Beeny Cliff in Tintagel, Cornwall

Beeny Cliff Self-Catering

This delightful stone cottage is nestled in the heart of the quintessential Cornish fishing village of Boscastle. It was built in 1908, but a renovation in 2016 saw the home fitted with every modern comfort you could need. This cottage is wonderfully snug, retaining its characterful original features such as exposed beams and wooden flooring. The interior has benefitted from a creative’s touch, with quirky furnishings and bold artwork creating a modern space. The cosy sitting room is decorated in such a way that you'll want to spend hours inside wiling away the time with board games in front of the fire. We also love the bathroom with its lino floor and rustic bathtub. However, this home’s perfect location means there’s also lots of fun to be had outside of the garden – even with that sea view. Whip up a picnic in the kitchen or make a smoothie with the Nutribullet and head up to Beeny Cliff, a dramatic headland immortalised in the poem by Thomas Hardy. Or alternatively, walk into the village and watch the boats go past in Boscastle’s historic harbour, less than a fifteen-minute stroll from your front door.

Home truths:
*The third bedroom is slightly smaller and features a bunk bed, so is only suitable for children
*This home is set across three floors with steep stairs, which may be difficult for those with limited mobility
*The kitchen is fairly small and lacks a microwave
*The steps up to the garden are uneven, so please take care outside
*Parking in the village is limited, although you can unload outside of the house and find spaces a few minutes walk away – in front of the nearby Doctor's surgery or at the top of Fore Street
*There's only one bathroom to share between six guests – the second bathroom is a half-bath
*Your host provides a travel cot, high chair and other children's amenities on request
*There is a desk to work at home