Bossiney House Hotel
Tel: 01840 770 240
The Bossiney House Hotel in Tintagel, Cornwall is a family-run hotel, superbly located on the North Cornwall coast of England, near the historic castle towns of Tintagel and Boscastle. The hotel's accommodation has both sea and countryside views, easy access to the coastal path for walkers, and is only half a mile walk from the centre of Tintagel. The local area has many natural attractions including beautiful beaches, exceptional rocky coastline, countryside which is officially designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (on account of its amazing rock formations), walks, and nearby moorland. The hotel is well located to use as a base for exploring Cornwall. We offer a baggage transfer facility for guests walking the South West Coast Path, which is available for individuals and group visitors alike.
The hotel has 20 rooms, a fully licenced bar, Cedar Tree Restaurant, swimming pool, sauna, alfresco dining area, ample off-road parking, free WiFi and internet access, all set in country house surroundings of two acres. We are ideally located for short getaways and longer breaks, and anyone looking to explore Cornwall's many delights.
The hotel is strategically placed 200 metres from the South West Coast Path for guests to enjoy the dramatic walks to Boscastle, Tintagel, St Nectans Glen, and Trebarwith. It is also conveniently located for Bodmin Moor, Port Isaac, Bude, Padstow and Rock, and the many attractions of Cornwall. With our facilities and accommodation we can cater for couples, families, individuals and business travellers as well as dog owners in our dedicated dog-friendly rooms.
The hotel overlooks the dramatic coastline of the Atlantic Ocean which is easily accessible from the hotel. The nearby renowned beach of Bossiney Haven displays a pristine sandy beach at low tide with amazing caves and scenic waterfalls. The beach is dog-friendly and a well-kept secret to surfers from across Britain.
Local pleasures include golf, horse-riding, sea-fishing, the cycle path on the banks of the Camel river, as well as innumerable opportunities to find great pubs for lunches and evenings and some of the best scenery in the UK.
Tintagel is steeped in Arthurian legend. It is believed to have been the birthplace in the late fifth century of King Arthur himself. Some of King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table are reputed to have been buried in the Bossiney Mound situated close to the Bossiney House Hotel. Merlin the Magician and King Uther Pendragon were also closely associated with Tintagel which has also been used as a setting for the Arthurian legend in the writings of Tennyson and Hardy. This is an area of many myths and legends focused around King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and also upon the spiritual and supernatural happenings reported in medieval literature, including the legend of Sir Galahad and the Quest for the Holy Grail.
Nearby Slaughter Bridge is a known battlefield and is believed to have been the location of King Arthur's final battle. Dozmary Pool is reputed to be the location where the magical sword 'Excalibur' disappeared. St Nectan's Glen is said to be imbued with the spirits of the Knights of the Round Table.
When Richard, the Earl of Cornwall and brother of King Henry III, acquired Bossiney Manor in 1233 it included the dark-age stronghold of 'Din Tagell' (Tintagel) and, building upon the literary tales of heroism and chivalry previously associated with the stronghold, he established the present Tintagel Castle on the headland.
Bossiney itself has a well-documented history. This ancient community was once of significant importance in the region. Bronze age settlements were a feature of this beautiful and rugged landscape. Bossiney evolved into a garrison settlement and by the sixth century AD had its own mott and bailey fortress which is located opposite the Bossiney House Hotel. The area was once owned by the Black Knight and later became one of the notorious "rotten boroughs" that sent two members of Parliament to London whilst oftentime having only twelve qualified voters. One of these members of Parliament was the famed Sir Francis Drake, who made his inaugural speech from the top of Bossiney Mound. Bristol merchants brought their slaves for sale at Bossiney. Today, Bossiney is a charming, sleepy hamlet on the outskirts of Tintagel with wonderful views, fabulous cliff walks, a beautiful beach, and ideally placed to visit many attractions. A few minutes walk from Tintagel Castle, Merlin's Cave, St Nectan's Glen with its impressive waterfall and strange legend, labrynth carvings at the ruined mill in Rocky Valley, all beckon and are well worth exploring.
Please click on the Local Attractions section of this website for further details.
Cedar Tree Restaurant & Bar
The Cedar Tree Restaurant is one of the best restaurants in the North Cornwall area with sunny outlooks and wholesome local produce. Its exclusively home-cooked menu is dedicated to the use of locally-sourced produce with specialties of freshly-caught fish, and local steak. The Sunday Carvery attracts an enthusiastic following in the local community.
At Cedar Tree Restaurant emphasis is on good English cooking with excellent choices and variation throughout the menus.
We have an extensive wine list with a choice selection from major wine producing regions across the world. Our wine list provides a selection of attractive wines at a reasonable price. In our spacious and comfortable bar overlooking our grounds and the Atlantic Ocean we sell premium beers and local real ales at standard pub prices together with an extensive selection of fine whiskeys and other spirits. Our two-acre gardens make a great place to enjoy relaxing moments. Our putting green can divert children and adults alike and our screened and heated sun-parasolled patio can extend the enjoyment of a summer's day into evening.
We have facilities to cater for a variety of different functions including weddings and groups. Watch out for our feature barbeques, hogroasts and music evenings.
In winter months we host wine tastings, chess evenings, bridge parties, quiz nights, and murder mystery evenings.
Christmas and New Year festive meals and parties are catered for and wedding receptions are a specialty.