Doc Martin's House


Properly known as Fern Cottage, this stone building sits in a fine spot above the harbour, and was used as Doc Martin's house throughout the eponymous TV series. It's now a holiday home, so you can't go inside, but there's nothing to stop die-hard fans snapping a selfie outside. Just be respectful, okay?


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