Where history meets the beautiful Cornish coastline, Tintagel Castle is a must-see for anyone in the area and is situated just moments away from Tintagel Cottages. Tintagel is famous for being the birthplace of the fabled King Arthur, the courageous leader of the knights of the round table and the hero who pulled Excalibur from the stone.
The story of King Arthur and the knights of the round table is one of legend. It’s been told to kids, teens and grownups everywhere and begins its origins right here in Tintagel, Cornwall. It is believed that King Arthur was conceived when his father, Uther Pendragon, the King of Britain, seduced Queen Igraine, wife of the Duke of Cornwall using magic, appearing as her husband. King Arthur was also thought to have been later born in the very same walls. Ever since, King Arthur and Tintagel Castle have been intertwined within a mixture of local folklore and literary legends.