One of Cornwall’s oldest coaching inns, which has hosted renowned historical figures - including kings and poets – reopened on April 2 following a refurbishment by owners St Austell Brewery.

Past guests of the Wellington in Boscastle include King Edward VII and the esteemed novelist and poet Thomas Hardy, who gifted the pub intricate brass and ruby glass oil lamps.

Andrew Turner, chief operating officer at St Austell Brewery, said: “We are incredibly excited to be reopening The Wellington, the first of three major refurbishments across our managed estate this year. When we acquired the pub three years ago, we had a vision of what it could be and following this investment, we believe that The Wellington has been transformed for the next chapter of its wonderful history.”