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Port Isaac, Cornwall

The White Cottage

The exterior of The White Cottage, Cornwall
The exterior of The White Cottage, Cornwall | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting and dining room at The White Cottage, Cornwall
The area surrounding The White Cottage, Cornwall

The White Cottage

A white-washed cottage with lots of Cornish charm in the small hamlet of Port Gaverne.

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The sitting and dining room at The White Cottage, Cornwall
The area surrounding The White Cottage, Cornwall
The exterior of The White Cottage, Cornwall
The kitchen at The White Cottage, Cornwall
The cloakroom and shower room at The White Cottage, Cornwall
The sitting and dining room at The White Cottage, Cornwall
The first floor double or twin bedroom at The White Cottage, Cornwall
The ground floor double or twin bedroom at The White Cottage, Cornwall
The double bedroom at The White Cottage, Cornwall
The ensuite bathroom at The White Cottage, Cornwall
The bathroom at The White Cottage, Cornwall
The outdoor seating at The White Cottage, Cornwall
The area surrounding The White Cottage, Cornwall
The area surrounding The White Cottage, Cornwall

© National Trust / Mike Henton

A white-washed cottage with lots of Cornish charm in the small hamlet of Port Gaverne.

At a glance

Guests
6
Bedrooms
3
Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
011038
Acorn rating

About The White Cottage

Just metres from the beach at Port Gaverne sits this former fish cellar. It’s come a long way since its fish salting days and now provides a traditional three-bedroom beach retreat with added Cornish charm. Original slate floors, a stone-walled fireplace and low doorways give a particular historic character to this cottage, whilst the courtyard and walled garden provide lots of space for lounging outside. 

You’ll be staying in a traditional Cornish hamlet where small fishing boats line the sands and white-washed, slate-roofed cottages nestle on its winding streets. At low tide, rock pools and secret caves emerge from the craggy rocks, whilst high tide brings deep waters that allow for diving adventures. 

The South West Coast Path runs past your doorstep, so you’ll be on the pathway to the rest of Cornwall. From here you can walk to the lively harbour village of Port Isaac in 10 minutes or for longer walks head west to Lundy Bay and Polzeath surfing beach.  
 

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair, available
  • Fridge, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • Television, available
  • WiFi, available
  • Garden, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Telephone, not available
  • DVD, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • BBQ, not available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Hall, utility/cloakroom and shower room, kitchen, sitting/dining room with solid-fuel stove and 6' double bedroom which can also be a twin on request.

First floor layout

Two bedrooms (one double with 6' bed and en-suite bathroom, one double with 6' bed which can also be a twin on request), bathroom with separate shower.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

The White Cottage adjoins Port Gaverne Beach House (sleeps 4). They can be booked together sleeping 10 in total.

Heating: The White Cottage is heated by an air source heat pump system in conjunction with radiators. This system has been installed as part of our renewable energy programme. More information will be in your booking confirmation and the Welcome Folder at The White Cottage.

Parking: Parking available for one vehicle outside cottage, with one additional space nearby.

Garden: Enclosed, private garden which is accessed from the French doors in the sitting room.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Bicycle/kayak storage: The garden is a secure area which may be suitable for outside/uncovered storage of your bicycles or kayaks.

Fire: The fire or wood burning stove will be laid with sufficient logs for the first evening.

Fire supplies: Fire making kits can be purchased at time of booking or whilst at the cottage.

The Fire making kits cost £30.00 and contain kindling, firelighters and Ash logs, enough for two evening fires.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Free entry to Tintagel Old Post Office on production of booking details subject to seasonal opening hours.

Dogs: Port Gaverne beach is dog friendly.