Port Isaac

Port Isaac is a working fishing village on the Cornish coast with a strong focus on seafood and staying put. The dozen or so hotels and guest houses cluster around the harbour and streets, ranging from the characterful Cornish Arms Inn (rated 4.1 from over 2,500 reviews) to smaller places like Paths End B&B. The Stargazy Inn and Port Gaverne Hotel both rate highly, while The Old School Hotel has earned a solid reputation across hundreds of visitors.

Food here revolves around fish. Fresh From The Sea is rated 4.7 from 379 reviews, and Outlaws Guest House And Bistro scores 4.9 from 205, so there is no shortage of places serving the catch. Trevathan Farm & Restaurant, rated 4.6 from over 1,200 reviews, sits slightly outside the village itself and offers both dining and a working farm experience. The restaurant listings suggest most visitors eat locally rather than venturing far.

Beyond the harbour and the beach, there is a Treasure Hunt Trail through the village, and Trevathan Farm draws visitors for reasons beyond its restaurant. This is a place built around the sea and staying still, rather than as a base for roaming elsewhere. The accommodation is consistently well-reviewed, which tells you most people come here to settle in for a few days and eat well.