Stop Tide

Stop Tide is a three-bedroom cottage at Port Gaverne near Port Isaac sleeping 5 with 1 bathroom. The sun terrace overlooks the cove and is about 200m from the sand - a good position for watching the tide come in without leaving the property. Wi-Fi, parking, a dishwasher, a washing machine, and a garden are all included. No hot tub, BBQ, or sea view from the interior. 29 guest reviews on record.

Port Gaverne beach is sheltered - sand at low tide, rock pools around the edges, and calm enough for young children to paddle safely. Port Isaac's harbour, the Platt, and the restaurants along the quay are a 10-minute walk along the coast path. Golden Lion and Fresh from the Sea are the best-known spots for food. The south-west coast path runs east and west from the cove, with Tregardock Beach reachable after 3.1 miles and Polzeath after 4.4 miles.

The village has no pub or shop of its own - everything is accessed via Port Isaac or a short drive to Wadebridge, about 9.3 miles south.

This is ideal for families wanting a genuinely quiet cove setting with good practical kit and short beach access. Not well suited for guests needing more than 1 bathroom for a group of 5, or for those wanting proximity to a town with restaurants and shops. Saturday changeover.