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The Birdcage

Port Isaac, Cornwall
The exterior of The Birdcage, Port Isaac, Cornwall
The exterior of The Birdcage, Port Isaac, Cornwall
The sitting room at The Birdcage, Port Isaac, Cornwall
The sitting room at The Birdcage, Port Isaac, Cornwall
The kitchen at The Birdcage, Port Isaac, Cornwall
The kitchen at The Birdcage, Port Isaac, Cornwall
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The bedroom at The Birdcage, Port Isaac, Cornwall
The bedroom at The Birdcage, Port Isaac, Cornwall
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At-a-glance details

  • Sleeps 2
  • Bedrooms 1
  • Preferred changeover day Friday
  • Minimum stay 2 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 0
  • Acorn rating 3 What's this?
  • Reference 011084
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About The Birdcage

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

Rising out of the higgledy-piggledy lanes of Port Issac is this Grade II-listed, former cobbler's shop. Pentagonal shaped and three stories 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 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 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. 
 

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Features and facilities

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

Accessibility

Not accessible

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Layout

  • Ground floor

    Kitchen with door leading to bathroom.

  • First floor

    Sitting room with multi-fuel stove.

  • Second floor

    Double bedroom.

Notes for guests

Access: This access statement is for guidance only. For up to date photos please refer to the images on the main website page.

Access: The Birdcage is unsuitable for those with impaired mobility

This gem of a cottage is small and compact. It has a very steep, narrow staircase 43cm at the narrowest point. It is only accessible on foot via a narrow and inclined pedestrian lane. There is no adjacent parking. Parking is available in New Road public car park. For information on long stay car parking at New Road, Port Isaac  please visit Cornwall Council website  cornwall.gov.uk  You can also call 0300 1234 222.

Children: Due to very steep, narrow stairs we feel this cottage is not suitable for children.

Heating: Eco electric radiators and a multi-fuel stove. Logs included free of charge.

*WiFi: We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT. Please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon

Garden: Enclosed terrace with views over the wall to the sea. Access to the terrace is through a low door from the bathroom.

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

 

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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
The front of Tintagel Old Post Office during May/June

Tintagel Old Post Office

One of the Trust's most delightful medieval buildings, enhanced by a cottage garden
Aerial view of Trevose Head, Cornwall

Trevose Head

Jutting into the Atlantic, Trevose Head commands views for miles along the coast
Boscastle harbour in the spring

Boscastle

A sheltered natural inlet with an unspoilt harbour village
The dramatic coastline at Carnewas

Carnewas at Bedruthan

Dramatic coastline with views over huge rock stacks
Lanhydrock house seen in the winter

Lanhydrock

Magnificent late Victorian country house with garden and wooded estate

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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 through to 5 Acorns at the highest level. 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.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose, safe and clean. Running water and a WC are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities (details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage). Bedding, linen and towels are supplied (with a few exceptions, which is again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. Generally a 1 acorn cottage does not have wifi. Examples of a 1 acorn offer include Cartref, Wales and Rosedene, Worcestershire.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high sleeps to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 acorn cottages have wifi and, similar to a 1 Acorn cottage, the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic in their offer. All 2 (and higher) Acorn cottages supply bedding, linen and towels. Examples of a 2 acorn offer include Engine Cottage, Cornwall and High Hallgarth, Cumbria.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small sized kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage. Examples of a 3 acorn cottage include the Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk and Rose Cottage, Isle of Wight.

4 Acorn: these cottage have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally it is likely to have added comfort extras. The ratio of bathrooms to guests will be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers as opposed to over bath showers. Examples of a 4 Acorn offer include Portland House, Dorset and Stepper View, Cornwall.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage. This is the highest offer available. The furniture is of high standard, and has real comfort for modern living. Examples of a 5 Acorn cottage include The Old Rectory, South Wales and West Gate Lodge, Yorkshire.

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