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The Riverside

4.0 star property

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Interior entrance
Superior Double Room, River View
Lobby
Restaurant
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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The Bridge, Boscastle, England, PL35 0HE
  • Place, Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Boscatle Visitors Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Witchcraft
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, River View

Superior Double Room, River View

  • River view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Boscastle

At The Riverside you'll be within steps of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Boscatle Visitors Centre. Highlights at this guest house include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find a coffee shop/cafe. Free English breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .In the area of this 4-property class Boscastle guest house, you'll find Tintagel Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Boscatle Visitors Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Museum of Witchcraft - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Nectan's Glen - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Tintagel Castle - 18 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Bodmin Parkway Station - 34 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cobweb Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪King Arthur's Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boscastle Farm Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wainhouse Inn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Riverside

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Riverside also features a terrace and a garden.

This 4-star Boscastle guest house is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Riverside offers 13 accommodations with DVD players and a hairdryer. 26-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 5.20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 5.20 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Riverside?

The Riverside offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to The Riverside?

The closest beach to The Riverside is Trebarwith Beach (7 km).

Does The Riverside serve breakfast?

Yeah, free English brekkie is on offer daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Riverside?

No, The Riverside does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Riverside?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Riverside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Riverside?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Riverside Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Beautiful little hotel. Great breakfast and their lunch’s and dinner were wonderful. I was fortunate to look over their patio on the river. Right in the centre of town and they were helpful in explaining places to go. A wonder experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely bed and breakfast in a fantastic little village, my room was clean and comfortable definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quirky layout which adds to the charm. Excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, although it would have been nice to have a lounge area in the evening. Staff were very helpful and we would go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfection

Simply wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff is amazing - very friendly and willing to assist.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Building nice rest so/so

Nice location and characterful building but service wasn't great felt like we were an inconvenience, Strange pre-booking breakfast experience not allowing flexibility and dont know why we had to pre-order cereal, toast and juice, presumably things in stock anyway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Estella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

We had a great stay at the riverside hotel last july. The room we stayed in was overlooking the river. The staff were execptional and the breakfast was superb. Definitely worth a come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would come back

We were only here one night but really enjoyed our stay - lovely location right by the river and the restaurant was fab too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean basic room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

ElaineJames

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location...parking in a nearby public car park...cheaper rates paid through hotel...great breakfasts & evening meals ... we had room 15 which was huge & overlooked the river... would definately stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night only

Friendly team but highly recommend that you book the restaurant prior to your stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Riverside accommodation

Lovely riverside accommodation with very nice staff. Must like the sound of running natural water !!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

we loves it :)

We stayed two nights, and we were very pleased with everything. From check in the staff were helpful, the room clean and quite spacious, big bath room. tea and coffee in the room. The water is so clear (compared to our water near London), breakfast was great, really enjoyed the haddock and the salmon and eggs. Boscastle is a lovely little town, you can easily walk up to the top of the neighbouring cliffs for a nice view of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

AlexFoster

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was very dated and old fashioned. No car parking facilities other than paying in local car park. Due to war out for less scheme when we arrived, we couldn’t get in anywhere to eat. Found one chip shop that did food until 9pm So got a pizza and sat in the room. No air con or fan and heat was overwhelming at times. Staff said we couldn’t have a fan due to COViD but last three hotels all supplies one in room. Staff were lovely and the best bit about the stay. The girl who served us breakfast in the morning was lovely and an asset to the business.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent BnB in a picturesque setting

Great little B n B. Very attentive and friendly staff who were full of advice for a walking trip along the coast. Brealfast was lovely, can't wait to go back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic building, well maintained.

Long climb up to the top floor but the room was very up to date and warm considering a cold February wind was blowing. Our breakfast was included and had great choices and excellent quality. Parking is a short walk away and needs to be paid separately.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended.

Excellent location. My room had everything I needed and was very comfortable. The host went out of his to accommodate for an early morning start by providing breakfast snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Annabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

October break

Lovely stay but could do with a heated towel rail in bathroom so one didn’t need to recycle towels everyday as otherwise they were damp ! Otherwise all lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness

The Riverside

Tasty breakfast served to you but on the small portion size. No Reception as such. The Riverside is a Restaurant with Rooms but not a Hotel. The waitress/front of house/bar lady wanted to speak to my husband rather than myself and I booked the stay, which I thought was rather rude. The Riverside is in a good location but needs some refurbishment and a good clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boscastle is lovely . Riverside great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Excellent stay. Disappointed because the description of room said looking over the river... only if you stood in the bath in the bathroom.... hotel needs to review this.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Schöne Lage und freundliches Personal. Insgesamt total in Ordnung, aber sicherlich keine „5 Sterne Unterkunft“ wie von den Betreibern angegeben. Entsprechend ist es auch etwas zu teuer für ein Zimmer mit in die Jahre gekommenem Bad (Klobrille locker, Tür schloss nicht richtig, alte Duschgarnitur, etc).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sound of the running water helped put these weary travelers to a sound sleep. The room was clean and well kept, the beds were comfortable. Wi-fi was iffy but we were likely far from the signal source. Breakfast was delicious. We would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019