Our Journal
Port Isaac Shanty Weekend 2026
On the weekend of October 3rd and 4th 2026, Port Isaac will once again be ringing out to the sound of shanty groups singing their hearts out in our small village by the sea. We spoke to one of the weekend’s co-founders and organisers, Dee Littlechild, to find out more about what to expect.
A Picture of Port Isaac: Photographer Doon Williams
If you’ve visited our booking office, or if you’ve browsed the properties on our website, then you will already be familiar with the work of talented local photographer Doon Williams.
Holiday With History: The Dolphin
Dating back 300 years to the early 1700s, The Dolphin served Port Isaac as The Dolphin Inn until the First World War.
Top Five Things To Do In Cornwall Whilst Staying in Port Isaac
Port Isaac often appears in “Top Five” Cornwall lists, and rightly so! Here are our recommendations for the “other” best places to visit in Cornwall, and travel time from and back to Port Isaac to help you plan your holiday itinerary.
Port Isaac Walks: Around Lobber Point (Circular Walk)
A lovely short circular walk route up and around Lobber Point, taking in classic views of Port Isaac and Port Isaac Bay.
A Picture of Port Isaac: Artist Stacey Sibley
From her studio-gallery in a former fisherman’s cellar looking out over Port Isaac harbour towards Roscarrock Hill, artist Stacey Sibley enjoys an enviable, and much-painted view.
Holiday With History: Trevan House
Trevan House, at the bottom of Dolphin Street in the historic heart of Port Isaac, dates back to the early 1700s and was Port Isaac’s original Doctor’s residence, named after Dr. Frederick Trevan (1803 – 1885).
Withy Lore at The National Lobster Hatchery
Celebrating Cornwall’s heritage of functional craft and lobster fishing at The National Lobster Hatchery, Padstow, this spring.
The Real Portwenn
Port Isaac is famous as the setting for the fictional fishing village of Portwenn from the popular TV show Doc Martin. Find out more about how Port Isaac came to have a starring role, and the locations that featured.
Port Isaac Shanty Weekend 2026 Dates Announced
After a year off in 2025, we are all really excited for the return of this wonderful event in 2026 when shanty singing groups and musicians from far and wide will once again travel to Port Isaac and fill our little village by the sea with song!
What’s On In 2026: Events In and Around Port Isaac
Are you planning a holiday to Port Isaac this year? With so much going on in 2026, we’re looking forward to every season. Here’s a look at what’s planned in and around Port Isaac this year.
A Port Isaac Christmas Concert at Truro Cathedral
On the evening of Wednesday December 10th this year, Truro Cathedral will be welcoming Port Isaac singing groups to share their community Christmas carols and traditions with one and all at this free service.
Padstow Christmas Fayre 2025
We are delighted to share the news that after the much loved Padstow Christmas Festival, one of the highlights of Cornwall’s Christmas Calendar, was cancelled in 2024, this year the Padstow Christmas Fayre has risen to take its place.
Winter in Port Isaac
Here in Port Isaac the village certainly quietens down after the October half term holidays, which is perfect if you are looking for a quiet, cosy, break to recharge your batteries. Embrace the long lie-ins, blow away the cobwebs with a blustery walk along the coast path, light the log burner and break out some board games or that book, and enjoy fantastic food with family and friends.
Port Isaac People: Artist Lyndsey Bradbury
The Pentus Wall Studios that sit above the beach at Port Isaac are old fishermen’s stores that are now home to a pair of artist’s studios. One of these studios is the workplace and gallery of artist Lyndsey Bradbury, who paints native Cornish sea life and sea birds using reclaimed local slates as her canvas.
Holiday With History: The Naval Gun At The Golden Lion
If you’ve ever sat and enjoyed a drink in the sun overlooking Port Isaac Harbour from the Golden Lions’ “Bloody Bones Yard” terrace, or looked up towards the pub from the beach, then you can’t fail to have noticed the enormous old artillery gun, that looks like a giant canon, that sits there pointing across towards Lobber.
A Literary Feast: North Cornwall Book Festival 2025
For four days this September, from Thursday 25th through to Sunday 28th, the North Cornwall Book Festival returns to St Endellion, just outside Port Isaac, with another fantastic line-up of author talks and workshops for fans of literature.
Things To Do In Port Isaac: A Directory For Eating, Drinking, Shopping, Art and Activities
Your dream Port Isaac trip? It’s already planned…
A Coast Path Walk: To Barrett’s Zawn and Back
The stretch of South West Coast Path heading northeast out of Port Isaac towards Tintagel Head and beyond is wild, beautiful, and well worth a walk.
Making Memories: Wildlife Watching Boat Trips With Wavehunters
Whether you are a wildlife or bird-watching enthusiast, or on a family holiday looking for a fun day out with your children or grandchildren, one of the most incredible and memorable things to do during your stay in Port Isaac is to hop on a boat trip with Wavehunters.