Level 4 Castle-Style Mansion
Camelot Castle Hotel
Tintagel, Cornwall
under a mile (0.4 km) from the castle
Sleep inside the walls
- Dogs allowed
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
Stay near a castle
Where to stay near Tintagel Castle
No. English Heritage's own page for Tintagel Castle does not offer overnight accommodation, cottages or apartments at the site itself. The castle is open for day visits only, reached on foot from Tintagel village. English Heritage runs holiday cottages at some of its other properties, but none is listed for Tintagel on the pages checked.
Historic places to stay near Tintagel Castle
Level 3 Tower, Fort & Folly
Tower House
Boscastle, Cornwall
about 3 miles (5 km) from the castle
- Dogs allowed
Level 3 Tower, Fort & Folly
The Folly
Port Isaac, Cornwall
about 6 miles (10 km) from the castle
- Dogs allowed
Level 3 Tower, Fort & Folly
Folly 1, Port Isaac Bay Holidays
Port Isaac, Cornwall
about 6 miles (10 km) from the castle
- Dogs allowed
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The castle and the places to stay around it.
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About Tintagel Castle
Tintagel Castle stands on a headland and island on the north coast of Cornwall. According to English Heritage, the island was the stronghold of Cornish rulers during the 5th to 7th centuries, long before the medieval castle whose ruins visitors see today.
The site's fame rests largely on legend. In the 12th century, Geoffrey of Monmouth wrote that King Arthur was conceived at Tintagel, according to English Heritage, and the story has drawn visitors ever since. Merlin's Cave, beneath the castle, can be explored when the tide allows, and a life-sized sculpture called Gallos, inspired by the Arthurian legend, stands on the island.
Visiting Tintagel Castle
Tintagel Castle is open daily from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, according to English Heritage (checked September 2026). The site can close during periods of bad weather and high winds. There is no parking on site; pay and display car parks in Tintagel village are about 600 metres from the castle entrance, and English Heritage advises allowing at least 30 minutes to walk from the village to the footbridge entrance. The postcode is PL34 0HE.
The number 95 bus, running between Bude and Newquay via Boscastle, Tintagel, Camelford and Wadebridge, stops at Tintagel Visitor Centre, about a mile's walk from the castle. The nearest railway station is Bodmin Parkway, 19 miles away, reached from the castle by a combination of buses taking around 90 to 120 minutes, according to English Heritage.
Questions
Can you stay overnight at Tintagel Castle?
No. English Heritage's own page for Tintagel Castle lists no overnight accommodation, cottages or apartments at the site itself, which is open for day visits only. English Heritage runs holiday cottages at some other properties, but none is listed for Tintagel on the pages checked.
Is Tintagel Castle linked to King Arthur?
Yes, by legend rather than proven fact. In the 12th century, Geoffrey of Monmouth wrote that King Arthur was conceived at Tintagel, according to English Heritage. The story is not treated as historical fact by English Heritage, but it has shaped the site's reputation and its visitor attractions, including Merlin's Cave.
How old is Tintagel Castle?
The headland was the stronghold of Cornish rulers during the 5th to 7th centuries, according to English Heritage, well before the medieval castle ruins that stand there today. English Heritage's pages checked for this guide did not give an exact date for the later medieval castle buildings.
Is there parking at Tintagel Castle?
No, there is no parking on site, according to English Heritage. Pay and display car parks in Tintagel village, postcode PL34 0HE, are about 600 metres from the castle entrance, and visitors should allow at least 30 minutes to walk from the village to the footbridge entrance.
What are Tintagel Castle's opening hours?
Tintagel Castle is open daily from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, according to English Heritage (checked September 2026). The site can close during bad weather and high winds, so English Heritage advises checking the website before travelling on stormy days.
Sources and checks
We checked these sources for this page. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
- english-heritage.org.uk: no on-site accommodation, early history, Arthurian legend, Gallos sculpture
- english-heritage.org.uk: hours, weather closures, parking, walking time
- english-heritage.org.uk: bus route, nearest train station, postcode
- en.wikipedia.org: coordinates only (lead, not used for facts stated as fact)
