Discover a range of holiday cottages, farmhouses, barn conversions, and lodges, set on working farms near Boscastle ideal for families, groups of friends, or couples looking for an unforgettable getaway. A farm stay is a wonderful way to experience rural life first hand, meet friendly animals, and experience the fresh, local produce Cornwall is renowned for.
Boscastle is a picturesque fishing village with a sheltered natural harbour lined with whitewashed 19th century cottages. Much of the surrounding area is owned by the National Trust and there are plenty of lovely walks from the village including paths to the blowhole at Penally Point, Pentargon Waterfall, and Willapark headland with an old folly now used as a Coastwatch lookout.
The village is home to the popular Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, housing one of the world’s largest collections of items relating to witchcraft, Wicca, the occult, and European folk magic. It is also strongly associated with Thomas Hardy who took inspiration from the landscape and incorporated several locations into his novels including St Juliot Church in the Valency Valley.
Boscastle is also well placed for visiting some of Cornwall’s best beaches including Tintagel, a rugged cove overlooked by a medieval castle, and Widemouth Bay a stunning golden sandy beach with excellent surfing conditions situated just a couple of miles from Bude.
Inland, Camelford, steeped in Arthurian history and the gateway to Bodmin Moor, and Launceston with a range of family-friendly attractions including a castle, steam railway, and Hidden Valley Puzzle Park, are both worth a visit.
Whether you’re looking for a working livestock farm or smallholding with sheep, cows, pigs, goats, chickens, and horses, or a quiet arable farm surrounded by fields of crops, there are plenty of options to choose from. Enjoy a relaxing rural escape and experience the charm of farm life on your next holiday near Boscastle.
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