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 Tintagel
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is perhaps King Arthur's home town, for high on the cliffs is the
famous ruined castle.
Tourist shops abound and the town is a bit tacky with
the never ending stream of coaches visiting in the summer.
The town, one main street, does have THE BEST Cornish
pasty shop we've found, all they sell is pasties,
vegie pasties and normal. Big, a bit expensive, but great,
buy one to take home. ON the left as you walk towards
the castle.
The post office is interesting as it was a small
manor house dating from the 14th century.
The castle is around a small cove, running over a couple
of hill tops. Steep steps and walkways give excellent views.
Is it the castle of legend? probably it was the castle
of Reginald Earl of Cornwall in the 12th Century, rather than
the birthplace of King Arthur.
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Location
Map of Tintagel |
What
To See -
Tintagel Tourist Attractions
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  King
Arthur's Castle, approached via a steep rocky valley,
there is a shuttle service, with a small shop with books etc.
Steep climb on wooden stairs, take care if wet, National Heritage,
shop and displays, Tel: 01840 770328 
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| Tintagel
Visitor Centre. Lots of information about Arthur and
about the local area. Disabled access |
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| Walk
over the cliffs away from the castle over Tintagel
Head, footpath signposted, to avoid the crowds. |
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| Tintagel
Old Post Office, National Trust,14th century built to
plan of medieval manor house. 19th century used as letter receiving
office. Restored. Shop. Tel: 01840 770024
Open: Apr-Oct |
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| Cliff
castle at Willapark |
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| Trebarwith
Strand, surfing beach with good sand, lifeguards in summer.Old
clifftop slate quarries. Viewpoint at Glebe cliff. |
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| Delabole
slate quarry, with museum, just outside Tintagel. |
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| King
Arthur's Great Halls, 1920's craftsmanship seen in this
hall, Tel: 01840 770526 |
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Where
To Stay in Tintagel
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Trebarwith Strand near Tintagel PL34 0HD MAP
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.
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near Tintagel PL34 0AY Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
The Garden Apartment is a delightful holiday property in the form of a modern annex that adjoins the owner’s stone-built cottage....
Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 198.00-435.00
Sleeps up to 2 in 1 bedrooms.
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Trewarmett near Tintagel PL34 0ET Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
Just 1½ miles from the sandy beach at Trebarwith Strand and Tintagel's mystical castle and Old Post Office (N.T.) this charming cottage has been designed to make the most of the lovely sea views from its first floor living room. Set in the little...
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Fore Street Tintagel PL34 0DA Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
The ideal holiday base this spacious and comfortable property sits in the heart of Tintagel a popular coastal village renowned as the setting for both the ancient ruins of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table's legendary castle and also the...
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Fosters Lane near Tintagel PL34 0BT Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
Set on the edge of the coastal village of Tintagel famous for its ancient castle of Arthurian legend and its National Trust post office this comfortable property is ideally located for enjoying stunning walks along the coastal path. Adjoining the owners&#...
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near Tintagel PL34 0BB Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
Millstream is one such cottage, set on the banks of the millstream and with its own delightful patio This little cottage’s living area is unique – a circular studio with everything designed for utmost convenience in an open plan area....
Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 225.00-404.00
Sleeps up to 2 in 1 bedrooms.
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near Tintagel PL34 0BB Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
They have been created from former corn mill buildings and are set in 20 acres of woodland and gardens Coachman’s is a compact and cosy cottage for two....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 215.00-516.00
Sleeps up to 2 in 1 bedrooms.
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near Tintagel PL34 0BB Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
Situated in atmospheric St Nectan's Glen, this lovely property offers delightful views over the millstream to the gardens and woods beyond....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 260.00-686.00
Sleeps up to 4 in 2 bedrooms.
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Around
The Tintagel Area
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the coast Boscastle is well worth
a wander around. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Boscastle (3.19 miles) Camelford (4.38 miles) Port Isaac (5.97 miles) Polzeath (9.50 miles) Bolventor (10.79 miles) Wadebridge (10.90 miles) Padstow (11.84 miles) Widemouth Bay (12.33 miles) Bodmin (13.28 miles) Bude (14.59 miles) St Cleer (17.34 miles) |
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