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Stanley House used as Doc Martin's nail bar, sleeps 6+dogs

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Dining
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Port Isaac, England
  • Port Isaac Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cliffside Gallery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Port Gaverne Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Stanley House used as Doc Martin's nail bar, sleeps 6+dogs

Stanley House is in the heart of the famous Cornish fishing village of Port Isaac. It was once a corn chandlers & for many years after it was a bakery. It was recently used in the final series of Doc Martin as the nail bar! The harbour & beach are a few seconds’ walk down Fore Street. There are a number of family-friendly pubs & restaurants in Port Isaac & neighbouring Port Gaverne, all within walking distance. Port Isaac is on the north coast & only a short drive to Polzeath, Daymer Bay, Rock & Padstow.

Property manager

Emma Hurst
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Port Isaac

Located in Port Isaac, this cottage is near the beach. Padstow Harbour and St. Enodoc Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cornish Coast Day Adventures and Pengenna Pasties. Consider King Arthur's Great Halls for a night out or Camel Creek Adventure Park if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Isaac, England

What's nearby

  • Port Isaac Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cliffside Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Port Gaverne Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tintagel Castle - 20 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Polzeath Beach - 20 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Roche Station - 38 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trevathan Farm Shop and Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bettle & Chisel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Bar and Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - St Teath - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fee's Food - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stanley House used as Doc Martin's nail bar, sleeps 6+dogs pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Stanley House used as Doc Martin's nail bar, sleeps 6+dogs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stanley House used as Doc Martin's nail bar, sleeps 6+dogs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stanley House used as Doc Martin's nail bar, sleeps 6+dogs located?

This family-friendly Port Isaac cottage is located by the sea, steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Port Isaac Beach and South West Coast Path Section 13 Trailhead. Port Gaverne Beach and South West Coast Path Section 14 Trailhead are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Margot C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right in the thick of it in Port Isaac
The property was very clean and well furnished, with comfortable beds. The bathroom is well appointed, and comes with lovely, fluffy soft white towels. We received a welcome kit with tea, coffee, and biscuits, and found scones, jam, and clotted cream in the refrigerator. The Stanley House met our needs and was as described (the only discrepancy we found was that there was no clothes dryer--I even read the manual for the washer online to see if it was a combo washer/dryer). But that is a minor issue. We were right across the street from The Golden Lion Inn, where we were lucky enough to hear sea shanties on our first night. Also we were only 2 houses down from Nathan Outlaw's Fish Kitchen (fabulous) and The Mote (wonderful) and the Platt, the harbor. Right next door there are wonderful traditional Cornish pasties and yummy sandwiches at Nicky B's. We also had a lovely breakfast at the top of Fore Street at the Cornish Cove. Walking up and down the village each day did great things for our cardiovascular health! I would caution Americans that the roads in Port Isaac are very narrow, and I would recommend just packing a small jump bag to carry down to (and back up from) the house rather than thinking that you can park in front and unload a lot of luggage. I'd also warn people to be cautious using GPS to approach Port Isaac. Map to the New Road, or you'll find yourself on the very precarious (for the driver) but beautiful (for the passengers) road through Port Gaverne
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara M B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stanley house
We chose this property because of the description of facilities, which turned out to be incorrect. It listed two beds in each of the main bedrooms and one full and one half bath. Because we were travelling with a person with a disability, it was important that this person have access to his own toilet and own bed, with his wife in the next bed. Instead she had to sleep in another room on another floor, looking after him during the night was incredibly difficult and exhausting. The rooms were not particularly clean, bits of rubbish under beds etc. Very disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Clean and well presented accommodation right in the heart of Port Isaac - Deli pasty & coffee shops all within minutes walk together with restaurants bars & the seafood shop with freshly caught & prepared lobster & crab at a fraction of the cost of some of the establishments.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristen k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great time in Port Isaac
You could not be in a better location than Stanley House. It is convenient to everything Port Isaac! Our host was so accommodating and everything went perfectly smooth. I can’t wait to come back to our Cornish home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Emma Hurst

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We, at The Cornish Holiday Company, have much pleasure in hosting this property for the owner. We are a locally based company and should you therefore require anything during your stay we are on call to assist.
We provide a welcome book with lots of details as well as good eateries, watering holes and places to visit. This has been left to assist you in making wonderful plans to enjoy your stay in Cornwall.

Why they chose this property

Port Isaac is a fishing village and known for the filming of the Doc Martin series and Fishermens Friends. As well as this, there is a wealth of history waiting to be discovered amongst some of the cobbled streets. The scenery on a clear day takes your breath away. Shops, the beach, well known restaurants and pub are within easy access of the property.
Port Isaac is also within easy reach of Wadebridge where you can hire bikes and cycle the Camel Trail to Padstow or Bodmin. You can even stop off along the way at the Camel Valley vineyard and sample some delicious wines.
The dramatic rugged North Cornwall coastline of Trebarwith Strand, Daymer Bay and Polzeath are close by with surf schools, cafes, bars, beautiful walks all of which will provide the most relaxing or adventurous memories to take home with you. The mystical town of Tintagel, home to the legendary King Arthur, is an easy drive from the property including the wizard Merlin’s beachfront cave. Rock is also nearby and here you can gain access to the ferry which can take you across to Padstow. This is another area that has become Cornwall’s food capital, thanks to its restaurants, seafood shops and connections to the chef Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth.
The south coast is accessible from the apartment and here, as well as the north coast, you will find stunning coastal walks to explore the beauty of Cornwall. There are many other numerous attractions to suit all tastes including The Eden Project, Bodmin Jail’s newly opened museum, Land's End and National Trust properties. Many children's theme parks are nearby too.

What makes this property unique

Stanley House has everything needed to make your stay an enjoyable one and is in a good position for discovering all that beautiful Cornwall has to offer visitors.

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English

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