The Riverside
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Summary of reviewsThe Riverside, nestled in the picturesque village of Boscastle, earns high praise for its stunning location by the river, conveniently close to Boscastle Harbour and the South West Coast Path. Guests appreciate the serene and scenic views, adding to the charm of the hotel's historic setting between Tintagel and Bude. Complemented by a helpful and friendly staff, The Riverside offers an idyllic escape that combines natural beauty with convenience.
Breakfast at The Riverside consistently receives accolades for its superb quality and generous portions. Guests enjoy the variety, including excellent vegan and vegetarian options and the hearty traditional English breakfast. The pleasant atmosphere of the breakfast room with views of the river, enhances the dining experience. Despite minor criticisms about the pre-order system, the overall consensus is that breakfast at The Riverside is a delightful start to the day.
The hotel's restaurant impresses with high-quality dining options for both breakfast and dinner. Guests frequently praise the delicious meals, highlighting specific dishes like lemon sole and the accommodation of dietary needs. Friendly and helpful staff further enhance the dining experience, leaving guests satisfied and pleased with the culinary offerings.
The accommodations at The Riverside are widely praised for their charm and comfort. Rooms are described as clean, spacious and well-decorated with lovely and comfortable beds. Guests appreciate the picturesque views from their rooms overlooking the river or the harbour, modern amenities and eco-friendly toiletries. The hotel's cleanliness is consistently noted with rooms and facilities maintained to high standards, contributing to an overall welcoming atmosphere.
Guests are particularly impressed with the exceptional friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. The team is noted for being both efficient and approachable, creating a welcoming and enjoyable environment. Their local knowledge and readiness to assist further enhance the overall guest experience, making The Riverside a standout destination.
Beds at The Riverside receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their comfort with many guests enjoying restful sleep. While there are a few minor criticisms, the general sentiment is one of satisfaction, adding to the appeal of the clean, cozy rooms.
Overall, The Riverside stands out as an ideal choice for visitors seeking both tranquility and accessibility with superb location, delightful dining, comfortable accommodations, exceptional cleanliness and outstanding staff.
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Breakfast at The Riverside consistently receives accolades for its superb quality and generous portions. Guests enjoy the variety, including excellent vegan and vegetarian options and the hearty traditional English breakfast. The pleasant atmosphere of the breakfast room with views of the river, enhances the dining experience. Despite minor criticisms about the pre-order system, the overall consensus is that breakfast at The Riverside is a delightful start to the day.
The hotel's restaurant impresses with high-quality dining options for both breakfast and dinner. Guests frequently praise the delicious meals, highlighting specific dishes like lemon sole and the accommodation of dietary needs. Friendly and helpful staff further enhance the dining experience, leaving guests satisfied and pleased with the culinary offerings.
The accommodations at The Riverside are widely praised for their charm and comfort. Rooms are described as clean, spacious and well-decorated with lovely and comfortable beds. Guests appreciate the picturesque views from their rooms overlooking the river or the harbour, modern amenities and eco-friendly toiletries. The hotel's cleanliness is consistently noted with rooms and facilities maintained to high standards, contributing to an overall welcoming atmosphere.
Guests are particularly impressed with the exceptional friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. The team is noted for being both efficient and approachable, creating a welcoming and enjoyable environment. Their local knowledge and readiness to assist further enhance the overall guest experience, making The Riverside a standout destination.
Beds at The Riverside receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their comfort with many guests enjoying restful sleep. While there are a few minor criticisms, the general sentiment is one of satisfaction, adding to the appeal of the clean, cozy rooms.
Overall, The Riverside stands out as an ideal choice for visitors seeking both tranquility and accessibility with superb location, delightful dining, comfortable accommodations, exceptional cleanliness and outstanding staff.
Boutique-style Bed & Breakfast
Historic Bed & Breakfast
Romantic Bed & Breakfast
Bed & Breakfast with Free Wi-Fi
Small Bed & Breakfast
4-Star Bed & Breakfast
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Nestled in the picturesque village of Boscastle, The Riverside boasts a superb location renowned for its stunning beauty. Situated right by the river, this charming hotel provides an idyllic setting that garners high praise from its guests. The Riverside’s central location places it in close proximity to Boscastle Harbour and the scenic South West Coast Path, making it an excellent base for exploring the area. The serene view of the stream and the accessibility to the village’s attractions enhance the appeal of this hotel.
Guests consistently highlight the hotel's lovely and spacious rooms, often with incredible views over the river and valley leading to the harbour and sea. The hotel's position between Tintagel and Bude adds to its convenience for those looking to explore other nearby locales. Adding to the charm are the historic building and the sound of the flowing river, creating a perfect blend of natural beauty and comfort.
The location is complemented by a helpful and friendly staff, ensuring a welcoming stay. The dining options available also receive positive remarks, further contributing to a delightful experience at The Riverside. Overall, its exceptional location in the heart of Boscastle makes it an ideal choice for visitors seeking both tranquility and accessibility.
The Riverside consistently receives high praise for its breakfast offerings. Guests frequently highlight the superb quality and generous portions of the morning meal. Reviewers are impressed by the exceptional variety with some noting the particularly excellent vegan and vegetarian options. The cooked breakfast, including the traditional English options, receives positive remarks and many guests mention that the breakfast is both delicious and hearty enough to prepare them for a full day ahead.
The location of the breakfast room adds to the charm, providing a pleasant atmosphere with some guests enjoying views of the river and ducks. The food is noted for being freshly cooked and locally produced, enhancing the overall experience. Staff friendliness and helpfulness further contribute to the positive dining experience.
However, there are some criticisms regarding the breakfast system with a few guests finding the pre-order process clunky, dated and overly controlled. Despite these minor concerns, the overall consensus is that The Riverside offers a fantastic breakfast experience that is well worth the stay.
The Riverside Hotel's restaurant has consistently impressed guests with its high-quality dining options. Guests have enjoyed both breakfast and dinner, frequently describing their meals as delicious and of very high standard. The dinners, including specific dishes like lemon sole, are highlighted for their excellence, often praised for their taste and the quality of ingredients used. The restaurant offers a fantastic dinner menu with a variety of options, accommodating dietary needs, such as vegan and gluten-free choices without compromising on flavor.
Many reviews commend the friendly and helpful staff, which enhances the overall dining experience. Some diners experienced slight disappointments, such as overly spicy curry and minor issues like a missing side plate for toast, but these did not overshadow the generally positive feedback on the meals provided.
In summary, The Riverside Hotel's restaurant is a compelling choice for both morning and evening meals, ensuring guests leave with a sense of satisfaction and delight in the culinary offerings.
Nestled in the heart of Boscastle, The Riverside offers accommodations that consistently impress guests with their charm and comfort. The hotel rooms are widely praised for being clean, spacious and well-decorated. Many visitors appreciated the lovely and comfortable beds, ensuring a restful stay. The thoughtful touches, such as tea and coffee making facilities and TV, add convenience for travelers.
Guests frequently highlight the picturesque views from their rooms, overlooking the river, stream or harbour, which enhance the relaxing atmosphere. Despite some rooms being on the smaller side, reviews suggest they are perfectly adequate for solo travelers and well equipped with modern amenities, including large bathrooms and eco-friendly toiletries.
The rooms are described as modern and recently renovated, betraying initial impressions from outdated photos. The en-suite facilities are spacious and fitted with excellent showers and baths. The attentive and friendly staff contribute to a welcoming experience, rounding out a satisfying stay at this ideally situated hotel.
The beds at The Riverside receive predominantly positive feedback from guests with many highlighting the comfort and quality of their sleeping experience. Phrases like "comfortable bed," "super comfortable," "comfy bed," and "very comfy beds" are frequently mentioned, indicating that the majority of visitors enjoyed a restful night. Additionally, many guests appreciated the abundance of pillows and high-quality linen provided.
There are, however, a few mixed reviews. Some guests found the beds to be on the harder side or mentioned that they could be a bit wider. Minor complaints included issues with plastic mattress toppers making the bed sweaty and uncomfortable or the need for mattress replacements in specific instances.
Despite these occasional criticisms, the overall consensus is one of satisfaction with the comfort of the beds being a standout feature in many reviews of the clean, cozy and lovely rooms at The Riverside.
The Riverside has garnered considerable praise for its cleanliness, consistently being described as clean, welcoming and exceptionally well-maintained. Reviews highlight that the rooms, facilities and even the smallest details, like the shower and toilet, are kept spotlessly clean. The cleanliness extends to the linens and beds, which are frequently noted for their comfort and tidiness. The staff also receive high marks for their helpfulness and courteous service, adding to the overall positive experience. Although some mention that certain aspects like the windows could use some restoration, the overwhelmingly positive feedback on cleanliness and comfort makes The Riverside a standout for those prioritizing hygiene and a welcoming atmosphere during their stay.
The staff at The Riverside hotel consistently impressed guests with their exceptional friendliness and helpfulness. Visitors frequently highlighted the welcoming atmosphere created by the attentive and courteous team. Numerous reviews praised the staff's ability to be both efficient and approachable, ensuring that guests felt comfortable and well-cared-for during their stay. Many guests appreciated the seamless check-in and check-out processes, the staff's professional demeanor and the excellent service provided throughout their visit.
In addition to their professional skills, the staff were often described as delightful, smiling and cheerful, contributing to a relaxed and enjoyable environment. The staff's local knowledge and readiness to assist further enhanced the overall guest experience. While a few reviews noted that some interactions could have felt more welcoming, these mentions were rare compared to the overwhelming positive feedback.
Overall, the staff's exceptional hospitality and consistent friendliness left a memorable impression on guests, making The Riverside a recommended destination for those seeking a warm and supportive accommodation experience.
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Location
Guests consistently highlight the hotel's lovely and spacious rooms, often with incredible views over the river and valley leading to the harbour and sea. The hotel's position between Tintagel and Bude adds to its convenience for those looking to explore other nearby locales. Adding to the charm are the historic building and the sound of the flowing river, creating a perfect blend of natural beauty and comfort.
The location is complemented by a helpful and friendly staff, ensuring a welcoming stay. The dining options available also receive positive remarks, further contributing to a delightful experience at The Riverside. Overall, its exceptional location in the heart of Boscastle makes it an ideal choice for visitors seeking both tranquility and accessibility.
Breakfast
The location of the breakfast room adds to the charm, providing a pleasant atmosphere with some guests enjoying views of the river and ducks. The food is noted for being freshly cooked and locally produced, enhancing the overall experience. Staff friendliness and helpfulness further contribute to the positive dining experience.
However, there are some criticisms regarding the breakfast system with a few guests finding the pre-order process clunky, dated and overly controlled. Despite these minor concerns, the overall consensus is that The Riverside offers a fantastic breakfast experience that is well worth the stay.
Dinner
Many reviews commend the friendly and helpful staff, which enhances the overall dining experience. Some diners experienced slight disappointments, such as overly spicy curry and minor issues like a missing side plate for toast, but these did not overshadow the generally positive feedback on the meals provided.
In summary, The Riverside Hotel's restaurant is a compelling choice for both morning and evening meals, ensuring guests leave with a sense of satisfaction and delight in the culinary offerings.
Rooms
Guests frequently highlight the picturesque views from their rooms, overlooking the river, stream or harbour, which enhance the relaxing atmosphere. Despite some rooms being on the smaller side, reviews suggest they are perfectly adequate for solo travelers and well equipped with modern amenities, including large bathrooms and eco-friendly toiletries.
The rooms are described as modern and recently renovated, betraying initial impressions from outdated photos. The en-suite facilities are spacious and fitted with excellent showers and baths. The attentive and friendly staff contribute to a welcoming experience, rounding out a satisfying stay at this ideally situated hotel.
Beds
There are, however, a few mixed reviews. Some guests found the beds to be on the harder side or mentioned that they could be a bit wider. Minor complaints included issues with plastic mattress toppers making the bed sweaty and uncomfortable or the need for mattress replacements in specific instances.
Despite these occasional criticisms, the overall consensus is one of satisfaction with the comfort of the beds being a standout feature in many reviews of the clean, cozy and lovely rooms at The Riverside.
Cleanliness
Staff
In addition to their professional skills, the staff were often described as delightful, smiling and cheerful, contributing to a relaxed and enjoyable environment. The staff's local knowledge and readiness to assist further enhanced the overall guest experience. While a few reviews noted that some interactions could have felt more welcoming, these mentions were rare compared to the overwhelming positive feedback.
Overall, the staff's exceptional hospitality and consistent friendliness left a memorable impression on guests, making The Riverside a recommended destination for those seeking a warm and supportive accommodation experience.
No, The Riverside doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at The Riverside.
No, The Riverside doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at The Riverside.
No, The Riverside doesn't have a gym.
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