Holiday rentals in Boscastle

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Guest favourite

Cottage in Cornwall

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviews

Quaint 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

£117 per night
Guest favourite

Guest house in Trethevy

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 787 reviews

Dragonfly 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

£62 per night
Superhost

Home in Boscastle

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews

Briar 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

£304 per night

Popular amenities for Boscastle holiday rentals

Stay near Boscastle's top sights

Boscastle Harbour32 locals recommend
The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic29 locals recommend
Cobweb Inn29 locals recommend
The Riverside (Guest accommodation & coastal restaurant)6 locals recommend
Napoleon inn15 locals recommend
Sharon's Plaice4 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Boscastle

Guest favourite

Guest house in Cornwall

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 260 reviews

The loft

20–27 Nov

£149 per night
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Loft in Tregatta

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviews

Tregatta Surf Shack with Sea Views

14–21 Mar

£96 per night
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Cottage in Saint Clether

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviews

Woolgarden: characterful, romantic and cosy

7–14 Jan

£104 per night
Superhost

Holiday home in Cornwall

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 61 reviews

16th Cent Cottage with Courtyard

28 Jan – 4 Feb

£113 per night
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Shepherd’s hut in Cornwall

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 97 reviews

Delightful shepherds hut with hot tub and sea view

10–17 Sept

£135 per night
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Tiny home in Cornwall

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Little Clover, cute little house in its own garden

31 Aug – 7 Sept

£82 per night
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Holiday home in Cornwall

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviews

Two bed cottage with parking by Boscastle Harbour

28 Jan – 4 Feb

£95 per night
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Shepherd’s hut in Trevalga

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 79 reviews

Coastal Shepherd’s Hut - The Shut & Broom

28 Feb – 7 Mar

£119 per night
Superhost

Cottage in Cornwall

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 71 reviews

A perfect village retreat, with stunning views.

9–16 May

£146 per night
Guest favourite

Cottage in Cornwall

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviews

Traditional waterside cottage in Boscastle

18–25 Dec

£157 per night
Guest favourite

Home in Cornwall

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews

Anchor Cottage Boscastle

11–18 Mar

£382 per night
Guest favourite

Guest suite in Cornwall

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviews

Boutique stay near Boscastle with log fire

24 Jun – 1 Jul

£86 per night

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Boscastle

Total rentals

70 properties

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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