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Boscastle Elm Cottage

The exterior of Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The sitting room at Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
The River Valency by Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall

Boscastle Elm Cottage

A Grade II listed cottage with bags of charm in the wooded Valency Valley near the river.

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The sitting room at Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
The River Valency by Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
The exterior of Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
A sign for Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
The exterior of Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
The front door leading into the dining hall at Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
The sitting room at Boscastle Elm Cottage, the back door opens onto a path leading to the front garden, Cornwall
The reading nook in the dining hall at Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
The dining hall at Boscastle Elm Cottage, Boscastle
The kitchen at Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
The kitchen at Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
The bathroom at Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
The double bedroom, with the twin bedroom in the background, at Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
The twin bedroom at Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
The front garden at Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
The outdoor dining table in the front garden at Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
The outdoor dining table in the front garden at Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
The River Valency by Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall
The countryside surrounding Boscastle Elm Cottage, Cornwall

© National Trust/Mike Henton

A Grade II listed cottage with bags of charm in the wooded Valency Valley near the river.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
011049
Acorn rating
3What's this

About Boscastle Elm Cottage

Boscastle Elm Cottage is a rare example of an unspoilt 17th century cottage, carefully refurbished to retain its rustic charm. Inside you’ll find original features such as slate flags, low beamed ceilings and doorways, and differing floor levels. These features, together with its cosy wood burner make the cottage a special place to stay. Refresh the soul with sounds of the river and wildlife

It nestles in a leafy seclusion in the wooded Valency Valley, and just metres from the river’s edge. Explore this hidden corner of Cornwall, with its rich, oak woodland and the forgotten churches of Minster and St Juliots. Follow the river a mile downstream to one of the most beautiful and unspoilt villages in Cornwall, Boscastle. Here you’ll find quaint stone-built cottages, traditional pubs, shops, art galleries, tearooms and an Elizabethan quay.

A short drive away is the historic village of Tintagel, a place which will forever be connected to the legend of King Arthur. Be sure to visit Tintagel Old Post Office with a complimentary entry for guests. For a traditional fishing village, drive 30 minutes east to Port Isaac. Or for one of the best surfing beaches for beginners on the north coast, drive a little further to Polzeath.

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, not available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, not available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, not available

Location

Accessibility

Low beamed ceilings and doorways, and varying floor levels. Length of river water concealed by vegetation next to parking. Old privy accessible in garden. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Dining hall, kitchen and sitting room with solid-fuel stove.

First floor layout

Two bedrooms (one double with 5' bed and one twin) and bathroom with mixer tap attachment over the bath.

More information

Please note: This cottage is fairly isolated and the approach is by a single track which is long, narrow and steep, with two hair pin bends. It is unsuitable for some motors and low slung vehicles. Our hidden gem is found at the end of the track and worth every step of the way. There is one passing place as you carefully drive down. During wet weather, depending upon the season, you may see leaves on the track.

Parking: Level parking for one car next to the cottage.

Heating: Night storage, electrorad eco heating and convector heating included.

Fire: The fire or wood burning stove will be laid with sufficient logs for the first evening. Fire making kits can be purchased at time of booking.

The Fire making kits cost £30.00 and contain kindling, firelighters and Ash logs, enough for two evening fires.

Garden: There is a partly enclosed, level grassed area at the front of the cottage and a sloping grassed area to the side of the cottage.

Please note: A length of river water, cut off from the main flow, has formed at the edge of the car parking area. Abundant with vegetation, the water is not immediately obvious. Fencing has been erected along the edge of the car parking area at the river's edge . There is an old privy in a quiet part of the garden which should not be accessed. Children would need to be supervised at all times.

Telephone: Most mobiles can pick up signal at the top of the track but there is no mobile signal at the cottage.

BBQ: Not allowed at this cottage.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm.

Free entry to Tintagel Old Post Office on production of booking details subject to seasonal opening hours.

Wild Escapes: Boscastle Elm Cottage is featured in our new travel book, Wild Escapes, available to buy online or in National Trust shops. From rugged coastline to secluded woodland, it's filled with inspiration from far-reaching corners of the UK for your next adventure.