearest household waste centre which wasn’t ideal. We still enjoyed our stay and we still love the cottage. Just a shame about those few issues. We will be back again next year.

- Robert, August 2024

Thank you for taking the time to feedback on your stay. We're very sorry that you had to experience these issues during your visit but thank you for bringing them to our attention. Your comments have been discussed between the team here at John Bray Cornish Holidays and the owner. We wish you informed us during your stay as we could have resolved these issues for you! We look forward to welcoming you back to north Cornwall in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Martyn August 2024

“The Crows Nest was a beautiful and comfortable cottage.”

The decor and furnishings were of a very high spec and the cottage was stocked with everything you could ever need for a holiday. Crow's Nest was located perfectly for a short walk in to Port Isaac and the ability to enjoy the surrounding area. The cottage was perfect for our week's holiday with plenty of space inside and out. I would highly recommend Crow's Nest.

- Martyn, 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
Ruth June 2024

“Lovely property, well equipped with quality fittings and perfect location for the town and coastal walks.”

- Ruth, June 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Crow's Nest, and that the property suited you well. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back again sometime in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Manuel June 2024

“A great cottage with a well designed interior.”

All items, furniture and colours fit well together a offer a warm and cosy place. The kitchen was very well equipped and the direct access to the garden makes it worth to enjoy breakfast outside (if no rain...). Everything is well thought and coordinated. We felt very welcome and enjoyed it. Price and performance fit doubtless together. Thank you very much - again. Improvement: -may be some more pads for dishwasher machine would be helpful and the sign (Crow`s Nest) for the dedicated parking lot up hill was almost unreadable (should get renewed).

- Manuel, June 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so pleased to hear that you had a comfortable stay at Crow's Nest and thank you for the suggestions on how to improve the property for future bookings, all feedback is shared with the owner and our maintenance team. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back again - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Diane May 2024

“A wonderful cottage, beautifully furnished and maintained.”

We had a fabulous time here and highly recommend. Thank you.

- Diane, 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
Robert March 2024

“This is our third stay in Crows Nest.”

We absolutely love it. It’s our favourite place to stay in Cornwall and have booked it again for May 2024. It’s an absolute hidden gem. The place is so well equipped with everything you need for a nice relaxing holiday by the sea.

- Robert, March 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and all that Crow's Nest has to offer, once more. We look forward to welcoming you back again - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Peter September 2023

“Great place, a bit tricky to get there and park as the sign for the spot is quite hidden.”

- Peter, September 2023

So pleased you liked your stay, we hope to welcome you back soon. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owners Property Owner
Jon September 2023

“Although the property is finished to a high standard, it does have some issues.”

No property instructions on how to operate items in the cottage. Although it looked clean on arrival as you begin your stay it becomes apparent it’s just a quick turn around, many cob webs dirty windows and as you approach the cottage there is debris around the front door… If you’re infirm or elderly both the cottage and parking will be an issue. Most places offer a welcome pack which is a nice touch, expect nothing here. We left two days early not for us and certainly wouldn’t recommend.

- Jon, September 2023

Sorry to hear you had some issues with your stay, these will be bought to the attention of the Housekeeping and Maintenance teams. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner Property Owner
Louise June 2023

“We absolutely loved Crows Nest.”

The house had everything we needed and more and loved the peaceful surroundings. A 100 yard walk down the hill to the pub and restaurants was perfect. Can't wait to return

- Louise, 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 look forward to welcoming you back in the future - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Michelle May 2023

“A beautiful cottage!”

So relaxing and comfortable. Will definitely stay again

- Michelle, May 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. Property Owner
Richard August 2022

“Really lovely cottage, high end finishes, which we really appreciated.”

My one comet would be that it really could use a 'Welcome Pack', internet is a bit hit and miss but we are not a techy family so would rather arrive at destination and read some info. The cottage itself was so lovely, we really did feel spoilt- but info on one time local restaurants closed would have been really useful. Loved the books in the cottage, learned a lot about the area, all in all it were our first holiday since losing our 10 year old Lab, Charlie (who always came on holiday wth us) we loved it and had a lovely stay

- Richard, August 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are all sorry for the loss of your much-loved dog Charlie, we hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner
Philippa July 2022

“The property was lovely.”

Very well equipped . The patio area needs maintenance and when we arrived the patio was filthy - absolutely covered in seagull excrement over the tables too - including a dead rotten pigeon which absolutely stank and hadn’t been cleared up. We spent over an hour scrubbing the patio. It would be great if all areas were checked before guests checked in and we’ll maintained

- Philippa, July 2022

Thank you for leaving your feedback following your stay at Crow’s Nest, it is great to hear that you enjoyed the property. I have passed your feedback onto our caretaking team they are going to ensure the issues raised are followed up with our property checkers, I can only apologise that this hadn’t been cleaned up before your arrival. – John Bray Cornish Holiday’s on behalf of the owners. Property Owner
Martin July 2022

“Lovely property, quirky, cosy, well equipped and well located.”

Quality furnishings and facilities. Only a couple of minor gripes 1. Upstairs shower rainfall shower head didn't function. 2. Garden area was unusable due to condition of furniture and "crazy" paving, both in need of updating and cleaning of gull poop. Outdoor BBQ might have been nice also. That said we didn't intend to use the garden as the cottage location was so close to harbour that we had no desire to use garden. Overall, a really nice place and great location.

- Martin, July 2022

We have been reviewing all of our feedback over last years season, we just wanted to say a massive thank you for taking the time to feedback on your stay. Your comments were noted by us here at John Bray Cornish Holidays and were raised to rectify. We hope you still managed to enjoy your visit despite these issues and would love to welcome you back to North Cornwall in the future. John Bray on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Angus June 2022

“Cleaning generally good but still evident that this was done either quickly or in a cursory manner.”

Facilities excellent, third time we have stayed, loved the break as much as before.

- Angus, June 2022

Thank you for taking the time to feedback on your stay. This has been passed on to John Bray Cornish Holidays. Property Owner
Alison May 2022

“Lovely cottage in a fantastic location just up the road from the harbour.”

The standard of the furnishings, decor and equipment was excellent and very stylish. The garden was perfect for dining, and having dedicated parking just up the road was a real bonus. Our only problem was with using some of the tech in the house, so a few more instructions would be good, however we would definitely book again if going back to Port Isaac.

- Alison, May 2022

We have been reviewing all of our feedback over last years season, we just wanted to say a massive thank you for taking the time to feedback on your stay. Your comments were noted by us here at John Bray Cornish Holidays and were raised to rectify. We hope you still managed to enjoy your visit despite these issues and would love to welcome you back to North Cornwall in the future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Sandra April 2022

“Lovely location.”

Loved the house, so quirky. Will definitely return.

- Sandra, April 2022

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you had the chance to make the most of the local amenities! We are very proud of the fact that Crows Nest is the oldest house in Port Isaac meaning it comes with it's own unique lumps and bumps! Apologies if this caused you any difficulty during your stay. We hope to welcome you back to the home of Doc Martin again soon. John Bray on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Kay April 2022

“Crows Nest is a beautiful character property, very stylish & thoughtfully equipped with comfort in mind.”

The location is outstanding, just a minute stroll to the harbour.

- Kay, April 2022

We have been reviewing all of our feedback over last years season, we just wanted to say a massive thank you for taking the time to feedback on your stay. Your comments were noted by us here at John Bray Cornish Holidays. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your visit and would love to welcome you back to North Cornwall in the future. John Bray on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Ian February 2022

“WiFi fee of £7.”

99/day is unacceptible

- Ian, February 2022

Thank you for your feedback. The owners of the property have looked into this as the property supplies free WIFI for all guests. Property Owner
Sam February 2022

“Beautifully appointed cottage with everything you could possibly need provided.”

It's luxurious and comfortable with so much thought having gone into the furnishings and facilities. We enjoyed the wonderful views of the town and sea from the lounge. So good we have booked again!

- Sam, February 2022

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay and you've booked to come back. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Max January 2022

“It was even nicer than shown.”

In particular the layout of the house. The appointment of facilities and quality of kitchen equipment way beyond quality usually supplied.

- Max, January 2022

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay at Crow’s Nest. Our location is definitely one of the things we are very proud of about. We would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owners Property Owner
Terry September 2021

“It is the second time we have hired the Crow's Nest.”

We love the comfort of the quirky lounge & the great views of the sea & village. The kitchen is a cook's dream, wonderfully laid out & fantastic appliances & utensils.

- Terry, September 2021

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and you loved the kitchen. We would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Mrs. lorraine Wornes Sep 2020

“Loved our holiday in Cornwall Thank you so much I stayed in the Crows Nest when I was 6 months old.”

Then again this year some 50 years later Happy place in Port Isaac. So pleased to be returning in October

- Mrs. lorraine Wornes, Sep 2020

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Summary

Over three floors
Two bedrooms on split-level middle floor: 2 x Single beds (zip/link, can be Super-King on request), 1 x double
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Lower-ground-floor bathroom with freestanding bath, basin and WC
Lower-ground floor kitchen/diner with woodburning stove
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Central heating with two woodburning stoves
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, Nespresso machine, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-site parking
Patio garden with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Note: Babes in arms or children over 8 years old only accepted

The property

Crow's Nest is a fabulous bolt hole nestled in the quintessential Cornish seaside village of Port Isaac on the North Cornwall coast.

Superbly located, this self-catering holiday cottage is just a short walk away from the bustling harbour with restaurants, pubs, cafes, shops as well as many walks through the narrow streets and on the coast paths.

A luxury property, Crow's Nest has been refurbished to a very high standard with modern comforts throughout.

This harbourside property will sleep 4 guests in 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and has a paved garden and nearby private parking. This pretty Grade II listed, 19th Century whitewashed cottage nestling into the valley is deceptively spacious.

Once through the door, you will be wowed by the cool, contemporary interiors that have been sympathetically updated to provide the ultimate in modern comforts whilst retaining the best features and the character of a fisherman’s cottage.

Passing from the entrance lobby into the lounge you will immediately be struck by the sense of space and the stunning panorama over the village rooftops which stretches down to the harbour and out to sea.

The vibrant living area with its vaulted ceiling, is a stylish marriage of contemporary coastal living and Cornish cottage.

Generously furnished, here you can relax in comfort, taking in the stunning views, snuggling down by the wood burner or watching the smart TV. Decend the stairs to the middle floor where you are greeted by the two bedrooms, a double and a super king double/twin room, which have been decorated with calm colour palette, thick carpets and full curtains to create a relaxing home feel.

The kitchen diner is found on the ground floor and continues with the colourful modern vibe, enhanced by the feature Cornish stone wall and wood burner, all set off by a subtle lighting scheme.

The comprehensively equipped kitchen has all the appliances and equipment that you need to create gourmet meals with the freshest local ingredients.

There is access out onto the private courtyard garden, perfect for alfresco dining.

Here you can sit, relax and enjoy a book with the sounds of the coast as a background.

There are two bathrooms; a fully fitted wet room on the entrance floor off the lobby, and a second one on the ground floor with a luxurious free standing bath. Crow's Nest is positioned on Church Hill away from the hustle and bustle, yet just a minute’s walk from the harbour and the centre of the village.

Port Isaac is a picture perfect traditional fishing village known and loved for its whitewashed fishermans ottages found in the winding streets including the famous ‘Squeezy Belly Alley’, one of Britain’s narrowest thoroughfare’s that leads you down towards the busy working harbour.

Watch the daily catch arrive before purchasing a lobster for your evening meal or some fresh fish at a variety of excellent restaurants and cafés.

What’s more, there are plenty of local shops, boutiques and galleries as well as an abundance of stunning walks on and around the coastline.

Fully refurbished, luxury, contemporary - Ideal for a couple or four adults Please note: Babes in arms or children over 8 years only accepted Ground Floor: Shower/WC, Sitting Room, sea and harbour views Middle Floor: Bedroom 1: Double bed Bedroom 2: Twin beds/Super King (6ft) Lower Ground Floor: Kitchen/Dining Room, Bath/Shower/WC Sorry No Pets.

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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. Only ten minutes drive from the beaches of Polzeath, Daymer and Rock, it is perfect for romantic and family holidays alike. There is ample parking at the top of the village.

Please note: Babes in arms or children over 8 years only are accepted. There are steep stairs withing the property so may not be suitable for people with mobility problems. The beds in bedrooms 2 are twin beds, if you require these to be linked to make a super king size bed please call us to advise.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We loved staying at the cottage.”

“Please Note: this was our 5th stay at Crows Nest before you read on.”

“The Crows Nest was a beautiful and comfortable cottage.”

“Lovely property, well equipped with quality fittings and perfect location for the town and coastal walks.”

“A great cottage with a well designed interior.”

“A wonderful cottage, beautifully furnished and maintained.”

“This is our third stay in Crows Nest.”

“Great place, a bit tricky to get there and park as the sign for the spot is quite hidden.”

“Although the property is finished to a high standard, it does have some issues.”

“We absolutely loved Crows Nest.”

“A beautiful cottage!”

“Really lovely cottage, high end finishes, which we really appreciated.”

“The property was lovely.”

“Lovely property, quirky, cosy, well equipped and well located.”

“Cleaning generally good but still evident that this was done either quickly or in a cursory manner.”

“Lovely cottage in a fantastic location just up the road from the harbour.”

“Lovely location.”

“Crows Nest is a beautiful character property, very stylish & thoughtfully equipped with comfort in mind.”

“WiFi fee of £7.”

“Beautifully appointed cottage with everything you could possibly need provided.”

“It was even nicer than shown.”