Fodor's Expert Review The Old Rectory

While restoring St. Juliot's Church, Thomas Hardy stayed in the building that now holds this delightful B&B; the stone house, set on 3 acres of lush grounds about 1½ miles from Boscastle, has been in the same family for five generations. The sensitive renovations are mainly in Victorian style, and the subtropical gardens are a joy to explore. Delicious breakfasts usually include organic produce from the kitchen garden. At the rear of the building, the self-catering Old Stables has a wood-burning stove and a separate entrance.