A selection of holiday properties in Tintagel
Tintagel is known as King Arthur Country. Legend has it that King Arthur died at Slaughterbridge, but his spirit returned to Tintagel, where his fortress once stood. The fortress has long ceased to exist, and Tintagel Castle was built – according to legend – on the site around 1140AD by Earl Richard of Cornwall. Today, the ruined castle is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall and managed by English Heritage. On Tintagel Island stand the remains of a Celtic Monastery, underneath which run two tunnels. The larger tunnel is called Merlin’s Cave, and is said that Merlin’s spirit still frequents the tunnel. In the town, the old Post Office - originally a fourteenth century manor house – has been carefully restored and is now owned by the National Trust. Tintagel also has an Arthurian Visitor Centre, several cafes, restaurants and pubs and gift shops. The coastline around Tintagel is beautiful and dramatic, and there is ample opportunity for walking. There are also many good beaches along this coastline, including Bossiney and Benoath Cove. Tintagel Carnival is held each August.
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Smuggler's Cottage, Trebarwith
No Pets Allowed
Sleeps 2
No smoking allowed
From £315
Just paces from the sandy beach at Trebarwith Strand is Smuggler's Cottage, a beautifully presented cottage offering cosy accommodation for two. Trebarwith Strand is an unspoilt cove on the north coast of ...
Outlook, Tintagel
- No Pets Allowed
Sleeps 5- No smoking allowed
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From £361
Steeped in folklore and the legend of King Arthur, the remains of a medieval castle perched on a headland with waves crashing onto the rocks far below holds a tantalizing fascination ...
Treetops, Nr Tintagel
1 Pet Allowed
Sleeps 6- No smoking allowed
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From £500
This exceptional residence offers guests a unique experience in an ethereal woodland within reach of the Atlantic coastline and beaches. Situated off the scenic coast road between Tintagel and Boscastle, the adventure ...
Parwin, Treknow
- 2 Pets Allowed
Sleeps 8- No smoking allowed
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From £449
With the sandy beach at Trebarwith Strand a fifteen minute downhill stroll, Parwin offers the perfect base for families looking to enjoy the watersports, walks, beaches and villages of the ...
Tregosse House, Nr Trebarwith
- No Pets Allowed
Sleeps 10- No smoking allowed
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From £720
Sitting prominently above the dramatic shoreline of the north coast Tregosse House enjoys fantastic coastal and rural views from all rooms. On a clear day it is possible to see as ...
