Anyone been to Port Isaac

Question

Hi, Dont know if I spelt it correctly, but it's where !Doc Martin! series were filmed. It looks so beatiful there and as I live in South Ireland, could you tell me the Airport nearest and driving distance, also, Is it very touristy? Thanks.

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

ive been there and its lovely. nearest airport is brisol i think. driving distance i have no idea about but it isnt far. touristy? yes. but that applies to the whole of the south. the whole of cornwall is beautiful but some places have been ruined. like newquay. but go there. shop around. its a good place to visit

Answer 3

Hello, Ann!

The nearest airport to Port Isaac is actually Newquay - and there are fairly regular flights to and from Dublin with Air Southwest http://www.airsouthwest.com/travel.php?i...  The flight takes about two hours, sometimes via Plymouth but with no change of plane.  Here's a link to the airport's home page http://www.newquaycornwallairport.com/

The drive from Newquay airport to Port Isaac is about 20 miles, with a large part being on the main A39.  Car hire is available at Newquay airport http://www.carrentals.co.uk/car-hire/new...

According to the Port Isaac website, Western National run buses that connect Newquay and Port Isaac.  I think Western National is now part of First Group - the Cornwall timetables and route info can be found here http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southwes...

Port Isaac is very small, but due to it's picturesque nature it is visited by a lot of tourists.  There are B&B's and holiday lets available both in the village and nearby http://www.portisaac-online.co.uk/

In recent years the village has become a popular location for "second homes", including for a few minor celebrities.

Here's a link to the Wikipedia page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Isaac

Edited to add - I've just found out that Air Southwest also fly from Cork to Newquay!  http://www.airsouthwest.com/travel.php?i...

Answer 4

nearest airport that flys from dublin is bristol

or exeter maybe

perhaps london

then take train from which ever airport you land at to

penzance

hire a car from there

yes its where doc martin is filmed

i never go there in summer as its full of tourists and litter

Answer 5

Yes it is where it was filmed....lots of programs have been filmed there.  It is not geared too much towards a touristy theme like Blackpool etc...but it is very busy in the summer.  Beautiful place though, well worth a visit.