Boscastle

Boscastle

Boscastle, this little fishing port is situated in the north coast of Cornwall, England and is a part of the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty due to it’s exotic locales and pristine scenic beauty of the harbour, village and the greenery around.

Wandering around Boscastle

Are you keen on Wicca, or practising the science of magical powers? This is the place you should be. Boscastle has a Museum specially dedicated to Witchcraft. The Museum for Withcraft is a very unique place in Boscastle which showcases various ancient diagrams and objects used for witchcraft. This double storied museum offers enough excitement and elaborate study on sorcerers and their unusual magical powers. The Beeny Cliff and Pentargon Falls Path walk is an experience of a lifetime. You get to traverse the topography of Boscastle and be enthralled by the beauty of nature. A long leisurely trek along the cliff will take to the Pentargon fall, though a little arduous for some, it is worth the walk for the scenic beauty, which is a treat for your eyes. As every place has a visitor’s centre, so does Boscastle. Though it might sound very clichéd and an average place to venture, but once you enter the Boscastle Visitor’s Centre, it reveals quite a few interesting facts about Boscastle and it’s past. Especially the flood in 2004, which caused massive damage to the natural flora and fauna and the locals staying in Boscastle. Residents were trapped indoor and roads turned to rivers, residents were rescued in helicopters. Very interestingly there were no loss of life and tourism was re-instated very soon, like never before in this port village.

What to eat and where to eat

When in Boscastle, amidst the grand and gorgeous nature, enjoy your meal too on the lap of nature. Boscastle Farm Shop, which is situated overlooking the Sea has the finest food to offer. Choose the outdoor seating arrangement and appreciate the greenery in it’s myriad hues while you chomp on to some sinful creative dishes. This fabulous place has a decent collection of quiches and pies which are all home-made and delicious enough to satiate both the tummy and your soul. The Desserts at this Farm Shop shouldn’t be missed at any cost. Try out a lazy Sunday brunch at the Boscastle Farm Shop with family and friends to give you company. Walk up the village to get in to The Napolean Inn, a traditional Pub with very good quality meals at an affordable price. The walk till the Inn will build up enough appetite to devour some lip-smacking chicken delicacies. Liven up your spirits with a variety of Ciders, ale and Beer. This comfortable pub has an open fire to warm you up for the dinner while you dig in to some delectable pork Burger. The River side Restaurant is highly recommended for a good quality scrumptious meal. Every dish has an edge of creativity by the chef, which is visible in the flavour and the aroma of the food. The divine feeling when you bite of their amazing sea food platter is unmatched. Wash down all that you devoured with freshly prepared cream tea.

Living in Boscatle

The Wellington Hotel in Boscastle is one of the best stay that this port village would offer. This clean and comfortable hotel has a bar and a dining room to make their guests feel at home. They do not disappoint guests with pets as they have enough mode of entertainment and food to make your pet too feel at home. The yesteryear get up of this nook makes this chic boutique hotel even more warm and cosy during the winter months. St, Christopher’s Inn is another great choice of stay at Boscastle. They have the best Bead and Breakfast arrangement for their guests. The television in the lounge area adds up to the lively ambience and extremely friendly and supportive staff. The Riverside is a preferred place of stay among many because of it’s prime location and easy access to many a place in and around the village. Situated at the heart of Boscastle, they serve the best breakfast in Boscastle.

Treading towards Boscastle

Boscastle is well networked with Cornwall and beyond, thus can be approached through air, rail and road. The nearest airport is the Newquay Cornwall Airport and is approximately 28 miles from Boscastle on the A39 Atlantic Highway. Bodmin Parway is the closes railway station serving Boscastle and has a lot of tourist commuting via trains. Local bus service X9 operated by South-western commute to and from Boscastle making the journey comfortable.