Tintagel, home to Tintagel Castle sits high above the seas, a most evocative place to visit and soak up the atmosphere generated by the dramatic views and wonderful legends. Tintagel is famous for its connection with the Arthurian legends, King Arthur was said to be born on Tintagel Island where the remains of the 13th century Castle stand today. Below the castle on the Castle Beach is Merlin’s cave which is accessible at low tide. Much of the spectacular cliffs either side of the castle are owned by the National Trust. With in the village of Tintagel you will find numerous shops, cafes and pubs. There is also the Old Post Office which is owned by the National Trust , King Arthur’s Great Halls which house some magnificent stained glass windows, a rock and fossil museum and a toy museum. Your first port of call on arriving at Tintagel should be the Visitor Centre situated at the start of the village on the road towards Boscastle. Here you will be able to gather a wealth of information about the area so that you can make the most of your visit.
Near to Tintagel is the stunning beach at Trebarwith strand, If you go there at high tide there appears to be no beach but return again at low tide and your in for a real treat.
Attraction
Crackington Haven Beach
King Arthur Great Halls
The Waterfall, St Nectan's Glen
Tintagel Castle - English Heritage
Tintagel Old Post Office
Woodcraft Gallery
Camping
Headland Caravan & Camping Park
Cottage
Doctor
Holiday Park
Inn
Port William
The Mill House Inn
Pub and Bar
Port William
The Cornishman Inn
Restaurant
Camelot Castle Hotel
Cedar Tree Restaurant
Cedar Tree Restaurant
Excalibur Tearoom & Restaurant
Port William
The Crossbow Restaurant
School
Taxi
Shops
King Arthur Book Shop
Tintagel Pet Food Store
Pengenna Pasties Ltd
Mays Quality Meat
Village Market Stores
Bewitched
Merlin Gifts
XIV Century Gift Shop
The Cats Whiskers
Pendragon Gift Shop
Celtic Legend
Tintagel House Gifts
Gems
North Shore Gallery
Granny Wobblys Fudge Pantry
Wyldes Cafe
Cream
Beach Cafe
The Shop in the Strand
Woodcraft Gallery
Antiques
Activities
Tamar CC(Cycling)
Places to Stay near Tintagel
Bossiney House Hotel (0.24 miles)
The hotel's accommodation has both sea and countryside views, easy ... More | visit website
Tintagel Arms Hotel (0.36 miles)
King Arthurs Arms (0.38 miles)
The Wootons (0.47 miles)
The Wootons Country Hotel was converted from a private house constructed in Victorian times for the local doctor. No expense was spared to modernise the hotel with panelled or tiled bathrooms in all the rooms ... More | visit websiteTrevenna Lodge (0.48 miles)
Trevenna lodge is situated in a peaceful location, only 2 minutes walk to ... More | visit website
Camelot Castle Hotel (0.65 miles)
Sitting proudly in Tintagel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Tintagel Castle, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur, the stunning 64 bedroom Camelot Castle Hotel offers rooms with magnificent panoramic views over the rugged Cornish coastline ... More | visit website
The Willows Bed and Breakfast (1.09 miles)
Trewarmett Inn (1.27 miles)
The Mill House Inn (1.29 miles)
Port William (1.44 miles)
A superb coastal inn offering 8 modern en-suite rooms, most of which have breathtaking views of Trebarwith Strand.Nestled in the cliffs, the Port William offers locals and visitors a warm ... More
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