Port Quin and Doyden Castle, Cornwall

Details

Accessibility

Partly walled, narrow track on approach. Close to cliffs with sheer drop. Steep stairs. Induction hob. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

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Brief description

"About Doyden Castle

Be king or queen of the castle when you stay in this intriguing cliff-top fantasy fortress. It was owned by Samuel Symons, an infamous bon-viveur, in around 1830 as a place to entertain his friends. Now, it plays hosts to an eccentric one-bedroom holiday home full of quirks from its past. Inside you’ll find arched gothic windows, a cosy open fire and even the original wine bins in the cellar. 

It’s set on a secluded headland of Port Quin where you’ll be encompassed by jewel coloured ocean views. Walk down the hill to Port Quin’s sheltered inlet where you go rock pooling, kayaking or fishing. 

For longer walks you can loop onto the South West Coast Path, which runs just past the front door, and hike to the higgledy-piggledy lanes of Port Isaac. To the east, you’ll find surfing beach Polzeath and foodie hotspot, Padstow.

• Doyden Castle is a little fortress on the edge of the cliffs. Breathtaking views across the ocean from the ground and first floor make this an unrivalled paradise.

• Children under 12 are not able to stay here due to the proximity of the cliff edge.

• Access to vehicles is limited to unloading and loading.

• The cottage is heated by electric eco-radiators, night storage heaters and portable oil filled radiators. There is a wood burning stove in the sitting room and an electric towel rail in the shower room.

• There is a telephone in the main hallway of Doyden House for emergency calls, a little under a mile away. Please note there is no mobile telephone signal."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Quin

National Trust - Port Quin Car Park, 2 Fish Cellars, Port Quin, Port Isaac PL29 3SU

"Port Quin (Cornish: Porth Gwynn, meaning white cove) grid reference SW971805 is a small cove and hamlet between Port Isaac and Polzeath in north Cornwall, England. 

Facing the Atlantic Ocean, the narrow rocky inlet of Port Quin provides a naturally sheltered harbour for sea-going vessels. The cove gives its name to Port Quin Bay, a 2.5 mi (4.0 km) stretch of coast that extends from Kellan Head to The Rumps.

Port Quin lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Almost a third of Cornwall has AONB designation, with the same status and protection as a National Park.

he name of the village is believed to come from the Cornish words "Porth" (harbour) and "gwynn" (white). Its earliest mention is when Laurence de Porquin took his name from the village in 1327.[1]

Various locations around Port Quin were used in the 1970s by the BBC for filming an adaptation of Winston Graham's Poldark novels. Quin House in Port Quin was used in the first series[11] and Doyden Folly was portrayed as a gatehouse.[12] Roscarrock and its environs were also widely used.[13] In the following decade another adaptation of a classic novel based in Cornwall, Jamaica Inn, also included filming at Doyden Folly.[14]

In 2011 Doyden Castle was used as "Pentire Castle" in the ITV series Doc Martin."

Address

Doyden Castle

Doyden

Port Quin

Nr Port Isaac

Cornwall PL29 3SU

Email

Phone

Website

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/doyden-castle-cornwall

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Directions

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Amenities

Doyden Castle Features and facilities:

Cot & high chair, not available

Fridge, available

Dishwasher, available

Tumble dryer, available

Television, available

WiFi, not available

Garden, not available

Microwave, available

Freezer, available

Washing machine, available

Telephone, available

DVD, available

Open fire / wood burner, available

BBQ