The Old Coach House

The Old Coach House is a 4-star B&B run by Jackie Horwell in a historic building on Tintagel Road in Boscastle, North Cornwall. Rated 9.7 from 180 Booking.com reviews - including 9.9 for staff - rooms have private entrances and en-suite bathrooms, with the south-facing garden and sun terrace available for outdoor breakfast or an evening drink. Free private parking is on site. Breakfast options cover continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.

Boscastle harbour is a 10-minute walk along the valley, with the National Trust-managed harbour and the Museum of Witchcraft at the waterfront. The village was badly damaged in the 2004 flash flood and comprehensively restored - the harbour and surrounding landscape are worth exploring on foot. Bossiney Cove Beach is 3.4km and Crackington Haven's distinctive curved bay is 7.7km. See Boscastle for local walking routes and the harbour area.

Tintagel Castle is 6km north along the B3263 - a dramatic clifftop site associated with Arthurian legend, managed by English Heritage. St Nectan's Glen, a private waterfall site with a 60-foot drop in the wooded valley below Tintagel, is under 2 miles from Boscastle. Bude with its broad beaches is about 14 miles north.

Ideal for couples and solo travellers wanting a high-service B&B base for exploring the North Cornwall coast and inland heritage sites. Works well for non-drivers given the town-centre location. Not great for those wanting a self-catering setup - this is a traditional B&B with no guest kitchen. Breakfast in the morning, private parking, and walking distance to the harbour cover most needs for a comfortable overnight stay.