Doc Martin locations to visit

Fern Cottage
Alongside the village of Port Isaac itself, Fern Cottage is one of the most recognisable Doc Martin locations and draws fans from all over the world keen to get a shot of Doctor Ellingham’s surgery. It is easily found in Port Isaac by walking 100 metres past the harbour and up the hill towards the coast path for Port Quin, and as well as the kudos of welcoming the blood phobic doctor, Fern Cottage enjoys impressive views over the village and natural harbour.

Around Port Isaac

Whilst many of the interior scenes are shot at Roscarrock Manor Farm, which is just outside Port Isaac and home to a number of sets, most notably the doctors surgery, there are still a number of star studded spots to visit (or view from afar) in Port Isaac. Stop by the Liberal Club, which is the village shop in the series.

Or, stand in Martin Clunes’ shoes by enjoying a pint in the Golden Lion Pub, which has been used sociably by the cast and crew, as well as for filming. You may recognise it as the Crab & Lobster from the show, its fictional pseudonym.

There are also a handful of private residences that double as locations such as Mrs Tishell’s chemist shop, which is a house called Little Dolphins in Middle Street, Central Garage on New Rd doubles as the fruit and veg shop, Louisa’s home on Fore Street and Bert’s Restaurant which is a stone’s throw from the doctors surgery. Elsewhere, Aunt Ruth’s double-fronted, white washed house can be found on Dolphin Street – number 26 to be exact!

Of course, no visit to Portwenn.. sorry, Port Isaac, is complete without stopping on the Platt, which sits at the heart of the village by the harbour and is a regular in the series having first appeared in the very first episode for the lifeboat gala day. It's also famed for being where the Fisherman's Friends would (and still do occasionally) sing their sea shanties.