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Stanley House used as Doc Martin's nail bar, sleeps 6+dogs

Family-friendly cottage in Port Isaac

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Experience the heart of Port Isaac at Stanley House, where the harbour and beach are just a short stroll down Fore Street. Enjoy family-friendly pubs and restaurants within walking distance, or take a short drive to explore Polzeath, Daymer Bay, Rock & Padstow.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stanley House used as Doc Martin's nail bar, sleeps 6+dogs

Stanley House is in the heart of the famous Cornish fishing village of Port Isaac. It was once a corn chandlers & for many years after it was a bakery. It was recently used in the final series of Doc Martin as the nail bar! The harbour & beach are a few seconds’ walk down Fore Street. There are a number of family-friendly pubs & restaurants in Port Isaac & neighbouring Port Gaverne, all within walking distance. Port Isaac is on the north coast & only a short drive to Polzeath, Daymer Bay, Rock & Padstow.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Port Isaac, England

What's nearby

  • South West Coast Path Section 14 Trailhead - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Port Isaac Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cliffside Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port Gaverne Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Roche Station - 38 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trevathan Farm Shop & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Galleon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Lion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Angelique's Tea Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stanley House used as Doc Martin's nail bar, sleeps 6+dogs pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Stanley House used as Doc Martin's nail bar, sleeps 6+dogs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stanley House used as Doc Martin's nail bar, sleeps 6+dogs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stanley House used as Doc Martin's nail bar, sleeps 6+dogs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stanley House used as Doc Martin's nail bar, sleeps 6+dogs located?

This family-friendly Port Isaac cottage is located by the sea, steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Port Isaac Beach and South West Coast Path Section 13 Trailhead. Port Gaverne Beach and South West Coast Path Section 14 Trailhead are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Stanley House used as Doc Martin's nail bar, sleeps 6+dogs Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kristen k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great time in Port Isaac

You could not be in a better location than Stanley House. It is convenient to everything Port Isaac! Our host was so accommodating and everything went perfectly smooth. I can’t wait to come back to our Cornish home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Clean and well presented accommodation right in the heart of Port Isaac - Deli pasty & coffee shops all within minutes walk together with restaurants bars & the seafood shop with freshly caught & prepared lobster & crab at a fraction of the cost of some of the establishments.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Barbara M B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Stanley house

We chose this property because of the description of facilities, which turned out to be incorrect. It listed two beds in each of the main bedrooms and one full and one half bath. Because we were travelling with a person with a disability, it was important that this person have access to his own toilet and own bed, with his wife in the next bed. Instead she had to sleep in another room on another floor, looking after him during the night was incredibly difficult and exhausting. The rooms were not particularly clean, bits of rubbish under beds etc. Very disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Family get together for Mums 50th

Communication before check in day was perfect, Emma was very helpful. On the day of arrival our check in time was 4pm…we did not get the key code till after 5pm, we left 3 voicemails and messages in the end we contacted VRBO, they had no check information and were literally about to cancel our booking and refund…we absolutely did not want as we had all driven 3 hours each and knew we would not be successful in finding something suitable in Port Isaac with an hour. Just as we said to VRBO no you must try again to contact the host…Emma rang on my husbands phone apologies for delay as she was on N international call. We did not make a fuss and just wanted to get into the property. We found the house to be relatively clean. Sofa and furnishings had seed better days. Needed a good upholstery clean or new one! Kitchen equipped well enough, as always previous guests had not cleaned some glasses or pots very well, we are out mostly. Bathroom very clean, great shower. Bedding very good, fresh and clean although pillows all extremely uncomfortable…thick and very bumpy.Stairs-lethal. Stairs from kitchen to first landing incredibly awkward and sharp! Stairs from first floor to master and bunk bed room-is a serious accident waiting to happen. Each individual step is extremely narrow. More troubling is that the step at the top you can really on place the ball of your foot going up or down as the floor overhangs this step. Stayed in several PIsaac properties, we will not rtn to Stanley
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right in the thick of it in Port Isaac

The property was very clean and well furnished, with comfortable beds. The bathroom is well appointed, and comes with lovely, fluffy soft white towels. We received a welcome kit with tea, coffee, and biscuits, and found scones, jam, and clotted cream in the refrigerator. The Stanley House met our needs and was as described (the only discrepancy we found was that there was no clothes dryer--I even read the manual for the washer online to see if it was a combo washer/dryer). But that is a minor issue. We were right across the street from The Golden Lion Inn, where we were lucky enough to hear sea shanties on our first night. Also we were only 2 houses down from Nathan Outlaw's Fish Kitchen (fabulous) and The Mote (wonderful) and the Platt, the harbor. Right next door there are wonderful traditional Cornish pasties and yummy sandwiches at Nicky B's. We also had a lovely breakfast at the top of Fore Street at the Cornish Cove. Walking up and down the village each day did great things for our cardiovascular health! I would caution Americans that the roads in Port Isaac are very narrow, and I would recommend just packing a small jump bag to carry down to (and back up from) the house rather than thinking that you can park in front and unload a lot of luggage. I'd also warn people to be cautious using GPS to approach Port Isaac. Map to the New Road, or you'll find yourself on the very precarious (for the driver) but beautiful (for the passengers) road through Port Gaverne
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Margot C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024