WALKING DISTANCE

Bossiney is a small hamlet situated half a mile outside Tintagel on the road to Boscastle. Bossiney was the parliamentary seat of the legendary Sir Francis Drake, who in 1584 gave his election address from the mound across the road from the hotel.Legend has it that “The Round Table" of King Arthur and the Knights” is buried under the mound.

Tintagel is one of the few unspoilt historical places of England, situated on one of the most romantic stretches of a truly awesome and spectacular coastline much of which is now preserved by the National Trust.

The area is abounding with myths and legends surround-ing King Arthur, Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table. Merlin’s Cave, Tintagel Castle and Tintagel Island are approximately a mile from the Hotel.

Walk half a mile to Tintagel Village where you find a range of shops and in the centre is the beautiful fourteenth century Post Office. On most Thursdays there is a market in the main car park and a craft sale in the building next to the old post office.

Bossiney Cove, one of the nearest beaches to the hotel is about a twenty minute walk away. A waterfall cascades onto the beach. The outstandingly striking coastline formation of Elephant Rock and Willapark Head are well worth the walk. The coastal path is spectacular with granite cliffs, caves and beautiful coves. Trebarwith Strand is another popular local beach, which has sand and rocks.

Rocky Valley is approximately a half a mile walk, it is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The waterfall has been described as amongst the ten most important spiritual sites in the country. Three Ley Lines cross at the waterfall.

Boscastle is a harbour village approximately three miles from Bossiney. It has shops, pubs and restaurants and is worth a visit.
Crackington Haven is a spectacularly beautiful spot along the North Cornwall coastline, it lies between Boscastle and Bude.

FURTHER AFIELD

Tintagel is an ideal base to use for touring the whole of the South West of England. Numerous beauty spots, visitor attractions and places of interest are within easy driving distance.

The village of Port Isaac is about a twenty minute drive away. Its steep winding streets and harbour remain unchanged by modern life. Here you will find café's pubs and restaurants together with art shops and shops selling homemade produce. Freshly landed fish can be brought from the shop near the beach.

Padstow is about forty minutes away by car; its harbour and riverside walks are well know. In addition to the famous Rick Stein's seafood restaurant, there are numerous other restaurants and pubs where you will find a wide variety of food. The streets are full of interesting shops where you can find gifts, crafts, art and many other goods.

The Eden Project is approximately 45 minutes by road with its now famous biomes housing exotic plants from all over the world. Featuring tropical and rainforest plants inside and 30 acres outdoors there is something to interest everyone. The National Maritime Museum in Falmouth, approximately one hour away, houses the largest collection of sea going craft in the country.
Lands End is about one and a half hours away. The countryside becomes more rugged as you make your way further west, with glimpses of spectacular seascapes along the way.

Sennen Cove, St Ives with its fabulous Tate Gallery, Lizard Point, there are so many spectacular and beautiful places to visit in Cornwall and there is so much to do and see. From wildlife to surfing, riding, swimming, walking, museums, shopping and visitor attractions. Come to Cornwall and see for yourself.

The towns of Bude, Bodmin and Wadebridge are all within easy reach. Bude and Bodmin are approximately 18 miles away, whilst Wadebridge is about sixteen miles.

45 minutes away by car is Clovelly on the idyllic North Devon Coast. It is a little fishing village, clinging to the steep Cliffside. With its cobbled streets, the village is a moment of history captured in time.