Port Quin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kellan Head. Photograph taken from the coast path above Scarnor Point.
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Kellan Head. Photograph taken from the coast path above Scarnor Point.
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Port Quin and the fields beyond. The fishing village of Port Quin was abandoned sometime in the late 19th century and local legends tell of the day the men went fishing against advise and tradition (possibly on a Sunday) and were swept away by a huge storm. The truth is probably that the herring and pilchard fishing on which the village depended slowly declined in the latter half of the 19th century and at the same time small local mines closed down and the people slowly moved away or emigrated.
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Doyden and Kellan. Looking north to Doyden Castle and Doyden Point. Beyond the inlet of Port Quin is Kellan Head.
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Entrance to Port Quin with The Mouls beyond.
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The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate

The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate

4 out of 5
Pentewan Road St Austell England
The price is AU$128 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
AU$128
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in St Austell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
All staff were friendly, good spa and gym area, room was very comfy and spacious, good parking. All round good stay. Visited the restaurant and the food was lovely.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate
Great Western Hotel

Great Western Hotel

3 out of 5
Cliff Road Newquay England
The price is AU$109 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
AU$109
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Newquay. Enjoy parking (surcharge), daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (878 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Great Western Hotel
Camelot Castle Hotel

Camelot Castle Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Camelot Castle Tintagel England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$182 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
AU$182
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Tintagel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (488 reviews)
We got upgraded to a beautiful room overlooking the sea x Tintagel, warm accommodation.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Camelot Castle Hotel
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SeaSpace

SeaSpace

4.5 out of 5
Watergate Rd Newquay England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Newquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whipsiderry Beach and Porth Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
Had a great stay at SeaSpace; the room was lovely, overlooking the coast, all the things you'd need for preparing a meal in the apartment kitchen. Nice that they provide some tea/coffee and a kettle as I forgot to bring any! Plenty of room to chill out on the sofa with a cup of tea or eat a meal ...

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

SeaSpace
Beach Cottage - Porthcothan - stunning cottage that sleeps 8-12 guests in 6 bedrooms

Beach Cottage - Porthcothan - stunning cottage that sleeps 8-12 guests in 6 bedrooms

Porthcothan Cornwall
Stay at this beach cottage in Padstow. Enjoy a beach locale, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions South West Coast Path Section 15 Trailhead and South West ...
Beach Cottage - Porthcothan - stunning cottage that sleeps 8-12 guests in 6 bedrooms
Bay Retreat Villas

Bay Retreat Villas

4 out of 5
St Merryn Park, St Merryn Padstow England
Stay at this apartment in Padstow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Padstow Maize Maze and South West Coast Path Section 15 Trailhead ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
Seventh time should say it all!!

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Bay Retreat Villas
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Popular places to visit

Peaceful Port Isaac. Cornwall

Port Isaac Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Port Isaac Beach during your trip to Saint Endellion? Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Port Isaac Beach

Port Gaverne Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Port Gaverne Beach during your trip to Port Gaverne?

Port Gaverne Beach

Cornish Coast Day Adventures

Enjoy an outing to Cornish Coast Day Adventures during your stay in Trelights. Amble around this quaint area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Cornish Coast Day Adventures

Cliffside Gallery

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Cliffside Gallery during your travels in Port Gaverne. Stroll along the seaside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Cliffside Gallery

South West Coast Path Section 13 Trailhead

You can take time to visit South West Coast Path Section 13 Trailhead during your travels to Port Gaverne.

South West Coast Path Section 13 Trailhead

South West Coast Path Section 14 Trailhead

You can take time to visit South West Coast Path Section 14 Trailhead during your travels to Port Gaverne.

South West Coast Path Section 14 Trailhead

Activities

Picture 1 for Activity Bodmin: Bodmin Jail Entry Ticket & Dark Walk

Bodmin: Bodmin Jail Entry Ticket & Dark Walk

AU$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bodmin: Bodmin Jail Entry Ticket & Dark Walk
Beautiful Cornish Coastline

Cornish Coastline Motorglider Trip

AU$389
per adult
Cornish Coastline Motorglider Trip
Entrance to the harbour at Boscastle

Doc Martin, Fishermans Friends & North Cornwall

AU$929
per adult
Doc Martin, Fishermans Friends & North Cornwall
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Cities near Port Quin

Panoramic view of the picturesque fishing village Port Isaac in northern Cornwall.

Port Isaac