The Cornishman Inn

Hotels
8.2 (1245 reviews)
Fore Street , Tintagel , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Ironing service
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Excellent breakfast
Great location
Cons:
Minor maintenance issues
Inconvenient room layout

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Room was lovely and spotlessly clean, but there were mentions of dampness.
Service
8.4
Friendly staff, helpful and accommodating.
Location
8.5
Great location with fantastic views and convenient access.
Room Quality
8.1
Clean and comfortable rooms, but some issues with layout noted.
Amenities
8.3
Good selection of amenities; some improvement needed regarding hooks and handles.
Value for Money
8.2
Very good value for money considering the services provided.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Breakfast was excellent and highlighted by several guests.
Overall Experience
8
Positive experiences overall with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 17:42

Property Description

Historic Location near King Arthur's Birthplace
Located just a 3-minute walk from the legendary castle rumored to be King Arthur's birthplace, The Cornishman Inn in Tintagel offers a unique and historic setting for your stay.

Coastal Exploration and Nearby Attractions
Guests can immerse themselves in the rugged coastal surroundings, visit Merlin’s Cave, and easily access Dartmoor National Park within an hour’s drive, making it a perfect base for outdoor adventures.

Comfortable Rooms and Delicious Dining
The bright and traditionally furnished rooms at The Cornishman feature modern amenities. Start your day with a delicious full English breakfast made from fresh local ingredients. Special dietary needs can be accommodated, and guests can enjoy homemade food in the restaurant or choose from 3 indoor bars.

Book your stay at The Cornishman Inn now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

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

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 13 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1245 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 8
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Pablo couple es
10
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Karyn couple gb
10
Pros:

Cannot find fault with anything. Our room was immaculate, the food was amazing and the staff and owners were fabulous. Just booked for September 😂 well done and Thankyou for making our stay fantastic.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Sowden couple gb
10
Very nice
Pros:

Breakfast was fantastic and the staff were amazing

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Dominic couple gb
9
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Jackie couple gb
9
Great location can never ask for any more
Pros:

Great location, clean room beds really comfortable. The breakfast were absolutely amazing.

Cons:

Unfortunately while we were there, they weren’t doing any food except breakfast and there was also a problem with the sky TV so we didn’t have any television in our room.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
9
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Eric couple gb
3
Building work happening at this hotel, no evening meals been served as advertised. Breakfast was served and was good.no
Pros:

Staff were friendly

Cons:

Building work in process. No sea view, Beds very hard. No window handles, so couldn’t open windows

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Andie extended_group gb
10
Friendly place to stay in a fantastic location in the centre of Tintagel.
Pros:

The location, the warmth of the welcome from the owner, the excellent service and the superb breakfasts. The accommodation was freshly refurbished with comfortable beds and good heating. We stayed three nights whilst walking the coast path and felt that the accommodation represented excellent value for money. Although they weren’t offering evening meals at the time of our stay, there were two other pubs across the road where it was possible to have a meal.

Cons:

Nothing - although we would like to have been able to open the window in the bedroom which was screwed shut and there was a lot of condensation in the bathroom despite a humidistat fan.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
8
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple ch
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Gregory couple gb
8
We loved the character & charm; all aspects considered, we would stay there again.
Pros:

The hotel accommodation had been newly redecorated and re-carpeted to a good standard. Everything from our reception to leaving was as I would hope in a place at that price point in that location. We didn't eat at The Cornishman other than breakfast, but judging by that (excellent) I'm sure the experience would have been good. The location couldn't have been better to access the castle, walks and other attractions, eg., the old church, which were within a suitable radius. There was no noise from the public areas of the building.

Cons:

I was a bit concerned initially because on the first night at times every word spoken in a neighbouring room could be overheard without trying and the TV was intrusive until the occupants decided they'd had enough, well after 11pm. Just so relieved that the TV wasn't replaced by headbanging, grunts and screams - we've had that before! 😂 They also took little care to ensure the heavily-sprung room door (required by fire regs) didn't slam shut every time they entered/exited, so the walls shook. Fortunately the second night was quieter - I assume because our noisy neighbour had left that day.
The nature of traditional buildings such as that mean that it's often not easy for the hotelier to do much about the effects of careless or thoughtless guests, so it's something one has to be prepared to encounter when staying in these quaint old English places. Part of the character and charm.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Jen couple gb
8
Excellent location.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

The bed was most uncomfortable like sleeping on wood

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Lyndall extended_group us
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
9
Great place to stay and use as a base to explore the local area.
Pros:

Great choice for breakfasts, lunches and evening meals.
Really clean room and on-suite.
Good parking for guests.
Staff are happy and friendly.

Cons:

Some of the pub loo doors didn't close properly, more jammed shut.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
9
Great room, great pub!
Pros:

Great location, room was lovely and spotlessly clean.

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Katelynn couple ca
7
2025-12-24 via Nuitee
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Ann couple gb
7
Comfortable, lovely stay. Breakfast was excellent.
Pros:

Fantastic breakfast. Lovely room. Comfortable bed, friendly staff.

Cons:

Blocked toilet that nearly overflowed in the morning for no reason.

2025-12-15 via Nuitee
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julie couple gb
8
2025-12-13 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Room notvready.

2025-12-05 via Nuitee
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Rosemary couple gb
10
Way beyond expectation
Pros:

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

Cons:

Absolutely nothing

2025-11-26 via Nuitee