Quin Cottage

You’ll find this Grade II-listed cottage down by the sea in Port Quin, a sheltered inlet on an unspoilt stretch of coast. It’s in a little cluster of traditional fisherman’s cottages and fish cellars, buildings that were left behind when the herring and pilchard trade disappeared from this once-busy port. Today, Port Quin attracts people keen to explore the coast and get out on the water, and it's a great place to bring a kayak or stand-up paddleboard.

Inside the cottage, you’ll find all you need for a restful seaside break. The elevated garden is tucked to the side, and has great views across Port Quin.

From the front door, a cobbled lane leads down to the water and onto the South West Coast Path. Walk three miles east towards Port Isaac, with its higgledy-piggledy lanes and destination restaurants, or west towards the Rumps and then on to the sandy surfing beach at Polzeath. You’ll pass landmarks like folly Doyden Castle (now a holiday cottage sleeping two), and the long-deserted mine shafts which are now home to the greater horseshoe bat. Trails criss-cross the area, and you’ll see plenty of wildflowers and seabirds; look out for grey seals and peregrine falcons.

Quin Cottage is joined to Guy’s Cottage (sleeps six), and across the lane from Lacombe Cottage (sleeps three) and Carolina Cellar (sleeps two). They can be booked together.