North Cornwall Travel Guide

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The village and nearby Tintagel Castle are associated with the legends surrounding King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table. The village has, in recent times, become attractive to day-trippers and tourists, and is one of the most-visited places in Britain
The village and nearby Tintagel Castle are associated with the legends surrounding King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table. The village has, in recent times, become attractive to day-trippers and tourists, and is one of the most-visited places in Britain
The village and nearby Tintagel Castle are associated with the legends surrounding King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table. The village has, in recent times, become attractive to day-trippers and tourists, and is one of the most-visited places in Britain
Port Isaac, Cornwall beautiful village and harbour used for the British series Doc Martin.
Tintagel Old Post Office is a 14th-century stone house, built to the plan of a medieval manor house, situated in Tintagel, Cornwall, United Kingdom. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tintagel-old-post-office

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Camelot Castle Hotel

Camelot Castle Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Camelot Castle Tintagel England
The price is NZ$214 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$214
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Tintagel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (488 reviews)
We got upgraded to a beautiful room overlooking the sea x Tintagel, warm accommodation.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Camelot Castle Hotel
Port Gaverne Hotel

Port Gaverne Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Port Gaverne Hotel Port Isaac Port Isaac England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$158 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$158
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Isaac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Port Gaverne Beach and Cliffside Gallery are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
The staff were fantastic, the food great, the hotel is situated in a fantastic area. We had a brilliant weekend. Could not find any fault. Please share this with the manager and staff at the hotel.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Port Gaverne Hotel
Jamaica Inn

Jamaica Inn

3 out of 5
Bolventor Launceston England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$142 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$142
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly inn in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
All good

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Jamaica Inn
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Beautiful ground floor apartment with sun terrace, garden and Hot Tub

Beautiful ground floor apartment with sun terrace, garden and Hot Tub

St Minver England
Stay at this apartment in Wadebridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions St. Enodoc Golf Club and Brea Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
The property was lovely, hot tub, enclosed garden, fully stocked kitchen so we could cook. There was also the beach, shops and pub in walking distance!

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Beautiful ground floor apartment with sun terrace, garden and Hot Tub
Bay Retreat Villas

Bay Retreat Villas

4 out of 5
St Merryn Park, St Merryn Padstow England
Stay at this apartment in Padstow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Padstow Maize Maze and South West Coast Path Section 15 Trailhead ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
Seventh time should say it all!!

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Bay Retreat Villas
Family cottage near the sea - Pet Friendly sleeps 6 - 5 mins from Port Isaac

Family cottage near the sea - Pet Friendly sleeps 6 - 5 mins from Port Isaac

Port Isaac England
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Bodmin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Port Gaverne Beach and Tregardock Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
Welcoming. A lovely place to stay.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Family cottage near the sea - Pet Friendly sleeps 6 - 5 mins from Port Isaac
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Popular places to visit

Sculpture above Tintagel

Tintagel Castle

4/5(8 reviews)

Find out about the history of Tintagel when you take a trip to Tintagel Castle. Stroll along the waterfront in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Tintagel Castle
Early morning at Long Cove near Padstow in Cornwall

Padstow Harbour

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Padstow with a trip to Padstow Harbour. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Padstow Harbour
Where Daphne Du Maurier based her famous novel. It is said that she got lost on Bodmin moor and stumbled upon Jamaica Inn. Whilst she was recovering from her ordeal she came up with the idea for her novel.

Jamaica Inn

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bolventor when you take a trip to Jamaica Inn. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Jamaica Inn
Creepy cell in the derelict Naval Prison

Bodmin Jail

4/5(5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Bodmin Jail during your trip to Bodmin. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Bodmin Jail
Another one of my favourite spots in Cornwall for watching surfers. On a sunny day and with a strong wind to whip the waves up, there is nothing better than to sit on the grassy cliffs and people watch.

Polzeath Beach

5/5(1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Polzeath Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Wadebridge. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.

Polzeath Beach
Widemouth bay in Cornwall, Uk is a lovely beach for swimming, surfing and photography ;-)

Widemouth Bay Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Widemouth Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Bude. You can seek out the surfing spots while in the area.

Widemouth Bay Beach

Cities near North Cornwall

Fistral Beach featuring a beach and a coastal town as well as a large group of people

Newquay

Landscape panorama of padstow harbour and town in Cornwall

Padstow

The ruins of Wheal Betsy Engine House in Devon

Tavistock

Broadwoodwidger from over here.
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