Set in a quaint 16th-century building alongside the River Valency, The Riverside is a 4-star silver award guest house. It offers free Wi-Fi and an award-winning breakfast. Each room has a 26-inch flat-screen TV with a DVD player, a hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities. The rooms benefit from an en suite shower room or a bathroom. Locally caught fish and meats feature on the Riverside Restaurant's menu, along with Cornish cream tea served in the daytime tea room and garden, which has beautiful river views. The South West Coastal Path is less than 10 minutes’ walk from this guest accommodation. Scenic walks can be enjoyed in the wooded valley of the Valency or Saint Nectan’s Glen, which is a 10-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Breakfast to go


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Boscastle was my favourite place. The location of the property was perfect. The staff were really friendly. The breakfast was excellent. The views were fab definitely return.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were extremely friendly and did everything to make our stay pleasant. The bed was very comfortable and the food in the restaurant was delicious. The ducks in the river outside were such a bonus!
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location of the Riverside is fantastic, the room was clean & comfortable. The Staff were friendly & helpful. The food was brilliant

Managed by The Riverside

Company review score: 9.5Based on 561 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Overlooking the River Valency, the Riverside's restaurant and tea garden is a great spot to relax with family and friends. We offer teas, coffees, lunches, cakes, home-made Cornish cream teas and evening meals.

Property information

Nestled in a secluded Cornish valley, our thirteen bedroom establishment caters for walkers, cyclists, day trippers or holiday breaks. Located in the heart of Boscastle, our central location offers the perfect location for a holiday break or business stop over. We are minutes away from the Southwest coast path and easy access to major routes in and around the region offering guest accommodation and great food and drink and an elegant dining restaurant. Overlooking the River Valency, the Riverside's restaurant and tea garden is a great spot to relax with family and friends. We offer teas, coffees, lunches, cakes, home-made Cornish cream teas and evening meals.

Neighbourhood information

Nestled in a secluded Cornish valley, our thirteen bedroom establishment caters for walkers, cyclists, day trippers or holiday breaks. Located in the heart of Boscastle, our central location offers the perfect location for a holiday break or business stop over. We are minutes away from the Southwest coast path and easy access to major routes in and around the region offering guest accommodation and great food and drink and an elegant dining restaurant.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • Seafood
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional

Facilities of The Riverside
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Riverside takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 2 years are welcome.

Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that any promotions for the restaurant cannot be used when booking with a third party agent.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is unable to offer early check in or late check out, due to additional safety and sanitation measures currently in effect at this property.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about The Riverside

  • The Riverside has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Guests staying at The Riverside can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Room options at The Riverside include:

    • Single
    • Triple
    • Double

  • The prices at The Riverside may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Riverside is 50 yards from the centre of Boscastle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Riverside offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at The Riverside is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.