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Port Quin, Cornwall

Doyden Castle

Doyden Castle on the Port Quin headland, overlooking the sea, Cornwall
Doyden Castle on the Port Quin headland, overlooking the sea, Cornwall | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The dining area in the sitting room at Doyden Castle has sea views, Cornwall
The double bedroom with views from three sides at Doyden Castle, Cornwall

Doyden Castle

A little fortress at the edge of the cliffs on the Port Quin headland, with sea views all around.

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The dining area in the sitting room at Doyden Castle has sea views, Cornwall
The double bedroom with views from three sides at Doyden Castle, Cornwall
Doyden Castle on the Port Quin headland, overlooking the sea, Cornwall
The path around Doyden Castle, Cornwall
The entrance to Doyden Castle is through a private tunnel, Cornwall
The sitting room at Doyden Castle, Cornwall
A coastal view from a window at Doyden Castle, Cornwall
The kitchen at Doyden Castle, Cornwall
The breakfast table in the kitchen at Doyden Castle, Cornwall
The shower room at Doyden Castle, Cornwall
The separate toilet at Doyden Castle, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Doyden Castle, Cornwall
The bench seating in the bedroom at Doyden Castle, Cornwall
A sign with local footpaths near Doyden Castle, Cornwall
An aerial view of Doyden Castle on the cliffs overlooking the sea, Cornwall
The exterior of Doyden Castle, Port Isaac, Cornwall
A view of the coastal cliffs near Doyden Castle, Cornwall
The area surrounding Guy's Cottage, Cornwall
Quin Cottage and neighbouring cottages, Cornwall
The exterior of Doyden Castle, Cornwall

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A little fortress at the edge of the cliffs on the Port Quin headland, with sea views all around.

  • Guests

    2

    Bedrooms

    1

    Acorn rating

    5What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    0

    Reference

    011101

    Be king or queen of the castle when you stay in this intriguing cliff-top fantasy fortress. It was owned by Samuel Symons, an infamous bon-viveur, in around 1830 as a place to entertain his friends. Now, it plays hosts to an eccentric one-bedroom holiday home full of quirks from its past. Inside you’ll find arched gothic windows, a cosy open fire and even the original wine bins in the cellar. 

    It’s set on a secluded headland of Port Quin where you’ll be encompassed by jewel coloured ocean views. Walk down the hill to Port Quin’s sheltered inlet where you go rock pooling, kayaking or fishing. 

    For longer walks you can loop onto the South West Coast Path, which runs just past the front door, and hike to the higgledy-piggledy lanes of Port Isaac. To the east, you’ll find surfing beach Polzeath and foodie hotspot, Padstow. 

    As a guest, you'll have free entry to National Trust places during your stay, including Tintagel Old Post Office and Lanhydrock, both about a 30-minute drive away.

    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, available
    • Tumble dryer, available
    • Unplugged - no Wi-Fi, available
    • Adults only, available
    • Romantic, available
    • Sea views, available
    • Coast path, available

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