Tintagel
Things to do in Tintagel, Cornwall
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Tintagel draws visitors to its dramatic clifftop setting, where the ruins of Tintagel Castle dominate the headland. The castle is rated 4.6 from around 19,000 reviews and remains the focal point of most visits to the town. Just inland, St Nectans Glen offers a quieter alternative, a wooded valley attraction rated 4.6 from over 4,000 reviews. For something simpler, Tintagel Haven Beach and Merlins Cove provide access to the coast itself.
The town has a solid collection of hotels and inns, a dozen or so in all, mostly clustered to serve the castle visitors. The Olde Malthouse Inn stands out at 4.6 from around 1,200 reviews, while King Arthurs Arms Inn, the largest in the data, is rated 4.4 from over 3,600 reviews. Several other inns sit in the 4.1 to 4.2 range. This is clearly a base for people who come to stay for a night or two around the main attraction.
Eating options are limited but well-regarded. Charlies Cafe is rated 4.8 from around 650 reviews, and King Arthurs Hall scores 4.7 from 338. Both serve the steady flow of day-trippers and overnight visitors, though anyone planning several days would be wise to explore further afield for variety.
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Bosayne Guest House
Atlantic Road, Tintagel
Camelot Castle Hotel
Castle Road, Tintagel
Gordon House B & B
Gordon House, Tintagel
King Arthurs Arms Inn
Fore Street, Tintagel
Pendrin Guest House
Atlantic Road, Tintagel
Port William Inn
Trebarwith Strand, Tintagel
Southcote Accommodation
Bossiney Road, Tintagel
The Cornishman Inn
Fore St, Tintagel
Things to Do in Tintagel(3)
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Where to Eat in Tintagel(2)
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Attractions Near Tintagel
All attractions in Tintagel →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Tintagel.
1 mi
Trebarwith Strand Beach
Delabole · ⭐ 4.8
3 mi
Museum of Witchcraft
Boscastle · ⭐ 4.5
7 mi
Trevathan Farm
Port Isaac · ⭐ 4.6
Crackington Haven Beach
Crackington Haven · ⭐ 4.7
8 mi
Hallagenna Farm park and horse riding
Bodmin · ⭐ 4.5
9 mi
Polzeath Beach
Polzeath · ⭐ 4.4
Cornwall Adventures
Truro · ⭐ 5.0
Daymer Bay
Trebetherick · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Tintagel
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Bossiney Cove Campsite
⭐ 4.7 · from £15/night
Little Clifden Campsite
⭐ 4.7 · from £20/night
Trewethett Farm Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Kudhva
⭐ 4.7
Green Lane Campsite
⭐ 5.0 · from £15/night
Lakefield Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £24/night
Blackthorn Campsite
⭐ 4.9 · from £23/night
Rosebud Farm Touring Park
Self-Catering Cottages in Tintagel
All cottages in Tintagel →Rosefern
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,392
Trevena
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £627
Irisdene
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £493
Island View
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £807
The Bakehouse
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £547
Elmington Studio
1 bed · sleeps 2
The Old Bakehouse
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £547
Pendragon Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £273
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