BOSCASTLE, CORNWALL

Boscastle is a small town on the north coast of Cornwall, in the extreme southwest of Britain. The name of the town derives from Bottreaux Castle, of which few remains survive.

Boscastle village lies within the parish of Forrabury and Minster on the North Cornish Coast 14 miles south from Bude and 5 miles from Tintagel, a conservation area amongst some of the most beautiful countryside within the British Isles, and is one of the few remaining unspoilt harbour villages in Cornwall. Designated an Area of Outstanding beauty, the National Trust own and care for the beautiful medieval harbour and surrounding coastline.

An excellent base for touring the area, all of Cornwall or North Devon, including moorlands, sheltered wooden valleys and coastal footpaths offering magnificent views, are all on our doorstep.

The town has the only natural harbour for 20 miles along the coast, protected by two stone harbour walls built in 1584 by Sir Richard Grenville (of HMS Revenge). The oldest parts of the town surround the harbour, which once exported slate, and extend up the valleys of the Rivers Valency and Jordan. More modern buildings (principally residential) creep up the steep stone banks and hills surrounding the harbour and valleys.

Boscastle has one of the nearest youth hostels to the ruins of Tintagel Castle, particularly on foot along approximately five miles of the Cornwall coastal path, part of the much longer South West Way Long-distance footpath.

The small harbour now hosts a number of little fishing boats but was once a hive of activity with trade taking place between Wales, Bristol and the south of England. Here too a lovely valley heads inland, a path follows a fast flowing burbling stream which leads to several hidden churches allowing you to discover the little known connection.

Just a few miles down the coast lies Tintagel. Today it remains as mystical and enchanting as it always has. The centre of the village is nearing the completion of a substantial makeover. New, locally sourced, granite paving and slate kerbs, improved parking and pedestrian access throughout the village, miles of ugly overhead cables banished underground and a new village square means Tintagel is on the way up.

BOSCASTLE HOTELS

Atlantic House Hotel

Summerleaze Crescent, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8HJ.
The hotel has a commanding view of the beach and Cornwall's Atlantic heritage coast. An ideal location in an unspoilt town.

Bude Haven Hotel

Flexbury Avenue, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NS.
A super hotel where you can relax and enjoy good food in a friendly atmosphere. Relax in the hot tub, situated in the secluded side garden.

The Chough

Marine Dr, Widemouth Bay, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0LZ.
Wake up the Atlantic ocean ...The Chough has the most exciting views in North Cornwall. A relaxing, friendly atmosphere awaits.

Tredethy Country Hotel

Helland Bridge, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4QS.
Tredethy is a family run country mansion house set within a ten acre garden in the heart of the Camel Valley. The Eden Project,The Lost Gardens of Heligan,Lanhydrock and Padstow are all within 20 minutes

Nearest Transport Links
Railway Station Bodmin Parkway Railway Station 16.7 miles (26.9 km)
Airport Newquay 21.6 miles (34.8 km)