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Cottage in Cornwall
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviewsQuaint Cornish Fisherman’s Cottage
A charming 17th century fisherman’s cottage, which is only a 9 minute walk to the beautiful historic harbour village of Boscastle. Located on the North Coast close to Tintagel,Bude, Port Isaac, Padstow, Rock, and the secret cove of Crackington Havern Tamarisk Cottage has all the Cornish charm you would expect, open fire place, it’s own secret garden and a Cornish cream tea to welcome you after your long drive. We have WiFi and Netflix for the day’s where you want to snuggle by the open fire.
31 Oct – 7 Nov
Guest house in Trethevy
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 787 reviewsDragonfly Cabin near Tintagel
Dragonfly Cabin is positioned next to our home overlooking the peaceful wooded valley just a short walk from the river and St Nectan's Glen waterfall We are just 2 miles from King Arthur's Tintagel and the harbour village of Boscastle. Rocky Valley towards the sea and Bossiney Cove (ideal beach for swimming) are just 30 minutes walk away and you can't leave without having a drink at The Port William, Trebarwith Strand with it's sea views Also nearby is Port Isaac, Rock, Bude and Bodmin moor.
6–13 Jan
Home in Boscastle
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviewsBriar fishermans Cottage and garden by the coast
A Cornish Fisherman's cottage and garden with a modern twist. My place is close to great views, the coast, the harbour, woodland and Under a minute from the coastal cliff path. Stroll down to the Elizabethan harbour and ancient village of Boscastle and close to some of the best Beaches in the country. Great pubs and restaurants walking distance. Good for couples, solo adventurers, business travellers, and great for families (with kids), and furry friends (pets). Easily reached from the airport.
1–8 Jul
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4.87 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviewsLittle Clover, cute little house in its own garden
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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviewsTwo bed cottage with parking by Boscastle Harbour
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 71 reviewsA perfect village retreat, with stunning views.
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviewsTraditional waterside cottage in Boscastle
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Quick stats about holiday rentals in Boscastle
Total rentals | 70 properties |
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Rentals with dedicated workspaces | 10 properties have a dedicated workspace |
Pet-friendly rentals | 30 properties allow pets |
Family-friendly rentals | 50 properties are a good fit for families |
Total number of reviews | 3.4K reviews |
Nightly prices starting at | £55 before taxes and fees |
Your guide to Boscastle
Welcome to Boscastle
Unlike everywhere else in Cornwall, where fun by the seaside is the order of the day, the sleepy coastal hamlet of Boscastle is most famous as a centre of sorcery and the occult. Improbable as it may seem, this historic fishing harbour is the location of the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, housing what is believed to be the world’s largest collection of witchcraft ephemera.
Enchantment aside, Boscastle is a spellbinding hidey-hole in other ways, tucked into the gorgeous north Cornish coast among cliffs and green fields in a land rich with myths and legends, where the ancient Smugglers’ Way leads up into the spooky mists of Bodmin Moor. Five miles south is Tintagel’s medieval castle, associated with the legends of King Arthur, while hundreds of beaches, from secret coves the locals don’t want you to know about to the popular surf spots of Crackington Haven, Widemouth Bay, and Bude, 14 miles to the north, wait to be explored.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Boscastle
Summer is prime time to experience Boscastle’s turquoise seas, white sand beaches, and luscious gardens filled with palms. The season can start in May and last into October, and some valleys have microclimates, with spring flowers growing year round. Though Cornwall can feel like a closed shop in winter, certain aspects recommend it — blustery seaside walks ending in candlelit pubs, and storm-watching from some cosy nook as dramatic weather rolls in from the Atlantic. Practising witches often come to Boscastle for retreats and important dates on the pagan calendar, such as Samhain in October, and Halloween is a busy time. Bude hosts a jazz festival in August; a blues, rhythm, and rock festival in November; and many big-name bands for gigs at other times.
Top things to do in Boscastle
St Nectan’s Glen
This fern-covered space with ancient woodland and many rare plants is where fairy folk and piskies (the Cornish variety of pixies) are said to hide. The outdoor attraction has added a cafe, yoga studio, and woodland walking trails that take in three enchanting waterfalls, one 30 metres high.
Local beaches
To the south of the village, Bossiney Cove is a small sandy gem of a beach, with a great dark cavern to explore at low tide. Further south, Trebarwith Strand is a long sandy stretch good for surfing and rock pooling. Another sandy stretch, the Strangles, named after jutting rocks that have wrecked many ships here, can be reached via a dramatic hike past a seal colony and Cornwall’s highest cliffs and is rarely crowded, even in summer, though swimming here is not recommended.
St Juliot
The isolated church, reached through woodlands from the village, is where the 19th-century novelist Thomas Hardy met his first wife. He arrived as an architect hired to restore the church, but fell in love and decided to become a writer. A memorial stained-glass window is dedicated to him.
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