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Doyden Castle

Port Isaac, Cornwall

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  • Sleeps 2
  • Bedrooms 1
  • Preferred changeover day Monday
  • Minimum stay 2 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 0
  • Acorn rating 5 What's this?
  • Reference 011101
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About Doyden Castle

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

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. 
 

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Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair not available
  • Microwave available
  • Fridge available
  • Freezer available
  • Dishwasher available
  • Washing machine available
  • Tumble dryer available
  • Telephone available
  • Television available
  • DVD available
  • WiFi* not available
  • Open fire / wood burner available
  • Garden not available
  • BBQ not available

Accessibility

Not accessible

Layout

  • Ground floor

    Sitting/dining room with open fire.

  • First floor

    Double bedroom (with 6' bed which can also be a twin on request).

  • Other floor(s)

    Cellar floor: entrance door to kitchen/diner, utility room, shower room, separate lavatory.

Notes for visitors

Children: Due to the close proximity of the cliff and the sheer drop we feel that this hazard makes the cottage unsuitable for children.

Heating: Night storage heating, eco electric radiators and convector heating included.

Parking: Access by car to unload/load; at other times please park at Doyden House, a five to 10 minutes walk away.

Access: The partly walled track to the Castle is quite narrow in places, please take care. Arrival in daylight is advised.

The stairs within the castle are quite steep.

Garden: There is no garden, although it is possible to sit outside the castle.

Telephone: There is no telephone at Doyden Castle, however guests can make outgoing calls from telephone in the hall at Doyden House.

WiFi: There is no WiFi at Doyden Castle but guests can use the WiFi connection in the communal area at nearby Doyden House.

Logs/charcoal: Environmentally friendly briquettes for use on the fire can be bought at the time of booking or whilst at the cottage.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm.

Free entry to Tintagel Old Post Office on production of booking details subject to seasonal opening hours.

Local suppliers: Discount offered to National Trust guests at Cornish Rock Tors and Outdoor Adventures. These outdoor activity providers offer kayaking, surfing, coasteering and much more.

Places nearby

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  • Nearby National Trust places to visit
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Doyden Cottage at Doyden Point, Port Quin, overlooking Padstow Bay

Port Quin

A peaceful sheltered inlet on an outstanding stretch of unspoilt coast
An aerial view of Tintagel Old Post Office

Tintagel Old Post Office

One of the Trust's most delightful medieval buildings, enhanced by a cottage garden
The view from the cliffs at Carnewas at Bedruthan

Carnewas at Bedruthan

Dramatic coastline with views over huge rock stacks
Boscastle harbour in the spring

Boscastle

A sheltered natural inlet with an unspoilt harbour village
View of the front of Lanhydrock house in Cornwall, in the sunshine

Lanhydrock

Magnificent late Victorian country house with garden and wooded estate
Front view of Trerice

Trerice

Elizabethan manor house with fine interiors and delightful garden

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About the Acorn rating

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We have applied a 1-5 acorn rating to each cottage to be used only as a guide that covers location, style of interior and facilities you may be looking for. The range runs from 1 Acorn at a more basic level such as Bird How which due to its stunning yet remote location doesn’t have a caretaker through to 5 Acorns at the highest level – such as Shute Barton.

Cottage pricing is not judged on the Acorn rating alone and as all our cottages are of an individual nature we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice.

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