The Old Rectory

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The Grade II listed Old Rectory at St Juliot, Boscastle is in a perfect setting overlooking the Valency valley and from the decking in the garden you can see the sea.

The building is full of history and is where Thomas Hardy stayed here as a young architect and met and fell in love with Emma Lavinia Gifford. The romance led to the novel "A Pair of Blue Eyes", and to some of his finest poetry.

The house has been updated and decorated in period style. It is centrally heated throughout. Guests have their own Sitting Room which they can use during the day with seasonal log fires. All rooms have wifi access, and beautiful views. The walled garden supplies ample fresh fruit and vegetables in season, as well as free range eggs. Breakfast, cooked on an Aga, is served in the Entrance Hall , free-range eggs and locally baked bread, bacon and sausages come with Fairtrade tea and coffee including home made marmalade and preserves.

There is a choice of three rooms to stay in at the Old Rectory, depending on availability. The Rector´s Room which has a super king double bed, which if needed can be arranged as two single beds. The en-suite bathroom has a luxury whirlpool bath and shower over, and beautiful views of the garden.

Emma`s Room has a romantic four-poster bed with en-suite shower and original `thunder box´ This room has views of lower garden and croquet lawn.

The Old Stable is situated at the rear of the house and has its own separate entrance with Breakfast served in the house. Recently converted and centrally heated throughout and with its own wood burning stove. It has a king size double bed, a sofa bed and its own en-suite with a bath and shower. One well behaved dog allowed in this room only.

Exploring this part of Cornwall will take you to some tucked away beaches and coves. Driving along the coast towards Crackington Haven, Widemouth and Bude you will enjoy the beautiful coastal views and villages along the way. Boscastle and Tintagel are interesting places to visit with lots of history and walks to enjoy.

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The Old Rectory
St Juliot
Boscastle
Cornwall
PL35 0BT