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Just returned from a superb & peaceful week at Fairfield Cottage. Very comfortable & well equipped - hope to return next year.
Reviewed by Nicholas5.0★Mar 2025
"This was our second stay at Fairfield and we have already booked a third stay."
This is a fantastic cottage with plenty of space and positioned in a fantastic location. Highly recommend
Reviewed by E5.0★Feb 2025
"A really lovely, comfortable cottage, probably one of the nicest we have stayed in."
The cottage is so well equipped and was spotless (thank you to the couple who clean it who we happened to meet). Boscastle is a lovely place to stay, one of our favourite places and we would love to stay in Fairfield Cottage again one day. Thank you so much for a truly great stay.
Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Oct 2024
"We had a fantastic week at Fairfield, we are very familiar with Boscastle having stayed previously however this was our first stay in this cottage and we have already booked for next year."
We found the cottage to be very comfortable and the garden secure. The bonus of having the side gate directly into the lane for dog walks was brilliant and meant the cottage stayed clear of muddy boots & paws.
Reviewed by E5.0★Oct 2024
"Fabulous cottage in a beautiful part of Cornwall."
Fully equipped with everything needed to make it home from home - the owners have thought of everything. Lots of people have commented on the parking, however we managed to get our estate car in the parking space to the side of the property - yes it’s tight and takes a bit of manoeuvring but it does mean there is always a space available, unlike many other properties in the village. Would definitely recommend!
Reviewed by Claire4.7★Jul 2024
"Fairfield was exactly as mentioned!"
Beautiful cottage in Boscastle that was well equipped with everything you shall need. The property manager was right next door and very approachable.
Able to park our car in the space behind the cottage, yes it was tight but doable with guidance.
We would recommend to anyone staying in Boscastle!
Reviewed by Stephanie4.7★Jul 2024
"Lovely cottage in Boscastle, ideally situated for local pubs, lovely walks, beaches and a convenience store."
The cottage is very clean and is well furnished and equipped and has a nice private garden.
There is a parking space down the side of the property but it is a little tight for anything but a small car. We parked on the road at the front mostly but sometimes had to park on another road further down.
The second bedroom is a bit of a squeeze for a double bed and would be better suited as either a single room or one with bunk beds. The current twin room has enough space for either a double or king size bed. The garden is becoming over grown and would benefit with some general maintenance. Also the floor in the living area is coming up and moves when walking on it.
The internet was poor and regularly cut out but this was not a big issue to us.
Despite the negatives we would still recommend.
Reviewed by Sally4.1★Jul 2024
"Wow, what a perfect cottage in a great local to explore Boscastle and surrounding areas."
You have thought of not only the basics but you have gone above and beyond with the smaller details making it home from home.
Yes, parking is very tight, however in our Kona we managed to navigate the lane to the parking space by the side of the cottage.
We found plenty of places to eat in and around Boscastle, however the hill back up to the cottage isn’t for the faint hearted. We also tried the local bus service into Tintagel.
All in all a wonderful experience.
Reviewed by Jayne5.0★Jun 2024
"Lovely property with lots of home comforts on offer."
Secluded garden which catches the sun all day. Location of property is at the top of a steep hill so a bit challenging walking up and down every day. Parking is a big problem, we have a medium sized car and attempted to park in the space. Even tried to reverse the car in but couldnt get down the lane. After a 5 hour drive not what you wanted. Managed to park on the road for the first and last night and found a space at the top of the village for the other nights. If should be made clearer about the space and that its on road parking. Boscastle is a lovely village with fantastic walks from the doorstep. Visited lots of different places. Napolean pub great for food and The Riverside Hotel for a drink over looking the river.
Reviewed by Luan4.1★May 2024
"The cottage was lovely to stay in we really enjoyed it,the only negative was the parking,we ended up parking down in the village £15-80 for the week not bad plus it gave us an excuse to go the pub."
Overall we would book it again.
Reviewed by Mark4.7★Apr 2024
"Property was so nice and a great location will definitely be booking this property again has family love Boscastle"
Reviewed by Jason5.0★Feb 2024
"This is a beautiful cottage, everything you could need but without being cluttered."
Items are of a good quality, beds comfortable.
Boscastle is a lovely place to stay with good pubs and lovely walks.
Reviewed by Vanessa5.0★Oct 2023
"We had the best week in Cornwall, making fantastic memories."
Boscastle was extremely pretty and the cottage was absolutely beautiful!! We took our dog on her first holiday and the garden was amazing and very safe. The cottage itself was beautifully decorated and very well presented. It really was home from home.
Just up the road is a pub called the Napoleon and we had a really lovely meal in there so would highly recommend. There are 2 convenience stores, 1 up the top of the hill and one in the village down the hill, both were well stocked.
I felt the cottage was in a great location, yes it’s a drive out to visit different places but they were never too far and the drive looking at the countryside was a pleasure in itself.
We visited Bude, Port Issac, Padstow, Daymer Bay, Rock and many more!!!
Everywhere we went was really dog friendly especially Daymer Bay, the dogs are allowed off leads and could enjoy their freedom.
If there was a negative it might be the parking? It is off street but extremely tight, however with a little bit of skill & patience my husband perfected the parking by the 2nd day!! We however have a Golf and anything bigger would definitely struggle. There is parking to the front (which is where my daughter parked) but at times this was extremely busy?
All in all it really was a perfect holiday. Thanks again for allowing us to use your beautiful home.
Reviewed by Shelley5.0★Aug 2023
"Lovely cottage, great position, nicely decorated, everything we needed."
The garden was also nice with 3 areas enabling the sun at all times of the day. We found access to the parking area difficult with the size of our car but managed to park on the roadside outside. Although a steep hill great to be able to walk to the harbour, pubs and shops without using the car. Our only concern was the broken boiler and water for showering although managing with the immersion heater and staggering showers between us. The owner was very concerned and kind regarding this problem however. A great holiday overall and we will return. Thanks.
Reviewed by Michael4.7★Jul 2023
"We loved this property."
The only disappointment was that our car was too big to be able to use the parking space so parking was an issue everyday. I think you should warn people upfront that it is only suitable for small cars.
Reviewed by Juliet4.7★May 2023
"Lovely cottage, well equipped and comfortable."
Good position for lots of sightseeing in the area. Lovely walks through fields and woods down to the village on the doorstep. Although you need a strong heart to walk up the steep hill along the road to the cottage. Take it easy, it’s fine. Perfect for dogs, with a large garden. A few steep steps from the back door to the garden but we managed it fine, so did the dogs. We had quite a large jeep vehicle which we managed to squeeze down the side of the cottage to the parking space. There’s no space if you had two cars though. Limited parking on the road outside cottage.
Would recommend the cottage and we will stay again.
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★May 2023
"Lovely house, had everything we needed."
Milk in fridge on arrival much appreciated, biscuits and cider much enjoyed.
Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Apr 2023
"Beautiful cottage in a lovely location."
Very close to a great pub, very welcoming with good food. The cottage is very comfortable with all the equipment you need. Boscastle is a lovely place to spend a couple of hours, and the nearby farm shop is fabulous, with a fantastic view!
Reviewed by Lindsay5.0★Mar 2023
"Absolutely lovely cottage equipped with everything needed for a lovely stay!"
The parking space is very tight though (just a warning for those with larger cars or those who aren’t confident drivers!) it is possible to park on the road though so it wasn’t an issue. Thank you for a wonderful stay
Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Dec 2022
"The cottage is simply beautiful - the website images do not do it justice."
The location is also perfect, as the journeys down and back up the Old Road (to and from the harbour and the village) add to the adventure and enhance a visitor's appreciation of Boscastle's considerable charms and all that it has to offer.
Reviewed by Neil4.7★Aug 2022
"We had a fabulous time, the cottage was just perfect."
Boscastle itself and the surrounding area is an ideal base to explore North Cornwall and Fairfield and its garden provided us with a much needed relaxing holiday. The weather certainly helped and swimming in Boscastle harbour was an experience. The walks from the cottage are excellent in all directions and we discovered walks where we didn't have to climb back up the hill - result!
Reviewed by Alastair5.0★Jul 2022
"We had a great holiday, in no small part due to the wonderful accommodation - we could not have asked for me."
The location; ability to park virtually outside; pub and local shop just up the road; challenging, but great walks. The quality of the equipment, fixtures and fittings in the cottage were first class, everything was to a high standard, including all the kitchenware/glass/crockery/cutlery. Plenty of everything. A real home from home.
Reviewed by Marion5.0★Jun 2022
"Great holiday lovely way to celebrate our 50th anniversary, cottage was first class"
Reviewed by David4.7★May 2022
"This is the perfect cottage for a family holiday - off road parking, fully equipped & beautifully presented."
The thought that has gone into making it a real home from home is obvious & we could not have wished for anywhere better.
We used the cottage as a base for exploring Cornwall & a bit of Devon - coming back to the comfort & convenience of this lovely cottage every evening just added to the whole enjoyment.
The garden provided a great haven for the children to let off more steam whilst parents & grandparents re-couped with a glass or two.
The easy access to Boscastle & it’s delights meant that if we didn’t want to cook there were great alternatives - Napoleon Inn 2 min walk & Shirley's Plaice which serves great fish & chips on the harbour.
Wonderful holiday & can’t recommend this cottage highly enough.
Reviewed by Fran5.0★May 2022
"Fairfield Cottage exceeded our expectations."
`it is a beautiful cozy home, perfectly located for instant access to great dog walks and Boscastle was very friendly.
Reviewed by Rosemary5.0★Apr 2022
"Well equipped, lovely decoration, great location."
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed by Linda5.0★Feb 2022
"Fairfield cottage is a delightful old house, full of charm and character."
It was warm cosy and very comfortable, with everything that we needed and more. Boscastle itself is quiet and picturesque, with lots of walks and is ideally situated for visiting many other beautiful places, including Tintagel. We would highly recommend the cottage.... as a family of four, with a dog.
Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Dec 2021
"Beautiful cottage that is well placed for everything Boscastle has to offer, pub on the doorstep was a real bonus and had a lovely log fire and good food, we did some walks in both the immediate area and the coastal walk from the harbour to Tintagel."
Nearly everything about the home was awesome very warm, very spacious, very clean and very comfortable.
Only very MINOR drawbacks were if you were planning on cooking each night the pots , pans etc were a little limited tired and scratched we have found this with most rentals though.
The plug in the bath did not seal 100% and I personally found the placement of the plug awkward and made bathing uncomfortable.
The parking to the side is great if you have a small car , our Kuga was a tight fit (although not as tight fit as gunpool lane lol) but we had no issues parking out front of the property in early December.
I would highly recommend this home to anyone and my husband said it would be a beautiful place to spend Christmas.
Reviewed by Karen4.7★Dec 2021
"Great cottage had everything you could want and more from pizza cutter to beach shelter I spent £100s before the holiday on beach chairs buckets spades beach shelter body boards I needn’t had bothered the cottage had them all."
Finally the garden what a fantastic place to chill and watch the clouds drift by
Reviewed by Simon5.0★Jul 2021
"Five star cottage- excellent"
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Jul 2021
"Just returned from a wonderful week at Fairfield Cottage in Boscastle."
The cottage was everything you would hope to find in this delightful village - spotlessly clean, exactly as described and full of surprises. The additional items such as outdoor blankets, surf boards & fire pit added to the full enjoyment of our stay.
Our stay was the last week before indoor eating was allowed so we cooked every night - the kitchen is so well equipped with extras like foil & cling film, must haves like garlic press & lots of pots & pans of various sizes.
High chair, cot bed & stair gate all provided which resulted in a relaxed, sleep enabled stay with our young children.
This is a magical place & like a home from home - we loved it & will be back next year.
Reviewed by Fran5.0★May 2021
"Carnt pinpoint any one reason it was just perfect ,thankyou"
Reviewed by Avril5.0★Apr 2021
"I booked this cottage as 60th birthday present for my husband and it did not dissapoint."
We have stayed in several cottages and this was by far the best, everything was there right down to surf boards,buckets and spades ,even firelighters and charcoal for the bbq.
This cottage was spotlessly clean, we would highly recommend this stay to both couples and families.
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2021
"The cottage was spotless and had everything you could require -just home from home."
Lovely comfy bed.
This is 4th time we have been to Boscastle & we were aware of the steep walk to the cottage- however I don't think this was mentioned in the overall description of the property, so think it would be a good idea to inform future guests who may not be able to manage this.
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Summary
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, WC, washing machine and tumble dryer
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher
TV, iPod Dock, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and cot available on request
Off-road parking for 1 car medium sized car or on street parking close by
Enclosed back garden with patio, lawned area, barbecue and furniture
One well-behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 0.5 miles, beach 3.1 miles
Note: There are eight slate steps leading up to the garden, with a gate at the top, please take care and supervise children around these at all times
Note: Check-in is from 5pm, check-out by 10am
The property
This captivating cottage, Fairfield Cottage, is adorably rustic with coastal charm and country character, sitting in the delightful village of Boscastle - just a short walk from the beautifully dramatic north Cornish coast.
Set over two floors and brimming with characterful features including exposed stone walls, wooden beams and traditional slate floors, this is the ideal dwelling for a family of six.
The welcoming sitting room makes a charming nook of plush sofas with a woodburning stove to snuggle up to.
The kitchen/diner is welcoming with a big rustic table to gather around for that impossible-to-resist cream tea.
The country-chic bedrooms are great spots to retreat to, offering a king-size, double and twin; a bathroom can also be found nearby, along with a handy ground-floor shower room that offers laundry facilities too!
The pretty rear garden is reached by some steps, with a patio acting as a sunspot and lawn with distant sea views.
Embark on a leisurely stroll downhill to Boscastle's picturesque harbour discovering the museum, pottery shop, galleries, pubs and eateries on the way to the headland.
Crackington Haven is just a few miles away, with a cove of pebbles and rock pools - an almost hidden gem ideal for picnics, paddles or riding the surf.
Tintagel, a short drive away, hosts the legendary King Arthur's Castle and there are stunning beaches and little fishing coves dotted around the shoreline.
Port Isaac is picture-perfect and the colourful seaside resort of Bude is just moments away.
This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a paradise for walkers, cyclists and wildlife enthusiasts with scenic coastal footpaths and woodland valley trails.
A perfect cottage for those wanting to be near the north Cornish coast.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
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Where you’ll be staying
BOSCASTLE
Tintagel 4 miles; Camelford 6 miles.
A perfect Cornish coastal village, the road through Boscastle runs down to the small harbour at the bottom of the hill. The quaint village shops, local restaurants and pubs offering good food, Cornish real ales and live entertainment by local musicians, make this an ever popular visitor destination. Spectacular cliff tops, rocky coves, wild surf, open fields and rich wildlife characterise this beautiful area. The coastal footpath passes through some of Britain’s most rugged and spectacular coastal scenery. The sandy beaches of Bossiney, Trebarwith Strand and Crackington Haven are all within 5 miles and the surfing beaches at Bude and Polzeath are within easy driving distance. Close at hand lie the delights of Tintagel, swathed in the legends of King Arthur, several stately homes and renowned gardens, or the wide open space of Bodmin Moor, famous for its granite tors and Daphne Du Maurier’s Jamaica Inn.
