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The Birdcage

The exterior of The Birdcage, Port Isaac, Cornwall
The exterior of The Birdcage, Cornwall | © National Trust / John Miller
The sitting room at The Birdcage, Port Isaac, Cornwall
The kitchen at The Birdcage, Port Isaac, Cornwall

The Birdcage

A quirky three-storey cottage in one of Cornwall’s most iconic villages, Port Isaac.

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The sitting room at The Birdcage, Port Isaac, Cornwall
The kitchen at The Birdcage, Port Isaac, Cornwall
The exterior of The Birdcage, Port Isaac, Cornwall
The bedroom at The Birdcage, Port Isaac, Cornwall
The view from The Birdcage, Port Isaac, Cornwall

© National Trust / John Miller

A quirky three-storey cottage in one of Cornwall’s most iconic villages, Port Isaac.

At a glance

Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
011084
Acorn rating
4What's this

About The Birdcage

Rising out of the higgledy-piggledy lanes of Port Issac is this Grade II-listed, former cobbler's shop. Pentagonal shaped and three storeys high, it peeks over its neighbours to provide views of the harbour. Its interiors are just as intriguing too, with its snug rooms, exposed beams and a narrow staircase that slims down to just over a foot wide in places. 

You’ll be able to kick back on its terrace and listen to the chime of fishing boats on the harbour and the hum of tourists as they start arriving for the day ahead. Winding lanes will lead you down to upmarket fish restaurants and a small shingly beach with aqua-coloured waters. 

Away from the bustle of the village, the South West Coast Path can be hopped onto from here, where you’ll be on the pathway to the rest of North Cornwall. Head west to Port Quin, Lundy Bay and surfing beach Polzeath. 
 

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, not available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, not available
  • Dishwasher, not available
  • Tumble dryer, not available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, not available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible. Not suitable for those with impaired mobility. Not suitable for children. Accessed on foot via narrow and inclined pedestrian lane. No adjacent parking. Steep, narrow staircase (43cm at narrowest point). Enclosed terrace accessed through low door from bathroom. Accessibility questions? Call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Kitchen with door leading to bathroom.

First floor layout

Sitting room with multi-fuel stove.

Second floor layout

Double bedroom.

More information

Parking: Parking is available in New Road public car park. For information on long stay car parking at New Road, Port Isaac  please visit Cornwall Council website  cornwall.gov.uk. You can also call 0300 1234 222.

Heating: Eco electric radiators and a multi-fuel stove.

Logs: Logs are provided for your stay.

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

Telephone: Depending on your network provider, you will receive limited or no mobile signal at this cottage.

Garden: Enclosed terrace with views over the wall to the sea. Access to the terrace is through a low door from the bathroom.

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