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Major city · United Kingdom

Port Isaac

One day is enough for the main sights; add a half‑day if you want a sit‑down seafood meal.

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Port Isaac is a small fishing village famous for the TV series Doc Martin and its seafood. The core attractions – Fern Cottage, the harbour and a few eateries – fit comfortably into a half‑day, but a full day lets you relax for lunch and explore nearby walks.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Sep (tourist peak, limited mobile signal)
Airport
NQY
Nights
0–1

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This is a basic guide for Port Isaac: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Port Isaac999 ▾
  • Police999
  • Fire and ambulance999

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Port Isaac, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Doc Martin filming locationSeafood restaurantsCoastal walks
Airports
NQY Newquay Cornwall Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north, bus or car 40 min)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    20°C (68°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    20°C (68°F)

  9. Sep

    Care

    18°C (64°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

Best: Apr–May, Oct. Mixed: Sep. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Port Isaac: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

12 rd

Feb

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

11 rd

Mar

11°C (52°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

May

16°C (61°F)

8°C (46°F)

8 rd

Jun

18°C (64°F)

11°C (52°F)

7 rd

Jul

20°C (68°F)

13°C (55°F)

6 rd

Aug

20°C (68°F)

13°C (55°F)

6 rd

Sep

18°C (64°F)

11°C (52°F)

8 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

8°C (46°F)

10 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

12 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Car via B3267 or B3314; First Kernow bus 96 stops in the village. Most sights are within a 5‑minute walk from the harbour.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Wadebridge

go

Door to door: ≈40 min round trip

Drive or bus 96; about 20 min each way

Larger shops and train station.

Tintagel

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Bus 96 continues east; about 30 min

Visit the castle ruins and coastal path.

Boscastle

caution

Door to door: ≈1 h 30 min

Bus 96 eastbound; about 45 min

Narrow roads; best in off‑peak season.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Port Gaverne Hotel

Boutique hotel on the harbour; good base for a night or early breakfast.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£30–£45 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
Mid
£45–£70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
High
£70 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Fish and chips£8–£12 (≈ US$11–16)
Coffee£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
Bus 96 single ticketcheck£2.50–£3.00 (≈ US$4)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Port Isaac is generally safe; watch personal belongings in crowded summer months and be careful on steep coastal paths.
  • Summer crowds July‑Sept can block the narrow streets and parking.
  • Mobile phone coverage is spotty; plan offline maps.
  • Bring change for car‑park meters.

Emergency numbers

Police
999
Fire and ambulance
999

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  • Fire and ambulance999

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • First Kernow 96 bus: about £3 (≈ US$4) each way, 20‑30 min (check)

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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Port Isaac. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Sep (tourist peak, limited mobile signal) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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