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The Olde Malthouse Inn

Fore street
Rated 8.9 in 864 reviews

The Olde Malthouse Inn, nestled in the enchanting village of Tintagel in the United Kingdom, offers a charming retreat steeped in history and coastal beauty. This boutique hotel is renowned for its warm atmosphere and personalized service, embodying the essence of a quintessential English stay. Housed in a stone building that dates back to the 14th century, The Olde Malthouse Inn effortlessly combines historical charm with modern conveniences, making it an alluring choice for travelers seeking a unique accommodation experience.

The inn’s interior reflects its rich heritage, with exposed beams, quaint fireplaces, and vintage decor creating a cozy and inviting ambiance. Guests can relax and unwind in thoughtfully designed rooms that maintain a balance between traditional elements and contemporary comfort. The hotel's intimate size ensures a personalized and attentive service, allowing guests to feel truly at home.

Dining at The Olde Malthouse Inn is a delightful experience, with a restaurant offering a selection of dishes prepared using locally sourced ingredients. The menu showcases an array of traditional British cuisine alongside more innovative options, catering to diverse palates.

The inn's location is ideal for exploring the captivating Cornish landscape and its legendary attractions. Guests are only a short walk away from Tintagel Castle and the dramatic cliffs of the North Cornwall coast, making it perfect for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Whether seeking a romantic getaway or a tranquil escape, The Olde Malthouse Inn provides an authentic and memorable stay in the heart of Cornwall.

Climate and Weather

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Michelin Restaurants in Tintagel and near The Olde Malthouse Inn

Tintagel Castle
Tintagel Castle
Castle in Cornwall, England, UK
0.8km / 0.49mi
Tintagel Old Post Office
Tintagel Old Post Office
Historic house museum
20m / 30yd
Tintagel Parish Church
Tintagel Parish Church
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
0.6km / 0.35mi
Gallos
Gallos
Bronze sculpture by Rubin Eynon
1.1km / 0.65mi
Bossiney Haven
Bossiney Haven
Cove in Cornwall, England, UK
1.3km / 0.79mi
Bossiney Methodist Church
Protestant church building in Tintagel, Cornwall, England, UK
1km / 0.61mi
Catholic Church of St Paul the Apostle
Church in Cornwall, UK
0.6km / 0.39mi
King Arthur's Hall, Tintagel
King Arthur's Hall, Tintagel
Grade II* listed building in Fore Street, Tintagel, Cornwall, England
140m / 160yd
Tintagel Cross
Tintagel Cross
Memorial in Tintagel, Cornwall, England, UK
460m / 0.29mi
St Nectan's Glen
St Nectan's Glen
Valley in Tintagel, United Kingdom
2km / 1.3mi
St Piran's Chapel
St Piran's Chapel
Church in Tintagel, Cornwall, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
Church of St Petroc, Trevalga
Church of St Petroc, Trevalga
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
2.9km / 1.8mi
Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
Museum established in Windsor, Berkshire, in 1954 and relocated to Cornwall, England in 1960
5km / 3.1mi
St Materiana's Church
St Materiana's Church
Church in Minster, Cornwall, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Church of St Symphorian
Church of St Symphorian
Church in Forrabury and Minster, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Round 275m SSE of Little Delinuth
Archaeological site in St Teath, Cornwall, England, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
Church of St John
Church of St John
Church in Delabole, Cornwall, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Church of St Julitta, St Juliot
Church of St Julitta, St Juliot
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
St Michael and All Angels' Church, Lesnewth
St Michael and All Angels' Church, Lesnewth
Church in Lesnewth, Cornwall, England, UK
7.6km / 4.8mi
St Thomas of Canterbury's Church, Camelford
St Thomas of Canterbury's Church, Camelford
Church in Cornwall, England
6.9km / 4.3mi
Church of St Julitta, Lanteglos
Church of St Julitta, Lanteglos
Church in Lanteglos, Camelford, Cornwall, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Camelford Methodist Church
Camelford Methodist Church
Protestant church building in Camelford, Cornwall, England, UK
6.8km / 4.3mi
Round called Castle Goff
Round called Castle Goff
Archaeological site in Cornwall, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Church of St Teath (Methodist)
Church building in St. Teath, Cornwall, England, UK
7.8km / 4.9mi
Church of St Tetha
Church of St Tetha
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Church of St Adwen
Church of St Adwen
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Church of St David
Church of St David
Church in Davidstow, Cornwall, England, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi
RAF Davidstow
RAF Davidstow
Former military airfield in Cornwall, England, UK
8.7km / 5.4mi
Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle
Hillfort in Cornwall, England, UK
9.2km / 5.7mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Grade I listed church, Cornwall, England, UK
9.9km / 6.2mi
St Peter
St Peter
Church in Port Isaac, Cornwall
9.6km / 6mi
Church of St Denis, Otterham
Church of St Denis, Otterham
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
11.4km / 7.1mi
Dymond Murder Memorial
Memorial in St. Breward, Cornwall, England, UK
10.6km / 6.6mi
The Louden Stone Circle, 950m ENE of Camperdown Farm
The Louden Stone Circle, 950m ENE of Camperdown Farm
Stone circle in St Breward, Cornwall, England, UK
11.7km / 7.3mi
Stannon stone circle
Stannon stone circle
Stone circle on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, England
10.9km / 6.8mi
Church of St Brueredus
Church of St Brueredus
Church in St Breward, Cornwall, England, UK
11.8km / 7.4mi
Church of St Endelienta
Church of St Endelienta
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
11.5km / 7.1mi
Doyden Castle
Doyden Castle
Castle in St. Minver Highlands, Cornwall, England, UK
11.9km / 7.4mi
Church of St Genesius
Church of St Genesius
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
12.7km / 7.9mi
Fernacre
Fernacre
Stone circle on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, England
12.2km / 7.6mi
Leaze stone circle
Stone circle on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, England
13.7km / 8.5mi
Emblance Downs stone circles
Emblance Downs stone circles
Stone circles on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, England
13.4km / 8.4mi
King Arthur's Hall
King Arthur's Hall
Megalithic enclosure on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, England, UK
13km / 8.1mi
Delford Bridge
Delford Bridge
Road bridge in Blisland, Cornwall, England, UK
13.8km / 8.6mi
Church of St Uda
Church of St Uda
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
12.2km / 7.6mi

What to do in Tintagel and near The Olde Malthouse Inn

Tintagel Castle
Tintagel Castle
Castle in Cornwall, England, UK
0.8km / 0.49mi
Tintagel Old Post Office
Tintagel Old Post Office
Historic house museum
20m / 30yd
Tintagel Parish Church
Tintagel Parish Church
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
0.6km / 0.35mi
Gallos
Gallos
Bronze sculpture by Rubin Eynon
1.1km / 0.65mi
Bossiney Haven
Bossiney Haven
Cove in Cornwall, England, UK
1.3km / 0.79mi
Bossiney Methodist Church
Protestant church building in Tintagel, Cornwall, England, UK
1km / 0.61mi
Catholic Church of St Paul the Apostle
Church in Cornwall, UK
0.6km / 0.39mi
King Arthur's Hall, Tintagel
King Arthur's Hall, Tintagel
Grade II* listed building in Fore Street, Tintagel, Cornwall, England
140m / 160yd
Tintagel Cross
Tintagel Cross
Memorial in Tintagel, Cornwall, England, UK
460m / 0.29mi
St Nectan's Glen
St Nectan's Glen
Valley in Tintagel, United Kingdom
2km / 1.3mi
St Piran's Chapel
St Piran's Chapel
Church in Tintagel, Cornwall, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
Church of St Petroc, Trevalga
Church of St Petroc, Trevalga
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
2.9km / 1.8mi
Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
Museum established in Windsor, Berkshire, in 1954 and relocated to Cornwall, England in 1960
5km / 3.1mi
St Materiana's Church
St Materiana's Church
Church in Minster, Cornwall, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Church of St Symphorian
Church of St Symphorian
Church in Forrabury and Minster, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Round 275m SSE of Little Delinuth
Archaeological site in St Teath, Cornwall, England, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
Church of St John
Church of St John
Church in Delabole, Cornwall, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Church of St Julitta, St Juliot
Church of St Julitta, St Juliot
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
St Michael and All Angels' Church, Lesnewth
St Michael and All Angels' Church, Lesnewth
Church in Lesnewth, Cornwall, England, UK
7.6km / 4.8mi
St Thomas of Canterbury's Church, Camelford
St Thomas of Canterbury's Church, Camelford
Church in Cornwall, England
6.9km / 4.3mi
Church of St Julitta, Lanteglos
Church of St Julitta, Lanteglos
Church in Lanteglos, Camelford, Cornwall, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Camelford Methodist Church
Camelford Methodist Church
Protestant church building in Camelford, Cornwall, England, UK
6.8km / 4.3mi
Round called Castle Goff
Round called Castle Goff
Archaeological site in Cornwall, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Church of St Teath (Methodist)
Church building in St. Teath, Cornwall, England, UK
7.8km / 4.9mi
Church of St Tetha
Church of St Tetha
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Church of St Adwen
Church of St Adwen
Church in Cornwall, England, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Church of St David
Church of St David
Church in Davidstow, Cornwall, England, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi
RAF Davidstow
RAF Davidstow
Former military airfield in Cornwall, England, UK
8.7km / 5.4mi
Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle
Hillfort in Cornwall, England, UK
9.2km / 5.7mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Grade I listed church, Cornwall, England, UK
9.9km / 6.2mi

About Tintagel

Tintagel, located on the rugged north coast of Cornwall, is steeped in history and natural beauty, making it an intriguing destination. A visit to Tintagel Castle is essential, as it is linked to the legends of King Arthur. The castle's dramatic cliffside location offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding landscape. Exploring the ruins allows visitors to delve into the history of this iconic site and its significance in Arthurian legends.

Nearby, the Merlin's Cave is an interesting natural feature that can be accessed during low tide. This cave, situated beneath the castle cliffs, is said to be associated with the legendary wizard Merlin. Strolling along the coastal path provides opportunities to experience the breathtaking scenery of the Cornish coastline, making it a pleasant option for walkers and nature enthusiasts.

The village of Tintagel itself offers a charming atmosphere, with local shops and cafés where visitors can sample Cornish cream teas and other regional delicacies. The Tintagel Old Post Office, a historic building dating back to the 14th century, showcases traditional architecture and provides insight into local history.

For those interested in mythology, the King Arthur's Great Halls are worth a visit, housing stained glass windows and sculptures that celebrate the Arthurian legends. Additionally, the nearby St. Materiana's Church features a beautiful setting and historical significance, with origins tracing back to the 12th century.

In the summer months, the area often hosts local events and festivals, allowing visitors to engage with the community and experience Cornish culture. Overall, Tintagel offers a blend of history, mythology, and natural beauty that appeals to a wide range of interests.




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