Where are we?

Boscastle is a North Cornish coastal village which lies within the parish of Forrabury and Minster lying 14 miles south of Bude and 5 miles from Tintagel. A National Trust conservation area amongst some of the most beautiful countryside within the British Isles, Boscastle is one of the few remaining unspoilt harbour villages in Cornwall. Designated an Area of Outstanding beauty, the National Trust own and care for the beautiful medieval harbour and surrounding coastline.

Minster Cottage is situated at the top of the village in the old High Street amongst traditional Cornish cottages, a few doors from the Napolean Inn and a short walk from the post office, shops, harbour, pubs and restaurants.

Minster Cottage is ideally situated for exploring the South West coastal path, Minster and Jordan Valleys on foot and is a short drive from Bodmin

An excellent base for touring the area, all of Cornwall or North Devon, including moorlands, sheltered wooden valleys and coastal footpaths offering magnificent views, are all on our doorstep.

The small harbour now hosts a number of little fishing boats but was once a hive of activity with trade taking place between Wales, Bristol and the south of England. Here too a lovely valley heads inland, a path follows a fast flowing burbling stream which leads to several hidden churches allowing you to discover the little known connection between North Cornwall and Thomas Hardy.