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Port Quin, Cornwall

Quin Cottage

The exterior of Quin Cottage (right) and neighbouring Guy's Cottage, Cornwall
The exterior of Quin Cottage (right) and neighbouring Guy's Cottage, Cornwall | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The kitchen with a table for three at Quin Cottage, Cornwall
Quin Cottage and neighbouring cottages, Cornwall

Quin Cottage

A fisherman's cottage with a secret garden, by the beach in Port Quin. Take the coast path in either direction to Port Isaac or Polzeath.

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The kitchen with a table for three at Quin Cottage, Cornwall
Quin Cottage and neighbouring cottages, Cornwall
The exterior of Quin Cottage (right) and neighbouring Guy's Cottage, Cornwall
The sitting room at Quin Cottage, Cornwall
The sitting room at Quin Cottage, Cornwall
The kitchen at Quin Cottage, Cornwall
The kitchen with a table for three at Quin Cottage, Cornwall
The utility and boot room at Quin Cottage, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Quin Cottage, Cornwall
The single bedroom at Quin Cottage, Cornwall
The bathroom at Quin Cottage, Cornwall
The garden at Quin Cottage, Cornwall
The garden at Quin Cottage, Cornwall
The exterior of Quin Cottage, Cornwall
The area surrounding Quin Cottage, Cornwall
The area surrounding Quin Cottage, Cornwall
Port Quin, Cornwall

© National Trust/Mike Henton

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A fisherman's cottage with a secret garden, by the beach in Port Quin. Take the coast path in either direction to Port Isaac or Polzeath.

  • Guests

    3

    Bedrooms

    2

    Acorn rating

    3What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    2

    Reference

    011035

    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, 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.

    Layout

    Ground floor: Stable door opens into kitchen with table for three. Sitting room with woodburner and television.

    First floor: Double bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath.

    Outside space

    Elevated, enclosed garden with table and chairs, accessed by gate 10m along lane. Shared store for bikes, kayaks and SUPs.

    • Wi-Fi, not available
    • Garden, available
    • EV charging, not available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, available
    • Tumble dryer, available
    • Cot & high chair, available