Cartway Cabin

Cartway Cabin is a 2-bedroom cabin at Port Gaverne, sleeping 4 in 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom. The cabin sits close to the sand-and-shingle cove. The double bedroom and its en-suite are on the ground floor; the twin is a gallery bedroom reached by a built-in ladder. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking. Off-road parking and a garden are included.

Inside, the open-plan living area has a fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher and washing machine, and wifi throughout. Bed linen and towels are not included in the rent. Two bedrooms sleep four; changeover day is Friday.

Port Gaverne is a sheltered cove tucked between headlands, sandy at low tide and calmer for swimming than the exposed north Cornwall surf beaches. From the cove, the coast path climbs in both directions along high cliffs - west towards Port Quin (1.9 miles), east towards Tregardock Beach (3 miles). Port Isaac village is close by, with the nearest shop 0.3 miles from the cabin and the nearest pub 0.5 miles: harbour, the Fisherman's Friends Platt, Nathan Outlaw's Michelin-starred restaurant on New Road, fish-and-chip shops, and a handful of pubs.

Best for couples or a family of four wanting easy beach access without beach-town crowds. Less suitable for larger groups or anyone expecting surf - Polzeath, the nearest surf beach, is 4.5 miles south.

Port Isaac sits at the foot of a steep-sided inlet that has barely changed since the 14th century.