A picture-perfect fishing village, Port Isaac in North Cornwall is as quintessentially Cornish as they come. Sandwiched between the surfers’ paradise of Polzeath and the legend-shrouded Tintagel, it is the ideal middle ground for those looking for hearty doses of Cornish goodness, lots of TLC and easy access to local attractions. A thriving port from the Middle Ages to the mid-19th Century, Port Isaac’s harbour is still kept busy with the to-ings and fro-ings of fisherfolk and boaty types. Inherently intertwined with the sea, the village’s spindly streets are lined with white-washed fishermen’s cottages; pulse your way around the veins of this AONB and fall head over heels for its undeniable charm.

As you explore, keep your eyes peeled for the humorously titled Squeezy Belly Alley. If some of the streets seem familiar to you, you may well have seen them before! Long recognised for its eye-catching aesthetics, Port Isaac has appeared in many films and TV series, including ITV’s hugely popular series Doc Martin and it's also the home of The Fisherman's Friends.