Based between Cornwall and Somerset, Kate Michaels is a private chef with an extensive background in Michelin star kitchens and professional catering. Kate now offers private dining with a focus on seasonal, local and fresh ingredients fo guests at Port Isaac Bay Holidays accommodations.

At the end of this month, Port Isaac’s parish church of St Endellion will once again host an incredible array of musicians and singers performing opera, choral, orchestral, chamber and recital concerts for the 2024 St Endellion Summer Festival.

One of the best ways to enjoy Port Isaac is to take a stroll around the historic center of the village, exploring the lanes and alleys around the harbour that give this place so much of its character and which haven’t changed much in over the last 200 years.

“When I paint the rooftops of Port Isaac, I see a jigsaw of all of the people I know and their stories.”

Port Isaac artist Katie Childs’ work is synonymous with our village, her works adorn the walls or cover the windows of many cottages and properties, and you’ll several on the walls of our booking office.

As the seasons shift from winter to spring, Cornwall comes into bloom. Ranging from coastal thrift to the woodland bluebell, an array of colour blankets the floor and lines the coast path, attracting bees, bugs and wildflower enthusiasts.

Take a step back in time and uncover some of the fascinating history of the Cornish fishing village of Port Isaac, from 1338 to the present day.

Port Isaac is perfectly situated for walking holidays, or simply for a walk during your holiday, with the iconic South West Coast Path running through the village and along the coast in both directions.

Over the weekend of April 19th – 21st 2024 Port Isaac will once again host its amazing FREE music festival celebrating the songs of the sea.

If you’re planning a family holiday to Port Isaac over the Easter holidays then there are a number of really fun activities in the village, so you don’t even have to get in the car. Here we’re going to share our suggestions for things to do in Port Isaac if you’re visiting with children, plus a few of our favourite activities a short drive away.