Quin Cottage
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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.
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.
Ground floor layout
Stable door opens into kitchen with table for three. Sitting room with woodburner and television.
First floor layout
Double bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath.
Garden and outdoor space
Elevated, enclosed garden with table and chairs, accessed by gate 10m along lane. Shared store for bikes, kayaks and SUPs.
- Garden, 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
- Bike storage, available
- Kayak storage, available
- Coast path, available
- Close to water, available
- Walk to a beach, available
Find information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
Please note: Guy’s, overlaps and wraps around part of Quin Cottage at the very rear and on the part of the first floor. These historic and archetypal cottages exemplify the character of the hamlet.
Heating: Night storage heating and convector heating included.
Parking: There is one designated space for our guests in the car park at Port Quin.
Dogs: The garden is located a few metres from the cottage. Dogs cannot be let directly out into the private garden but have to be walked along the lane.
Telephone: There is a shared telephone.
Bicycle/kayak storage: Basic bicycle/kayak storage is available in a building near to the cottage. This is a shared facility with other guests. Please let us know if you wish to use this facility upon booking.
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.
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