Hostel Boswinger YHA
Boswinger YHA
Gorran
PL266LL St. Austell
Cornwall
England & Wales
Tel.
+44 1726 844527
Fax.
+44 1726 844527
Customer Rating
| 91% | |
| 89% | |
| 82% | |
| 89% | |
| 87% | |
| 80% |
Located 10 miles from St Austell on the beautiful Roseland Peninsula, YHA Boswinger is perfectly located for garden-lovers with the Lost Gardens of Heligan just down the road and Eden Project 15 miles away, both accessible by local bus. We have the perfect family-friendly sandy beach at the bottom of our hill, and many more within walking distance. The South West Coast Path is on the doorstep.
The hostel is an old farmhouse with a sunny courtyard and a small garden, in a quiet village by the sea. Home-cooked meals can be enjoyed in our beautiful courtyard or garden. Boswinger youth hostel is one of the oldest hostels in Cornwall and is perfect for quiet and relaxing breaks.
The hostel is an old farmhouse with a sunny courtyard and a small garden, in a quiet village by the sea. Home-cooked meals can be enjoyed in our beautiful courtyard or garden. Boswinger youth hostel is one of the oldest hostels in Cornwall and is perfect for quiet and relaxing breaks.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 3 | 4 | 3 | 40 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Reception Open: 08.00 - 10.00 hrs 17.00 - 22.00 hrs |
| Opening times (over the year): | Open for individuals, families and groups April to October. Available for exclusive hire November to March. Please contact YHA for further details. |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Western Greyhound #526. 6 times daily from St Austell to Gorran Churchtown (1 mile walk from hostel). Full timetable www.travelinesw.com. |
| Parking: | Car park available for cars and mini-buses. Contact hostel for large coach parking. |
| Rail: | St Austell 10 miles. |
| Airport: | Newquay Airport 25 miles. |
Attractions
 | River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Botanical gardens nearby | | Beach at or near hostel |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Boswinger YHA |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Meals available |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Garden |
 | Cycle store at Hostel |  | BBQ |
Customer Reviews Boswinger YHA
| 02 Oct 2011 Simona, Italy | 93% | |
| Lovely place,The staff was fantastic.The building very nice and confortable. | ||
| 16 Sep 2011 Marcia, England & Wales | 100% | |
| Very friendly and efficient staff. Great experience. | ||
| 07 Sep 2011 Rosemary, New Zealand | 70% | |
| Helpful staff for forward bookings. Had a warm and spacious room. No internet access was inconvenient. | ||
| 07 Sep 2011 Myra, New Zealand | 90% | |
| Rather a long way for me to get to and fro as I was in COrnwall for Eden Projec and did not have a car, but still good | ||
| 30 May 2011 Lynne, Australia | 97% | |
| Noisy doors made it difficult to sleep. Slow close or cushioning devices needed to lessen the noise. Other clients ignored small warning signs provided. | ||
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