The Riverside in Boscastle, Cornwall

The Riverside holds a VisitEngland Breakfast Award for the quality and variety of its breakfast menu. The Riverside Restaurant serves locally caught fish and meats, and Cornish cream tea is offered in the tea room. The outdoor dining area overlooks the River Valency, and a self-ordering kiosk system provides fast ordering.

This 4-star Silver Award guest house offers 13 en-suite bedrooms with views of the river or harbour. Each room contains a 32-inch flat-screen TV, a hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities. The building is a 16th-century property set alongside the River Valency.

The South West Coast Path is less than a 10-minute walk from the guest house. Saint Nectan's Glen is a 10-minute drive away, and beaches like Widemouth Bay and Trebarwith Strand are nearby. Tintagel Castle and the wooded valley of the Valency provide scenic walking opportunities.

The guest house provides family rooms and kids' meals, with generous support for dietary accommodations. Dogs are welcome in the tea garden, and water bowls are provided for pets. The on-site restaurant offers a menu that includes options for children and those with special dietary needs.

A digital pre-order system for breakfast and a self-ordering kiosk in the restaurant streamline meal ordering. Free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs are provided in all guest rooms. The property is equipped with CCTV in common areas and outside, as well as fire extinguishers and smoke alarms.

Awards: VisitEngland Breakfast Award, 4-star Silver Award from VisitEngland

Location: On River Valency, 10 minutes from South West Coast Path

Rooms: 13 en-suite bedrooms with river or harbour views

Dining: Locally caught seafood, award-winning breakfast, Cornish cream tea

Technology: Self-ordering kiosk and digital breakfast pre-order

Family: Family rooms, kids' meals, pet-friendly