HomeSelf-Catering HotelAbout Cornwall Offers Join UsBook Now It's cheaper when you book direct Doc Martin The fictional seaside town of Portwenn is actually Cornwall’s pretty harbour village of Port Isaac on the north coast. STAY OFFERS QUOTE & BOOK BREAKFAST DISCOUNT Doc Martin country Quaint little cottages, narrow winding streets and a beautiful harbour can be seen throughout the TV series Doc Martin. Named ‘Portwenn’ in the series, the actual location is Port Isaac on Cornwall’s stunning north coast and yes, it is really like that! Makers of the series were keen to capture a simple way of life and sense of nostalgia in a close knit community where everyone seems to know what everyone else is doing. The pretty harbour and scenery around the valley and headlands leading down to Port Isaac made the perfect backdrop. Port Isaac’s residents are old hats at giving up their village for film crews. Some scenes from the original Poldark series were filmed there as well as Saving Grace, the film preceding Doc Martin. Other films with scenes in Port Isaac include The Shell Seekers, Oscar and Lucinda, The Nightmare Man and Fisherman’s Friends. When it’s not starring in films or Doc Martin, Port Isaac is a traditional working fishing village. There are galleries, craft shops and rows of pretty whitewashed cottages. Port Isaac also lays claim to one of the narrowest passages in the country: Squeezy Belly Alley! Doc Martin locations Many exterior shots were filmed around Port Isaac, Port Gaverne and Roscarrock. Fern Cottage, or Doctor Ellingham’s Surgery, can be found just past Port Isaac’s harbour on the coast path to Port Quin. Bert’s Restaurant is close by. Louisa’s house is in Fore Street, Port Isaac. Port Isaac village shop is the Liberal Club in the series. The Golden Lion Pub in Port Isaac is where the Doc enjoys a pint and where cast and crew members often drop in for a social! Mrs Tishell’s Chemist Shop is a private residence in Middle Street called ‘Little Dolphins.’ Aunty Joan’s Farm is located at Dinnabroad Farm in St Teath. Set high above Port Quin, Doydens Castle is where Mrs Tishell declares her unrequited love for the Doc. The 12th century St Nonna’s Church in Altarnun was the location for both Doc Martin’s jilted wedding and his eventual marriage to Louisa. Many interior shots were taken at Roscarrock Manor Farm on the outskirts of Port Isaac. School scenes in series 3, 4 and 5 were taken at Delabole Primary School. The real Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro features in all hospital scenes. Doc Martin and Louisa’s first date took place at Pencarrow House, Bodmin. St Winwaloe at Gunwalloe Church Cove was where Aunty Joan’s funeral took place. The Old Inn in St Breward can be recognised as being where the birth of Doc Martin and Louisa’s baby took place. The train station shown in a few scenes is Bodmin Parkway station. All Self-Catering Themed breaks Offers Dog Friendly Themed Breaks Christmas & New Year Useful Info FAQ Accessibility Online Booking Price Guarantee Enquiry Form About Us Cornwall Holiday Property for Sale Sitemap Nuts & Bolts Booking Conditions Insurance Cancellation Policy COVID-19 Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Website Terms & Conditions Stay in Touch Contact Us Find Us Brochure Sign up to our Newsletter Blog Breaks in Cornwall c/o Travelsmith Holidays Ltd., Porth Veor Manor Hotel, Porth Way, Porth, Cornwall, TR7 3LW. 01637 873274