Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Once a Roman settlement, the site was a trading post of Celtic kings in the 6th
century, while the ruins of the castle that you see today date back to 1233. Essentially
built in two sections, they stand high above the sea on a rocky promontory; to get to
them you must take a steep walk from the parking area and ascend 100 rock-cut
steps. You can also visit Merlin's Cave at low tide. The Arthurian legend continues to
fascinate—in 1998, excavations uncovered a 1,500-year-old inscribed slate saying
that “Artognau” had this made.
Bossiney Rd. (
1
⁄
2
mile northwest of Tintagel).
&
01840/770328.
www.english-heritage.org.uk. Admis-
sion £5.50 adults, £5 students and seniors, £3.30 children 5-15, £14.30 family ticket. English Heritage
members free. Daily Apr-Sept 10am-6pm, Oct 10am-5pm, and Nov-Mar 10am-4pm.
Shopping
You can stock up on Cornish wine and champagne at
Camel Valley Vineyards,
Nanstallon, Bodmin (
&
01208/77959;
www.camelvalley.com), which offers tours
(Apr-Sept Mon-Fri 2:30pm), tastings, and also has a shop.
Where to Stay
South Tregleath Farm
Staying on this working dairy farm gives you a taste
of the “real” rural Cornwall with plenty of contemporary comforts. Guests have their
own sitting room, which has stunning views of the surrounding countryside, and the
rooms are individually furnished. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, and children can
help to collect eggs from the farm's free-range hens.
Washaway, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 3AA. www.south-tregleath.co.uk.
&
01208/72692.
3 units. £65-
£80 per room. Rates include breakfast. No credit cards. Free parking.
Amenities:
Fridge in guest
lounge; evening meals available by arrangement
. In room:
TV, Wi-Fi (free).
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