A harbourside four bedroom cottage with breathtaking views

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Gull Cottage with its blue boat-seat to the right & terrace to the left

Gull Cottage's location overlooking Boscastle harbour

Dining room with table comfortably seating eight

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Boscastle, ENG

Museum of Witchcraft2 min walk
King Arthur's Great Halls8 min drive
Tintagel Castle9 min drive
Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk-bed room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Main bedroom (king size)

1 King Bed

Second bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs additional shower

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs family bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Gull Cottage is an idyllic place to stay - a traditional and beautiful Grade II listed Cornish cottage occupying one of the most iconic locations in the area. It sits near the end of a small row of old Boscastle Harbour Cottages directly overlooking Boscastle's beautiful and historic harbour.

Situated on the south-facing side of the harbour the cottage is easily recognised by its distinctive boat-seat attached to the front of the house. The cottage's terrace is carved into the side of the harbour and is the perfect place to sit and relax, eat a meal or simply watch the sun go down.

Built around the end of the 1700s, Gull Cottage is in a very special area. It sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Area of Conservation and is in a designated conservation area. Nature and beauty is all around. The village is a short walk where there are cosy pubs, restaurants and coffee shops.

Downstairs is a comfortable lounge and a dining room with a good sized table - both rooms have a log-burning stove. There is also a kitchen and large, modern shower room.

Upstairs has a bathroom and four bedrooms: two doubles, a twin and one with bunk beds.

There are two parking spaces, one immediately outside the property and one to the rear in a car port - while this fits a family car, manoeuvring is a little tight!

The cottage is on the South West Coastal Path. From outside the cottage you can walk along the coast south to Tintagel, north to Pentagon Waterfall or walk the wooded path that follows the River Valency up and out of the valley.

Property manager

Steve and Louise Robinson

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Water view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Washer

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

In particular, strictly no hen or stag parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking at front must be within property boundary and to the rear within car port. Cars/property left in the car port is done at holiday maker's risk.

Please - no dirty or wet shoes on stairs or upstairs. Only black bin bags in wheelie bin - binmen empty by hand and only take black bags.

The terrace has full-time residents. Noise must be kept to a minimum, particularly in the evening when using the terrace. No music outside.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: In particular, strictly no hen or stag parties

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Boscastle

Located in Boscastle, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St Nectan's Glen, while Museum of Witchcraft and Tintagel Toy Museum are cultural highlights. Consider King Arthur's Great Halls for a night out or Pengenna Pasties if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Boscastle, ENG

What's nearby

Museum of Witchcraft - 2 min walk
Boscatle Visitors Centre - 2 min walk
St Nectan's Glen - 6 min drive
King Arthur's Great Halls - 8 min drive
Tintagel Castle - 9 min drive

Getting around

Bodmin Parkway Station - 36 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

The Bettle & Chisel - 13 min drive
King Arthurs Arms - 8 min drive
Cobweb Inn - 4 min walk
Pengenna Pasties - 8 min drive
The Napoleon Inn - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A harbourside four bedroom cottage with breathtaking views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A harbourside four bedroom cottage with breathtaking views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A harbourside four bedroom cottage with breathtaking views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A harbourside four bedroom cottage with breathtaking views located?

This family-friendly Boscastle cottage is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Museum of Witchcraft. Boscatle Visitors Centre and Buckator Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Adrian S.

15 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful, well-equipped, cosy cottage

Gull cottage is in an outstanding location in Boscastle, one of the prettiest villages in Cornwall. The cottage itself is very well looked after by the owners Steve and Louise. Steve is easily contacted if any problems arise and responds almost immediately. The cottage is like a tardis, much bigger inside than outside.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette R., Taunton UK

28 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Just spent the Christmas period in Gull Cottage with my family for the second time! Cannot fault the properties’ facilities. We loved it the first time, but this time it had clearly been updated. The space, its cleanliness and comfort was outstanding. Location is perfect, even in the Winter, with plenty of locals walks and village facilities (including pubs) nearby. The communication with Steve was easy and reliable.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Boscastle

Lovely stay, idyllic location - would recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna G., United Kingdom

19 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Loved sitting out every night listening to the river and the waves, watching the world go by.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham J.

14 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

Very pleased with the property and it's superb location. Weather could have been kinder but we managed to work around it by going to different places doing different things. We enjoyed ourselves every day. We often take a big jigsaw which we like to do together, and we managed to complete it. We have left it in the dining room for others to have a go.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve and Louise Robinson

Steve and Louise live in North Hampshire in the UK. Having retired, they bought the cottage in Cornwall in December 2019 from a family who had themselves successfully run the cottage as a holiday home for over ten years. Steve has a life-long connection with the region with his family originating from Redruth in Cornwall.

The cottage serves as both a retirement business and somewhere for Steve and Louise to escape to: they hope it feels like a home-from-home to all those who stay there.

Steve and Louise have grown up children, all in the Hampshire area and all involved in making the cottage a great place to stay.

Why they chose this property

We looked for a property for two years - nothing ever came close to what we wanted, which was to open our doors on to the sea and immediately be among naturally beautiful countryside, until we saw Gull Cottage on a wet and blowy day. We instantly fell in love and the purchase was underway in hours. It one of the best decisions we've made. Coming from our home in a busy town, every time we arrive at the cottage we're blown away by the tranquillity and the beauty of Boscastle Harbour.

What makes this property unique

Natural beauty; from bright sunny skies to angry storms and everything in between. Short walks to pubs, restaurants, gift shops and long walks along the coast or in the river valley. Every water sport you can think of locally.