About this property
Merlin's Retreat is a wonderful, detached holiday home, a short walk from the bustling town centre of Tintagel.
Set solely over the ground floor, this delightful bungalow is perfectly equipped for families, friends and couples exploring the sensational north coast of Cornwall. There are USB ports and Sky Q, with full movies, children's and Sky Sports, in the sitting room and both bedrooms, a fantastic double electric range in the kitchen and beautiful, hand-picked and hand-crafted furnishings throughout. The sitting room, at the front of the property, has a huge window with enforced glass that enjoys bright sunshine in the morning. Draw the curtains in the evening and enjoy a Sky Movie, for the perfect end to a long day on the beach, or exploring the coastal trails. The spacious, modern kitchen is set at the back of Merlin's Retreat, with double glass doors opening into the conservatory overlooking the garden. The dining table was purpose-built, using the same wood as the kitchen counters, and the beautiful placements were also crafted from the vivid blue wall tiles behind the hob. The conservatory is a great place to dine as a group, planning the day's activities over breakfast or reminiscing a day spent exploring the Tintagel high street. There are two bedrooms with wall-mounted TVs that connect to the Sky Q box, one double bedroom and one with the flexibility to be a twin room or a double. The lawned back garden is large and fully enclosed, a delightful place to sit and dine when the weather is warm. The centre of Tintagel is less than 10 minutes' walk, with an assortment of shops, restaurants and pubs. There is also a butchers, a bakers, a fish and chip shop and a Post Office where you can send your postcards from. On the opposite side of the town is an English Heritage site, Tintagel Castle which is full of mystery and legend making it a great place to visit and explore. Approximately one mile up from the town is a small, tidal sandy beach called Benoath Cove. When the tide is out you can have a stroll across the sand, along to Bossiney Cove on the other side of the headland. Though access to the beach is a bit tricky, over farmland and down steep steps, it's a wonderful hidden gem and worth it when you get there. Based in Tintagel, you're in a really fantastic spot for exploring the Pentire Head Peninsula and its plethora of walks and lovely towns and villages. Slightly further afield, just an hour in the car, is Cornwall's surfing centre of Newquay. The town has some wonderful shops, bars and several beaches with great surf. Alternatively, if you fancy visiting the opposite coast for the day, there are some wonderful attractions to keep you busy including The Eden Project, St Austell, Looe and even Plymouth all within an hour and a half. Cornwall is a truly sensational holiday destination, and Merlin's Retreat is just the place to call home on your Cornish getaway.
Tintagel is a popular but not overcrowded tourist destination. The surrounding area is dominated by the sea, rocky coves and stunning scenery. Several beaches, including Bossiney Cove, are within easy reach and surfing is the main attraction for those who love the water. Tintagel has several pubs and restaurants and the Old Post Office is a must. For the energetic, the SW Coast Path passes through the village and it winds its way along the cliffs and down to the waters' edge through dramatic countryside.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms with TVs: 1 x double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room.
Conservatory with dining area.
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, Tassimo coffee machine, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, 3 x TVs with full Sky Q, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed lawned garden with picnic bench.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.
Note: Check-in time 4pm.
Nearby points of interest
- Tintagel Castle
- The Castle Bude
- Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
- Rock Beach
- Summerleaze Beach
Reviews (32)
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Wendy
The owners put a Christmas tree up and left us shortbread goodies. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The house is warm and spacious and good value for Cornwall. The kitchen well equipped, (and yes they did leave dish washer tablets ;) ). It was a great kitchen to prepare Christmas dinner Great location and easy walk into Tintagel. If you come out of the house, cross the road and go to the right, there is a short cut lane into the village. The garden was perfect was perfect for the dog, big, safe and secure. We would love a return visit in the summer.
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Mary
The garden was lovely for my dog and I had no fear of her escaping.
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Val
Unfortunately, on arrival, we noticed a smell resembling "Tom Cats" from the bathroom, the door to the bathroom was also difficult to open once closed fully and the catch from the washing machine door was on top of the radio in the kitchen rendering it useless. There were also several other "niggling" problems As the weather was poor we spent more time than usual in the property and the smell became overpowering. we decided to cut short our stay and left on Wednesday. I notified the owner of this and also the reasons. Sykes advised us that we needed to liaise with the owner regarding the property so I sent him an email. His response was both aggressive and threatening. He accused us of causing damage to the bathroom lock by slamming the door and also causing the damp behind the bath. he did not comment on the dried blood that I found on the pillow protector when I stripped the bed prior to leaving, Sadly I cannot recommend Merlin's Retreat