Guests say
Jordan House is a well-equipped, comfortable cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, appreciated for its location and homely feel. Guests have enjoyed the property's proximity to local amenities and the thoughtful touches provided by the house manager. While parking can be challenging due to the narrow streets, the charm of the cottage and its surroundings often compensates for this minor inconvenience.
Reviews indicate some concerns with cleanliness, including dust and maintenance issues. However, several guests found the cottage to be spotless, suggesting variability in the standard of cleaning between stays.
The location is generally praised for its proximity to local shops and the harbour. The steep hill and parking challenges are noted, but the picturesque setting and convenience are highlighted positively.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen and cosy rooms. Some guests mentioned the property being compact, but overall the comfort level is satisfactory.
Facilities are adequate with some maintenance issues raised, such as loose door handles and slow drainage. The property is well-furnished, but attention to detail in maintenance could improve the experience.
The thoughtfulness of the house manager is frequently mentioned, with guests appreciating welcome gifts like cream tea. It's noted that such gestures enhance the stay, though they are not guaranteed for every visitor.
About this property
In the heart of the picturesque village of Boscastle, on a bustling little residential lane is Jordan House, a stylish semi-detached family home, filled with character and set on three levels. This historic property has a small enclosed courtyard garden to the front which has views over the valley beyond. Entering on the ground floor, the smart fitted Shaker-style kitchen/dining room with slate floor, has a large pine table and chairs. The cosy living room has big sofas, an open fire and colourful prints of Cornish scenes adorn the walls. From the hall, steep stairs lead to two pretty bedrooms – a double with TV, and a twin, both with views over the courtyard garden and the hills beyond.
They share the elegant family bathroom which has a roll top bath and eye catching checkerboard floor. On the lower ground floor is a shower-room and useful utility room. From Jordan House, the historic harbour with its famed Museum of Witchcraft, interesting local potteries and art galleries is in walking distance. Here you'll find quaint old buildings now converted to restaurants and coffee shops. Much of the surrounding landscape and coastline is National Trust owned, scenery so impressive it is said to have been an inspiration to novelist Thomas Hardy who met his sweetheart Emma here whilst working as an architect on the church tower.
A Cornish village, Boscastle has shops, restaurants and pubs serving food. Cliff tops, rocky coves, surf, open fields and wildlife fill the area. The coastal footpath passes through scenery whilst the beaches of Bossiney, Trebarwith Strand and Crackington Haven are within 5 miles. The surfing beaches at Bude and Polzeath are also accessible. Nearby is Tintagel, boasting stately homes and gardens, or the open space of Bodmin Moor, famous for its granite tors and Daphne Du Maurier’s Jamaica Inn.
Accommodation
Ground Floor: Lounge.
Kitchen/Diner.
Lower Ground Floor Shower Room with shower, WC and washbasin.
Utility Room.
First Floor: Bedroom 1 with double bed.
Bedroom 2 with twin beds.
Bathroom with bath, hand shower, WC and washbasin.
Central heating with open fire.
Electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge, microwave.
Washing machine.
TV/DVD, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included free of charge.
Parking is on a quiet road.
Small gravelled garden with table, chairs and BBQ.
One pet accepted.
No smoking.
Shop 1/2 mile.
Pub 300 yards.
Beach 2 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Tintagel Castle
- Summerleaze Beach
- Rock Beach
Reviews (23)
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Lynne
It does not warn that it is not suitable for disabled people also does not mention the hill to get up from the village. If it stated not suitable for the disabled i would not have chosen this cottage. Also says parking can be a problem, there is no parking near the cottage and you have to pay £5.70 per day in the village carpark. The cleanliness was lacking in places, needs a bit of maintenance as door handles loose and doors do not shut properly or lock.
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Alison
Parking is tight but we were lucky and found space everyday.
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Keiron
Lovely apple tree, shame to see all the apples on the ground so we helped our selves to a few. Parking a bit of an issue, but not too bad - we got a weekly ticket for the council car park. Instructions for re-cycling could do with updating as there no longer appears to be any recycling bins at the council car park.