Name: The Riverside
Address: The Riverside, The Bridge, Boscastle, GB

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 274 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-11

Guests praise spacious, clean rooms with river/cathedral views and friendly staff offering free evening shuttles. Cons include no on-site restaurant, occasional minor maintenance issues, hard pillows, and lack of elevators.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.1

Service9.0

Cleanliness8.9

Rooms8.6

Value8.6

Facilities8.4

Wi-Fi7.9

＋ PraisedConvenient location · Friendly staff · Excellent security · Good breakfast

－ ComplaintsPoor maintenance and aging facilities · Hygiene issues (cockroaches/odors) · Poor soundproofing · Limited breakfast variety

KEYIdeal for scenic views and service-focused travelers. Note: walking distance to town, no elevator, no on-site dinner.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location of The Riverside? What attractions are nearby?＋

Rated 9.1 for location, it is near the South West Coastal Path with stunning river and cathedral views. Ideal for nature lovers seeking a peaceful historic setting.

diningIs there a restaurant on-site? How is the breakfast?＋

The Riverside Restaurant offers local delicacies and famous Cornish cream tea. Breakfast is highly praised for being rich and delicious, though vegetarian options may be limited.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋

Yes, it offers family rooms, kid meals, and a Japanese garden. Staff are friendly, but some families reported hygiene issues like pests and aging facilities, so inspect upon arrival.

coupleWhat are the advantages for couples staying here?＋

Popular with couples (134 reviews), praised for river/cathedral views and free evening shuttles. Rooms are spacious, but some note aging fixtures and lack of elevators.

roomWhat are the pros and cons of the rooms and services?＋

Pros: Spacious, clean rooms (8.6) with modern amenities. Cons: Some report hard pillows, limited bathroom storage, average Wi-Fi (7.9), and minor maintenance issues. Bring your own pillow if sensitive.

serviceHow is the service level? Is there a shuttle service?＋

Service rated 9.0 with friendly staff. A free evening shuttle is available. Additional perks include invoicing, cashless options, and on-request housekeeping.

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Room types · 4

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Standard Triple Room

1 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed35 ㎡up to 3

Featuring fresh towels and a hairdryer, this room also provides free tea and coffee making facilities, a 26-inch LCD TV, a DVD player and free Wi-Fi access. The room has a private shower room.

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Superior Double Room

1 × Double bed35 ㎡up to 2

The spacious double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. This double room provides heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Standard Double Room

1 × Double bed25 ㎡up to 2

Featuring fresh towels and a hairdryer, this room also provides free tea and coffee making facilities, a 26-inch LCD TV, a DVD player and free Wi-Fi access. The room has a private shower room.

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Standard Single Room

1 × Twin bed10 ㎡up to 1

Features fresh towels and a hairdryer. This room also provides free tea and coffee making facilities, a 26-inch LCD TV, a DVD player and free Wi-Fi access. The room has a private shower room.

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Facilities · 25

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Family roomsKid mealsCoffee Shop on siteStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusCashless payment availableFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSanitized tableware & silverwareInvoice providedGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during staySmoke alarmsShared stationery like menus, pens are removedKey accessCCTV outside propertyInternet accessJapanese gardenTelevision in common areasWine release eventsFree wired internetHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsRestaurantNon-smoking throughout

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

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The Rocket Store

Seafood

£££

Ticking all the boxes for a coastal seafood restaurant, this compact and pretty ‘shed’ is found in a picturesque harbour village and was once used to store the coastguard’s rocket-firing equipment. The chef’s father is a fisherman and brings his catch to the restaurant every day, while other ingredients come from the family's farm in the hills above Boscastle. All this local produce is fashioned into a blackboard-written menu of bright, fresh dishes such as butterflied mackerel with vibrant nahm jim. The friendly, enthusiastic service adds to the experience.

74m

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