Welcome To Tintagel - A Visitor's Guide

7/27/2019 Welcome To Tintagel - A Visitor's Guide

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welcome to

tintagela beautiful coastal area steeped in history & legend....

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contents

Front Cover: Photogrpah bottom left corner David Flower

Tintagel p1 - 21

Welcome p3History p4 - 5Tintagel Castle p6

Merlins Cave p7Short Walks p8, 20Legend of King Arthur p10The Old Post Office p11St Materianas p12Youth Hostel p13Bossiney p14Rocky Valley p15Trebarwith Strand p16Treknow p17Local Events p18 - 19St. Nectans Glen p21

Port Isaac p22 - 23

Bude p24 - 25Widemouth Bay p26 - 27

Boscastle p28Crackington Haven p29

Camel Trail p30Safe Motoring p32 - 33Useful Contacts p34

Sponsors p35


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The recent story of the Visitor CentreWhen Cornwall Council decided tostop funding the Visitor Centre, the

Parish Council negotiated andpurchased it as an asset for thewhole community. The centre isnow being run as a sustainablebusiness by a band of volunteerscomprising parish councillors andlocal residents. This magazine is anew initiative to help promotetourism in this fabulous area ofoutstanding natural beauty.

We hope you find this guide to beinteresting and useful during yourstay in Tintagel. You are alwayswelcome to pop into our VisitorCentre to see our range of Cornishproducts and to tell us what you

think of our new magazine.

welcome to Tintagel

Tintagel offers a uniquely wonderfulholiday experience. The breath-taking beauty of its natural

coastline, rugged cliffs, coastalpaths and sandy bays makes it atop destination in Cornwall.

The opportunity to holiday inTintagel and the surrounding areawith the wealth of things to do andsee make it much more than just aday visit destination.

In compiling this guide we hope togive you a small taste of the History,Myths and Legends, walks andwonderful scenery to be found inthe area, along with informationabout places to stay, places to eat,things to do and many attractions

to visit.

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from the pastThe origin of the name Tintagelprobably comes from "Dindagell" aCornish word meaning "fort on theconstriction" referring to the fort orcastle on the headland. Tintagelwas the name of the whole parish,the village being known as Trevenauntil the Victorian period. "Tre" is aCornish word meaning settlementor farmstead.

This picture shows what is now King

Arthurs Great hall, but then aprivate house, known as TrevenaHouse, owned by Sir Arthur andLady Hayter who once entertainedW.E. Gladstone, the great PrimeMinister. It was built by DouglasCook and included 19 bedrooms,but no bathroom!

Farming has been the mainstay ofthe population's working lifethrough the ages. But intermittentlyother activities flourished, albeitbriefly. Slate was a valuablecommodity, providing buildingstone and roofing for localbuildings as well as being exportedfar and wide.

From the harbour fishing boatsplied their trade on the dangerouswaters of the north Cornish coast.Vessels would beach at TintagelCove, loading and unloadinggoods for sale and export to portsalong the Bristol Channel. It is

known that smuggling was rifealong this notorious coast, andmany wrecks furnished localhouseholds with opportune goodswashed up in the aftermath.


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to the present

The Cornishman InnGreat Food, Great Ale, Great Accommodation.

Tintagel - 01840 770238 www.cornishmaninn.com

The RestaurantA fresh and

comprehensive menuincluding homemadespecials, made from

locally sourcedproduce.

The Accommodation10 ensuite bedrooms

all with colour tv, tea &coffee making

facilities & centralheating.

The InnOffers a warm

welcome, aspectacular flowered

terrace & largegardens to enjoy inthe summer time.

situated right in the centre of the village, your hosts Jeremy & Rochellewill offer you a very warm welcome.

To attract modern visitors thevillage needed to smarten itself upand throw off the "tatty" monikeronce attributed to it in sections of

the travel press. This was achievedby a regeneration project during2003 and 2004 costing over 4million.

Now, as you stroll down the newlylaid granite pavements and lookat the clear blue sky overhead,your view is no longer interruptedby what was once a cat's cradleof overhead wires. You can whileaway some time sitting on oakseats in peaceful Trevena Square,once a busy bus station, now anattractive village centre withmodern toilet facilities and itsnewly installed granite cross.


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Tintagel Castle, Haven & Merli

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Tintagel Castle is one of the mostvisited historic sites in Cornwall sowe have begun your visit with thisamazing location which is ownedby English Heritage.

Although its history dates back tothe Romans, it is believed to bethe birthplace of King Arthur andso is surrounded with legend andmystery.

It is set high on the dramatic northCornwall coast giving the mostwonderful views and pottery hasbeen found on the island whichindicate it was a significant sitetrading with The Romans and theMediterranean.

Castle Beach, Tintagel

Which lies at the base of TintagelCastle, is also known as TintagelHaven and is a small sheltered

tidal pebble beach which is agood place for a swim orsnorkel. There are kelp beds withplenty of marine life and greyseals are often around. It is adog friendly beach with norestrictions

Merlins Cave is found at thebase of the Castle Island onCastle Beach. At low tide youcan enter the cave and seethrough to the other side. Merlin,who was King Arthurs teacher, issaid to have lived in this cave.


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TINTAGEL, CORNWALL

Visit the place where the legend of King Arthur

was born and enjoy spectacular views of the

North Cornwall coastline from the island.Open all year with a family events programme.

Visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/tintagel

or call 01840 770328

DISCOVERBREATHTAKING SCENERY

& FASCINATING STORIESAT TINTAGEL CASTLE

PENDRINAtlantic Road, Tintagel

Mr. & Mrs. Watson Tel. 01840 770560

Email [email protected]

www.pendrintintagel.co.uk

9 bedrooms all en-suite or private facilities

Children over 12 welcome. Private parking

Sorry, no pets.Lovely Victorian House overlooking the cliffs and Atlantic Ocean.

Beautiful sea and countryside views

Situated in the historical village of Tintagel.

Close to the Castle, coast path and many amenities.

From 30 pppn. Open all year.


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2 short circular walks

Leaving the Car Park turn right.Follow the main street to the turningcircle at the Camelot Castle Hotelentrance. Take the track down toyour right marked PublicFootpath. This leads to a kissinggate. Go through and follow thepath down towards the coast path.You can take a short detour up to

your right onto Barras Nose, thereare spectacular views northtowards Bossiney, the cliffs aboveBoscastle and Bude in the distance.Continue on the coast pathtowards the Castle, where you cango on to the Island (entrance feepayable) or down the steps onto

walk 1 - From King Arthurs Arms Car Park

the beach to see Merlins Cave orjust rest for a while before walkingback up the wide track to thevillage and your starting point.Alternatively, as you start to walk upthe wide track towards the village,for a slightly longer walk you canfollow the zig-zag path on your rightwhich leads to the upper level of

the Castle ruins. Once you reachthe top level you can either chooseto pay the entrance fee oralternatively carry on up the pathto your left which leads to St.Materianas Church. Stop for awhile before following the laneback to the main street.

Leaving the car park turn left andcross the road to the Spar shop.Immediately after the Shop turnright into Trevena Square and walkthrough the Residents car park to

the bottom and cross over thewooden bridge. At the gate takethe footpath signposted TheChurch. Walk across the field andover the stile into the lane. Turn leftand carry on up the hill to St.Materianas Church.Alternatively, turn right out of thecar park and a few yards on yourleft you see the lane namedVicarage Hill. Follow this lane andyou will also reach the church.

walk 2 - From King Arthurs Arms Car ParkIf you walk through the Churchyardand out at the top entrance onyour left you will be on the part ofthe coast path known as GlebeCliff, owned by the National Trust.

Turn right and walk along the gravelpath towards Tintagel Castle. Fromthis pathway you will enjoy thefantastic views either towards PortIsaac, the Castle Island or the Budecoastline. Continue down towardsthe Haven where you can explorethe beach and Merlins Cave. Walkback past the Visitor Centre andfollow the wide path that takes youback up to the village main streetand your starting point.


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Gluten free meals menu. Childrens crayons and paper

available from the bar. Baby changing facilities

gentlemen with youngchildren and babies areinvited to use the childrensfacilities located in the ladies

toilet. Free Wi-Fi access is available

throughout the bar/loungearea, please ask a member ofstaff for the exclusive securitykey.

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KING ARTHURS ARMS INNOpen all year, this family friendly pub & B&B is in the centre of Tintagel

King Arthurs Arms convenient location makes it an idealstopover on your tour of the breathtakingly beautiful NorthCornish coast. Enjoy good food, good beer, real ales andgood company. From breakfast to supper let us take thehassle and washing-up out of meal time.

Free Wi-Fi, Free to use ATM & Children friendly

Please telephone 01840 770831Email [email protected]

King Arthurs Car Park, TintagelVillage Centre parking

Overnight campervan parking permitted

The King Arthurs Arms Inn is afamily run, friendly Inn in the heartof the village.

Tintagel is a stunning location andthe famous castle ruins, linked withthe legend of King Arthur and hisfamous Knights, is just a five minutewalk away.

There are lots of fine beaches,hidden coves and pretty seasidevillages to be found within easyreach, making this the ideal basefor a touring holiday of NorthCornwalls rugged andspectacular coastline.

Open from 9.00 a.m. until 9.00 p.m.for good food, the Inn has a goodselection including a choice ofhome-made dishes made usinglocally sourced meat and dairyproduce and a gluten free menu.

The two bars are well stocked withleading brands and a wide choice

of Cornish real ales and cider.

We offer 4 star bed and breakfastaccommodation in the heart ofTintagel and now have 2 groundfloor bedrooms awaiting gradingby Visit England for M3 and M1 fordisabled guests.


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Legend of King Arthur

King Arthurs Great Halls

Enjoy the romance & tragedy of King Arthur

& his Knights of the Round Table,see some of the worlds finest stained glass

windows in 72 jewelled coloured scenes.

01840 770526

An Outline of Arthurs life is given byGeoffrey of Monmouth in TheHistory of the Kings of Britain. Howmuch of this life was fact or fiction isuncertain. He tells Arthur was theson of Uther Pendragon. Hisaccount makes Tintagel the

Fortress of King Gorlois, husband ofYgerna. She was the object ofUther Pendragons desires. Merlintransformed Uther so he looked likeGorlois. This enabled him to trickYgerna into making love to him,

thus Arthur was conceived atTintagel. The child was given toEctor to be raised in secret. AfterUthers death there was no King

ruling all England. Merlin placed aSword in the Stone saying thatwhoever drew it out would be King.Arthur did so and Merlin had himcrowned King. He marriedGuinevere whose father gave himthe Round Table as a dowry. Thiswas followed by a wonderful ageof Rule and Chivalry. However, his

knight Lancelot becameinfatuated with Guinevere.The Quest for the Holy Grail began

and Lancelots intrigue with theQueen came to light. Lancelotfled and Guinevere was sentencedto death. Lancelot rescued herand took her to France. Arthurwent to war against Lancelotleaving Mordred in charge.Mordred rebelled so Arthurreturned to Britain. This led to

Arthurs last Battle where he killedMordred, but was gravelywounded himself. He was carriedoff by barge to the Vale of Avalon.


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Award Winning Luxury Cornish Ice Cream

Fore Street, Tintagel36 Delicious Flavours, also

Cornish Fudge, Biscuits,

Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Sandwiches, Paninis etc

Artisan handmade Cornish ice cream

www.glutenfreepastypie.co.uk

THE LITTLE GLUTEN

FREE PASTY-PIEGluten/wheatFree Handmade

Pies

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Old Post Office

The Old Post Office which has beenowned by the National Trust since1903 is centrally placed within thevillage. This is a small medieval hall

house dating back to the late1300s and was used as a LetterReceiving Office for the area in the1870s. It has a lovely collection ofsamplers, the rear garden ischarming. It is open during theFebruary half-terms and then everyday from mid-March through tothe end of October.

The original tall chimney was rebuiltduring restoration.


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St. Materianas Church

ATLANTIC ROAD, TINTAGELJULIE & PETER CAPSTICK

TEL. 01840 770116Email [email protected]

www.tintagelbedbreakfast.co.uk

Victorian 5 star Guest House with Gold and

Breakfast Awards. Gothic, contemporary style.Private gardens and parking.

Stunning views to Tintagel Island, the Church & sea

The Avalon

All 7 rooms shower en-suite.

Children over 3 welcome.Locally sourced produce.Special diets catered for.

Free Wi-Fi for guests.

St. Materianas Church was builtalmost entirely as it appears today,in its cruciform shape of nave,chancel and transepts, between

the years 1080 and 1150, in thetime of the first Norman earls ofCornwall, Robert of Mortain and hisson William. They held Tintagel withother lands of the earldom, andbuilt their castle at Bossiney, somesmall remains of which may still beseen. They were followed by EarlReginald, a son of Henry 1, whoseems to have built the first castleon the island and probably finishedthe building of the Church.

It seems likely that the presentChurch was built on the site of anoratory served in Celtic days bythe monks of Minster and later

replaced by a Saxon-style building.This would mean that Christianworship has been continuallyoffered on this spot for 1400 years.There is a good view of CastleIsland from the Church.


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Youth Hostel

Tintagel self-catering holiday accommodation

Beautiful coastal and countryside views

Warm and comfortable retreat at any time of the yearIn the heart of North Cornwall with the legends of King

Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

Sleeps 5Cleaned and maintained by owners who live nearby.

Weekly tariff from 250 per week, short breaks available

Contact: Sue & Kearon MothEmail [email protected]

Tel. 01840 770022 Mobile 07856 613831

www.chylowen-tintagel.co.uk

CHYLOWEN

King Arthur's CafWe serve breakfast, lunch

& afternoon teas.

Find us at the top of the track that leads

to the Castle call in for a refreshing

drink and a delicious snack after your visit.

Open seven days a week

from February to November.

Tintagel Youth Hostel A short walkalong the coast path from Tintageltowards Trebarwith, you will find theYouth Hostel nestled into the cliff top.

The Hostel was a former quarrymanscottage. From this coast line thesunsets are magnificent.


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BossineyBossiney is a small hamlet on theoutskirts of Tintagel on the road toBoscastle. It is situated in one ofthe most beautiful areas of the

north Cornwall coast, much of itbeing maintained by the NationalTrust.

Bossiney was mentioned in theDomesday Book as Botcinnii, amanor held by the Count ofMortain. It was the parliamentaryseat of Sir Francis Drake and in1854 he gave his election speechfrom Bossiney Mound which is nextto the Methodist Chapel and JillPool.

The Mound is all that remains of aNorman wooden fortress but mythhas it that The Round Table ofKing Arthur and his knights is buried

here and will rise up from theMound on midsummers night.

Bossiney Cove - this is a wonderfulbeach which is dog friendly withno restrictions. You will see thefamous Elephant Rock with itstrunk in the sand. At low tide it

joins up with Benoath Cove. It is apopular beach for families andsurfers all the year round.

In times past the path to thebeach was a donkey track wheresand was collected for fertilizingthe fields. Lye Rock and the Sistersare home to many seabirds.

Hotel with 20 attractive ensuite bedrooms, many with sea

views, some family rooms and suites, some with patios and all

at reasonable rates.

In the historic hamlet of Bossiney, close to Bossiney Cove,

Rocky Valley and beautiful Southwest Coast PathA great refreshment point for breakfast, coffee, lunch or

dinner with a comfy bar and gardens.Open to non-residents.

BOSSINEY HOUSE HOTELBossiney Road, Tintagel PL34 0AX

Tel: 01840 [email protected]

www.bossineyhouse.com


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Rocky Valleybands of coarse and fine-grainedgrey slates, dates back to theUpper Devonian Age (377-363million years ago), and stretches

nearly a mile inland to St. NectansKieve.

The rivers erosive power hasproduced a spectacular scene ofcrags, smooth rocks, gullies,cataracts and deep chasms.

The shelter offered by the valley isa welcome refuge for wildlife andthe stream plays host to dippersand grey wagtails. It is said thatthe 60s hit song Sunshine of YourLove performed by Cream andJimi Hendrix, was supposedlypenned here!

Further up the valley, remarkablywell preserved maze carvings arefound on a rock face behind theruins of an old mill. Similar carvingsfound in Crete date back 4000years, but these were only firstmentioned in 1948.

Rocky Valley - The Trevillett Riverrushes through this narrow gorge,originally known as Crocketts TorValley, before tumbling into the

waters of Bossiney Haven. The softbedrock, consisting of alternating

LUXURY HOLIDAY HOMESFOR SALE

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www.ocean-cove.co.uk

Ocean Cove, Tintagel


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Trebarwith StrandTrebarwith Strand - With its vastcliffs, dark caves and fine goldensand, this was once the centre ofthe local slate trade, from where

quarried stone was exported.

In the 1800s, this natural cove grewin importance mainly due toextensive quarrying along the cliffsand inland at the Prince of Walesquarry. It was so much easier toextract slate on the coast. Not onlywas it good quality, but there wereno problems with waste material. Itwas just thrown into the sea.

Transport was made easy by simplyshipping the slate out directly fromthe quarry site via Port William, asmall harbour at the south end ofthe cove. Today the abandonedquarries leave a legacy of richindustrial heritage that is clearlyvisible from the coast pathbetween Trebarwith Strand and

Tintagel.

Today, Trebarwiths beautifulbeach, known as the Strand, is very

popular with locals and holidaymakers. Frequent strong winds offthe Atlantic Ocean make forexcellent surfing. The clean sand,

warm pools and climbing rocksmake it a great place for children.The beach is tidal and at low tide itextends for almost a mile. At hightide the water covers the beachcompletely for about two hours. It issafer to bathe after low tide, whenthe tide is coming in. During holidayseasons lifeguards are present toensure the safety of bathers.

CUMBRAE HOLIDAY AGENCY

T rebarw i th S t rand. T in tage l

Jayne Warton - Tel. 01840 [email protected]

A range of self-catering properties inTrebarwith and the surrounding area.

Sleeping from2-12 persons.

Pets welcome atselected properties.

Please quote ref: TVG

when booking.


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ATLANTIC

VIEWHOTELTREKNOW,

TINTAGEL

9 double, twin, triple & family bedroomsAll rooms with sea or countryside views

Indoor heated swimming poolChildren welcome, sorry no pets.

Free Wi-Fi

Lovely Victorian Country House set 300 yardsfrom the cliff top amid National Trust land in an

area of Outstanding Natural beauty. In theheart of King Arthur country, we have a

restaurant, licensed bar and swimming pool.

Mr. & Mrs. John Lawson

Tel. 01840 770221

Email [email protected]

www.holidayscornwall.com

Treknow

SHUTTA PARK,TREKNOW

Trelake Lane, Treknow, Tintagel PL34 0EW

Self-catering accommodationSleeps 4 plus cot

Weekly tariff from 250 a week.

(See our website for full details).

Clive and Julie SandercockTel. 01840 770844

Mobile 07791 118001Email [email protected]

www.tintagel-accommodation.co.uk

Treknow is a hamlet in the Parish ofTintagel established in the earlypart of the 16th century to housequarry workers. The remains of old

quarry workings are clearly visibleon the coastline.

A small copper mine also operatedin the latter years of the 18thcentury.


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Local Events Calendar 201315th-19th April Boscastle Walking Week (booking essential)

27th April Trevithick Day, Camborne

1st May Padstow Obby Oss Festival

8th May Helston Flora Day & Furry Dance6th 8th June Royal Cornwall Show, Wadebridge

21st-23rd June Rock Oyster Festival, Wadebridge

5th-7th July Padstow Vintage Rally

25th July Launceston Agricultural Show

20th July Delabole Carnival

29th June/30th June RAF Davistow Moor Armed Forces Weekend

30th July 9th Aug St Endellion Music Summer Festival

3rd August Tintagel Carnival

14th August Camelford Show

17th August Bude Carnival

27th-30th August Bude Jazz Festival

5th-6th October Boscastle Festival

Further information can be obtained from Tintagel Visitor Centre.

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2 walks

Turn right out of the Visitor Centre carpark and follow Bossiney Road for afew hundred yards until you reach theCatholic Church. Turn right intoTrenale Lane and follow the lane tothe grass triangle and red telephonebox at the top. Here, you should turn

left and follow the lane. There arefabulous views of Tintagel and thecoastline along this stretch of thelane. Carry on until you reach thecrossroads. Go straight acrosstowards the hamlet of Halgabron.Further down the lane there is a steepleft hand bend. On the right hand

side of the bend you will see a PublicFootpath sign. Go over the stile andfollow the footpath down through thewoods to St. Nectans Glen.

walk 3

A WALK FROM TINTAGEL VISITOR CENTRE TOST. NECTANS GLEN

Turn right out of the Visitor Centre carpark and follow the road out of the

village towards Boscastle. You willpass through the hamlet of Bossiney.Follow the road down the hill out ofBossiney and up the other side. Atthe brow of the hill, there is a car parkon the left hand side providing freeparking for St. Nectans Glen. Afterparking your car, carefully cross overthe road and take the track oppositewhich is clearly marked to St. Nectans

Glen. You will pass St. Pirans well onthe left. Then bear right and followthe signs to the waterfall.

drive/walk 4A DRIVE AND WALK FROM TINTAGEL VISITORCENTRE TO ST. NECTANS GLEN


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St. Nectans Glen

Trethevy - Tintagel01840 779538

www.st-nectansglen.co.uk

Cornwalls

Hidden

Gem

OPENING TIMES

High Season1st April to 31st Oct.

9.30am to 5.00pm

Off Season1st Nov. to 31st March

10.30am to 3.00pm

St Nectans Glen is a magical,tranquil and sacred site set in fifteenacres of stunning woodland. As youwalk up to the Glen along the

gently flowing river, you will beamazed at the stunning naturalbeauty surrounding you. The softlysinging birds above you or thespring flowers and foliage with theirfragrance at your feet, makes this amulti-sensory experience. Furtheralong, you will see the rocks andruins of old buildings whose energyreflects the memories that theyhave seen.You can sit by the river listening tothe water or explore the Meditationroom also known as St Nectanscell, where it is said Nectan livedwith his parents and 23 brothers

and sisters back in the sixth century.

After a short walk down through astunningly landscaped woodland,

you will reach the jewel in thecrown. A magnificent 60 footWaterfall and kieve, believed to bethe only one like it in the world. Youwill see how special St NectansGlen is. Looking further, you see aSite of Special Scientific Interestcontaining rare and endangeredFerns, Fungi and plants.

Visiting the Glen, the one thing thatis certain is that you will never feelthe same again. You will go awayfeeling cleansed, refreshed anduplifted having experiencedsomething magical.

A free leaflet about St. Nectens Glen is available in the Tintagel Visitor Centre.


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Port Isaac

The Mote20 Yards From the Seais why we have thefreshest lobster you can find.

In our Eighth season Team Mote looks forward toserving you for 2013.

Our ethos is to serve food that is fresh, local & tasty.Added to this we are aware of issues such as food

miles & sustainability of fish stocks.

The Mote, 9 Fore Street, Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29 3RB

01208880226www.the-mote-in-port-isaac.co.uk

The village dates back to the 13thcentury. Through the 18th and 19thcenturies the port handled cargoessuch as coal, wood, stone, ores,limestone salt and pottery. Thepilchard fishing began before the16th century and fishermen still workfrom the Platt landing their catch offish, crab and lobsters.

The Lifeboat Station has a Class Dinshore lifeboat named Copeland

Bell which has responded to morethan 550 calls and saved many livesover the years.

The village has become famous forthe Doc Martin TV series and thesea shanty group FishermansFriends.


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Special OerDINNER, BED & BREAKFAST & FREE

ENTRY TO THE VICTORIAN GARDENS

55 per person per night(March & April)

65 per person per night(May & October)

75 per person per night(June to September)

Additional nights - 40pppn Bed & BreakfastSubject to availability in a standard doubleor twin room. Free room upgrade on arrivalif available or 10pppn extra to guarantee

a sea view.Perched high on a hill overlooking 30miles of stunning coastline above the

Isaac, made famous now for its role as

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well known for its relaxed, informal

accommodation.

It is the perfect base to explore

Cornwall, close to all local attractions

and beaches. Or ideal just to chill out in

the beautiful surroundings, set in 3 acres

of its own Victorian gardens.

About us

e Longcross Hotel & Gardens, Trelights, near Port Isaac, Cornwall, UK PL29 3TF

Telephone: 01208 880243 Email: [email protected]

www.longcrosshotel.co.uk

The Longcross HotelPort Isaac, Cornwall


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BudeThere are two large sandy beacheswhich have been voted the 7thbest Beach Destination by TripAdvisor for 2012. They are perfect

for the family holiday with a varietyof beach activities available.

The Bude canal offers a lovely and

very different holiday experience.The canal regeneration project wascompleted in 2008. From the lockgates at Summerleaze Beach, itnow links the town to opencountryside as far as Helebridge,near Marhamchurch. The canalwas fully dredged and the

towpaths are now flat and widermaking them suitable forwheelchairs and pushchairs.

There is also a network of wellsignposted walking routes throughand over marshes that have beendeveloped to attract anabundance of wildlife. Otters areoften spotted and there is a birdhide overlooking the nature reservefrom the towpath.

The walk from Bude to Helebridge ismost enjoyable. The towpathcontinues a little further ending atThe Weir, a very pleasant caf and

bistro where refreshments can beenjoyed whilst overlooking a lakeand the resident wild life. There isalso a childrens play area.


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All our food is cooked in our kitchensusing only fresh ingredients sourcedfrom local suppliers. The freshness of thefood is matched only by the stunninginterior of the restaurant with its fullyglazed facade offering sweeping viewsdown to the fishing lake.

Eat breakfast, lunch or supper at veryaffordable prices from our tantalisingmenu or just pop in for a freshly groundcoffee and cake.

Your children are most welcome andwill find plenty to do in the wildlifecentre whilst you relax and catch upwith friends and family. Take

advantage of the walks around ourfarm in order to walk off your lunch.

go online to find out more about us.

an exciting newlakeside coffee houseand bistroincorporating aninteractive wildlifecentre.

take a stroll up the budecanal or find us just off thea39 at marhamchurch -we look forward to seeingyou!

to book a table please call01288 362234 or01288 362213www.weir-restaurant-bude.co.uk


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Widemouth Bay

HOTEL . RESTAURANT . BAR

A GEM WHERE THE MAGNIFICENT VIEWS AND FOOD GIVEYOU A TASTE OF THE WILD NORTH CORNISH COAST The Sunday Times

H O T E L & T A B L E R E S E R V AT I O N S

[email protected]

01288 352386www.elements-life.co.uk

Elements is set in one of North Cornwalls nest locations:high on the cliffs between Bude & Widemouth Bay. Whether its a beach, walking,

surng or family holiday, look no further than elements.

- ELEVEN BEDROOM BOUTIQUE HOTEL- GYM, SAUNA, SOLARIUM AND DRYING ROOM

- COMPLEMENTARY BIKES FOR GUESTS TO USE

- NORTH CORNWALLS NEW ITALIAN RESTAURANT

- SERVING MORNING COFFEE, LUNCH, AFTERNOON TEA AND DINNER

- CAFE AND BAR OPEN - ALL DAY - 7 DAYS A WEEK

- UNRIVALLED PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS AND LAID-BACK ATMOSPHERE

LEARN TO SURF BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS

with former European champion Mike Raven

Call Elements for details.

Marine Drive . Bude . North Cornwall . EX23 0LZDISCOVER US ON THE COAST ROAD BETWEEN BUDE & WIDEMOUTH


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Tel: 01288 331492

[email protected]

Located on the North Cornwall - Devon border.Situated in lush, rolling countryside with views

towards Dartmoor & Bodmin Moor.

Please call us or visit our website for detaileddirections on how to find us.

It may be the best decision you make all year!

It is also a popular walking areawith wonderful coastal views. Avery popular coastal walk takesyou to Bude.

A short distance from the beachyou will find Elements, a great

place to stop and eat.

A long open bay and beach onthe Atlantic coast. Ideal forfamilies and is popular for a varietyof seaside activities, includingsurfing, swimming and familypicnics.

Lifeguards patrol the beach in thepeak summer months when dogsare not permitted on the northbeach. A variety of marine wildlifecan be found in the rock pools.

There are cafes on and aroundthe beach as well as a pub and

shops on the hill above the bay.


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Boscastle

This is a very popular medievalvillage with an Elizabethan harbour.It is not only a busy fishing villagebut in the past it was a small portimporting limestone and coal as

well as exporting slate and otherlocal produce.

The Rivers Jordan, Valency andParadise flow through the village.The Valency valley is a magical

Overlooking the harbour in the Cornish fishing village ofBoscastle and surrounded by the beautiful North Cornwallcoastline, the Wellington Hotel is one of Cornwalls oldestCoaching Inns and dates back to the 16th Century. Whether youstay at the 3 Star hotel or just come to eat and drink in the LongBar or the Waterloo Restaurant, you will be sure to receive a verywarm welcome.

The Hotel: 14 bedrooms starting at 45 for a single room and 75for a standard double room. Superior rooms and family rooms arealso available. All room rates include a full Cornish breakfast.Additional beds and dog beds can be provided in certain rooms.

The Long Bar: A traditional pub bar with a great selection of realales, beers and ciders and serving superb food at lunch and in theevenings. Families are welcome with a childrens menu available.Your dog can come too!

The Waterloo Restaurant: With 2 AA Rosettes, an elegant Georgiandining room, talented chefs and fresh local ingredients, enjoy anamazing meal in beautiful surroundings.

01840 250202info@wellingtonhotelboscastle.comwww.wellingtonhotelboscastle.com

Camelot Taxis01840 770172 - 07811 648535Licensed Hackney & 9 Seater

Minibus (inc. Driver)

For a personal service

call Ken HawkerTaxi/Courier service

Pub & Club Pickups

A Boscastle/Tintagel based, friendly, reliable,

door to door service, local and long distance.

Pre-booking advised for late night or

early morning.

walk to the dark and intriguingMinster Church. Jordan Vale is thesteep hill rising from the WellingtonHotel to the top of the village. Awalk up or down between the oldstone cottages takes one back intime. Forrabury Church stands highup to the south of Boscastle and

not too far off the coastal path.


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Whichever direction youapproach Crackington Haven, theviews are really spectacular. Onlythe road separates the sea from a

couple of beach shops, a handfulof houses, and a public house.With good car parking space thismakes an ideal base for thosewho enjoy walking and having funon the beach with the family.

To the north of Penkenna Point(430 ft) lies St Gennys withbreathtaking views towards Bude,

Morwenstow and Lundy Island. Tothe south the North Cornwall coasttraverses to the highest cliff inEngland High Cliff at well over

700 ft. St Juliot Church is onlyabout 2 miles inland. For thosewho like remote beaches thereare few that rival Strangles andRusey.

Away from the coast are tranquilwoodland paths, running streamsand sunny meadows with theoccasional glimpse of deer.

Crackington Haven


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celebrating 30 years

1983-2013

the heart of the camel trail

BBHbridge bike hire

01208 813050www.bridgebikehire.co.uk

Camel Trail

Trying to compact all that hasbeen written about the camel trailis a challenge. Suffice to say thisever popular 15 miles of traffic freefamily cycling is a wonderfuloption for a day out no matterwhat the weather.

The contrast in rides is spectacular- downstream along the Estuary toPadstow is still the most popularbut the riverside ride up to the

Moors is very special and is themore sheltered route.

When you combine the naturalbeauty of the Camel Trail with aride that is very comfortable forsomeone "not been on a bike foryears" this facility, with Bridge BikeHire providing bikes for all thefamily in Wadebridge, is a must dofor any visitor.

For up to date info on the trail seethe bloghttp://www.destination_cornwall.co.uk/ click "ride with Nige".

THE CORNISH ARMS

PENDOGGETTNear Port Isaac, Cornwall PL30 3HH

Traditional olde worlde pub serving real ales,

traditional pub food and large menu of authentic

Thai cuisine cooked by our chef from Bangkok.

8 ensuite bedrooms, accommodating various

numbers from 2 5 and flat for 5 on a bed and

breakfast basis. Prices from 60 per room.

Situated close to the coastal path

in Doc Martin country.

Tel. 01208 880263

[email protected]

www.cornisharms.com


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Safe motoringPlease remember, going on holiday is probably thelongest journey you will do in a year.

Join a motoring organisation. If you break down on

route recovery to your home can be hugelyexpensive.

Have your car serviced by a reputable garage. GoodGarage Scheme members are subject to a strictmonitoring code and can be trusted to do a good

job.

Always check your oil, coolant and screen washlevels, tyre pressures and lights before your journey.

Check the condition of your tyres. On motorwayswhen driving at high speeds your tyres work hard.Many breakdowns and some accidents are causedby tyre problems. Check your tyres for wear anddamage. Pressures will need to be increased whenloaded or towing.

If you are towing make sure the tyres on your trailer or

caravan are fully checked as above.

If you have a problem with your car coming down onholiday, have it checked as soon as possible.Problems rarely disappear on their own.

Make sure if you have a roof rack that both it and theload are secure. We can have very high winds inCornwall.

When using cycle racks, make sure that both the rackand the cycles do not obscure the lights or numberplate.

Keep your petrol tank well filled. Getting stuck downquiet narrow lanes in the middle of the countryside isnot much fun.

Take your time! Cornwall is rural and has many narrowlanes with blind bends. Always anticipate the

possibility that just around that narrow corner theremay be a wide farm vehicle that cannot stop quickly.There may also be a family enjoying a walk or cyclistson the road. Enjoy a leisurely drive and stay safe.


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motor services

ATLANTICM O T O RS E R V I C E S

CAMELFORD,

CORNwALL PL32 9RR

MOT Testing

Full Repair Facilities

Car Recovery & Sales

GOOD GARAGE SCHEME

member

[email protected]

call: 01840 212 650

We are a garage situated on the B3266some 3.5 miles from Tintagel and 400

yards from the A39 at Camelford.IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH

YOUR CAR, CALL US FIRST CALLS

ARE ANSWERED 24/7 OR

ATLANTIC MOTOR SERVICESTintagel Road, Camelford, PL32 9RR

Tel. 01840 212650

We offer excellent service andrepair facilities for all makes ofcars, owner proprietor, with over49 years experience. We areMembers of the Good GarageScheme and a VOSA approvedMOT testing station.

We pride ourselves in being ableto carry out the following, allforms of car repairs, diagnosticand electronic repairs, airconditioning work, tyres andbatteries.

We have four up to datecourtesy cars for which we make

no charge [age and licenceconditions apply]. We also offera recovery service from and toany part of the U.K.

We are a garage situated on theB3266 some 3.5 miles fromTintagel and 400 yards from theA39 at Camelford.

IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITHYOUR CAR, CALL US FIRST CALLSARE ANSWERED 24/7 OR [email protected]


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Useful Contact InformationTintagel Visitor Centre 01840 779084Boscastle Visitor Centre 01840 250010Bude Visitor Centre 01288 354240Devon & Cornwall Police 101

First Responders 999

Doctors SurgeriesTintagel, Bossiney Road 01840 770214Boscastle Surgery 01840 250209Camelford Medical Centre 01840 213894Delablole Surgery 01840 213229

Minor Injury Unit Bodmin Hospital 01208 251577

NHS Direct 0845 4647

Western Greyhound (Buses) 01637 871871

RSPCA - Emergency Number 03001234999

Vets

Penbode Camelford 01840 213277Holts - Camelford 01840 212229Nutes - Wadebridge 01208 813258

DentistApril Lodge, Bude (NHS) 01288 355355

Petrol StationsBoscastle (nearest) 01840 250108Delabole (Luggs) 01840 213284Camelot Garage, Camelford 01840 213217

Mobile Bank TintagelNat West - Visitor Centre Car Park - Friday 12.15 - 12.45

Local Church ServicesSt Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Sunday Mass - 4.00 pmSt Materianas Church Glebe Cliff Sunday Service - 10 amTintagel Methodist Church Sunday Service - 10.30 amBossiney Methodist Chapel Sunday Service - 11 am

Tintagel Youth Hostel 01840 770334 or 0845 371 9145

Boscastle Youth Hostel 0845 371 9006


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Tintagel Parish Council and Tintagel Visitor Centre would like to sincerely thank theadvertisers listed below who have given their support to enable this Guide to bepublished:-King Arthurs Arms InnAtlantic View HotelChylowen self-catering accommodationPendrin Bed and Breakfast

Camelot Castle HotelTreleavens Ice Cream & The Gluten Free Pasty PieEnglish Heritage and Tintagel CastleThe Avalon Bed and BreakfastThe Cornishman InnKing Arthurs CafThe Atique & Urchins Bear ShopSt. Nectans GlenCumbrae Holiday AgencyThe Wellington Hotel, BoscastleShutta Park self-catering accommodationBossiney House HotelOcean CoveAtlantic Motors, CamelfordBridge Bike Hire, WadebridgeLongcross Hotel, Port IsaacThe Mote, Port IsaacTrethorne Leisure Park, LauncestonElements, Widemouth Bay

The Weir, BudeWoodview Campsite, BudeOutdoor Adventure, Widemouth BayCamelot TaxisAcabsNational Trust and The Old Post OfficeThe Big Fish, Fish and Chip ShopBosayne Guest HouseKing Arthurs Great HallsWestcote House, Bossiney

The Bluff Centre, TreknowMelrosa, TrewarmettRAF Memorial Museum, DavidstowTony Seldon TaxisThe Cornish Arms, PendoggettThe Mill House Inn, Trebarwith

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This Guide was produced and published byTintagel Visitor Centre

Bossiney Road, Tintagel, Cornwall. PL34 0AJTel. 01840 779084 Email : [email protected] Tintagel Parish Council 2013

Tintagel Parish Council accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of advertisers entries.

Photos marked copyright David Flower

Printed by: www.phoenixprintbodmin.com - environmentally minded printers.


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