Fernleigh The High Street, Boscastle, Boscastle, PL35 0BD, United Kingdom
#6 of 20 Holiday rentals in Boscastle
Guests' ChoiceBased on 31 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Yvonne
United KingdomCouldn’t fault it
It was in a great location for what we were doing .It had everything we needed for our stay was nice and clean
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Ioana
United KingdomNot Applicable 🙌🤗
We adored every little thing about the property! I feel so lucky to have found it and be able to just live there for a few days. It is not just me, but also my son and my husband, they loved it too! Besides the most beautiful scenery and incredible food, great shops and otherworldly hikes, we were looking forward every single day to return to the cottage and watch Masters of Interior Design by the fire. And can you even imagine that there is this also a gorgeous garden, so you can also spend time outside?
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Molloy
United KingdomArriving at the property was a little disappointing, there was absolutely nowhere to leave the car to unload (despite what the email prior to arrival stated) and from then on proved difficult to get close. It wasn't something we considered important and didn't stop us from booking the accommodation, but I didn't anticipate how difficult it really was being disabled myself and having a young child. To enter we were given the wrong code and I couldn't get in contact with the property owner despite numerous phone calls so had to stand outside with lots of luggage and my young son in the heavy rain. We entered after my husband had eventually guessed the code. Another thing that was a little disappointing was the size of the TV in the living room. Although we were out exploring the beautiful location and didn't need the TV much, when we did in the evenings it was extremely difficult to watch from the sofas given the size of the room. We also found the living room lacked mood lighting, all of the lights we used we're very bright and we often sat with the main light on with full dim which didn't feel very cosy. Lastly a full length mirror somewhere would've been beneficial. All of the above I hope can be taken as constructive criticism, we really did enjoy out stay here and were sorry to leave.
The cottage was very charismatic and inviting on arrival. All of the rooms were spacious and the beds were exceptionally comfortable! We loved how the property was decorated, it had a very fresh/clean feel to it with mismatch/quirky decor which worked! A nice combination of old/new. It flowed nicely through the house which made it feel homely. The wine and chocolates left for us was a really nice, personal touch. The locals were very friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2023
Beatrice
United KingdomMaybe a blind in the kitchen would be great (we were lucky to have the sun shining at breakfast).
Cosy and very well-equipped cottage with a home feeling in the centre of a picturesque village. Excellent communication ahead of the stay by the host. Really appreciated the hand-out notes in the house to let us know how to use things. The kitchen equipment is top: all you need is available to cook a proper meal.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 November 2022
Wayne
United KingdomOver all we had a excellent stay and the only thing that could have been a little better would be access to the key especially if you have dodgy knees/hips as its very low down.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 17 October 2022
Nicole
GermanyThe bedrooms in the first floor were not so nice and could get renovated.
Really nice old cottage.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 31 July 2022
Alexandra
United KingdomLocation, mixture of modern with old features. Relaxing and comfortable
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 19 June 2022
Beth
United Kingdomcleanliness, they have thought of everything and has all amenities and is ideally located
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 5 June 2022
Sheila
United KingdomPaul had mobility issues -recent knee/hip operations - and found the middle section of garden steps difficult because there was no hand rail. It was fine for everyone else.
Excellent facilities, thoughtful additions - Beach rug etc. Good position for pub/restaurant and local fully stocked shop. Nice sized garden which was great for the grandchildren
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 4 May 2022
Shaun
United Kingdomas a 68 year old I found walking up the steep stairs to the attic bedroom a little challenging.
location , furnishings, comfy bed
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 3 March 2022
Steve
United KingdomCouldn’t find a microwave!
The decor was great, the beds were comfy and the pub down the road did a mean pint!!
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 13 November 2021
Ross
United KingdomNothing not to like.
Lovely cottage, very comfortable. Log burner is a great addition. Parking was easily found and great quiet location.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 31 October 2021
Marion
United KingdomThe issue to find a parking space Some of the heaters were not working in the kitchen and the kids bedroom.
The atmosphere in the house, the garden, the natural light, the village, the farm shop , the national trust and all the walks around… thank you for the recommandations!
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 22 October 2021
Jeff
Hong KongFernleigh Cottage is in a great location at the top of the village. The cottage has great character and was very clean. There was lots of helpful information left by the hosts.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 24 September 2021
Michelle
United KingdomThe cottage was beautifully decorated, very well equipped & extremely comfortable.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 20 September 2021
Tania
United KingdomNo views from the windows but this is to be expected in the village location
Very good location
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 17 September 2021
Gilan
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing!
Perfect location for our surf safari around the north Cornish coast. Beautiful cottage and surrounding area.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 7 September 2021
Robert
United KingdomNothing
House was amazing, lovely decor and beds super comfy
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 28 August 2021
Katie
United KingdomWe had an issue with the smoke alarm and the tumble dryer. These were sorted very quickly. However, the bins were over flowing when we arrived so we had no where to put the rubbish all week as they were not collected the whole time we were there.
Great recommendations from the owners regarding surrounding areas for things to do and restaurants.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 7 August 2021
Matthew
United KingdomUpper Boscastle wasn’t built for cars and parking was an issue close to the house. We often had to unload the kids before doing a loop on the nearby streets to find a spot, usually out on the main road into Boscastle.
Fernleigh is a lovely cottage in beautiful Boscastle. It’s cosy, spotlessly clean and very quiet. It has stylish and quirky art throughout and plenty of books to read for both adults and children. We really felt at home straight away and the hosts supplied all the info we needed before travel (and lovely wine and chocs!). The garden has seas views and there’s an old pub down the road.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 16 July 2021
Emma
United KingdomThe only thing was the walk up the hill after going into the main centre. It isn’t suitable for the unfit but it isn’t so bad after you’ve done it a couple of times.
Lots of space, beautifully decorated - completely our taste. Pretty much everything we needed was provided and it was a real home from home. Lovely garden with views of the sea and a little roof terrace sun trap. We wish we had booked for the whole week instead of just 3 nights. Also handy to have The Napoleon pub opposite for drinks and a meal. The only downside is the walk uphill after going down into the town- it is a real schlep, but we viewed the exertion as helping us earn an extra icecream… Boscastle is one of the prettiest villages in Cornwall in my opinion and well worth the visit. Chocolate box cottages and beautiful gardens and the river and harbour are picturesque, as well as the lovely overhung and ferny roads in and out of the valley.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 8 July 2021
Andrew
United KingdomNothing
Everything, communication was excellent, place was absolutely amazing the whole family loved it perfect week
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 25 June 2021
Matt
United KingdomThe hosts call out learly that parking is a challenge, which it is. I recommend making clearer on the property description that the fridge has a small freezer compartment (unless I missed this)
Fantastic accommodating hosts
Stayed in May 2021
Reviewed: 12 July 2021
Andrew
United KingdomAttic bedroom had little headspace. Staircase to access was tight. 2nd floor double bed was a little uncomfortable. No microwave.
Nice and close to a good pub (The Napoleon). Quite street. Good to have washing machine and tumble drier. Good bed in attic.
Stayed in July 2021
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