The area in and around Tintagel attract visitors from all over the world as it is steeped in legend and Myth of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Tintagel village is thought to have originated around the 13th Century and was called 'Trevena'. It was not until the 19th century that it was renamed 'Tintagel'. The'old Post office' is an example of the earlier architecture of the village, still standing today, dating back to the 14th Century. This beautiful building is now listed Grade 1 and belongs to the National Trust.

Photo : John Stedman - Sundial Photographics

 

Adorning the cliff tops of Tintagel are the ruins of Tintagel Castle, which also dates back from the 13th Century. Some historians beleive that this was the birth place of King Arthur. A cave nearby, known as 'Merlins Cave' was named after the Wizard Merlin, who in historical records had no connection whatsoever to King Arthur himself. Indeed, Tintagel has lots of legends to take in as well as iconic places of interest to visit, along with the rugged setting of the Cornish coast and Countryside. Click on the links below to visit some of our recommended places of interest.

 

There are many beautiful sandy beaches around the coast of North Cornwall and Trebarwith Strand is no exception. With just a 5 minute drive from the Trewarmett Inn, through pretty lanes that meander down the valley and onto the beach. There are stunning views from the Heritage coastline and of course the solitary 'Gull Rock' out to sea. Bossiney Beach, a few minutes from tintagel heading toward Boscastle, is noted as one of the best beaches in North Cornwall. This large sandy beach is accessed by walking across farmland to reach the steps that lead down to the beach.