Seahaven

Seahaven is a 4-bedroom detached house in Port Isaac sleeping 10 with 4 bathrooms, an enclosed garden, and a BBQ. Port Gaverne Beach is 200m from the front door - a sheltered cove with calm water that is swimmable at most states of the tide and reliably quieter than Polzeath or Perranporth.

The house takes up to 4 dogs, comes with private parking, dishwasher, and washing machine, and has enough space across 10 beds for two families travelling together. The garden is enclosed, which matters when you have dogs and children in the same group. 29 reviews on Sykes.

Port Isaac village is a few minutes' walk - the harbour, the pubs, and the fish restaurant scene that put the village on the map. Tregardock Beach is 5.2km north along the coast path for a more remote walk, and Polzeath is 6.8km for surf and hire shops.

Best for large groups or two families who want a dog-friendly base with a proper beach within walking distance. Less good for guests expecting a quiet retreat during peak school holidays - Port Isaac draws significant visitor traffic in July and August.

Saturday changeover. The property has 4 bedrooms across 4 bathrooms, so each bedroom has its own bathroom - a layout that works well when two families share a house and need to get ready at the same time. 29 reviews via Sykes.