The Cornishman Inn

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Situated in Tintagel, a 3-minute walk from the castle rumoured to have been birthplace of King Arthur, this traditional inn boasts free WiFi and free parking on site. The popular town of Newquay is 30 miles away. Guests at The Cornishman Inn can explore the rugged coastal surroundings, and visit Merlin’s Cave. Dartmoor National Park can be reached in less than an hour’s drive. The rooms at The Cornishman are bright and traditionally furnished. Each features tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. In the morning, guests can enjoy a selection of cereals and juice, tea/coffee, toast, preserves and a full English breakfast. Special diets can be catered for if requested in advance. Delicious homemade food is made from fresh local ingredients and served in the restaurant. There is a flowered terrace outside, or a choice of 3 indoor bars to choose from.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Rosemary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Modern, clean and extremely comfortable. In the middle of Tintagel excellent location with fantastic views of the sea. The owner/staff were all really friendly, helpful and couldn’t do enough to assist in any way”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Centre of town, fantastic food, and very welcome staff.”
Jill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was excellent and great to have parking. Liked the quirkiness and great that locals used it. The breakfast was amazing!”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Superb location. Plenty of parking available. Room was very clean and spacious. Breakfast was freshly cooked and plentiful. Full English and cereals provided as well as plenty of tea, fruit juice and toast. Staff were very polite and friendly....”
Sallyann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Brilliant family own place, lively staff Brilliant clean x”
Elaine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was perfect , Breakfast was exceptional will definitely stay there again in the future”
Lorna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is central to Tintagel, and has its own parking although the village has lots of pay and display carparks and is not that big. The hotel has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where I felt safe and secure on the premises and in my room...”
Joe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was warm and quiet enough to sleep in. Bed was comfortable and the heating (once worked out warmed the room through out). The breakfast offering was brilliant and was a great start to our day.”
Kirst
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely room and a fantastic breakfast. Ideal location and free parking. Very friendly staff.”
Tracy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location. Friendly staff who were so helpful. Great location”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • French • Indian • Irish • Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Seafood • Steakhouse • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Cornishman Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.