The Gaffer
Boscastle, Cornwall
At-a-glance details
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
- Preferred changeover day Thursday
- Minimum stay 2 nights
- Number of dogs welcome 0
- Acorn rating 3 What's this?
- Reference 011100
About The Gaffer
A traditional Cornish village stay alongside a winding river that winds down to the harbour.Be part of Boscastle’s history when you stay at The Gaffer. The white-washed cottage, which is named after a traditional fishing boat, used to be a pilchard cellar. Its garden also sits atop a limekiln nodding to its industrial past.
It sits on the banks of a winding river that runs down to the harbour and houses three holiday homes – The Gaffer occupying part of the first floor. It’s a romantic and cosy one-bedroom apartment with elegant interiors. There’s an open-plan bedroom, sitting and dining area and a separate kitchen and bathroom. From here you’ll be able to wander around the old pubs and crooked cottages of Boscastle.
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.
Availability & book
- Selected dates
- Booked
- Unavailable
- Changeover day
Features and facilities
- Cot & high chair not available
- Microwave available
- Fridge available
- Freezer not available
- Dishwasher not available
- Washing machine not available
- Tumble dryer not available
- Telephone available
- Television available
- DVD available
- WiFi* available
- Open fire / wood burner not available
- Garden available
- BBQ not available
Layout
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First floor
Separate kitchen, dining/sitting/bedroom (with 5' double bed), and bathroom with shower over bath
Notes for guests
Access: The access statement is for guidance only. For up to date photos please those images in the main website page.
Heating: Electric heating and flame-effect fire included.
Parking: Designated parking space for one vehicle.
Garden: Enclosed, kiln-top, sheltered garden shared with The Clinker and The Lugger.
Telephone: There is a shared telephone for The Clinker, The Lugger and The Gaffer 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.
A cream tea free of charge from our Boscastle café can be enjoyed during your stay (subject to seasonal opening times).
Free entry to Tintagel Old Post Office on production of booking details subject to seasonal opening hours.
Local suppliers: Discount offered to National Trust guests for these outdoor activity providers offering kayaking, surfing, coasteering and much more: Cornish Rock Tors and Outdoor Adventures
Places nearby
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The Gaffer
A traditional Cornish village stay alongside a winding river that winds down to the harbour.
Boscastle
Tintagel Old Post Office
Port Quin
Northcott Mouth
Sandymouth
Duckpool
The Gaffer
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