This is a lovely place to stay if you are in Boscastle. Beautiful views, lovely rooms, nice clean…read moreand well established and a mouth watering breakfast. Tea and coffee service in each room, nice comfortable beds, lovely bathrooms and the most friendly atmosphere. I would go back here again and again.

We stayed at four B&Bs during a recent trip to England, and The Old Parsonage was the best by a…read moremile. The drive took longer than expected, and we got lost trying to locate it, but when we arrived at The Old Parsonage, Marg greeted us warmly and offered us tea and cake to help us unwind after our journey. Our room was on the second floor and featured the largest bathroom in the house. With a shower and tub, and a big window that let in plenty of light, the bathroom was pure luxury. The room was also quite spacious and pleasantly decorated. The breakfasts at The Old Parsonage were superb and used local ingredients. The porridge was delicious, and the eggs were incredibly fresh. I was delighted to see so many vegetarian options on the menu as well. Both Marg and Morag were extremely accommodating and helpful. We took several walks while in the area and Morag was happy to suggest routes and places to stop. A basket full of guide books and walks was available in the breakfast room and guests could borrow them as needed. The B&B is within walking distance of The Napoleon Inn, a very pleasant pub, or a short drive from the heart of Boscastle.

We spent two nights (pity; we would have enjoyed more) at the Old Parsonage, and it was one of the…read morebest B&B experiences I've ever had. Our room was enormous and beautifully appointed with a serene modern elegance; the bathroom was very up-to-date; everything was impeccably clean. I've been in some B&Bs where everything is rule-bound; at the Old Parsonage, the tone is relaxed and flexible. The breakfast selection was extensive (they offer a daily menu for you to choose from) and delicious! The hostesses provide lots of information about what to do and where to eat in the area. I wish I'd had time to get to know them better.

Not a hotel more of a bb room very small, bathroom was so small had to come into the bedroom to get…read moredried after shower, breakfast was very basic and nothing special! Best thing was 'Gino' the Great Dane!

We were disappointed by this "hotel." The greeting as we entered the front door and rang was by a…read morehuge dog (Gino) and the apparent owner coming down the stairs - there is no check-in desk. No words were spoken until we asked if we could check into the hotel, not knowing if this was the proprietor or not. Apparently it was and we got a key and shown to the room, which seemed much smaller than the pictures on the web site, but these things happen. We had a room with a balcony overlooking a car park (and thereafter the ocean), but it was very small with a small double bed. The bathroom was OK but distinct signs of mildew on the tiles. Later we experienced a storm in the night and the ceiling leaked dripping water onto the bedside table - the owner said he would take care of this but not sure if this happened or not. Breakfast was good, especially when served by a cheerful young lady, although I believe this was her last week. One morning, when she was not there, we were greeted by the owner saying he was about the ring a bell upstairs because it was late (9:15) and breakfast is only served between 8:30 and 9:30 am. Several others appeared after us, so we presume this was directed at everyone - anyway, not very conducive to a relaxing start to the day. The hotel listed a restaurant but really this was just a breakfast room as there were notices each day saying the "restaurant" was closed. Also, there is no bar, and there is just some 1930's music playing every evening in a deserted lounge with wartime memorabilia scattered around. As a B&B this place worked OK, and others apparently had better experiences. It seems to trade a lot on the name of Doc Martin and the fact that some filming was done in the building or outside. There is a private car park but because we had a large rental car it was very difficult to park there, so we ended up paying 5 pounds a night at the public car park across the street, rather than pay for damage to a rental car. If we returned to this area, which is very beautiful and I have spent many years there in the past, we would stay somewhere else. In addition the hotel was way overpriced for what it was. On another note, we placed this review on trip advisor and we were scathingly libeled by the owner, as he did with other poor reviews. He, apparently, cannot take constructive criticism.

Excellent family run Fresh local ingredients…read more Crab sandwiches are the best And homemade cakes are baked daily can defiantly recommend coming here if you are in the area

I thoroughly recommend this B&B…read more Rosemary (the owner) is very welcoming, and makes you feel as if you've known each other for years. The building is a beautifully converted barn on a dead-end country road, with central breakfast area and a galleried upper floor. Every fitting and piece of furniture is of the best quality, and the beds are very comfortable. In spite of a bereavement in her close family just days before our arrival (of which we were unaware), and having to look after another relative on the night of our stay, Rosemary found time to surprise us with a lovely warm fruit compote to have with our breakfast, having placed it in the Aga the evening before. Anyone reading this, please don't be put off by what you might think is a slightly high price: you really do get what you pay for, and it's worth every penny (as repeated numerous times in her visitors' book!).

Our family of 6 filled up the B&B, and our hosts were so gracious and friendly. We had tea upon…read morearrival, and they called for our dinner reservations. The beds were comfortable, everything was spotlessly clean, they furnished quality toiletries, and the breakfast was excellent. If we're ever back in Bodmin, we'd stay here again in a heartbeat!

Had a fantastic 4 night stay here at island lodge. Could not recommend it enough. Situated in a…read morebeautiful picturesque area near plymouth hoe. Very friendly owners, could not do enough for you. Parking was fine, especially being on the barbican where parking spaces are scarce. Room was warm, clean and tidy. Highly recommended !!

Paul & Kate have just taken the plunge to open this newly remodelled B&B. What a great job they've…read moredone! Beautiful, well-appointed rooms, and a lovely spread for breakfast. All the right touches are here for a fantastic getaway!