Port Isaac has two pubs, shops and several cafes and restaurants, all of which are within a few minutes walking distance. There is a local pottery near the harbour, 2 local artist's galleries and a Post Office which also sells souvenirs and clothes.

Port Isaac is situated on a beautiful unspoilt part of the North Cornish coastline and is on the coastal footpath. There are many lovely walks which can be taken from here and a network of local footpaths giving a variety of routes.

Within easy walking distance (5 min.) is Port Gaverne where there is a safe bathing beach and 5 miles away is Polzeath whose wide sandy beach is famed for surfing and ideal for sandcastles. From Polzeath it is possible to walk to Daymer Bay and thence take the ferry to Padstow or you can drive to Wadebridge and cycle or walk the 5 miles along the Camel Trail to the same port.

There are watersports to be found at Rock and for the serious surfer, Newquay is about 25 min. drive. In addition there is a Waterworld in Newquay. There are also several farm/animal based attractions not too far away such as Trethorne. There is a big choice of indoor attractions in the vicinity ranging from the world famous Eden Project at St. Austell through theme parks such as Flambards to several National Trust properties such as Lanhydrock near Bodmin. For a day out there is Lands End with a variety of things to do both inside and out. Information about these and other attractions can be found in the cottage.