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The Birdcage

The Birdcage, a three-storey pentagonal cottage, which overlooks Port Isaac and its harbour, Cornwall
The Birdcage (the tall building to the right), overlooking Port Isaac and its harbour, Cornwall | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The double bedroom on the second floor of The Birdcage, Cornwall
Port Isaac's beach at low tide, Cornwall

The Birdcage

A quirky three-storey cottage in one of Cornwall’s most iconic villages, Port Isaac.

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The double bedroom on the second floor of The Birdcage, Cornwall
Port Isaac's beach at low tide, Cornwall
The Birdcage, a three-storey pentagonal cottage, which overlooks Port Isaac and its harbour, Cornwall
The narrow lane to The Birdcage, Cornwall
The Birdcage, overlooking Port Isaac, Cornwall
The Birdcage, a three-storey cottage with a pentagonal shape, Cornwall
The kitchen on the ground floor of The Birdcage, Cornwall
Part of the steep and narrow staircase at The Birdcage, decorated with artistic wallpaper of beach huts on the front of each step, Cornwall
The sitting room on the first floor of The Birdcage, with sofa, television, woodburner and table for two, Cornwall
The sofa in the sitting room on the first floor of The Birdcage, Cornwall
The dining table for two and woodburner in the sitting room on the first floor of The Birdcage, Cornwall
The view of the sea, beach and Port Isaac village from the bedroom of The Birdcage, Cornwall
The double bedroom on the second floor of The Birdcage, Cornwall
The rope handhold at the bottom of the stairs to the bedroom at The Birdcage, Cornwall
The bathroom on the ground floor of The Birdcage, with roll-top bath with with shower attachment, Cornwall
The steep, narrow and winding stairs from the ground floor to the first floor of The Birdcage, Cornwall
A sign saying "Mind your head" for the low ceilings at The Birdcage, Cornwall
The Birdcage and its terraced garden, Cornwall
The garden at The Birdcage, Cornwall
The sea view over the wall of The Birdcage's garden, Cornwall
The garden terrace at The Birdcage, with outdoor dining furniture, Cornwall
An aerial view of the terrace at The Birdcage and the houses and beach of Port Isaac below, Cornwall
The exterior of The Birdcage, looking up at the top two floors, Cornwall
The Birdcage, viewed from across Port Isaac's harbour, Cornwall
The beach and cliffs at Port Isaac, Cornwall
A sign for the South West Coast Path, showing a three-mile route from Port Isaac to Port Quin, Cornwall
Port Isaac and its beach, Cornwall
An aerial view of Port Isaac, Cornwall
The beach and harbour at Port Isaac, Cornwall

© National Trust/Mike Henton

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A quirky three-storey cottage in one of Cornwall’s most iconic villages, Port Isaac.

  • Guests

    2

    Bedrooms

    1

    Acorn rating

    4What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    0

    Reference

    011084

    Rising out of the higgledy-piggledy lanes of Port Isaac is this Grade II-listed, former cobbler's shop. Pentagonal shaped and three storeys high, it peeks over its neighbours to provide views of the harbour. Its interiors are just as intriguing too, with its snug rooms, exposed beams and a narrow staircase that slims down to just over a foot wide in places. 

    You’ll be able to kick back on its terrace and listen to the chime of fishing boats on the harbour and the hum of tourists as they start arriving for the day ahead. Winding lanes will lead you down to upmarket fish restaurants and a small shingly beach with aqua-coloured waters. 

    Away from the bustle of the village, the South West Coast Path can be hopped onto from here, where you’ll be on the pathway to the rest of North Cornwall. Head west to Port Quin, Lundy Bay and surfing beach Polzeath. 
     

    • Wi-Fi, available
    • Garden, available
    • Fridge, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Adults only, available
    • Tiny cottage, available
    • Romantic, available
    • Sea views, available
    • Close to a beach, available
    • Coast path, available
    • Walk to a pub, available

    Please note, this cottage has an under-counter fridge without an ice box and no freezer. There's no washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher.

    What’s provided in a National Trust cottage?

Exploring the area

Port Quin 

A peaceful sheltered inlet on an outstanding stretch of unspoilt coast

near Polzeath, Cornwall

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Canoes and kayaks on the beach at Port Quin, Cornwall

Pentire 

Pentire is an exceptionally beautiful headland with far reaching views and managed for wildlife.

near Wadebridge, Cornwall

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A view out to sea of a curving headland, the Rumps, at Pentire, Cornwall

Tintagel Old Post Office 

One of the Trust's most delightful medieval buildings, enhanced by a cottage garden

Tintagel, Cornwall

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Tintagel Old Post Office viewed from above showing its wonky roof and position in the landscape.

Boscastle 

A sheltered natural inlet with an unspoilt harbour village

Cornwall

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A view into Boscastle harbour and village

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