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Reviews of The Riverside 4 stars

The Riverside, The Bridge, Boscastle, PL35 0HE, United Kingdom

#6 of 6 B&Bs and Inns in Boscastle

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Review score

Based on 546 B&B reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Great location and friendly staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The manager/owner was a bit grouchy however, the friendly staff more than made up for this!!

    The Riverside is in the heart of Boscastle and a great location with the waterway beside it, it was fantastic waking up to the running water and ducks ea h morning!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant hotel; ideal location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast times and content was too controlled with little variety.

    Clean and adequate size room and en-suite.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Incredible spot and wonderful friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I didn’t like.

    Incredible location and my room had a view of the river (literally means Riverside! So many places are a little too economical with the truth, not this place!) Note: you will likely hear water through the night - it becomes ‘white noise’ and helped me fall asleep. The food was great too - first vegan and gluten free dessert I’ve tried on a local menu.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    A nice quiet hotel in stunning location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really having a reception area

    Such a beautiful location by the river in a very pretty village

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Bewitching Bocastle
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price of the room was very expensive. We appreciate that the area is affluent and very central. So for these prices we would expect everything to be perfect. The furnishings in our room looked tired. There were long streaks on the wall by the kettle which looked like damp. There were also some damp and mould spots in the bathroom. The blinds in the bathroom were dusty when we pulled them down. But the shower, toilet and sink were very clean which is more important.

    The location of this hotel is superb, being in the centre of the village, by the main bridge. We enjoyed being in the thick of things. Our room was of a very good size, after being in smaller rooms in two other destinations. There was a kettle and tea making facilities. The blonde Waitress on dinner service when we were there was wonderful. She was very kind, professional, and efficient: she is a credit to your business.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Fantastic place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I couldn’t fault anything about it

    The staff, the location, the food, the rooms, the service were all exceptional. We all absolutely loved everything about it.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Great 2 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    River was bit noisy!

    Lovely room - warm and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was lovely and the linen and bed were so comfy, we slept so well. We had a good view over the river and loved seeing all the ducks. Lovely breakfast in the morning, we have been to Boscastle lots of times but never stayed over. We would definitely come back to the Riverside. 😊

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Loved this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect (and beautiful) location, provided everything I needed after a long days walking and I felt really looked after. Hearty and delicious dinner and vegan breakfast. I would definitely stay there again! I could've stayed longer.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Excellent hotel , service top notch, food great, nothing too much trouble
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    We love friendly service

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Beautiful stay would highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful location, very friendly staff, large clean room and excellent breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Easter weekend getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain about. It was a lovely stay. Keep up the good work.

    The room was spacious and warm. The view from the window was spectacular. They provide shampoo and conditioner, along with body wash. The team supplies fresh towels on request . But please be prepared if you have a room number between 8 to 15 you will need to climb stairs. As this sits on the top floor, of 3 flights. The choice for breakfast was utterly amazing. Als they have gone digital where you book in advance. The staff were very delightful and welcoming throughout the stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities were amazing. Breakfast was spot on. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great value for money. Great location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Overnight at The Riverside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Another excellent night at The Riverside. The restaurant wasn't open for evening meals this time, but the recommendation of The Cobweb Inn, just up the road, proved very satisfactory.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    👍

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked the property a lot

    The riverside is by far the best bed and breakfast I have stayed in . The room was lovely and clean . The food was very good and all the staff were a really nice bunch of people. Really friendly and they couldn’t do enough for me very helpful. I would highly recommend anyone to stay there . Bostcastle it’s self if a beautiful place . I will definitely be staying at the riverside again whenever I go to bostcastle or surrounding areas

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    Cornish coastal staycation at it's absolute finest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We recieved the warmest of welcomes from the staff. We had been upgraded for free to the most gorgeous room by the river. It had everything we needed, down to a tray for our muddy boots. The bed was super comfortable. But in particular it was the warm and cheerful nature of the staff that really made this stay the best!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    10
    Loved the staff Sasha Diane and not forgetting the Cookxxxx
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved every minute

    Breakfast was brill We really love Boscastle

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    10
    Lovely hotel, would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had to wait for a parking place to become available in the car park.

    Lovely hotel in a beautiful location. Our room was large over looking a stream at the back of the hotel. Room was clean and well decorated. Comfortable bed. Hotel was quiet. Very nice breakfast. All the staff were very helpful and pleasant. There is a large car park about 1 minutes walk away for the car. However even in October this was busy.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Wonderful location, friendly owner and great that it was open in November.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    8.0
    Great place to stay would recommend to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    can't really put anything all was fine would just be picky if I did

    check in was fine the lady was lovely , the room was great nice big room overlooking the river and out to sea , lots to read about regarding the flood the village had , evening meal was really good and the staff were friendly , breakfast was good and set us up for the day the bed was comfy and slept well

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    10
    A brilliant stay in a very nice Property and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Due to issue pre medical condition, i felt the room could have done with a comfy chair to sit with back support - but not a fault only a suggestion

    Everything, can't wait to come back, so lucky to get this single room at the Riverside at such a good price, the staff were exceptional kind and polite, food perfect and location couldn't be better right in the heart of the village.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    10
    Lovely venue, great location but very late check in time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in time of 4pm is very late and I hadn’t realised at time of booking. It would put me off staying again.

    Great location. Very nice room. Range of menu options.

    Stayed in October 2023

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