Shellseekers

Shellseekers is a two-bedroom bungalow sleeping four at the top of Port Isaac, with views down across the rooftops and harbour. A rating of 10 from 30 reviews and a viewing platform set above the village distinguish it from lower-lying properties.

The sleeping layout combines a double bedroom with a triple bunk arrangement, making the cottage workable for families or two couples. Two bath and shower rooms prevent the usual morning queue, and the living room frames the same view as the platform outside. Up to two dogs of any size are welcome.

Private parking for two cars sits on the property, which is a practical advantage given how tight Port Isaac's lanes become in season. Port Gaverne Beach is 500 metres away, Tregardock 5.5 km and Polzeath 6.6 km. The South West Coast Path runs directly past, giving walkers immediate access to miles of clifftop trail.

Port Isaac's working harbour, television fame as Doc Martin's Portwenn, and the Fisherman's Friends shanty singers all draw steady visitor numbers. Wadebridge is 10 miles inland for supermarkets and a cinema, with Tintagel and Boscastle under 30 minutes by car. Prices start from GBP 651 per week with Saturday changeovers.