Captain’s Retreat (1813)

Boscastle | Sleeps 5 + cot | Price Band L (£438 - £1146)

Picture 1 of 15. Captain's Retreat is a terraced property.

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Captain’s Retreat (second from right in photograph) is a three-storey, early 19th Century terraced house restored from top to bottom in 2005. It is 50 yards from Boscastle’s picturesque harbour and even closer to the famous South West Coast Path. Thick stone walls make Captain’s Retreat cool in summer, and central heating throughout makes it a snug retreat in winter. The tiny courtyard at the back is a sheltered sun-trap. The house is comfortably furnished and well-equipped. As well as a television and DVD player there are games and a wide range of books for leisure time ‘at home’. Pubs, shops, cafes and restaurants are a few minutes’ walk away. The National Trust shop and Visitor Information Centre can be seen from the front window across the Valency stream. Boscastle harbour is tidal; good swimmers enjoy it at full tide, children love paddling at low. The wide beaches of Widemouth Bay and Bude are easily reached by car, as are Cornwall’s famous surfing beaches further down the coast.

Ground Floor

Sitting-room with satellite TV, video, DVD player, CD and tape player and multi-burner. Kitchen/Diner with electric cooker, combination microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine/drier and dishwasher.

Half-landing

Bathroom with bath, hand shower attachment, fitted shower, WC and wash-basin.

First Floor

Bedroom 1 with ‘zip and link’ (double or twin) beds. Bedroom 2 with single bed.

Second Floor

Bathroom with bath, hand shower attachment, shower cubicle, WC and wash-basin. Bedroom 3 with double bed (5').

Facilities & Services

Inclusive Electricity. Heating – full oil-fired CH. Telephone (incoming and restricted outgoing only). Duvets. Towels. Travel cot. High chair. Stair-gate. Broadband. At Cost Fuel for multi-burner – first bag free thereafter purchase locally.