Outlaw’s Guest House
Relaxed Cornish B&B with serious food credentials. Local art on the walls, seaside colour palette, sea views from most rooms. Adults only. Feels like staying with friends who happen to know how to cook.
Room 7 on the top floor has dual-aspect views over the rooftops and coastline — worth requesting
Why It Matters
Nathan Outlaw is one of the UK's foremost seafood chefs. The guest house anchors an integrated foodie stay: base yourself here and dine across his two restaurants, with the whole trip cohering around Cornwall's day-boat catch. Listed by both Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels.
A nine-room Victorian guest house above Port Isaac, run by Michelin-starred seafood chef Nathan Outlaw and his wife Rachel. The whole experience is built around food and genuine hospitality — afternoon bakes on arrival, a 24-hour honesty bar, and breakfasts featuring homemade preserves, kedgeree, and fresh Cornish produce. The Bistro sits right inside the building; Outlaw's Fish Kitchen is a 10-minute walk down the hill to the harbour.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Large King
The largest room in the house. Spacious and well-appointed, with the guest house's characteristic Cornish décor — local art, warm tones, mismatched crockery. Private en-suite bathroom with shower.
King
Seaview
Sea views without the balcony. Still gets the Port Isaac Bay outlook, with the same quality furnishings and Cornish touches throughout. Some of these rooms are on the upper floors with wider coastal panoramas.
King or Double
Seaview & Balcony
A room with direct sea views over Port Isaac Bay and a private balcony. Guests consistently highlight these as the most desirable rooms in the house. Tastefully decorated in a calm coastal palette.
King or Double
Small & Cosy Seaview, Balcony
A smaller room that still punches above its weight: sea views and a balcony at a lower price point. Honest about the size — cosier than the main seaview rooms, but the outlook is the same.
Double
Small King
A compact room with a king bed. No balcony or sea view, but well-furnished and identical in-room amenities to the larger rooms. Good value entry point for the guest house experience.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A 1-hour speedboat tour around the coast of Port Isaac operated by a local company. Dolphin sightings possible. Recommended by the guest house. Bookable via Boaty's Facebook page.
A short walk to Cliffside Gallery (0.01 miles), featuring artwork by local artist Katie Childs. She works with colours and textures to create pieces inspired by the Cornish landscape. Long supported by the Outlaw's team.
A 2.9-mile coastal walk along the South West Coast Path from Port Isaac to Port Quin. Recommended by the guest house team as the best views in the area. Starts essentially from the front door.
Nathan Outlaw's supper club events held at the guest house. A ticketed evening of hands-on fish cookery with Nathan himself. Not always running — check outlaws.co.uk/grub-club/ for upcoming dates.
Painting and pottery workshops run by a local family at Port Isaac Pottery, 0.3 miles from the guest house. Ceramics, clothing, and gifts also available in-store. Attended by the Outlaw's team themselves for a staff event.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Cosy lounge for guest use with sea views. Good spot for pre-dinner drinks or a quiet read. Same sea outlook as the terrace.
Free WiFi throughout the property.
Stocked bar available to residents 24 hours a day. After 10pm exclusively for residents (not open to Bistro diners). A much-praised feature — guests regularly mention pre-dinner Negronis and late-night nightcaps.
Homemade cakes, scones, biscuits, and brownies served each afternoon. Available throughout the day via tea and coffee stations. Consistently cited by guests as a standout touch.
Included in all stays. Seasonally inspired and cooked to order — options include full Cornish, kedgeree, homemade compotes, preserves, pastries, and breads. Nathan Outlaw occasionally cooks breakfast himself.
A private, spacious decked terrace with far-reaching sea views. Used for afternoon bakes on arrival and sunset drinks. Residents-only.
Electric vehicle charging available on-site.
Bicycle parking available for guests.
Limited on-site parking available on a first-come, first-served basis at the owner's risk. Public car park directly opposite the guest house provides overflow. This is a significant perk in Port Isaac, where parking is notoriously difficult.
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