On the north east coast of Cornwall sits a small village with a very big history. Tintagel overlooks the Atlantic on a wild and rugged stretch of the Cornish backdrop that is the perfect setting for it’s colourful past. Known as Trevena until it was given its current name in around 1850 by the Post Office, which is still standing to this day. This was once a manor house dating from the 14^th century, with ancient stone walls and wooden roof with beams blackened from smoke.

Arthurian Legend Tintagel

Much further back in the recesses of time, Geoffrey Monmouth identified Tintagel as the birthplace of the Arthurian legend in his 12^th century tome ‘The history of the kings of England’. Centuries later, Lord Tennyson described the connection between Tintagel and the legend in ‘The Idyllis of the King’. Today, there is little left of Tintagel Castle, the birthplace of King Arthur, but the cliff top ruins have a serenity about them that is almost magical.

The castle is said to have built in around 1240 by Richard the Earl of Cornwall,  this post dates the Arthurian legend of the 7^th century by around 600 years as he chose to build his castle on the wild and windswept site where the original castle had stood using the original foundations and footstones in his construction. It is these original parts that are said to still exist, but it is the site and the ambience that is more important.

Dog friendly hotels in Cornwall

The combination of the beauty of the area and the legend makes Tintagel one of the most popular tourist spots in Cornwall, and searches on the Internet for hotels in Cornwall, accommodation Cornwall or Cornwall hotels bring up many results for in and around Tintagel. Those who are looking to take their dogs on holiday with them will be looking for dog friendly hotels in Cornwall, and there is one in particular to watch out for.

Camelot Castle hotel

Camelot Castle hotel sits overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on one of the most prime sites you will ever find for a luxury hotel. Majestic on the inside as it looks from outside, this hotel welcomes both guests and their pets into its rooms and offers comfort and hospitality to all, whether they have two or four legs. It is rare to find such a beautiful hotel opening it’s doors to both pets and their owners, but then again, with a name like the Camelot it’s going to be pretty special.