Rolling hills and a dramatic coastline welcome you to Boscastle, a distinctly Cornish village embracing the simpler ways of times past. 15th century cottages and award winning pubs nestle within, whilst unique features such as a medieval harbour and superb walking routes connect hidden churches and castle ruins, creating a rather bewitching history. This, along with the architecture and scenery that inspired Thomas Hardy’s most soul-searching poetry and literature are just some of the reasons guests return year after year. Famed for the witchcraft museum that draws visitors through all four seasons, it’s fair to say that a luxury cottage in Boscastle is a simply magical experience. 

To be wined and dined, make sure to stop at the Waterloo Restaurant. With 2AA rosettes for culinary excellence, you can start your holiday with a toast to health, delicious seafood and a stay in a Boscastle holiday home like no other.
For a lighter bite the next morning, set your sights for Harbour Lights. A beacon for delicious breakfasts and brunches, the brilliant white walls are just metres away from the harbour walls, so you can let the sea breeze grace you whether you dine in shelter or alfresco.
Head to the Cobweb, a traditional inn situated in the most incredible location. Two roaring fires, fantastic food and beers from local breweries Sharps, St Austell and Tintagel, this is the best place for a hearty home-cooked meal in family-focused, dog friendly surroundings.

The Napoleon Inn or ‘The Nap’, as it’s known, is featured in CAMRA’s ‘Good Beer Guide’ and winner of local media’s ‘Best Bar award’. Trust us, you can’t go wrong by visiting The Napoleon for a drop of boutique Cornish ale - the feel of a historic church pew with local accents filling the air is the essence of a drink in Boscastle, and something you’ll want to experience again and again.
The Waterloo Restaurant’s Long Bar is a cosy way to indulge in an evening of relaxing and escaping everyday life. Local storytellers can be found entrancing patrons, letting them in on the secrets; the lore and legend of this beautiful county.
For a quiet drink in Boscastle in the sunshine, The Manor House has a sheltered, dog friendly tea garden. Just the thing to relax in the fresh air before heading back for an evening of locally bought luxury treats and a cider or two (Cornish ‘Rattler’ has a renowned kick, and is famous throughout the South West for its potency.)

Always up for a celebration, October sees the folk of Boscastle throw an annual food and arts festival to celebrate their unique location and artisan skills (also to rejoice in the regeneration of the village since the infamous flood of 2004). With this in mind, be sure to indulge in a cliff top picnic during your retreat with exquisite deli meats, fresh seafood and a bottle of Cornish cream liqueur for that something special to round off a superb meal in spectacular surroundings. As one of Cornwall’s most popular museums, we can’t finish a guide to Boscastle without the Museum of Witchcraft – the world’s largest collection of witchcraft artefacts and regalia. Nowhere else on the planet can you see such excellent examples of harriets, poppets and mandrakes (as seen in the Harry Potter films) alongside other significant and rare black magic relics. Don’t want to stay inside? Coasteering is a superb way for everyone to experience the cool Cornish waters, and Outdoor Adventure can show how the Boscastle coastline is simply teeming with features and wildlife.