Guests say
Pencliffe is a well-received cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, praised for its cosy charm, prime location, and thoughtful touches. Guests appreciate its proximity to local amenities and attractions, with many looking forward to returning. The cottage's cleanliness and comfort are generally commended, though some minor maintenance issues are noted.
Most guests found Pencliffe to be clean and well-kept, contributing to a pleasant stay. However, there were isolated reports of cleanliness issues and mold, which slightly affect the overall impression.
The cottage's location is highly praised for being central, convenient, and ideal for exploring Boscastle and nearby attractions. Its proximity to shops, restaurants, and the harbour is a highlight for many visitors.
Guests generally regard the cottage as cosy and comfortable, with special mentions of the wood burner and cosy beds. Some guests found the shower difficult to access and the beds too soft, but these are individual preferences.
The cottage is well-equipped, with a good selection of kitchenware and effective heating. However, there are mentions of maintenance issues such as problematic door handles and lights, and a lack of oven gloves, which suggests room for improvement.
Guests frequently mention and appreciate the welcome gifts, which add a personal touch to their stay. While these gifts are warmly received, it's important to note that such gestures, though common, are not guaranteed for every visit.
About this property
Once part of the stables for The Wellington Hotel which can be found opposite, this charming cottage is now one of three stone abodes created from this historic building, resting in Boscastle, Cornwall. Pencliffe boasts a pretty cottage style from both the exterior and interior, and presents an excellent choice for a family or group of five guests looking to delight in a coastal holiday. On the ground floor, an inviting arrangement of leather seating are within the living room/diner, set before a homely woodburning stove, you can certainly see yourself winding down in here at the end of a fun-filled day. Set up the folding table for an evening meal and talk over the coming events and activities, having prepared delicious food in the pretty kitchen. Enjoying light and bright colours as well as excellent appliances, the kitchen space has all you need for a great self-catered stay, with country-cottage style touches throughout adding character all atop the classic slate flooring. A double bedroom rests on this floor too, while upstairs you can find the remaining two, including another double, and a king-size room, with various beautiful antique furniture pieces used to provide fabulous decoration and storage for your belongings. The lovely bathroom holds a bath with a shower attachment over, freshen up in here after a warm coastal walk in summer. Sit out on the front patio and people watch as people come and go from The Wellington Hotel, as you enjoy an evening drink before you and your group pop over the road to sample the ales for yourself in the bar. Just down the road you can find a general shop for any supplies, and within walking distance is Boscastle Harbour; stroll here and on the way back visit The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, home to the largest collection of witch-inspire items, it is a quirky place sure to amaze. For some excellent scenery, head up to Warren Point before continuing along the South West Coast Path, and come to Tintagel Castle, an historic landmark said to be the birthplace of King Arthur, with a statue of him atop the cliff to commemorate this legend. With pretty villages like Port Isaac further south, and the beach of Crackington Haven to the north, Pencliffe offers a great location from which to enjoy Cornwall.
Boscastle presents an idyllic Cornish coastal village, offering a perfect place to enjoy a tranquil seaside getaway. It is home to spectacular cliff-tops, rugged coastline and rocky coves, with the coastal path providing the perfect way to explore the area. The pretty village has a shop, several pubs and local restaurants serving divine food. The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic rests here, while more attractions can be found in nearby Tintagel with Tintagel Castle and the King Arthur sculpture.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x ground-floor double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living room/diner with woodburning stove
Electric central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with DVD and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for one car.
Front patio with seating overlooking hotel opposite.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop within 0.1 mile and pub opposite
Reviews (27)
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Anouska
Iâd like to start with positive. The cottage is very well positioned for exploring beautiful Boscastle and the bedrooms were lovely with extremely comfortable beds. We were a little disappointed by the level of maintenance, cleanliness and lack of attention to detail at Pencliffe in general. There were a lot of cobwebs and dust downstairs. The lamp shade over the stairs has come apart. There were no oven gloves, the tea towels were damp and stained. The kitchen in general was not very clean - the cooker top was greasy and the sink very stained and there were crumbs on the counters, the kick board by the cooker doesnât stay on because the clip is broken and the pedal on the bin doesnât work. The sink in the bathroom continuously leaked and we had to keep kitchen paper under the pipe. I suspect that the cottage is struggling with damp downstairs largely due to the lack of light and close proximity to the cliffs. I appreciate that this is a difficult problem to solve. We were very cold on our first night in the cottage but there was no wood for the fire. This is a shame as the cottage was advertised as logs being provided. We just felt like the property would benefit from a really good clean downstairs and a little more attention to detail and maybe a review of how it is listed because it wasnât quite what we expected. We are really not complainers at all and intend this review to be informative rather than viewed as negative.
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Katrina
Love the quaintness of the cottage. Love the location of the cottage. We will definitely return to this cottage.
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Trevor
This is the second time we have stayed here and love Boscastle, the atmosphere, the walks and the scenery. Our only comment was the comfort of the bed, which was a little to soft for us, the choice of pillows. Also the shower was not too good. These points are down to individual tastes and does not take away the lovely stay in Boscastle. We will certainly book this location again.