Fit for Royalty

A major refurbishment of The Wellington in Boscastle is unveiled.

One of Cornwall’s oldest coaching inns, which has hosted a selection of famous historical figures including kings and poets, has undergone a transformative refurbishment by owners St Austell Brewery.

The Wellingon, a charming 16th century pub which sits at the heart of the quaint harbour village of Boscastle amongst towering clifftops, has just reopened. It features 14 refreshed rooms and three family-sized apartments, including turret rooms, all making the most of the pub’s unique, castle-esque features.

Each room draws inspiration from the pub’s woodland and coastal surroundings, blending charm with modern comforts. Ten of the rooms will be dog-friendly, making it the perfect base for walks along the South West Coast Path to the nearby town of Tintagel, famed for its association with King Arthur and the castle on the cliff.

A colour scheme of dusky greens, warm reds, and burnt yellows enhances the cosy feel of the rooms, bar and snug areas. A new addition to the pub is an outdoor seating area at the front of the building, perfect for alfresco dining and drinking.

In the Gifford Gallery on the first floor, a lighter, neutral palette has been paired with floral feature wallpaper, reflecting the pub’s storied history. Original features, such as a large open fire in the main bar, stained-glass panelling and other period details, have been lovingly preserved, connecting the past with the present.

Past guests include King Edward VII and the famous novelist and poet Thomas Hardy, who gifted the pub intricate brass and ruby glass oil lamps. The historic lights, much loved by locals and visitors alike, will be shown off in all their glory in the customer areas of the pub.

The Spy Glass and Chart Room upstairs boast northerly views through tall windows that rise across the hill above the river Valency. The names of the rooms acknowledge the area’s maritime heritage, with their walls adorned with images of Arthur Wellesley – The Duke of Wellington – after whom the building is named.

The Spy Glass in the turret can be booked for private functions, while the Chart Room leads out to the new first-floor terrace.

THE WELLINGTON
The Harbour, Boscastle, PL35 0AQ
01840 250202
www.wellingtonhotelboscastle.com