The Riverside

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Free Wifi

9.8

Set in a quaint 16th-century building alongside the River Valency, The Riverside is a 4-star silver award guest house. It offers free Wi-Fi and an award-winning breakfast. Each room has a 32-inch flat-screen TV, a hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities. The rooms benefit from an en suite shower room or a bathroom. Locally caught fish and meats feature on the Riverside Restaurant's menu, along with Cornish cream tea served in the daytime tea room and garden, which has beautiful river views. The South West Coastal Path is less than 10 minutes’ walk from this guest accommodations. Scenic walks can be enjoyed in the wooded valley of the Valency or Saint Nectan’s Glen, which is a 10-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Breakfast to go

Availability

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Elizabeth
United States United States
“This was the second time we stayed at the Riverside while hiking the South West Coastal Path. It is well located, our room was clean, dinner & breakfast were excellent. There is a beautiful back garden & deck with tables and umbrellas.”
Amanda
Australia Australia
“The location was great. I had a problem with the shower and someone came and fixed it very quickly for me”
Jocelyn
United States United States
“Breakfast selections were many and the portions generous.”
Catherine
United States United States
“The location was excellent, and the staff was helpful with our bikes. The breakfast was delicious and the rooms comfortable.”
Catherine
Canada Canada
“Staff were very warm and friendly, comfortable beds, beautiful view, sound of river at night”
Anna
United States United States
“The Riverside was fantastic! In the center of town, overlooking the main thoroughfare, it was the perfect location. The staff was incredibly kind and friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was incredible and the room was spacious, comfortable,...”
Annemaree
Australia Australia
“A beautiful room with a window seat overlooking a bridge and stream. It was more than I was expecting.”
Elizabeth
United States United States
“Comfortable, clean B&B. Great location for exploring Boscastle, Tintagel and other area attractions. Very close walk to the car park.”
Carole
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was perfect and our room was lovely and spacious.”
Peter
United States United States
“Good location for Southwest Coastal path. Hearty breakfast!”

Managed by The Riverside

Company review score: 9.6Based on 517 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Overlooking the River Valency, the Riverside's restaurant and tea garden is a great spot to relax with family and friends. We offer teas, coffees, lunches, cakes, home-made Cornish cream teas and evening meals.

Property info

Nestled in a secluded Cornish valley, our thirteen bedroom establishment caters for walkers, cyclists, day trippers or holiday breaks. Located in the heart of Boscastle, our central location offers the perfect location for a holiday break or business stop over. We are minutes away from the Southwest coast path and easy access to major routes in and around the region offering guest accommodation and great food and drink and an elegant dining restaurant. Overlooking the River Valency, the Riverside's restaurant and tea garden is a great spot to relax with family and friends. We offer teas, coffees, lunches, cakes, home-made Cornish cream teas and evening meals.

Neighborhood info

Nestled in a secluded Cornish valley, our thirteen bedroom establishment caters for walkers, cyclists, day trippers or holiday breaks. Located in the heart of Boscastle, our central location offers the perfect location for a holiday break or business stop over. We are minutes away from the Southwest coast path and easy access to major routes in and around the region offering guest accommodation and great food and drink and an elegant dining restaurant.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • Seafood
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional

Amenities of The Riverside

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 2 are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that any promotions for the restaurant cannot be used when booking with a third party agent.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is unable to offer early check in or late check out, due to additional safety and sanitation measures currently in effect at this property.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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