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Port Isaac Pottery in Port Isaac, Cornwall, UK, is home to beautiful and unique handmade ceramics and much sought after porcelain jewellery and paintings as well as an exclusively designed baby and toddler clothing range. Housed in an old chapel of Georgian tradition and arguably the prettiest building in town, they also host Roscarrock Retail in the upstairs gallery which specialises in clothing, giftware, homeware and accessories. Matthew Main Photography also run their gallery out of Port Isaac Pottery, and the Chapel Cafe here offers local food and drink and great service. Port Isaac Pottery is a family affair, come view the stunning works and displays of their ever expanding, beautiful range of ceramics, jewellery, paintings, artwork and more by this talented family and stay for a bite, do some retail therapy, it's all here. READ MORE

The Chapel Cafe in Port Isaac, Cornwall, UK is located in a beautifully restored 19th century Methodist Chapel in the heart of the village on Roscarrock hill, and is an addition to the family run Port Isaac Pottery. Here they serve, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and the best coffee in the whole of Port Isaac, they are open in the evenings on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. All meals are prepared on the premises with the freshest of produce from local suppliers, and coffee is locally roasted exclusively for Chapel Cafe and ethically sourced. Their fish is landed daily from sustainably sourced Cornish day boats, and they also serve authentic Cornish wines, beers and ciders, and their Cornish cream tea with baked scones is available throughout the day, come enjoy a wonderful meal and drink in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere with log burning stove. READ MORE

The Port Gaverne Restaurant and Hotel in Port Isaac, Cornwall, UK, is located in Port Gaverne, a tiny peaceful cove on this spectacular coastline. Quality en-suites still retain their unique character from days of old, and no effort has been spared on your comfort, you'll find antique furnishings, nooks and crannies, comfortable beds and delicious Cornish biscuits, and all rooms come with full Sky TV, radio, direct dial telephone, coffee and tea, and access is via a narrow steep staircase. The Port Gaverne Restaurant and Hotel has a sunny terrace and beer garden for relaxing in, and there's a cosy sitting room, and the restaurant offers an exquisite daily changing menu of simply cooked meals by a team who have trained under some the top UK Michelin star chefs. Menu items might include the freshest mackerel ever, slow braised oxtail, various soups, desserts and two or three course choices paired with something from the wine menu, available by the glass or in half bottles. They also offer private dining for business or pleasure and are the ideal venue for special occasions with private dining rooms offering private access to the terrace boasting spectacular bay views.READ MORE

The Slipway Hotel and Restaurant in Port Isaac, Cornwall, UK offers 10 comfortably furnished, stylishly decorated en-suite guest rooms, many with sea views, and dates all the way back to 1527. The galleried seafood restaurant with terrace overlooking the working harbour offers a stunning menu devised by the team of chefs with an emphasis on fresh Cornish fish, meat and other produce sourced locally as well as crab and lobster for which Port Isaac is renowned. The Slipway Hotel and Restaurant is a perfectly romantic setting for your wedding ceremony with many different locations available around the hotel, including the two tiered restaurant and the Lifeboat Suite which overlooks the harbour, and they have a list of preferred local suppliers for all your needs.READ MORE

The Cornish Arms in Pendoggett, near Port Isaac, Cornwall, UK offers good food and bed and breakfast facilities near Port Isaac, it's the perfect base for exploring all that the area has to offer including beautiful coast walks and local attractions. With seven comfortable and stylishly decorated rooms, a good night's rest is guaranteed and a delicious, traditional Cornish breakfast gets you going for the day. The Cornish Arms serves traditional English Fayre with an influence of Thai, and fish and meat are locally sourced as much as possible, here delicious food and excellent service are the order of the day, plus they do a sublime and traditional Sunday Lunch, and meals are complemented by many real ales, an extensive wine list and varied soft drinks. They also offer take-aways and exquisite menu items include small plates, Thai tapas, sandwiches, mains of delectable Thai curries and other choices, steaks, gourmet burgers, sides and more ended with mouthwatering puddings, and there's a kiddies menu.READ MORE

Port Isaac and Portwenn Walk and Talk Guided Tours will take you on a fascinating journey with your guide exploring the hidden paths of the village, taking in the sights, historical buildings, fishing, the past and present and even Doc Martin locations. Your guide, John Brown has lived and worked in Port Isaac for more than half a century, and knows the area well, his family have also been involved in fishing these waters going way back. John is also a member of The Fisherman's Friends, shanty singers who have been delighting visitors and locals for more than 15 years, look out for dates and venues where they are performing. Port Isaac and Portwenn Walk and Talk Guided Tours are fascinating and informative and you will learn so much about the area, the people and the history.READ MORE

The Bay Hotel is a sea view guest house and bed and breakfast in Port Isaac, Cornwall, UK, and can be seen in series four, episode five of the well know TV series Doc Martin as the Wenn House. This relaxing, comfortable retreat with modern conveniences offers a fabulous location with spectacular views overlooking the rugged cliffs and coastline, and was built in Victorian times, refurbished yet still retaining many of its Victorian features. There's an elegant lounge and dining room where traditional English breakfasts are served, or tell them your preference and they will oblige, and there's a music room. The Bay Hotel hotel offers free WIFI, and there's TV in all the rooms as well as a free car park, here guests enjoy tranquility and warmth in this beautiful house by the sea.READ MORE

The Fisherman's Friends are shanty singers from Port Isaac, Cornwall, UK, and they have been delighting visitors and locals for more than 15 years. Their regular summer sessions down on the harbour of Port Isaac welcomes all to the joyful and authentic sounds of the shanties sung by the 10 man group, who mesh their voices incredibly. The Fisherman's Friends stand in a line, and each leads a song from the one end of the line to the other, for a superb display of sound and song, and they have a great repertoire of songs and shanties that delight the audience. That sound has graced not only the Port Isaac, but the Royal Albert Hall and the BBC Folk Awards, and they have albums out for you to enjoy at home. READ MORE

The Edge Restaurant and Bar in Port Isaac, Cornwall, UK, offers light bites, local fresh fish and seafood, meat dishes, vegetarian and kids choices with spectacular sea views along the coast. Whether you sit downstairs on the ground floor or upstairs, it's the perfect setting for a snack, a drink or delicious meal with some of best sea views in the area, they also have free WIFI for customers. The Edge Restaurant and Bar light bites menu also includes cream teas and Cornish pasties, and they can accommodate large tables, it's also the ideal venue for special occasions and celebrations, and they host and cater to birthday parties, wedding receptions, meetings, family get-togethers, private parties and more, come for a memorable event and dining experience with stunning food and views.READ MORE

The Longcross Hotel Restaurant and Gardens in Port Isaac, Cornwall, UK is set in 4 acres of spectacular gardens with breathtaking coastal views overlooking some 20 miles of the North Cornwall coast. Perched high above Port Quin it's the perfect secluded location for a relaxing break, and accommodation options include well appointed rooms and suites, a love shack honeymoon suite in the garden, and even a luxurious, self catering two bedroom garden lodge with own large private deck. The hotel restaurant offers a carefully prepared contemporary cuisine, and there's a licensed bar, and the Victorian gardens provide a spectacular backdrop and idyllic setting for your dream wedding, catering up to 100 guests on the terrace or under the glazed marquee with breathtaking sea views. The Longcross Hotel Restaurant and Gardens is perfectly based for exploring all that the area has to offer including golf breaks and local attractions.READ MORE

The Old School Hotel and Restaurant in Port Isaac, Cornwall, UK offers a dramatic clifftop location, 12 beautifully appointed en-suite rooms from singles to family, and a fully licensed bar and seafood restaurant. They host and cater to small private wedding ceremonies and large lavish affairs of whole hotel bookings, and will work with you to ensure no detail is overlooked and your dream wedding is a spectacular affair, they are approved premises to conduct civil marriage and civil partnership ceremonies. The stunning seafood restaurant here, with experienced kitchen team, ensures a sublime dining experience of delicious dishes made from the finest local Cornish produce from sea and land, they have an outside deck and serve breakfast, lunch, afternoon sandwiches and cakes, cream teas and coffee, and dinner. The Old School Hotel and Restaurant welcomes you to this dramatic coastline, a favourite with walkers, swimmers and surfers.READ MORE

Fern Cottage in Port Isaac, Cornwall, UK, offers a grandstand position with spectacular views over the Port Isaac harbour, the quaint village and sea. This detached stone cottage was used as the surgery in the popular Doc Martin television series, and is a two bedroom self catering, holiday cottage and ideal escape. The sitting room with stone fireplace and gas fire, beamed ceiling and slate flagged floor is warm and cosy, and there's separate dining room and modern fitted galley kitchen. Fern Cottage has an attractive landing on the first floor with stunning views, and the double bedrooms come with fitted cupboards and large modern bathroom. There's a slate sun terrace and raised lawn garden on two levels with sea views for a fabulous stay in beautiful surrounds, close to local attractions and more.READ MORE

The Gallery Bed and Breakfast in Port Isaac, Cornwall, UK offers uninterrupted, panoramic sea views overlooking Port Isaac Bay from all the rooms, and there's a tiered, traditional wild Cornish garden to relax in. With a bespoke contemporary feel, all rooms come with king size beds, tea and coffee, hairdryers, flat screen TV's and towels and there's a family room available. The Gallery Bed and Breakfast offers excellent services including laundry, food hampers of local produce, airport and railway station pickups, baby sitting, wireless internet access, surfing lessons, art classes and there's a barbecue in the back garden, come for a fabulous stay near stunning National trust coastal walks, this is the perfect base for local attractions, restaurants, pubs and shops.READ MORE