TINTAGEL, CORNWALL
Situated on the north Atlantic coast of Cornwall, the village of Tintagel and nearby Tintagel Castle are associated with the legends surrounding King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table. The village has, in recent times, become a magnet for tourists and day-trippers.
The coastline around Tintagel is significant because it is composed of old Devonian slate; about a mile southwards from Tintagel the coastline was quarried extensively for this hard-wearing roofing surface. The turquoise green water around this coast is caused by the slate/sand around Tintagel which contains elements of copper: strong sunlight turns the water an light turquoise green colour in warm weather. Although there is no beach at Tintagel, Trebarwith Strand is just half an hour's walk south of Tintagel and is probably Cornwall's finest beach, boasting clear seas and superb surf.
TINTAGEL HOTELS
Bowood Park Golf Club
Lanteglos, Lanteglos, Cornwall, PL32 9RF.
Set in the heart of North Cornwall amid 230 acres of rolling hills and woodland, the Bowood Park estate boasts modern accommodation and an award winning restaurant. Having once formed part of a 13th century deer park owned by the Black Prince, Bowood is n
Hustyns
St Breock Downs, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL27 7LG.
Nestled amid 90 acres of picturesque Cornish countryside, this relaxing resort provides an oasis of peace and tranquillity, with luxurious accommodation and an indulgent health and beauty spa. Set in Wadebridge, at the very heart of north Cornwall, Hustyn
Polrode Mill Cottage
Allen Valley, Nr. St Tudy, Lanteglos, Cornwall, PL30 3NS.
Comfy rooms, real fires and gourmet meals help create the relaxed, romantic environment of Polrode Mill Cottage. Polrode is set in gardens and woodland in the Allen Valley. It is just off the A39 between the old market towns of Camelford and Wadebridge. I
Seascape Hotel And Restaurant
Dunder Hill, Padstow, Cornwall, PL276SX.
The Seascape is a family-run licensed hotel and restaurant overlooking the beautiful beach at Polzeath and with views of the coastline up to Pentire Headland. Seascape has 14 comfortable en suite bedrooms, all nicely appointed with a TV and beverage tray.
The Cornish Arms
Pendoggett, Lanteglos, Cornwall, PL30 3HH.
Set within a 16th-century coaching inn, this charming, updated residence provides first-class accommodation on the North Cornwall coast, close to the traditional fishing village of Port Isaac. The Eden Project is 40 minutes away. Listed in the Good Pub Gu
The Metropole
Station Road, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8DB.
One of the few Padstow hotels with free parking, the 4-star Metropole mixes Victorian and modern styles. There is an AA Rosette restaurant and superb views of the town and Camel Estuary. The Metropole hotel has 2 comfortable lounges and the Met Café Bar (
The Mill House
Trebarwith Strand, Lanteglos, Cornwall, PL340HD.
This 18th-century former corn mill provides first-class food and board, like a true traditional inn. The Mill House is on Cornwall's north coast, between Port Isaac and Boscastle. The Mill is a charming stone building with a bar, dining room and residents
The Slipway Hotel
The Harbour Front, Port Isaac, Lanteglos, Cornwall, PL293RH.
The Slipway Hotel dates back to 1527 and is opposite the fishing harbour in picturesque Port Isaac. It has a seafood restaurant and the bar serves local ales and ciders. Diners may eat in the galleried seafood restaurant or outside on the terrace. Menus f
Tredethy House
Helland Bridge, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4QS.
Built in Tudor times and later extended, this beautiful, peaceful and informally elegant English country house is set in an area of outstanding beauty. Tredethy Country Hotel has been the home of many British families, and of Prince Chula of Thailand unti
Trehellas House
Washaway, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 3AD.
Nestled amid the beautiful Cornish countryside, just off the main A389 between Bodmin and Wadebridge, this charming hotel is beautifully set within a Grade II listed building, dating back to the early 18th century. Situated in Washaway, Trehellas is a fam
Tintagel is a busy village in the holiday season and it is best to park in the outer car parks and walk.
Nearest Transport Links
Railway Station Bodmin Parkway Railway Station 15.5 miles (24.9 km)
Airport Newquay 18.8 miles (30.2 km)
