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Boscastle

The Bird's Nest - Private Parking!

The Bird’s Nest is a charming coastal hideaway in Boscastle with free private parking.

This second-floor one-bedroom flat has sea views, TV, Wifi and a fully-equipped kitchen and dining area. With one double bedroom and a sofabed it’s ideal for and families couples with space for up to four guests.

The Bird’s Nest is a relaxing base for exploring the beautiful Cornish coast with castles, beaches and the fabulous South West Coast Path close by and plenty popular pubs, cafes and restaurants!

The Bird's Nest is a top (second) floor coastal hideaway, named for its cosy elevated charm! It’s in a period property on a lovely street in the charming village of Boscastle – one of few local properties with free private parking.

The flat is perfect for up to four guests, with one double bedroom plus a double sofabed in the living room. (Please note that as you access the bathroom via the sofabed, when it’s extended, the Nest is suitable for couples and families rather than four adults!) Pets are welcome.

The living room has a sea view, a fireplace, sofabed and dining area, Wifi, TV and board games – an ideal space to relax after a day’s adventures!

The stylish kitchen is well-equipped with a fridge, oven and hob, microwave, kettle and toaster plus a washing machine and ample cupboard space.

The airy double bedroom has a double bed and plenty of storage and there’s a full bathroom with a shower.

When you book The Bird’s Nest you’re not just enjoying a charming coastal retreat ‒ you’re helping to protect Cornwall’s incredible marine life. 10% of proceeds go to the Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Living Seas Project, which works to conserve vital ocean habitats along this beautiful coastline. By staying here you’re helping to keep Cornwall wild, thriving and full of life!

Reserved parking space nearby

Pets are welcome

Long term stays are allowed

The main building door is left open to provide access to all residents. Please note that it is often left propped open to help with airflow, as permanent residents prefer this. Please be assured that the flat is still secure as it has its own locked door.

Please note that when the sofabed is extended, you do have to climb over it to access the toilet.

Country Retreat

4 Guests

1 Bedroom

1 Bathroom

Midweek £66/nt · Weekend £103/nt

+ £120 cleaning fee · Select dates for exact price

Minimum stay: 1 night

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No extra guest fees — the price is the same for any party size up to 4 guests. Please include everyone staying; bookings cannot exceed this maximum.

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Pets welcome (max 2) No smoking No parties

Free cancellation up to 10 days before arrival.

Please note: a deposit or damage waiver will be required prior to arrival.

FEATURES

Wifi

On site parking

Shower

Oven

Washing Machine

Microwave

BED LAYOUT

Sleeps 4 1 bedroom 2 beds

Bedroom

1× Double Bed

Living Room

1× Sofa Bed

41 verified reviews

(36 reviews)

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All reviews from verified guests

4.0/5

The apartment itself was good and matched expectations. Location is great for access to Boscastle and surrounds, provided you don’t mind the walk up the hill. Having parking close by is a bonus.
But, just getting into the apartment is the issue - overflowing bins at the door, flies in the hallway and stairs, which reeked of cigarette smoke and who-knows-what, really let the places down. We never saw the other residents but we certainly heard them. Thumps, bangs and loud arguments at all hours.
The pub gets loud although it finishes at a reasonable hour. You can shut the windows to cut most of the noise though. But they do great food and are very friendly.

8.0/10

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Positive: Het uitzicht en de indeling van het appartement
Negative: Het is naast een pub, dus tegen een beetje drukte daar moet je een beetje tegen kunnen

4.0/5

Die Unterkunft war sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und der Ort und der Pub nebenan sind sehr zu empfehlen. Allerdings würden wir nicht nochmal zu dritt anreisen wollen. Das Ausklappsofa ist unbequem und versperrt die Toilette für alle weiteren Gäste.

5.0/5

Great stay and great location! We had a lovely few nights stay at this apartment and were very happy with it! The location is perfect as your only a 3 minute drive down to the bottom of the harbour. On site parking was a massive plus for us and very well located! The apartment is cute and well styled and gives very coastal vibes. The kitchen was well equipped with microwave, oven, and washing machine. You will need to bring some of your own items as they only have salt and pepper, and only one of 3 of the oven trays actually fit in the oven so be aware if you are planning on cooking more. There are clearly permanent residents who live in this building and clearly one of heavy smoker so the hallway always smelt and if you had windows open it would flood in. The journey up to the flat on the top floor is one to ignore and not take personally as the flat at the top is worth it. Would recommend!!

5.0/5

appartement sympathique dans un très beau village...je recommande

10.0/10

Positive: The flat was in a great location, and it was so good to have allocated parking. It was good value for money for the area. We really appreciated the fact that there was a video that showed how to find the parking spot and the house. The flat was beautifully decorated, clean and well equipped, The little dining table had views over to the sea, which was lovely. The bed was comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Negative: it wasn't a problem for us, but the flat is on the second floor, so lots of steps to get to it.

4.0/5

Thank you for a lovely few days - the perfect place to ride out a national heatwave. Peaceful and great views. A word of warning to tall customers: ceilings are low! I would say perfect for two people - technically it could accommodate more but it would be a real pinch, even with children.

5.0/5

We had a great time.
The flat was lovely and perfect for two (as long as they can climb up the short hill and stairs!).
It was tastefully furnished and uncluttered and everything worked!
We loved the view from the living room.
In the extreme heat it would be good if a couple of fans were available. We had taken one with us but needed more especially as the flat’s at the top of the house.
We’ve already mentioned that it would be good to supply pillow cases for the spare pillows and some smaller baking trays are needed to fit in the oven!
Overall the flat was as listed perfect for
The Travel Fox were very helpful and quick to respond.

5.0/5

What a wonderful stay at The Birds Nest in Boscastle and what a great little town! Lovely view of the sea from the lounge and great location next to a traditional pub. Would definitely recommend and stay again!

10.0/10

Nice stay all needed in the apartment
Positive: Lovely location

5.0/5

The apartment was fab with some really nice coastal decor and everything we needed during our stay. The hosts were even kind enough to post us some left items which we really appreciated. Would highly recommend a stay here and a visit to the pub a couple doors down.

5.0/5

We stayed for four nights and had a wonderful stay. The flat was well equipped with everything we needed, particularly the kitchen, which had all the essentials for self-catering.

The private parking space is located at the end of the road, but it’s only a short walk away and wasn’t an issue at all.

The food at the Napoleon Inn (Next door) was out of this world and is an must visit. We didn’t have any issues with noise from the pub at all. Tuesday evenings Boscastle Buoys perform which was a bonus for some Sea shanties!

4.0/5

Great location. Small living room but the rest of the apartment was a reasonable size. The pub next door is definitely worth a visit. Beautiful food.

5.0/5

This was a great find - walkable to the harbour (but quite steep, especially for getting back) and next door to a fantastic pub. The apartment was clean, comfortable, warm, nicely furnished with a nice hot shower. They have a parking space too which is really useful. I'd recommend this place and particularly liked the fact that the owners give a donation from every stay to the Cornwall Wildlife Trust. The pub next door deserves a mention - the Napolean Inn. Friendly, welcoming and great grreat food

5.0/5

A really lovely flat in the beautiful old upper village. We would definitely stay again if we were two, though climbing over the opened sofa bed to get to the bathroom makes it awkward for three guests, though luckily our teenage son was oblivious.

5.0/5

We had a lovely stay at this flat. It was clean, beautifully decorated, and felt incredibly homely. The location was quiet and peaceful, making it perfect for a relaxing getaway. Ideal for couples - would definitely recommend.

5.0/5

We had a lovely stay at The Birds Nest. It was easy to find, straightforward check in, cosy, clean and tidy. Exactly as described.

5.0/5

Reasonably priced, responsive to questions, very pleasant flat with good views. One thing to note is that it is single glazed but ample heaters are provided. This also means that sound travels from the street, however the road was very quiet at night (as was the pub next door) so this didnt affect us personally.
I would recommend watching the helpful video on how to get from the designated parking to the flat as this helped me find the parking when I got a bit lost trying to figure it out.

5.0/5

Clean, well equipped accommodation near to amenities and easy to find with handy parking space.

4.0/5

The 'bird's nest' was a great place to stay.
Nicely furnished with everything you need. The location is good with parking nearby.
The Napoleon pub next door has Cornish charm, The Wellington down the road in Boscastle does very good food if you fancy a slap up meal.
The only small issue that was found was if you need to use the Sofa bed.. But that is explained by The Travel Fox.
Overall, enjoyable stay!

5.0/5

Great place to stay

5.0/5

Lovely, cosy, well equipped little flat in beautiful Boscastle. Everything we could have wanted and a perfect location. Thank you!

5.0/5

An amazing little stay, perfectly situated.

5.0/5

Cute second floor apartment with a comfy bed, good shower, well equipped kitchen and lots of sea-sidey decorations.
The location is up a steep hill from the centre of Boscastle and there's a bit of a hill from the parking to building so pack light or pull up briefly outside and offload.
I had a small problem while I was there which was promptly responded to and quickly fixed, despite the festive timing.
The walking options direct from the apartment are excellent - I recommend finding the Ladies Window and a short drive takes you to Tintagel or Crackington Haven where I found some excellent cheese scones.

5.0/5

The flat was beautiful and had everything we needed for a few nights restful stay.

5.0/5

Lovely flat. Comfortable and clean
Hosts very responsive

5.0/5

Quite a few stairs to climb to the accommodation as situated on the second floor! Cosy, clean and very well equipped! Great location if walking the South West Coastal Path! Fab food served in The Napoleon pub next door!

5.0/5

Excellent host, very responsive and provides clear instructions. Great little place in Boscastle, ideal for exploring nearby areas such as Tintagel Castle.

5.0/5

Lovely flat in beautiful Boscastle. Perfect for a short break.

5.0/5

Had a lovely stay in Boscastle, in this little gem of a property. It was immaculately clean and very well appointed. Couldn’t have asked for a more responsive host. Would definitely stay again x

4.0/5

Great base to explore boscastle albeit a 15 minute walk downhill to the harbour....and 15 minutes uphill return

5.0/5

Magnifique et relaxant! Nous avons hâte d’y retourner! Merci mille fois!

5.0/5

The flat was in a beautiful location, 10 mins walking distance to Boscastle harbour, via a fairly steep road but my children and I we're able to walk it easily. Area was very peaceful. The accommodation was extremely clean with all the amenities needed. Great communication with the host. Parking space was easy to find and a great added extra for this location. This is a great spot to explore some of Cornwalls magnificent beauty. Recommend a visit to Tintagel just 15 minutes away.

5.0/5

Really enjoyed our stay here. Very clean and welcoming.

Would definitely stay again.

Great location and wonderful walks.

Recommend the Napoleon pub for food. Landlady lovely and friendly. Very handy as next door.

5.0/5

The place was nice, an apartment on the top floor with some sea view. Pub literally next door and can be noisy sometimes. The place had everything we needed. A very late check in- after 4 pm and early check out- by 10 am. Everything else was good.

5.0/5

Wir verbrachten 3 Tage in dem blitzsauberen, geschmackvoll
eingerichtetem Quartier und haben uns vom ersten Augenblick an zuhause gefühlt. Man darf sich von dem äußeren Eindruck des mehrstöckigen Hauses nicht enttäuschen lassen. Trotz hochsommerlichen Temperaturen war es durch die Möglichkeit des Querlüftens sehr angenehm. Die Agentur war jederzeit erreichbar und antwortete auf Rückfragen sehr rasch. Die Wohnung bietet einen tollen Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen entlang des Küstenpfades. Ein großes Plus war der Privatparkplatz nur wenige Schritte entfernt. Wir können die Unterkunft wärmstens weiterempfehlen.

5.0/5

A lovely little flat in beautiful Boscastle, would highly recommend. The flat was very clean and felt well looked after. The host was very responsive when we had an issue locating the property initially. (Although the communication and information was provided beforehand.) We would happily return.

5.0/5

L'alloggio è molto carino ed arredato con gusto: è ideale per una coppia mentre l'apertura del divano letto in caso di altri due ospiti comporta un po' di scomodità. Gli host sono stati rapidi e disponibili nel rispondere alle richieste di supporto.

5.0/5

The apartment was lovely and clean, and exactly as pictured. Private parking was allocated a short walk away from the accommodation, and the apartment had all the amenities needed for our 3-day stay in Cornwall. I would happily stay here again!

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Cornwall’s rugged north coast provides a dramatic backdrop for your stay at The Bird's Nest. Explore picturesque fishing villages and ancient history within easy reach – from the charming harbour of Boscastle to the legendary Tintagel Castle steeped in Arthurian myth. For those seeking adventure, stunning waterfalls and exhilarating coastal experiences await just a short drive away.

Sam’s local picks

For stunning coastal walks, you absolutely have to check out the South West Coast Path – it stretches for 630 miles! Just a short stroll from here, about a 3-minute walk, is the dramatic Blow Hole (Devil's Bellows), and history buffs will love exploring the ruins of Bottreaux Castle overlooking Boscastle.

The South West Coast Path (630 miles long) has man The South West Coast Path (630 miles long) has many trails accessible from Boscastle, including the path to Tintagel

Blow Hole (Devil's Bellows) thunderous jet of water shoots across Boscastle harbour at Penally Point, best viewed around low tide 0.6 miles · ~2 min

Bottreaux Castle (aka Boscastle Castle) ruined motte and bailey, 0.2 miles, 4 min walk

Museum of Witchcraft and Magic one of the world's largest collections of magic artefacts! The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic showcases Britain’s folklore & magical practices with an extensive collection. 0.6 miles · ~2 min · 4.5★ · (2,690 reviews) Photo by Sandy Hildyard

Far From the Madding Crowd follow the River Valency path up the valley St Juliot Church where Thomas Hardy met his first wife, Emma Gifford

Tintagel Castle dramatic castle with links to legendary King Arthur and stunning coastal views (steep paths and uneven surfaces), 3.8 miles, 14 minm Tintagel Castle evokes Arthurian legends, perched on stunning coastal ruins linked by a bridge. ~10 min · 4.6★ · (18,194 reviews) Photo by Andrew Kelly

St Nectan's Glen magical Atlantic rainforest with stunning waterfall, fairies, piskies and café 2.3 miles · ~5 min

Crackington Haven golden sands, cliffs and rock pools 6.8 miles · ~20 min

Trebarwith Strand 800m of sandy beach with cliffs and caves. The beach is only accessible at low tide Port William, Trebarwith Strand provides hearty pub fare with stunning views overlooking the beach. 5.8 miles · ~15 min · 4.4★ · (1,851 reviews) Photo by Port William, Trebarwith Strand

Port Isaac traditional fishing village, home to TV's Doc Martin 12.1 miles · ~35 min · 4.6★ · (628 reviews)

Cornwall At War Museum airfield tours, tanks, onsite NAAFI complete with WW2 newspapers Davidstow Airfield preserves Cornwall's WWII aviation history alongside a broader wartime narrative. 4.2 miles · ~10 min · 4.8★ · (1,370 reviews) Photo by Davidstow Airfield and Cornwall at War Museum

Eden Project stunning biomes housing plants from around the world 25.5 miles · ~1 hr 10 min

The Lost Gardens of Heligan Victorian gardens lost to brambles when its gardeners answered the call to fight for King and country, beautifully restored, 33.4 miles, 1 hr 2 min

Blow Hole (Devil’s Bellows) thunderous jet of water shoots across Boscastle harbour at Penally Point, best viewed around low tide 0.6 miles · ~2 min

Port Isaac traditional fishing village, home to TV’s Doc Martin 12.1 miles · ~35 min · 4.6★ · (628 reviews)

Where to eat & drink

Guests staying here can find hearty pub fare with views at Port William, Trebarwith Strand, approximately a 5-minute drive away. For literary enthusiasts, Jamaica Inn, famed as Daphne du Maurier’s novel setting, is located around a 30-minute drive from the property.

Jamaica Inn Jamaica Inn is famous as Daphne du Maurier’s atmospheric setting for her iconic novel. Restaurant · 4.2★ · (9,500 reviews) · 10.0 miles · ~30 min Photo by Garrie Latter

Things to do

Guests staying here are perfectly positioned for exploring North Cornwall’s dramatic coastline and intriguing heritage. Boscastle Harbour is just 0.5 miles away, offering a uniquely rugged harbour experience, while St Nectan's Waterfall can be reached in approximately 5 minutes by car at 1.7 miles distance. For those interested in history and legend, Tintagel Castle is around 3.2 miles from the property – ideal for a day exploring Arthurian ruins.

Boscastle Harbour Boscastle Harbour’s dramatically rugged cliffs and historic harbor make it a uniquely picturesque destination. Attraction · 4.8★ · (2,241 reviews) · 0.5 miles · ~2 min Photo by Cornelia Frietsch
St Nectan's Waterfall St Nectan's Waterfall offers a mystical experience with cascading water through ancient woodland. Attraction · 4.6★ · (4,084 reviews) · 1.7 miles · ~5 min Photo by Tim Larner
National Trust - Lanhydrock National Trust - Lanhydrock provides insight into Victorian life within a beautifully restored house and gardens. Historical Landmark · 4.8★ · (5,655 reviews) · 16.8 miles · ~45 min Photo by Charles Wain
Summerleaze Beach Summerleaze Beach uniquely combines sand, surf, and a sea pool for diverse seaside enjoyment. Beach · 4.7★ · (3,806 reviews) · 11.8 miles · ~35 min Photo by Lee Watts
Cardinham Woods Cardinham Woods offers peaceful trails through ancient woodlands with cycling routes and wildlife spotting. National park · 4.7★ · (2,892 reviews) · 14.8 miles · ~40 min Photo by Steven Edwards
Bodmin Jail Attraction Bodmin Jail Attraction presents a dark history of Victorian prison life through immersive exhibits. Attraction · 4.4★ · (6,968 reviews) · 14.5 miles · ~40 min Photo by Cornfields Dancing
Golitha Falls National Nature Reserve Golitha Falls National Nature Reserve features enchanting woodland walks alongside cascading granite waterfalls. Nature reserve · 4.7★ · (3,616 reviews) · 15.7 miles · ~45 min Photo by Emmanuel Bejide

Experiences

Guests staying here can reach Bude Sea Swimming Pool, a unique semi-natural pool carved into the Cornish coastline, in approximately 35 minutes by car at a distance of 11.9 miles.

Bude Sea Swimming Pool Bude Sea Swimming Pool is a unique semi-natural pool carved into the rugged Cornish coastline. Swimming pool · 4.8★ · (1,347 reviews) · 11.9 miles · ~35 min Photo by Ed Farrell
MONSTER SLIP AND SLIDE BUDE, CORNWALL MONSTER SLIP AND SLIDE BUDE offers exhilarating outdoor water slides for adventurous families. Water park · 4.9★ · (489 reviews) · 10.2 miles · ~30 min Photo by MONSTER SLIP AND SLIDE BUDE, CORNWALL

Getting there & essentials

Guests staying here have private parking on site; Colesloggett Halt train station is around 45 minutes away and a Sainsbury’s supermarket can be reached in approximately 35 minutes by car.

Colesloggett Halt Request stop on the Bodmin & Wenford heritage steam railway, giving walkers access to Cardinham Woods. Train station · 4.5★ · (2 reviews) · 15.5 miles · ~45 min Photo by Jammy Dodger
Sainsbury's Sainsbury's offers a standard supermarket experience for groceries and essentials in the area. Supermarket · 4.1★ · (1,570 reviews) · 12.0 miles · ~35 min Photo by John Campbell
Tintagel Tintagel Pharmacy provides essential healthcare services within the village of Tintagel. Pharmacy · 2.4★ · (14 reviews) · 3.0 miles · ~10 min