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Out and About in Tintagel and Cornwall All the amenities of Tintagel village with its selection of shops and pubs are nearby, as are stunning cliff walks leading down to Castle Beach, Bossiney Cove and Rocky Valley. The medieval ruins of 'King Arthur's Castle', King Arthur's Great Halls, and the 14th century "Old Post Office" are within a few minutes walk. The beautiful beach of Trebarwith Strand is approximately 2 miles by road. Tintagel is an ideal base for touring the county, located on the North Coast, with easy access to the Atlantic Highway and the A30. We are within 'day trip distance' to all major attractions in Cornwall, from the Hartland peninsula, down to the south coast fishing ports of Looe and Polperro, and along the full length of the county to the maritime museum at Falmouth and of course St. Ives, Newquay and Lands End. For those who wish to explore the local area, the North Cornwall coastline is designated as an 'area of outstanding natural beauty'. During the spring the cliff tops and coastal path has a fabulous display of wildflowers; creating a profusion of colour in a mild climate that brings the early migrating birds to the estuaries and shores. The National Trust and English Heritage have a number of properties and gardens through out Cornwall, which are easily accessible during the early and later times of the year when the children are still at school and the roads are relatively traffic free. Close by are the beaches of Bossiney just to the North end and Trebarwith; a 10 min. drive. Bossiney is a stunning little cove with impressive views along the coast. It is reached via a series of steps cut into the cliff - down a very steep decent - but the effort is well worth it. You could choose to walk along the cliffs past Bossiney Haven to the stunningly beautiful Rocky Valley. The beach at Trebarwith is equally impressive with the added benefit of a lifeguard in attendance during the busy times of the year Trebarwith is easily accessed from the road or you could enjoy a pleasant stroll along the coastal path to get to it - passing the remnants of the areas coastal quarries - now very picturesque reminders of the days when people literally carved a living out of the cliff face. Tintagel lies between the fishing villages of Boscastle and Port Isaac. Both villages have their own unique character - jewels in the North Cornwall Crown - with quaint fishing harbours and the classic narrow Cornish lanes running from them; winding their way through rows of 14th century cottages.
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