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Boscastle

Boscastle village lies on the North Cornish Coast in a conservation area that enjoys some of the most beautiful countryside within the British Isles. It is one of the few remaining unspoilt harbour villages in Cornwall – a tiny port with a natural harbour set in a ravine, boasting some very attractive thatches and white-washed cottages. It offers a great day out in Cornwall, with excellent facilities, a historic harbour, parking, public toilets, shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, stunning scenery and breathtaking views.

Designated an Area of Outstanding beauty, the National Trust own and care for the beautiful, distinctive medieval harbour and surrounding coastline. Abundant in wildlife, dramatic walks and historic features Boscastle is an ideal place to visit. Slow down and unwind with a leisurely stroll down to the harbour and sit on the quay and admire the view.

Boscastle is a village steeped in history, associated with authors and artists who have been inspired by its remoteness and rugged beauty. With ancient fields, Celtic crosses, Norman churches, a Castle and a Medieval quay the past surrounds you, waiting to be discovered.

At the top of the village, in the direction of Camelford is Bottreau Castle and at the top of the valley lies Minster church (St Merthiana). Minster is beautifully situated in a wooded coombe that is completely surrounded by trees and almost encircled by a small lane from which there is a lovely woodland walk that winds down towards Boscastle.

Boscastle was once a favourite haunt for Thomas Hardy and the setting for one of his novels, and it was here that he met his wife Emma.

Boat trips can be taken from Boscastle Harbour down the coast as far as Long Island. During the breeding season you may be lucky to see Razorbills, Guillemots and Puffins and there are also seals in the water. Penpaly Point, in the Northern side of the harbour, is home to a blowhole that occasionally shoots out plumes of water when there is enough swell running at low tide.

Among the attractions are the Museum of Witchcraft and the Boscastle pottery shop and the National Trust runs a shop at the harbour and a visitor centre in the Old Smithy.