The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory is a little piece of paradise, set in the quiet hamlet of St Juliot, a couple of miles from Boscastle. Sally and Chris are so warm and welcoming. The rooms are extremely comfortable, furnished throughout in the Victorian style - so much of the Rectory is authentically 19th century and any updating has been done with great sensitivity. Breakfasts are plentiful, usually comprising food produced in the garden, which overlooks the gorgeous Valency valley. Absolutely faultless. A great bonus for lovers of literature is the connection with Thomas Hardy, who stayed here regularly in the 1870s while courting his first wife. We stayed in Mr Hardy's room, the smallest of the three, but the one with most significance for bookworms. Sally and Chris are very knowledgeable about this and the surrounding area and their clear love of the place will enhance any visit. We couldn't praise the Old Rectory enough - it was a perfect getaway.

One of those special places one doesn’t want to talk too much about, to keep the magic secret to one self. Arriving at the Old Rectory is like stepping into a fairy tale world. Or a Victorian novel, which is more appropriate: this is the place where Thomas Hardy met his wife-to-be, Emma, the ******e of “A pair of blue eyes”. And you can sleep in Hardy’s room, or in Emma’s room, with Emma’s lovely watercolours on the walls and an impressive authentic Victorian toilet. The furnitures and decor are original, but you will find every modern comfort (the shower is so great). The garden is simply gorgeous, and all the products for the (simply amazing) breakfast comes from the vegetable organic garden. The area around the Old Rectory gives one endless possibilities: the lovely St Julliot church (full of Hardy’s memories) is just a short stroll away, you can walk to lovely Boscastle through an enchanted forest, Tintagel or Port Isaac are few miles away. Sally, the owner and engine of Old Rectory’s magic, is a wonderful, welcoming and charming hostess.

A beautiful house with lots of history and hosts that couldn’t do enough for you, from restaurant recommendations to allowing takeaway meals to be eaten at the hotel when everywhere was full. Would highly recommend and will definitely stay again.

Beautiful & peaceful place to stay with a very warm welcome. High standard of cleanliness and breakfast was excellent Ideal for touring Cornwall.

Beautiful old house with amazing garden and very friendly hosts. Lovely breakfasts but no evening food available. Restaurants in pretty village were busy and necessary to book in advance in July.

We loved the Thomas Hardy connection, the history and the stories that Chris told us about the location and history. We loved the friendly a**osphere, warm welcome, and we felt more like family than tourists. We loved the room, the location, and the peace and quiet.loved the attention to detail and the sustainable and ecological energy and food production - so inspiring. Loved the garden tour - thank you Sally. There is nothing that we didn't love - and will be visiting again.....

Lovely friendly place. Beautiful setting

The property is a fantastic old period building and is full of history. Great shared facilities (conservatory and lounge) that an be used in the evening. It's in a nice quiet location with easy access either on foot or by car to Boscastle.

The stay at the old Rectory wes better than i ever could of imagined. The hosts Chris and Sally are amazing and extremely knowledgeable about all thing's local.The room was immaculate absolutely spotless and beautifully and tastefully decorated sympathetic to the history and age of the house The breakfast was freshly made and the choices were more than enough.There helpfulness with local amenities and eating out venue's was well received and there use of eco friendly products is the be congratulated on situated in a quiet part of Cornwall on the outskirts of Boscastle this hidden jem is well worth your time to seek out Highly Recommend this fine Establishment