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The Clinker

The exterior of The Clinker, along with neighbouring apartments The Gaffer and The Lugger, Cornwall
The exterior of The Clinker, along with neighbouring apartments The Gaffer and The Lugger, Cornwall | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The open-plan room with sitting area, dining table and kitchen at The Clinker, Cornwall
Crooked buildings and a bridge across the river in the village of Boscastle, Cornwall

The Clinker

A very photogenic stay with postcard-perfect window views in the village of Boscastle.

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The open-plan room with sitting area, dining table and kitchen at The Clinker, Cornwall
Crooked buildings and a bridge across the river in the village of Boscastle, Cornwall
The exterior of The Clinker, along with neighbouring apartments The Gaffer and The Lugger, Cornwall
A carving by the old lime kiln by The Clinker, Gaffer and Lugger, Cornwall
The top of the stone lime kiln, with vegetation hanging over the wall, opposite The Gaffer, Cornwall
The open-plan room with sitting area, dining table and kitchen at The Clinker, Cornwall
The open-plan room with sitting area, dining table and kitchen at The Clinker, Cornwall
The open-plan room with sitting area, dining table and kitchen at The Clinker, Cornwall
The double bedroom at The Clinker, Cornwall
The bathroom at The Clinker, Cornwall
The shared garden of The Gaffer, The Clinker and The Lugger, with outdoor tables and chairs. It is an enclosed, lawned garden with shrubs, on top of old lime kiln, opposite the apartments, Cornwall
The shared garden of The Gaffer, The Clinker and The Lugger, on top of old lime kiln, Cornwall
A sign for the National Trust second-hand bookshop in Boscastle, Cornwall
The National Trust Café by the river in Boscastle, Cornwall
A view of Boscastle from the harbour, Cornwall
A view of the Valency River, running through Boscastle, and a small stone bridge crossing it, Cornwall
A view of the harbour from Boscastle, Cornwall
Boscastle Harbour, with boats beached at low tide, near The Gaffer, Cornwall
Boats in the harbour at Boscastle, Cornwall
The coast at Boscastle, Cornwall

© National Trust/Mike Henton

A very photogenic stay with postcard-perfect window views in the village of Boscastle.

At a glance

Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
011099
Acorn rating
2What's this

About The Clinker

Follow the winding river up from the harbour and you’ll find this former pilchard cellar nestling on its banks. The white-washed building houses two holiday homes – The Clinker occupying part of the first floor. 

The highlight of this one-bedroom nook has to be its postcard-perfect window views. From the dining area a scene of the river meandering through the towering headlands unfolds. The Clinker is in the heart of Boscastle, where you’ll be able to wander around its old pubs and crooked cottages. 

You can also loop onto the South West Coast Path where the cliffs of Penally Point and the wooded Valency Valley, rich in Thomas Hardy history, unravel. The closest sandy beach is Trebarwith Strand, which is just five miles to the south west.  

Features and facilities

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

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

First floor layout

Kitchen/sitting room with dining area, double bedroom (with 6' bed which can also be a twin on request); and bathroom with electric immersion fed shower over bath.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070. 

Heating: Electric heating included.

Garden: Enclosed, kiln-top, sheltered garden shared with The Lugger.

Parking: There is a designated parking space for one vehicle. 

Telephone: There is a shared telephone for The Clinker and The Lugger and this is located on the communal landing. 

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

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.