Description
Delightfully positioned on one of the most picturesque streets in the heart of Port Isaac, Dolphin House is a historic Cornish cottage (circa 1722) bursting with character and charm. Brilliantly atmospheric, Dolphin house offers the perfect Cornish home-from-home for multi-generational families wanting to explore this quaint fishing village and surrounding area. Boasting a sheltered garden, perfect for soaking up the Cornish sun with a pasty in hand, and a private car parking space (like gold dust in Port Isaac) slipping into holiday mode will be a breeze.
Enter through the modern galley kitchen, perfectly equipped for preparing laid back holiday meals to be enjoyed in the cosy dining room next door. Here, reclaimed "ancient" Russian pine cladding from the dining room of a ship adorns the walls. Nautical memorabilia, creates a warm and comfortable atmosphere. In summer, tiptoe outside and enjoy fresh crab sandwiches that have come straight from the fishing boats. Fully enclosed and perfectly sheltered, this sun-filled oasis is the ideal space for children and canine companions to play, as the adults unwind with a glass of something chilled.
The original village Manor House, you can see the remains of windows believed to have been from eighteenth century fishermen's cottages in the rear garden wall. Dolphin House was then a popular fish and chip shop in the 1950's, before being converted into a B&B and then a much-loved holiday home.
After long windswept walks on tumbling headlands, retreat home and pad along the slate flagstone lined hallway to the cosy living room. Here, chunky wooden beams, sash windows and sinkable sofas provide a sumptuous background for evening tipples. Throw some logs on the fire and warm toes as you share tales of the year gone by.
As the day's dose of sea air draws sleepy souls up the carpeted stairs, a selection of three doubles and two twin beds offers a peaceful refuge. Peer through the sash windows to the seagulls soaring outside and a labyrinth of narrow streets and whitewashed cottages below. With the choice of two-family bathrooms, a shower room and a separate WC, there will be no queuing for the bathroom in the mornings!
Bedrooms
- Bedroom one (master) has a king-sized bed, wardrobe, chair and vanity unit with sink.
- Bedroom two has a king-sized bed, wardrobe, dressing table, sink and chair.
- Bedroom three has twin beds, wardrobe, under bed storage, hanging hooks and chair.
- Bedroom four has twin beds which can be pushed together to create a super-king size (single duvets are provided for beds - continental style), fitted wardrobe, dressing table, under bed storage and chair.
- Bedroom five has twin beds, hanging rail and chair.
Inside
- Well-equipped kitchen with oven, grill, induction hob, full height fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster and combined washer-dryer.
- Ground floor WC with hand basin.
- First floor family bathroom with shower, bath, hand basin and WC.
- Second floor bathroom with bath, hand basin and WC.
- Second floor shower room with shower, hand basin and WC.
- Log burner (starter pack of logs provided).
- TV.
- Two travel cots (measurements 105cm long x 65cm wide (linen not supplied), high chair and stair gate.
- Iron, ironing board and airer.
- Central heating.
- Wi-Fi.
Outside
- Front patio with benches.
- Enclosed back garden with outdoor dining table with seating for eight.
- Parasol.
- Outside tap.
- Charcoal barbecue.
- Undercover parking available for one car (please note, the roads approaching the parking area are narrow. There is a height restriction (2m) and width restriction (1.8m). Additional parking is available in the public car parks at the top of the hill. Please call the office on 01208 869090 to discuss parking options.
- Dolphin House can accommodate hot tub rentals, please feel free to get in touch for local recommendations
Accessibility
There is parking on hard standing outside the property. The road to access the property is narrow and more suited to small-medium sized cars (however, it is accessible by larger vehicles including SUVs (the owner regularly parks his Range Rover in the car port)). The property is accessed up a set of stone steps and through a garden gate. There are uneven steps down into the property. Inside, the kitchen, dining area, lounge and WC are on the entry level. Bedrooms one, two three and the family bathroom are located up an uneven flight of stairs on the first floor. Bedrooms four, five, family bathroom and separate shower room are located on the second floor. The ceilings on the second floor are low in places (suitable up to 6ft). There family bathroom on the second floor is split over two levels with a step in between. The terrace to the front of the property is positioned over a public footpath, opposite the front door. The rear garden is multi-tiered with steps up to the lawn.
