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Situated in Boscastle and with Tintagel Castle reachable within 7.3 km, YHA Boscastle features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. The hostel has family rooms. The location,the facilities and the staff was very helpful and welcoming

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9.2
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

Set in Sennen, 1.7 km from Nanjizal Beach, Lands End Hostel and B&B offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is located 5.1 km from Minack Theatre, 21 km from St Michael's Mount and 29 km from Tate St Ives. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Beautiful location and easy to get to from the bus stop. Clean and comfortable.

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8.9
Fabulous
207 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Ideally set in Newquay, Blue Room Hostel Newquay offers a continental breakfast and free WiFi. Boasting a shared lounge, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 500 metres from Great Western Beach and around 200 metres from Newquay Train Station. Private parking is available on site. Im very thankful to Lee and his lovely wife they were excellent, great and kind human being .Thank you.-)))

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8.9
Fabulous
273 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Dolphins Backpackers has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Tintagel. The property is around less than 1 km from Merlin's Cave Beach, 49 km from Newquay Train Station and 1.2 km from Tintagel Castle. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Thanks for a loverly stay Hopefully bé black again soon

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8.4
Very good
512 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Located in St Ives, Cohort Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 500 metres from Porthminster Beach, 3.3 km from Carbis Bay and 15 km from St Michael's Mount. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. The CLEANEST facilities and great location. Would most definitely stay again

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8.6
Fabulous
331 reviews

The hostel offers a variety of rooms, including dormitories and private rooms. Most rooms feature spectacular sea views and en suite bathrooms. Bed linen is supplied.

A continental breakfast is available daily at St Christopher's Newquay and the Belushi’s Bar offers guests a 25% discount on food, as well as a state of the art sound system and regular live music nights. Very beautiful double room with stunning sea view!

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8.3
Very good
669 reviews
Price from
£20.98
per night

Located in the picturesque Cornwall village of Treyarnon, this YHA hostel is just 50 metres from the sandy beach. This beautiful country house-style building offers affordable accommodation and a restaurant. Location, cleanliness, price, facilities,

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8.5
Very good
393 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

Set in a Georgian mansion, YHA Penzance features a traditional restaurant and leafy gardens. Penzance Seafront is a 15-minute walk away, and Newlyn Harbour is just 1.5 miles away.

The YHA Penzance has dormitory rooms with shared bathroom facilities. There is also a TV lounge with Wi-Fi access. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. The staff were incredible. I fractured my shoulder during my stay and they were lovely

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8.3
Very good
821 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Located in Helston, within 19 km of Lizard Lighthouse and 26 km of St Michael's Mount, Holifield Farm Hostel & Community Project provides accommodation with a shared lounge and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 44 km from Newquay Train Station, 46 km from Minack Theatre and 17 km from Pendennis Castle. Trelissick Garden is 27 km from the hostel and Truro Cathedral is 29 km away. ✅ The location is nestled in a quiet village. ✅ Near Seal Sanctuary ✅ Excellent and friendly staff (Hugo and Rob) ✅ Vege-friendly, fully-equipped kitchen ✅ Clean, spacious room and lovely bunk beds with mini curtains for extra privacy ✅ Expresso machine available for use ✅ Free wifi! ✅ A must if you and your family love nature.

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8.9
Fabulous
13 reviews
Price from
£150
per night

Set in Newquay, within 300 metres of Newquay Train Station and 21 km of Truro Cathedral, Tolcarne Guest House offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 29 km from Trelissick Garden, 29 km from Eden Project and 36 km from Restormel Castle. The property is 100 metres from Tolcarne Beach, and within 200 metres of the city centre.

St Catherines Castle is 40 km from the hostel, while Pendennis Castle is 41 km from the property. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 7 km away. Location was excellent. The room was basic. I.e. there was everything you needed, just not maybe, everything you wanted.

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6.7
Review score
130 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

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