Key Features
- Property code: 965
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- May be suitable for those with mobility problems
- Bathrooms
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- WiFi
Description
Located midway between Tintagel and Boscastle, Swallow Cottage provides comfortable accommodation for two.
Guests staying at Swallow Cottage are welcome to explore and share the owners 10 acres of fields and magical woodlands and with dedicated doorstep walks for paws, your four legged family member will love staying at Swallow Cottage too!
If you do decide to venture away from your accommodation then the villages of Tintagel and Boscastle are just a few minutes' drive away. Tintagel is steeped in myths and mystery thanks to its association with the legend of King Arthur. Tintagel castle ruins with the most dramatic of coastline backgrounds are worth a visit and the walk. You will find a selection of good quality eateries and pubs as well as your usual gift shops and convenience stores in Tintagel. The small sandy beach at Bossiney Cove is less than 3 miles from Swallow Cottage and is dog friendly all year round. Trebarwith Strand beach complete with great pub is 4 miles. The picturesque village of Boscastle with its scenic harbour and rugged headlands is very different to Tintagel and a little quieter too but offers some great walks and famous 16th century inn, The Cobweb.
Heading northwards from Swallow Cottage on the Atlantic Highway you will reach the bustling town of Bude. Popular beaches such as Crackington Haven (9 miles) and Widemouth Bay (14 miles) are en-route. Heading southwards in the direction of Wadebridge and Padstow are a selection of wonderful north Cornwall beaches including Polzeath (14 miles) and year round dog friendly Daymer Bay (15 miles).
Swallow Cottage has brother property Sundowners (825) nearby so is ideal for two couples wanting to get away together but with the benefit of your own private space.
Key Features
- Property code: 965
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- May be suitable for those with mobility problems
- Bathrooms
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- WiFi
Description
Located midway between Tintagel and Boscastle, Swallow Cottage provides comfortable accommodation for two.
Guests staying at Swallow Cottage are welcome to explore and share the owners 10 acres of fields and magical woodlands and with dedicated doorstep walks for paws, your four legged family member will love staying at Swallow Cottage too!
If you do decide to venture away from your accommodation then the villages of Tintagel and Boscastle are just a few minutes' drive away. Tintagel is steeped in myths and mystery thanks to its association with the legend of King Arthur. Tintagel castle ruins with the most dramatic of coastline backgrounds are worth a visit and the walk. You will find a selection of good quality eateries and pubs as well as your usual gift shops and convenience stores in Tintagel. The small sandy beach at Bossiney Cove is less than 3 miles from Swallow Cottage and is dog friendly all year round. Trebarwith Strand beach complete with great pub is 4 miles. The picturesque village of Boscastle with its scenic harbour and rugged headlands is very different to Tintagel and a little quieter too but offers some great walks and famous 16th century inn, The Cobweb.
Heading northwards from Swallow Cottage on the Atlantic Highway you will reach the bustling town of Bude. Popular beaches such as Crackington Haven (9 miles) and Widemouth Bay (14 miles) are en-route. Heading southwards in the direction of Wadebridge and Padstow are a selection of wonderful north Cornwall beaches including Polzeath (14 miles) and year round dog friendly Daymer Bay (15 miles).
Swallow Cottage has brother property Sundowners (825) nearby so is ideal for two couples wanting to get away together but with the benefit of your own private space.
Entrance
Entered from the front, via a gentle slope from the parking space, you are greeted by an entrance lobby with hooks for coats and space for sandy shoes.
Open Plan Living Area
You will find comfy reclining seating, dining table and chairs and French doors out onto the sheltered and enclosed courtyard to the front. A lovely wood burner and SMART (Freeview) TV complete this super space. The stylish kitchen is well equipped and appliances include electric oven, hob, microwave and fridge.
Shower Room
Smart shower room WC with large shower cubicle, basin and heated towel rail.
Bedroom
The bedroom has a king size bed and ample hanging and drawer space is provided.
General
- There is tasteful original artwork throughout the cottage which can be purchased.
- A welcome hamper with Cornish treats is provided including a Cornish Cream Tea to get your holiday off to a very tasty start!
- The property is heated via gas central heating.
- Across one level with no internal steps.
There is an enclosed, sunny and sheltered courtyard to the front of the cottage with furniture and barbecue provided.
Take a holiday in Boscastle on the northern Cornish coast and you’ll find yourself in one of the region’s most iconic fishing villages. The village is in a pretty wooded valley amidst the rivers Valency, Jordan and Paradise which flow into the village’s picturesque medieval harbour. This pocket of Cornwall is managed by the National Trust - come to see a land of lush, unspoilt countryside, rugged coastline, and picture-postcard scenery.
The harbour is a wonderfully quaint and active fishing port where a posse of fishermen tinker with their nets and lobster pots, just as they would have back in the 1800s. Back then, the harbour was a frenzy of activity with fishing boats and vessels joined by tradesmen buying and selling coal, slate, iron, timber, and limestone. Nowadays, tearooms and souvenir shops edge around this historic landmark, inviting visitors to buy gifts, ice creams and yummy cream teas while watching the world go by. Fishing and boat trips along the coast and to local islands from Boscastle Harbour are a sure bet for keeping everyone entertained. Keep an eye out for dolphins, seals, and iconic seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills.
Boscastle holidays are the perfect escape if you’re looking for an old-fashioned Cornish coastal break. White-washed, thatched cottages with tiny doors and windows dating as far back as the 15th Century encircle the village below the site of the motte and bailey Botreaux Castle which stood atop the hill in Norman times. Sadly, the castle itself fell into decay and no longer stands tall, however, local sources say that much of the stone from the castle was incorporated in building the village.
Boscastle is liberally sprinkled with local artisans selling their wares. Think potteries, galleries, clothes, leather, and crafty trinkets. Supplies for your cottage kitchen and coastal picnics are available in the villages’ two shops and popular bakery – don’t miss their Cornish pasties! And if you fancy eating out, you won’t have to go far, as there are plenty of good eating and drinking spots in the village. No holiday in Boscastle would be complete without a visit to The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic. You don’t need to be supernaturally inclined to thoroughly enjoy the wonderful and carefully curated collection of artefacts, exhibitions, and fascinating historical accounts of witchcraft, persecution, and magic through the ages.
Boscastle’s closest beach is Bossiney Haven (or Bossiney Cove) which is a short zip in the car. Here, you’ll find a golden sandy beach which is only accessible during low tide. Time your day carefully so as not to get cut off and you’ll be rewarded with fantastic swimming and snorkelling in the clear waters on the beach reef teeming with marine life. If thrills on big waves and surfing are more your style, head 6 miles over to Trebarwith Strand.
The countryside surrounding Boscastle is known locally as ‘Forbury Stitches’ which is a tapestry of walks and trails that tap into the South West Coast Path. The dramatic coastline passes inhospitable coves whose cliffs and rocks have been carved by the ferocious Atlantic waves.
A must-see when staying in this fantastic little village is to walk past the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic to Boscastle’s blowhole just beneath Penally Point, which locals have nicknamed the ‘Devil’s Bellows’. About an hour either side of low tide, the seawater bubbles and snorts, ejecting waterspouts which can reach halfway across the harbour - weather permitting of course, be sure to bring a raincoat just in case! And if you are out for a quick stroll, walk left of the quayside to an area called ‘The Lookout’ vantage point. Bring your binoculars and a camera to capture the stunning coastline in all its rugged splendour.
This village may be pocket-size, but it’s packed with things to do, see, and discover, as well as being a great base to explore the fantastic north Cornish coast.
There is parking for one car to the front of the cottage.
- This property welcomes two medium size dogs or one large dog. **Dogs STAY FREE in 2024!
- Swallow Cottage is one of our SUPER PET FRIENDLY properties. For more details, check out 'General Information' at the bottom of our home page.
- On-site massage treatments can be arranged via the owner.
- Cot and highchair not available
- LOYALTY DISCOUNT available with this property **Only 1 discount applies if other offers available**
- This property can accommodate a maximum of 2 people
Tintagel Brewery & The Barn Cafe Bistro
(Less than a mile)
(3)
Sit back and relax at The Barn Café at Tintagel Brewery and enjoy a fantastic selection of great Cornish food. With breakfasts, light bites and lunch options served in the cafe to steak nights and fantastic fish dishes served in the Bistro. And all this paired alongside a pint of Tintagel Beer, what could be better?
The Barn Cafe at Tintagel Brewery, Tintagel, PL34 0HJ. (T: 01840 213371)
Have visited a few times when on holiday and the food, staff and atmosphere really lovely and relaxing. Highly recommend the Sunday Carvery
January 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed staying at Sundowners. Definitely Home from Home! Lovely couple Jacquie and Toby made us so welcome with our basket of goodies, not forgetting our Labrador Chester’s goodies. Chester not good at recall but the enclosed back garden, field and 4.8 acres woodland was fully enclosed which enabled him to run free. Job done ! Fab stay and would definitely stay again .
September 2023
Nice lunch there
July 2023
St Nectans Glen Cafe
(2 miles)
(3)
Relax before or after your visit to the magical 60ft waterfall in the beautiful riverside café. Enjoy a variety of treats from Cornish cream teas to hot soups through to hearty meals. Sit back by the fire in the winter or out in the garden in the summer and enjoy the sound of the waterfall and birdsong in the background.
St Nectan's Glen Cafe, Tintagel, PL34 0BE (T:01840 779538)
A lovely cafe at the end of a fantastic walk, food was delicious, hot chocolate cream and marshmallows was so good, lovely insida and out. Really friendly staff
April 2023
Perfect for refreshments after the walk through the wood and visiting the falls.
June 2022
Good location. Good coffee.
June 2021
The Wellington Hotel
(3 miles)
Set in the heart of Boscastle’s historic harbour is The Wellington Hotel. This historic Coaching Inn has earnt a 2 AA Rosette for their food and they pride themselves in serving excellent European cuisine with a touch of classic French cooking. Enjoy your food by the roaring fire in the bar area or if you’d prefer table service, then upstairs in the Gallery or Turret Room is for you. All produce is freshly prepared and locally and sustainably sourced.
The Wellington Hotel, Boscastle, PL35 0AQ (T: 01840 250202)
Toby Jug Cafe
(3 miles)
(1)
Explore the many delights that Toby Jug has to offer. With traditional English breakfasts, Cornish pasties, Cornish cream teas, great coffee and fabulous vegan cakes. This day café is located in the heart of Boscastle and offers an extensive range of vegan, vegetarian and meaty dishes both savoury and sweet! Dogs are welcome with their well-behaved owners.
PL35 0HE (T: 01840 250501)
Good tea but the cakes seemed shop bought rather than home made. Too dog friendly to suit us.
April 2023
The Riverside
(3 miles)
(2)
Located in the heart of Boscastle overlooking the River Valency, the Riverside's restaurant and tea garden is a great spot to relax with family and friends. Offering teas, coffees, lunches, cakes, home-made Cornish cream teas and evening meals. If you are looking for a formal affair, their evening menu boasts a selection of exceptional food complemented by an extensive list of fine wines.
The Riverside The Bridge, Boscastle, PL35 0HE (T: 01840 250216)
Lovely food, friendly and not over expensive. Recommend their breakfasts and Carbery
January 2024
Dog friendly during the day but not at night
June 2022
St Nectan's Glen
(2 miles)
(2)
Visit the sacred site of St Nectan's Glen and see how the river Trevillet has carved its way through the slate to create a magnificent 60 foot waterfall and punched a hole through the original kieve (basin). Access this area of outstanding natural beauty through an ancient woodland walk along the banks of the river. Arrive at the hermitage and enjoy a well-deserved cream tea or coffee before wondering down to the waterfall to experience one of Cornwall’s hidden treasures. Prices start from £5.95 for an Adult and £4.70 for a child.
Click here for further information
Friendly staff and a well-looked after and interesting attraction.
June 2021
Really enjoyed the walk down to the waterfall.
August 2020
Museum of Witchcraft
(3 miles)
(2)
A magic experience to enjoy while you’re on holiday in Cornwall, the Museum of Witchcraft is in the village of Boscastle and was the creation of Cecil Williams whose fascination with the subject started in childhood. He set up the Cornish museum in 1960, saying it was three miles from a prehistoric maze stone carved into a living rock face, ‘proof that from ancient times man and his magic making with the world of spirit were active in this area’. Today you can visit to explore the collections or enjoy seasonal events such as candlelit evenings and Halloween at the museum.
Only visited once years ago as it doesn’t appear to open in the winter months.
November 2023
No Intentions of ever going there, evil should not be encouraged or celebrated
July 2023
Bowood Park Golf Club
(3 miles)
Set in 230 acres on the North Cornwall coast, Bowood Park offers year round play and great value for money. Easily accesibly from popular destinations such as Padstow, Tintagel and Port Isaac and well worth a visit.
Click here for further details
Tintagel Castle
(3 miles)
(7)
Part of English Heritage, Tintagel Castle is more a ruin than a castle these days, but nonetheless, it’s an exciting opportunity to get involved with the history, myths and exceptional scenery at this spot that’s inextricably linked to the legend of King Arthur. Set on a coastline that has inspired artists and writers for centuries, see ancient artefacts and explore the history of the castle and the legends that have shaped its story, as well as learning about its time as a royal stronghold, thriving trading post and the setting for romantic stories. Prices start at £7.90 for adults who are not members, and £4.70 for children.
Tintagel Castle and grounds was an enjoyable and interesting day out.
October 2023
Atmospheric , great views, nice cafe by the sea.
April 2023
Fantastic!!!. Absolutely outstanding views
September 2021
Fantastic!!!. Absolutely outstanding views
September 2021
Brilliant place to visit with so much history. It is a very steep walk down which you do not get told, we always took a short cut across the first bridge on your left that you will come to this will take you on to the church path which is fantastic this is a must to see the door is left open for tourist there are little booklets telling you all a bout it for a small fee in a donation box. If you want the Tintagel Castle head to the right of the opening. If you feel You can not walk to far catch the Land Rover's that only cost a couple of pounds you will find them on the top of the hill next to Wootans Pub. If you want to know more about the castle buy the book in the shop before you entre, it will talk you through step by step on where you are in the Castle and what sort of age the ruins are. Don't forget to check high times to visit Merlins Cave. Last thing for me to say is you will not be dissapointed
September 2021
Great place to visit and take it all in...
August 2021
Much as we would have liked to try out the new bridge, we felt £16 each was a bit steep for the privilege and got a good enough view from the grounds of the big hotel above.
September 2019
Big Dunk's Paintball
(5 miles)
For an action-packed, adrenaline-filled day of adventure, try your hand a paintballing, outdoor laser tag or combat archery. A purpose-built UKPSF accredited site set in 20 acres, Big Dunks Paintball offers a great day out for any group, big or small. Younger children can also take part in child-friendly 'Splatmaster' paintballing.
Click here for further details
Bossiney Cove Beach
(3 miles)
(3)
Just a mile along the road from Tintagel lies Bossiney Cove, a beautiful hidden gem which is completely covered at high tide. Access to the beach is via a footpath over some farmland and then by steep steps down to the small sandy beach. At the right hand side of the cove there is a great cave to explore that is 60 feet high at the entrance, also see if you can spot the elephant rock hidden in the cliff face! This beach is dog friendly all year and parking can be found in a nearby layby at the top.
It’s closed off because of a rock fall. It would have been good to know this in advance.
June 2021
Beautiful beach!
August 2020
What a stunning property in the most tranquil location. We have just returned from a magical week, despite the weather. So many lovely walks and great pubs! We will be back for sure.
February 2020
Tintagel Beach
(4 miles)
In the shadow of Tintagel Castle, Tintagel Beach is small and often overlooked, barely accessible via a scrabble down the cliff path. To the north of the beach there’s a waterfall and to the south is Merlin's Cave, a 300ft long tunnel passing under Tintagel Island and castle that’s only accessible at low tide. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, and the beauty of the place is its remoteness – just you, the beach and the sea, so there aren’t any facilities nearby basically.
Trebarwith Strand
(4 miles)
(6)
Two miles from Tintagel, Trebarwith Strand Beach on the north Coast of Cornwall is easily accessible and is owned by the National Trust. A long stretch of sand, it’s backed by flat rocks and steep cliffs, but check the tides before you visit because people often get cut off in the summer months. Once there, there are caves to explore and rock pools containing a wealth of sea life. It’s been the setting for a number of films in its time, but these days it’s all about swimming (when lifeguards are on duty between May and September) and exploring. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, and there are two car parks – the main one is a bit of a walk away, and a smaller one is closer to the beach. There’s also a handful of roadside parking spaces.
Great beach, you will need to check the tide times though The Port William is a good pub overlooking the beach with great views, there is also a small cafe
September 2023
Beautiful rocky cove at the where you arrive. You have to come close to low tide to explore beyond.
April 2023
This is a fabulous beach with a nice cafe, a pub and shop and toilet facilities. You need a book of the tide times so that you can make the most of your visit here.
August 2022
Our favourite beach if you can work round the tide times!
August 2022
Beautiful clean beach, pleased that it is a dog friendly one.
July 2022
Another great place to run the dog when the tide is out. Took excellent photos here at sunset. Coast path walk from here to Tintagel is relatively easy going with great views.
September 2019
Tregardock Beach
(5 miles)
Best known as a surf beach, Tregardock Beach is only accessible by footpath, which offers beautiful views of the water and Port Isaac as you head down. It is quite a stroll and the terrain is bumpy, so it’s not an ideal beach to visit with children. The path can also get quite muddy, so keep an eye on the weather. There’s a seasonal ban on dogs from Easter to September, and there aren’t any facilities in the immediate vicinity of the beach. When the tide goes out, several small beaches become one long stretch of sand, and there’s a waterfall cascading down the cliffs at the back of the beach as well as caves to explore, so it really is a little paradise hidden in the landscape. Because it’s not easy to access, it’s usually quiet at this beach, but parking along the roadside near the farm at Treligga is very limited, so it’s a good idea to head over as early as possible and make sure you don’t get cut off at high tide.
Strangles Beach
(6 miles)
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Tintagel Brewery & The Barn Cafe Bistro
(Less than a mile)
(3)
Sit back and relax at The Barn Café at Tintagel Brewery and enjoy a fantastic selection of great Cornish food. With breakfasts, light bites and lunch options served in the cafe to steak nights and fantastic fish dishes served in the Bistro. And all this paired alongside a pint of Tintagel Beer, what could be better?
The Barn Cafe at Tintagel Brewery, Tintagel, PL34 0HJ. (T: 01840 213371)
Have visited a few times when on holiday and the food, staff and atmosphere really lovely and relaxing. Highly recommend the Sunday Carvery
January 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed staying at Sundowners. Definitely Home from Home! Lovely couple Jacquie and Toby made us so welcome with our basket of goodies, not forgetting our Labrador Chester’s goodies. Chester not good at recall but the enclosed back garden, field and 4.8 acres woodland was fully enclosed which enabled him to run free. Job done ! Fab stay and would definitely stay again .
September 2023
Nice lunch there
July 2023
St Nectans Glen Cafe
(2 miles)
(3)
Relax before or after your visit to the magical 60ft waterfall in the beautiful riverside café. Enjoy a variety of treats from Cornish cream teas to hot soups through to hearty meals. Sit back by the fire in the winter or out in the garden in the summer and enjoy the sound of the waterfall and birdsong in the background.
St Nectan's Glen Cafe, Tintagel, PL34 0BE (T:01840 779538)
A lovely cafe at the end of a fantastic walk, food was delicious, hot chocolate cream and marshmallows was so good, lovely insida and out. Really friendly staff
April 2023
Perfect for refreshments after the walk through the wood and visiting the falls.
June 2022
Good location. Good coffee.
June 2021
The Wellington Hotel
(3 miles)
Set in the heart of Boscastle’s historic harbour is The Wellington Hotel. This historic Coaching Inn has earnt a 2 AA Rosette for their food and they pride themselves in serving excellent European cuisine with a touch of classic French cooking. Enjoy your food by the roaring fire in the bar area or if you’d prefer table service, then upstairs in the Gallery or Turret Room is for you. All produce is freshly prepared and locally and sustainably sourced.
The Wellington Hotel, Boscastle, PL35 0AQ (T: 01840 250202)
Toby Jug Cafe
(3 miles)
(1)
Explore the many delights that Toby Jug has to offer. With traditional English breakfasts, Cornish pasties, Cornish cream teas, great coffee and fabulous vegan cakes. This day café is located in the heart of Boscastle and offers an extensive range of vegan, vegetarian and meaty dishes both savoury and sweet! Dogs are welcome with their well-behaved owners.
PL35 0HE (T: 01840 250501)
Good tea but the cakes seemed shop bought rather than home made. Too dog friendly to suit us.
April 2023
The Riverside
(3 miles)
(2)
Located in the heart of Boscastle overlooking the River Valency, the Riverside's restaurant and tea garden is a great spot to relax with family and friends. Offering teas, coffees, lunches, cakes, home-made Cornish cream teas and evening meals. If you are looking for a formal affair, their evening menu boasts a selection of exceptional food complemented by an extensive list of fine wines.
The Riverside The Bridge, Boscastle, PL35 0HE (T: 01840 250216)
Lovely food, friendly and not over expensive. Recommend their breakfasts and Carbery
January 2024
Dog friendly during the day but not at night
June 2022
St Nectan's Glen
(2 miles)
(2)
Visit the sacred site of St Nectan's Glen and see how the river Trevillet has carved its way through the slate to create a magnificent 60 foot waterfall and punched a hole through the original kieve (basin). Access this area of outstanding natural beauty through an ancient woodland walk along the banks of the river. Arrive at the hermitage and enjoy a well-deserved cream tea or coffee before wondering down to the waterfall to experience one of Cornwall’s hidden treasures. Prices start from £5.95 for an Adult and £4.70 for a child.
Click here for further information
Friendly staff and a well-looked after and interesting attraction.
June 2021
Really enjoyed the walk down to the waterfall.
August 2020
Museum of Witchcraft
(3 miles)
(2)
A magic experience to enjoy while you’re on holiday in Cornwall, the Museum of Witchcraft is in the village of Boscastle and was the creation of Cecil Williams whose fascination with the subject started in childhood. He set up the Cornish museum in 1960, saying it was three miles from a prehistoric maze stone carved into a living rock face, ‘proof that from ancient times man and his magic making with the world of spirit were active in this area’. Today you can visit to explore the collections or enjoy seasonal events such as candlelit evenings and Halloween at the museum.
Only visited once years ago as it doesn’t appear to open in the winter months.
November 2023
No Intentions of ever going there, evil should not be encouraged or celebrated
July 2023
Bowood Park Golf Club
(3 miles)
Set in 230 acres on the North Cornwall coast, Bowood Park offers year round play and great value for money. Easily accesibly from popular destinations such as Padstow, Tintagel and Port Isaac and well worth a visit.
Click here for further details
Tintagel Castle
(3 miles)
(7)
Part of English Heritage, Tintagel Castle is more a ruin than a castle these days, but nonetheless, it’s an exciting opportunity to get involved with the history, myths and exceptional scenery at this spot that’s inextricably linked to the legend of King Arthur. Set on a coastline that has inspired artists and writers for centuries, see ancient artefacts and explore the history of the castle and the legends that have shaped its story, as well as learning about its time as a royal stronghold, thriving trading post and the setting for romantic stories. Prices start at £7.90 for adults who are not members, and £4.70 for children.
Tintagel Castle and grounds was an enjoyable and interesting day out.
October 2023
Atmospheric , great views, nice cafe by the sea.
April 2023
Fantastic!!!. Absolutely outstanding views
September 2021
Fantastic!!!. Absolutely outstanding views
September 2021
Brilliant place to visit with so much history. It is a very steep walk down which you do not get told, we always took a short cut across the first bridge on your left that you will come to this will take you on to the church path which is fantastic this is a must to see the door is left open for tourist there are little booklets telling you all a bout it for a small fee in a donation box. If you want the Tintagel Castle head to the right of the opening. If you feel You can not walk to far catch the Land Rover's that only cost a couple of pounds you will find them on the top of the hill next to Wootans Pub. If you want to know more about the castle buy the book in the shop before you entre, it will talk you through step by step on where you are in the Castle and what sort of age the ruins are. Don't forget to check high times to visit Merlins Cave. Last thing for me to say is you will not be dissapointed
September 2021
Great place to visit and take it all in...
August 2021
Much as we would have liked to try out the new bridge, we felt £16 each was a bit steep for the privilege and got a good enough view from the grounds of the big hotel above.
September 2019
Big Dunk's Paintball
(5 miles)
For an action-packed, adrenaline-filled day of adventure, try your hand a paintballing, outdoor laser tag or combat archery. A purpose-built UKPSF accredited site set in 20 acres, Big Dunks Paintball offers a great day out for any group, big or small. Younger children can also take part in child-friendly 'Splatmaster' paintballing.
Click here for further details
Bossiney Cove Beach
(3 miles)
(3)
Just a mile along the road from Tintagel lies Bossiney Cove, a beautiful hidden gem which is completely covered at high tide. Access to the beach is via a footpath over some farmland and then by steep steps down to the small sandy beach. At the right hand side of the cove there is a great cave to explore that is 60 feet high at the entrance, also see if you can spot the elephant rock hidden in the cliff face! This beach is dog friendly all year and parking can be found in a nearby layby at the top.
It’s closed off because of a rock fall. It would have been good to know this in advance.
June 2021
Beautiful beach!
August 2020
What a stunning property in the most tranquil location. We have just returned from a magical week, despite the weather. So many lovely walks and great pubs! We will be back for sure.
February 2020
Tintagel Beach
(4 miles)
In the shadow of Tintagel Castle, Tintagel Beach is small and often overlooked, barely accessible via a scrabble down the cliff path. To the north of the beach there’s a waterfall and to the south is Merlin's Cave, a 300ft long tunnel passing under Tintagel Island and castle that’s only accessible at low tide. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, and the beauty of the place is its remoteness – just you, the beach and the sea, so there aren’t any facilities nearby basically.
Trebarwith Strand
(4 miles)
(6)
Two miles from Tintagel, Trebarwith Strand Beach on the north Coast of Cornwall is easily accessible and is owned by the National Trust. A long stretch of sand, it’s backed by flat rocks and steep cliffs, but check the tides before you visit because people often get cut off in the summer months. Once there, there are caves to explore and rock pools containing a wealth of sea life. It’s been the setting for a number of films in its time, but these days it’s all about swimming (when lifeguards are on duty between May and September) and exploring. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, and there are two car parks – the main one is a bit of a walk away, and a smaller one is closer to the beach. There’s also a handful of roadside parking spaces.
Great beach, you will need to check the tide times though The Port William is a good pub overlooking the beach with great views, there is also a small cafe
September 2023
Beautiful rocky cove at the where you arrive. You have to come close to low tide to explore beyond.
April 2023
This is a fabulous beach with a nice cafe, a pub and shop and toilet facilities. You need a book of the tide times so that you can make the most of your visit here.
August 2022
Our favourite beach if you can work round the tide times!
August 2022
Beautiful clean beach, pleased that it is a dog friendly one.
July 2022
Another great place to run the dog when the tide is out. Took excellent photos here at sunset. Coast path walk from here to Tintagel is relatively easy going with great views.
September 2019
Tregardock Beach
(5 miles)
Best known as a surf beach, Tregardock Beach is only accessible by footpath, which offers beautiful views of the water and Port Isaac as you head down. It is quite a stroll and the terrain is bumpy, so it’s not an ideal beach to visit with children. The path can also get quite muddy, so keep an eye on the weather. There’s a seasonal ban on dogs from Easter to September, and there aren’t any facilities in the immediate vicinity of the beach. When the tide goes out, several small beaches become one long stretch of sand, and there’s a waterfall cascading down the cliffs at the back of the beach as well as caves to explore, so it really is a little paradise hidden in the landscape. Because it’s not easy to access, it’s usually quiet at this beach, but parking along the roadside near the farm at Treligga is very limited, so it’s a good idea to head over as early as possible and make sure you don’t get cut off at high tide.
Strangles Beach
(6 miles)
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