We then discovered there was no hot water in the rooms, someone claiming the kitchen had been using it (odd when the kitchen was clearly closed) and they had forgotten to switch the second tank on (so we had cold showers) and thirdly the really nice breakfast was spoiled a little as the mixed berries hadn’t been de frosted!

If you are more than a size 12 you won’t fit in the shower I had to shower with the door open as I didn’t want to get my hair wet and wasn’t room to turn round with the door shut.

Shower and toilet were crazy small, gadvto sit on an angle just to use the pan if you wanted to shut the door.

The bathroom,  which looked quite new was small

though the manager told me they had plenty of staff working that day, bearing in mind Port Isaac was only flooded with about 60% of the usual influx of tourists).

We stayed at the slipway for three nights the room was very small the shower room also in its favour it was very clean.The same can not be said for the rest of the B&B.The restaurant carpet was dirty the tables sticky the whole establishment was grimy.

I can look past tiny bathroom dated carpet etc.

A little bit restricted in the bathroom area,

Went to our rooms for a shower and rest and when going downstairs for something to eat and drink was told they were shut and had called last orders.

but they are also very tired as is the bathroom.

If you are over 6ft tall you'll find sitting on the loo a real challenge!

Our room had no windows just a sky light, remote no working and in the bathroom we could open the window and touch next doors wall.

My only issue was the bathroom as trying to use the toilet was impossible unless you sat on it side ways!

Anyone over 6ft would have difficulty using the toilet and shower other rooms may be bigger.

Obviously at this time of night you don't expect it to be a drill so we stuck our head out of the door to find out what was going on, and a member of staff was pressing

Down stairs doors were banged constantly throughout day and evening.

One small note - both rooms appeared to have had the door frames damaged around the locks, not sure what's gone on there.

tiny rooms, noisy, smelled strongly of frying oil all night, door looked like it had been pried open somewhen in the past, breakfast wasn't good, staff wasn't exactly helpfull.

Doors are low as one would expect from a 16 th century building so be prepared to duck!

The roof is quite low and my 6ft 3in frame was a little challenged by the maybe 5ft 6in door and I had to remove my trousers to use the loo due to its proximity with the bath.

Being a loft, you learn (or don't learn) to duck your head quickly through the door frames as these are probably only 5' 6 or so in height.

The hotel is very old so it has sloping floors, low ceilings and low door frames.

We were disappointed that the door to the balcony didn't open or close very easily and we couldn't sit on the balcony due to the sea gull droppings on the table and chairs.

Once told that we just wanted to check in he let us through, as we approached the door we spotted Martin Clunes off to the right.

Toilet in our room was so small you simply banged your knees on door when sitting.

On a cold wet and stormy Friday night at the end of January we were very pleased to see that The Slipway was about the only place in Port Isaac to open their doors – (he other was The Old School House).

Arrived into the village where your vehicle door mirrors miss if you are lucky homes on either side by a couple of inches.

There was constant banging and hammering from the room next door, which was irritating.

but again, if your paying £150 per night, the balcony should be kept clean of 'bird debris' and if this means cleaning it every day, then so be it,  
The railings (metal and wood) around the balcony need a lot of TLC and the balcony doors would not lock but this did mean you could hear the gentle sound of lapping water on the beach when going to sleep which is very soothing.

My husband who is 6'1 couldn't close the door.

The shower room itself was no bigger than 4ft by 2ft, when sitting on the toilet your knees are almost hitting the door!

but, in need of basic maintenance - toilet seat attachment broken (reported, maintenance had a look but not fixed in our time), door and window furniture loose and in poor condition, seals around double glazed windows deteriorated (draughty etc).

One of the best places we have stayed, not to far from everywhere and the best parts of Cornwall. The room was very clean and so comfortable for me and my family, thank you :)

I booked one night in the hotel, my twin room was very clean and tidy, the bed mattress was comfortable I slept very well.

Room was clean, had everything you needed, breakfast was great, served in a lovely room and staff were super friendly.

Our room was spotless, the staff were very friendly and hospitable.

Great hotel in a fantastic location
Our room was very clean and comfortable and breakfast was plentiful.

Food is superb and very popular with a nice choice available breakfast and evening the room was very clean and we had a lovely view of the ocean from our room .

Room was clean and the bed was more comfortable than usually found in a B&B.

Our room was very clean & the beds ( they were single) were spotless as were the white towels.

A great location overlooking the harbour, the food was excellent and the room spotlessly clean.

Arrived Friday 4pm checked in and shown to our room by a friendly staff member, we booked a Twin room very clean and comfortable with very comfy beds.

Staff were lovely and friendly and room was very clean with a nice comfy bed.

To say the staff (special mention to Lindsey The Manager) were welcoming was a huge understatement as they simply could not do enough for us both in terms of ensuring that we were welcomed with courtesy and were placed into our lovely bright clean room overlooking the harbour.

Nice clean room and a brilliant view over the harbour and the Doc Martin house.

The room was very clean and the bed super comfortable.

The rooms were very clean and comfortable and staff couldn't have been more helpful.

The room was very clean and airy with tea, coffee and everything you need for a relaxing stay.

The bathroom was very small and had everything you need.

The bathroom is so small that my knees hit the toilet door when shut, I'm only 5 foot 9!

Tiny shower/toilet and very uncomfortable bed and pillows.

Stayed at the slip way for my birthday thought the price for a twin room looking at a brick wall as our view was to much to pay tiny bathroom can't hardly move .. Then when you have a shower it filled up with steam and could not see .

Bathroom was tiny and room a little small, hence the 4 bubbles instead of 5.

Previous reviewers have commented on the small bathroom size,

The locals were wonderful 
The bathroom was quite small

but some people may find the bathroom small [think bijoux!]

but the price charged does not offer good value for money the bathroom is tiny and i mean tiny.

although a little small (bathroom was very small) was very clean and comfortable.

The bathroom was so small that it felt like a cupboard and the door did not close properly.

The ensuite bathroom was so small that I couldn't shut the door whilst on the toilet!

There was a tiny gap between the bed and the wall.

Then noisey people up stairs and walls like paper !

It's olde worlde quaint architecture and picture adorned walls makes the place feel homely on arrival.

Paint flaking off the wall and only one plug socket could be used at a time.

We found parking very reasonable, as you cannot park around the hotel due to narrow streets there is a car park which is £5 (if I remember rightly) for a 24hr period and a lovely 5 min coastal wall from the car park to the hotel.

The building is right next to the harbour at the heart of things, and has bags of character, if those walls could talk!

but 85% of homes here are weekly lets with keys in locked tumbler boxes on the walls.

The floor in our sea front room sloped a little along one wall, which only added to the historic charm.

Yes it has crooked walls and slopes floors.

but having seen the state of the (lifeboat suite") we only stayed one night.The carpets were stained,cobwebs everywhere,dirty window sills and paintwork.The toilet seat was hanging off,the bathroom door would not close,let alone lock,small four foot six bed so close to the wall and a beam you needed to be an athlete to get in and out of bed.One tv didn't work and the other had a remote with no batteries.Breakfast good and Nathan Outlaw next door excellent!

but sadly with no view at all, the only window was in the bathroom and that looked onto a stone wall.

You have to see it to believe it and immerse yourself in the village-all the winding streets, cottages, stone walls, fishermen and boats, sea birds,  pubs and it's people.

The bathroom is the smallest one i have every seen, the best solution is to soap the walls and spin!

Not really approachable by car streets so narrow you can touch both walls with your arms out, car park quite a trek fifteen mins walk up steep hill, clean rooms

The bacony was in a very poor state with the wall capping slates all either missing or totally loose - some had fallen on the canopy above the hotel entrance area below the room.

The bathroom looked good except the shower alternately scalded then froze me, the blind at the bathroom window was falling off the wall and the lid on the pedal bin was broken.

The chairs, table, walls and floor were covered in bird mess, there was an ashtray full of cigarette

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The food is ordered at the bar, so at busy times there will be a queue.

Note to all, it is busy until about 7:30 currently due to demand

Very busy - lots of people visiting leading to long meal times (1hr+ wait).

but he looked so busy, I don’t know how he coped.

It is extremely busy so I would advise booking if possible.

We were refused drinks again as they were " too busy to serve us"

There’s a reduced menu and longer wait times when it’s busy so just plan for this, go outside the busy times and order 2 drinks at a time 🤪 

So no, it’s not as great as it has been,

Having approached the duty manager for a refund, she had the excuse that they were busy (it was not peak hours and many tables were empty) and because we ordered it with the mains, it must have been missed.

The pub was very busy for lunch, showing how popular it is locally.

Waited 45 minutes for chips on a not very busy afternoon.

As it was so busy, it meant the queue for the bar took about 45-1hr stood in a line and food was no less than 45’ wait.

but I suspect in busy periods, these will be taken by selfish drivers who are not staying at the place.

We ordered some food and despite it being busy were served promptly.

but it was a very busy place at night, and I could see why.

So you may need to be prepared for a bit of a wait at busy times.

It is a fabulous coastal location in Cornwall, with a great beach, superb views from all the 9 rooms and great food.

Comfy, clean and well decorated rooms; good food (awesome breakfasts on our most recent visit); wonderful location with a vast stretch of pristine, golden sand at low tide and exhilarating coastal walks when the tide is in and the beach disappears!

We had a fantastic two nights in the most perfect location.

Stunning location with the best views over the beach, lovely to just sit and watch the waves and the beautiful sunsets.

The position of the pub is exceptional and we really enjoyed watching the sunset and the surfers.

This a a very well run pub with rooms in a spectacular location.

Fabulous position which prompted our booking,

It almost goes without saying that the location is incredible.

A stunning location, a genuine chunk of Cornwall. The food menu is also a revelation with a wide range of pub-type food (pork pie ploughman’s – yesssss!)

Amazing food, great service and a location so stunning that pictures dont do it justice.

The location, just above one of the most beautiful beaches in Cornwell, is stunning.

Great place to stay, location amazing, beautiful sunsets and great walks.

The location is just perfect and our room beautifully clean with a wonderful view.

The location is Cornwall coast at its best, the room (6) was clean and comfortable, the food morning and evening was excellent and the staff very friendly and most helpful.

The location is idyllic, the premises clean, tidy and rooms with memorising sea views.

What could be a fabulous location for dinner was a real disappointment.

Really great and helpfull staff (especially Mary, who served us breakfast with a smile every morning), good food,  clean rooms, beautifull and quiet location, great walks, and a sunset to die for !

A superb location right on the coast, beautiful views.

Excellent location with very helpful staff, wonderful sea views, also very dog friendly.

When we got there we were told that we had to order and collect our drinks from the bar - not a big deal

We went on a Sunday, had to change the order 4 times because there was nothing in stock.

Shown to table and not advised there was no table service as we waited for our order to be taken.

Do not order the chicken supreme unless you have a very small appetite.

One evening, there was very little left on the menu to order.

Having ordered - delay of over 20 minutes just to get a pint and a coke - no drinks checks being done on any tables during that time outside so we were not the only table affected.

I lost count of the amount of people who had to go to the bar and ask for someone to take their order.

The issue is, you are cramming way too many people in and you cannot facilitate the orders you are getting.

Monday evening, off to the Port William again, this time to be told that there was a ‘slight’ delay, and it would take 20-25 minutes for someone to even take our order.

but alas serving up what looked like a " staff meal" from the mid 1970s  seemed the order of the day.

Ordered my food on the app, then 15 minutes later went to the bar again and ordered and paid for the beers (my mistake was not paying for them before, so the order was not in the system).

Due to covid we had to pay for our meal as soon as it was ordered and it seemed as

however every single course we ordered took at least half an hour to come, including drinks.

The service was slow in the extreme and with no attempts made by staff to explain missing products prior to order and with a good 5 minutes wait between different meals arriving and no cutlery provided until last meal served.

The down side is you have to wait about 15 mins to order food very short on staff.

We had to wait about 20 minutes just to place our food order at the bar and another half an hour for the food to arrive.

I would definitely recommend this location if visiting Tintagel Castle or Port Isaac.

Thanks to all at the Port Willy for all your hard work!

Had a fantastic walk from the pub to Port Isaac and will definetly be back to do some more walking around the area.

It is a short drive to Tintagel, Port Isaac, and other quaint port towns.

We have been staying at the Port William for over years now and has one of the best locations on the North Cornish coast for the sea, rather than quaint ports et al.

Food was good pub grub and nothing spoilt our trip not even my injured knee from the Port Isaac to Port Quinn killer walk!

I was out every day on costal walks visiting local Tintagel and port Isaac, every evening I sampled a few of the St Austell real ales that were all tasty especially the small batch brews they had, the food was always good as well, offering locally sourced food, the fish was always a delight.

A great pub that caters for the masses that visit this beautiful port with seating available inside and out to view the beautiful scenery the port offers along with the surrounding slate cliff faces - A varied menu offering freshly caught fish with all the regular favourites along with some unusual dishes that will suit all palettes - good selection of ales by the St Austell brewery - very friendly and accommodating staff.

So in the end we just decided to eat just up the road from Port Isaac where we were staying.

We set off across the cliffs from Tintagel church and made our way to this outstanding little port and pub.

For the past few years we'vefone the coastal walk from Port Isaac to here as a family snd ended with gorgeous grub and a pint here - love it! Staff friendly,helpful ( let me try Rattler before I ordered a pint - now my fave cider!)

Please read and take note port billy as we love you !

Stayed for one night whilst in Port Isaac and Boscastle area.

It is in a great location - walking distance to Tintagel one way and Port Isaac the other.

We have been using the Port Willam Inn for 30 years as a family and I must say its looking the best I have seen it and there has clearly been a lot of hard work to up the standard.

Have had a very pleasant morning in Port Isaac we decided to go on to Trebarwith.

An hour or so cliff walk to Tintagel Castle and a four hour cliff walk to Doc Martin's Port Isaac.

An amazingly atmospheric beach only accessible for about six hours per day it is wonderful and the Port Willaim is always rammed and I suspect is one of the top earners for the St Austell brewery that own it.

Port wliam we visit you year after year, twice already this year and always left wanting more!

The beach is gorgeous and dog friendly,  the room was spotless and has everything you need, including luxury toiletries.

Lovely, spotless room, crisp white linen and comfy bed.

The room was very clean, facilities were great, breakfast was huge with lots of choice.

We stayed here for one night for our anniversary only coming from Devon, the rooms were clean and decorated well and with a stunning view of Trebarwith strand beach from our room.

At low tide you can find some interesting caves
Staff are very friendly 
Room is clean 
I recommend this place

The room was spotlessly clean with a large comfy bed.

Exceptionally clean room that provided comfort and luxury.

The room was spotless and the view amazing.

A special mention for Tina and Mike as our room was spotless.

Room was spotless with treats for the dog , a blanket and towel for her .

The room was very clean, nicely decorated and furnished with everything that we needed.

The room was very clean and comfortable with a fantastic sea view, and the food was excellent.

A beautiful place, nice and clean room, very good food and kind and welcoming employees.

Our room was spotless and the bed so comfortable with again, a fab view.

Our opinion is what a gem of a place, room was spotless the view from the window of the sea beautiful and the coast path walk nearby was just what we needed.

The accommodation is ok, rooms are very small and require some updating, the bed was uncomfortable.

They have also complained that the rooms were on the small side here, there was no phone signal nor sky or digital TV!

Clearly some works in progress, rooms are small

The room was very small, I opened the door and the door was stopped by the bed.

The Inn is not a 4 Star, the rooms are very small.

I expect though, that I will still be visiting next spring.

Very dog friendly on both visits and staff said hello to the dogs and gave them treats.

First visit to the Port William for a few years and pleasantly surprised to see the work that has been done on the décor and sitting arrangements, all still offering that fabulous view over Trebarwith Strand.

They couldn’t have done more to make us feel welcome and we can’t wait to visit again.

If you visit, I would recommend the seafood sharing platter for dinner.

This is somewhere everyone should visit, it’s bucket list worthy, a hidden gem.

Visited the restaurant for a meal during a few days' break in the area.

This is situated right on the South West Coast Path, so plenty of (very demanding) walks in the area and 10 minutes drive to Tintagel, the castle is well worth a visit.

About 10 mins drive to central Tintagel, castle tour about £16.50pp well worth a visit.

This is our fourth stay at the hotel and it gets better with each visit.

Sat inside for food & probably the best meal we had whilst visiting for the week with family, evening enjoyed by all my family.

This was our second visit to the Port William Inn and was as good as the first.

We visited today for lunch and had a lovely afternoon.

We would definitely stay again as the location was great for all the areas we visited during our trip.

In fact we cancelled a table in a nearby village pub to visit again.

Best place to while away a day or two and would visit again.

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Great location with fantastic views of the harbour.

What make OCH so good apart from its position is simple…..it’s the staff.

The location is excellent which is what I feel they trade on.

Located right on the dock side across the road from public car park for £8 for 24 hours.

Firstly the location couldn’t be bettered.

The location is perfect with the perfect view!

Great position on the harbourfront, right in the middle of everything.

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