HOTEL CONCEPT OF THE MONTH
Hotel Concept of the Month:
Boscundle Manor Hotel
Boscundle Manor Hotel, which has been a celebrity favourite for decades, is a Cornish Manor
House and is currently looking for new owners. Situated near Cornwall’s Eden Project, this
property offers a picturesque experience for its guests. By Shekina Tuahene
T
he grade II-listed Boscundle
Manor Hotel has been hailed
as the ‘most romantic’ hotel in
Cornwall and has remained a popular
destination for weddings and famous
guests over the decades.
A mile away from Cornwall’s coastline
and The Eden Project, the Boscundle’s
current owners have updated the
property to make it more contemporary,
while at the same time a conscious
12
effort has been made for the hotel to Boscundle Manor, but in our hearts we
retain its traditional, scenic charm. know it’s a younger person’s game, and
relaxing haven for visitors of all ages.
The Boscundle Manor’s clientele go
we wish to sell to someone who will beyond the everyday man with Barbara
HUMBLE BEGINNINGS be as passionate about it as we are - Windsor, Michael Sheen and the Kaiser
Despite being built 250 years ago, allowing us time to travel.” Chiefs being among some of its guests
to grace the premises. Many TV shows
the property that is now known as
Boscundle Manor Hotel has been THE LOCATION and films are shot nearby, resulting in
operating as a hotel since 1978. Over the years, the setting of the Manor notable public figures turning to the
has made it an easy choice for those manor for shelter once the working day
Manor for 12 years, owners Sharon and who visit Cornwall. The hotel is not too is done.
David Parker never envisioned that far away from The Eden Project which is they would one day own and run the among the top attractions in the UK, as designed rooms make it perfect for
establishment. well as being used as a setting for many honeymooners, families and even those
film and music events. with dogs.
Having lived next door to Boscundle
But after putting enough love and
care into the hotel to get an upgrade
The hotel’s homely yet luxuriously
Cornwall is an allure in itself, winning
on its AA stars, they have both the Top UK Visitor destination, eight ITS ACCOLADES
decided that it is time to move on and years in a row. It is also located near Following a recent AA inspection,
breathe fresh life into the three AA-star a Cornish beach with clear waters, a Boscundle Manor attained an upgrade
establishment with new owners. feature which has helped the county on its rating to three silver stars. The
become a highly frequented surfing spot on-site restaurant proves to be just as
for water sport enthusiasts. impressive, retaining a two rosette rating
Sharon Parker says: “We still love
from the AA. The Parkers’ believe the
ITS CHARM property offers a “fantastic” opportunity
After the owners spent a considerable to a Michelin-starred chef to open a
amount of money refurbishing and destination restaurant with rooms.
updating the property, the 13-bedroom
For more information about the property contact
Michael Easton, associate director at JLL, on 01392
429381, [email protected] or 07527 388045.
www.hotelowner.co.uk
Being among the top three-star
hotel has continued to attract a variety hotels in Cornwall, the Boscundle
of guests for all sorts of purposes. Its Manor Hotel proves that it gets better
location means it is a highly sought with age and only has more to give to
after destination for marital ceremonies, whoever decides to take it over from
whilst the spa transforms it into a the Parkers.
April 2017