Camelot Castle Hotel, Tintagel, England
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Hotel Description:
Camelot Castle Hotel occupies a magnificent position overlooking the atlantic ocean and the ancient Tintagel castle with fine and uninterrupted views of the coastline from Hartland Point to Trevose Head overlooking the amazing Tintagel ruins, said to be, the mythological birth place of King Arthur. "Merlins Caves" and the beautiful sandy Tintagel beach join the Hotel grounds. loading...
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Camelot Castle Hotel Reviews
" Service was personal and led to a... "
Submitted By: Mr Dick & Dora
Service was personal and led to a very relaxing stay. Views were exceptional and food to a high standard. Cost of B&B, food and drink good for an above standard quirky hotel.
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- Date of Holiday:Feb 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" After reading negative comments on... "
Submitted By: Mrs N Martins
After reading negative comments on this site, I felt that I should add my own experience.
On arrival my husband and I were awed by the outward appearance of the hotel. In the reception the staff made us feel very welcome as if we had just arrived home. After being shown to our room we found the accommodation to be pleasantly furnished and decorated with all matching features. The en-suite was excellently presented and would have looked in place in any top hotel.
We ate in the hotel’s restaurant and were very impressed with the five star service and the five star food. The chef made an amazing pepper sauce to serve with our perfectly cooked and well presented steak. We weren't rushed; we were in a very relaxed and comfortable environment. During the meal the owner greeted us and engaged in conversation he was very polite and made us feel very welcome.
After dinner we went to the bar and admired the paintings whilst ordering our drinks, which we then took through to the lounge area. The lounge area was stunning full of marble pillars, open fires and comfortable sofas.
The only downside to our experience was the rudeness of other guests that were making derogatory comments about the work of the artist Ted. The same guests were very noisy which ruined the tranquil atmosphere.
On arrival my husband and I were awed by the outward appearance of the hotel. In the reception the staff made us feel very welcome as if we had just arrived home. After being shown to our room we found the accommodation to be pleasantly furnished and decorated with all matching features. The en-suite was excellently presented and would have looked in place in any top hotel.
We ate in the hotel’s restaurant and were very impressed with the five star service and the five star food. The chef made an amazing pepper sauce to serve with our perfectly cooked and well presented steak. We weren't rushed; we were in a very relaxed and comfortable environment. During the meal the owner greeted us and engaged in conversation he was very polite and made us feel very welcome.
After dinner we went to the bar and admired the paintings whilst ordering our drinks, which we then took through to the lounge area. The lounge area was stunning full of marble pillars, open fires and comfortable sofas.
The only downside to our experience was the rudeness of other guests that were making derogatory comments about the work of the artist Ted. The same guests were very noisy which ruined the tranquil atmosphere.
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- Date of Holiday:Jan 2008
- Board Basis:Room Only
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" The other reviews are correct unless... "
Submitted By: Miss M Riley
The other reviews are correct unless you really want to waste a lot of money do not stay here find a local pub.
The rooms are on par with a doss house, the bathrooms look like they have been salvaged from old Boeing 747s. Don’t expect comfort and certainly don’t break anything as you will be charged and fire exits are non existent.
Food is dire; it is the worst Xmas meal we have ever had. Not only did we have to wait over a 1 ½ hr for a table which was booked for 8. The food served was what you would expect from a rundown cafe and comically the owners tried to blame their staff, but if they spent more time on hotel management and less time trying to impress the guests it could be more like a hotel and not actually a very bad holiday camp. To say it is like Fawlty Towers is an insult to that fun programme! Be afraid and be warned!
The rooms are on par with a doss house, the bathrooms look like they have been salvaged from old Boeing 747s. Don’t expect comfort and certainly don’t break anything as you will be charged and fire exits are non existent.
Food is dire; it is the worst Xmas meal we have ever had. Not only did we have to wait over a 1 ½ hr for a table which was booked for 8. The food served was what you would expect from a rundown cafe and comically the owners tried to blame their staff, but if they spent more time on hotel management and less time trying to impress the guests it could be more like a hotel and not actually a very bad holiday camp. To say it is like Fawlty Towers is an insult to that fun programme! Be afraid and be warned!
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- Date of Holiday:Dec 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" A beautiful setting with unusual... "
Submitted By: Mrs F Granger
A beautiful setting with unusual decor. A cross between Fawlty Towers and The Shinning. I was amazed that I was in a hotel owned by a world renowned artist (see the article 'Billionaires flock to Camelot') that I had never heard of. The owner’s paintings that are hung in every conceivable place were incongruous in the setting of the hotel. There were newspapers scattered around everywhere stating the brilliance of the owner Ted. It turns out the other owner was a director (or something) of the paper promoting the brilliance of Ted. Pictures of celebrities hung in reception with the words 'Friends of Camelot' written underneath though I couldn't ever imagine any of them staying at Camelot. Noel Gallagher apparently stayed free of charge under their scheme to promote artistic talent.
The bedrooms were disgusting for the money. Though the views were wonderful I would rather stay somewhere that represented better value for money and walk to the cliffs. I cannot believe that they have the cheek to charge the prices they do for the tattiest, scruffy room I have ever stayed in. Note there are not pictures of the rooms on their 'magical'website. They are undergoing a refurbishment programme and possibly when this is finished they could justify the high charge of staying there, however until this is complete the rooms are extortionately over priced and so is the restaurant. I asked three times to see the enigma that is the light box, each time the owner was busy with some other tasks, however after reading other reviews I am glad I didn't as it appears the light box viewing is accompanied with the purchase of Ted's book. It would be nice if local people had been employed at the hotel to give you some local information.
On departure I was given a free CD of music sung and composed by John Mappin, after playing it I can see why I had it free.
The only thing magical about this hotel is the way they can make your money very quickly disappear. Would I ever return - absolutely no way.
The bedrooms were disgusting for the money. Though the views were wonderful I would rather stay somewhere that represented better value for money and walk to the cliffs. I cannot believe that they have the cheek to charge the prices they do for the tattiest, scruffy room I have ever stayed in. Note there are not pictures of the rooms on their 'magical'website. They are undergoing a refurbishment programme and possibly when this is finished they could justify the high charge of staying there, however until this is complete the rooms are extortionately over priced and so is the restaurant. I asked three times to see the enigma that is the light box, each time the owner was busy with some other tasks, however after reading other reviews I am glad I didn't as it appears the light box viewing is accompanied with the purchase of Ted's book. It would be nice if local people had been employed at the hotel to give you some local information.
On departure I was given a free CD of music sung and composed by John Mappin, after playing it I can see why I had it free.
The only thing magical about this hotel is the way they can make your money very quickly disappear. Would I ever return - absolutely no way.
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- Date of Holiday:Dec 2007
- Board Basis:Room Only
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" This hotel doesn't deserve even a 1... "
Submitted By: Mrs J O''Mahoney
This hotel doesn't deserve even a 1 rating. It's a Scientology push. Guests told us that the owners encourage you to go downstairs to see the "magic light" and people come up pie-eyed, having parted with money for one of the awful so called "paintings" done by the owner and put up on every available space in the hotel. Windows dirty. Carpets dusty. It's spooky. We got out of there as fast as we could.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Room Only
- Tour Operator:Just called in
" Lovely hotel but let down by the... "
Submitted By: Miss S Pope
Lovely hotel but let down by the terrible bedrooms. Certainly not worth the £100 per night - room only. I am not sure I would have paid £40!
Bathroom reminded me of a toilet cubicle on an aeroplane, as it was about the same size. Very old furniture and cold rooms. Bedlinen was old and nothing matched. Such a shame as the rest of the hotel (with the exception of the bar area) is really lovely.
Apparently the hotel is undergoing a refurbishment programme but in the meantime I think the rooms should be discounted heavily as they are most certainly not worth the money.
Bathroom reminded me of a toilet cubicle on an aeroplane, as it was about the same size. Very old furniture and cold rooms. Bedlinen was old and nothing matched. Such a shame as the rest of the hotel (with the exception of the bar area) is really lovely.
Apparently the hotel is undergoing a refurbishment programme but in the meantime I think the rooms should be discounted heavily as they are most certainly not worth the money.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Room Only
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Hotel of magical appearance in a... "
Submitted By: Maureen And George
Hotel of magical appearance in a beautiful setting. Victorian-Gothic splendour throughout. The recently refurbished 3rd floor room with bright modern bathroom was pleasant and comfortable with fabulous sea views.
The food was excellent, as was the service. The hotel exudes warmth and friendliness and I don't think I have ever been made so welcome.
If all hotels had such friendly welcoming owners and attentive staff the world would be a better place.
The food was excellent, as was the service. The hotel exudes warmth and friendliness and I don't think I have ever been made so welcome.
If all hotels had such friendly welcoming owners and attentive staff the world would be a better place.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Not Specified
" We planned our trip for the both of... "
Submitted By: Mrs A L Williams
We planned our trip for the both of us a week before half term in Feb. 2006, so prices were relatively cheaper and a fab deal we got!
The drive from Bournemouth was long but very picturesque. Arriving at Camelot castle was an absolute dream.
On entering the hotel the first thing you see is a replica round table re-inacting the Knights of the Round Table. The hotel is situated at the edge of the very rough Atlantic Ocean, the views were spectacular.
A five minute walk took you into the little village of Tintagel where there were antique shops, a dwarf looking post office, precious stone museum. Wonderful family pubs serving great servings of varieties of food. Of course typical Cornish pasties bakeries were out of this world.
We drove to Rick Stein country, Padstow where we visited Rick's fish school, shops, and restaurants.
Camelot castle accommodation was standard but have since refurbished for an up to date look. Our room was very authentic with a beautiful dark oak four poster bed, a tea and coffee station, and a corner loo with shower. We had breathtaking views of the ocean.
Nearby was church situated at the end of a cliff and also the ruins of a castle where the knights supposedly consorted. The walks and views are stunning with food places on your doorstep.
The hotel also serves up great evening meals at an extra cost.
Overall the hotel has a lovely romantic "Lady Guinevere" feel with wonderful open fires situated in the lounge and a lovely maze. It truly was a lovely stay and would definitely go there again.
The drive from Bournemouth was long but very picturesque. Arriving at Camelot castle was an absolute dream.
On entering the hotel the first thing you see is a replica round table re-inacting the Knights of the Round Table. The hotel is situated at the edge of the very rough Atlantic Ocean, the views were spectacular.
A five minute walk took you into the little village of Tintagel where there were antique shops, a dwarf looking post office, precious stone museum. Wonderful family pubs serving great servings of varieties of food. Of course typical Cornish pasties bakeries were out of this world.
We drove to Rick Stein country, Padstow where we visited Rick's fish school, shops, and restaurants.
Camelot castle accommodation was standard but have since refurbished for an up to date look. Our room was very authentic with a beautiful dark oak four poster bed, a tea and coffee station, and a corner loo with shower. We had breathtaking views of the ocean.
Nearby was church situated at the end of a cliff and also the ruins of a castle where the knights supposedly consorted. The walks and views are stunning with food places on your doorstep.
The hotel also serves up great evening meals at an extra cost.
Overall the hotel has a lovely romantic "Lady Guinevere" feel with wonderful open fires situated in the lounge and a lovely maze. It truly was a lovely stay and would definitely go there again.
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- Date of Holiday:Feb 2006
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" It is hard to reconcile all the... "
Submitted By: Dr DS Hungerford
It is hard to reconcile all the positive reviews on this site (8's and 10's) with our own experience and with the negative reviews. We are seasoned travellers, and this experience was BAD! I am especially suspicious of any reviews that use the word 'magical' because that is a word that you find all over the hotel's description of itself. It is possible I suppose that some people have a great experience and 'love it' and others have the kind of experience that we had.
For brevity let me say that if you read all the reviews with a rating of 1 or 2, we would be in complete agreement, and if you read the 8's and 10's, we have no idea what they were talking about.
For brevity let me say that if you read all the reviews with a rating of 1 or 2, we would be in complete agreement, and if you read the 8's and 10's, we have no idea what they were talking about.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2007
- Board Basis:Room Only
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Hi stayed at this place thinking it... "
Submitted By: Mr D EWARDS
Hi stayed at this place thinking it was lovely retreat. Boy this is the worst place I have ever stayed at and I took pics to prove it.
We paid £130 per night room only and room was very small and shabby wallpaper peeling off walls and plaster falling off never ever go there again.
Only good thing was good views but rather stay in back of a van and look out over sea in the winter with no heater on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please read other reviews before you book it...
We paid £130 per night room only and room was very small and shabby wallpaper peeling off walls and plaster falling off never ever go there again.
Only good thing was good views but rather stay in back of a van and look out over sea in the winter with no heater on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please read other reviews before you book it...
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2007
- Board Basis:Room Only
- Tour Operator:BOOKED INDEPENDENT
" My wife and I stayed here for our... "
Submitted By: Mr Dj Price
My wife and I stayed here for our wedding anniversary the hotel itself is fantastic.
The location and views were fantastic. The staff were very friendly yes they were eastern European but were far more friendly than most English staff.
The down stairs was beautiful and the open fires were very fitting but bar area was tacky. We had an evening meal there which was fault less with a very good wine list.
The biggest let down by far was the bedrooms, which although clean were very 70's and yes the furniture did look like it had been bought at a car boot sale.
The TV, kettle, cups, electric fire were way out of date the en-suite looked like they belong in a static caravan. The 4 post bed was a dream to sleep in, but someone ruined it by fixing a spot light in the middle!
I would not return again due to the bedroom, it’s a shame because they do have a lot to offer.
The location and views were fantastic. The staff were very friendly yes they were eastern European but were far more friendly than most English staff.
The down stairs was beautiful and the open fires were very fitting but bar area was tacky. We had an evening meal there which was fault less with a very good wine list.
The biggest let down by far was the bedrooms, which although clean were very 70's and yes the furniture did look like it had been bought at a car boot sale.
The TV, kettle, cups, electric fire were way out of date the en-suite looked like they belong in a static caravan. The 4 post bed was a dream to sleep in, but someone ruined it by fixing a spot light in the middle!
I would not return again due to the bedroom, it’s a shame because they do have a lot to offer.
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- Date of Holiday:Mar 2007
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" I was dubious after reading some of... "
Submitted By: Mrs K Geisler
I was dubious after reading some of the reports on this hotel but I was very pleasantly surprised - it was wonderful.
Yes the bedrooms were tatty and very old fashioned but they were clean.
Downstairs was out of this world - it felt, smelt and looked like an old castle - I am sure many experts will disagree - but this is a hotel and I am simply a holidaymaker who loved the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
The owners were attentive and pleasant, the staff were very helpful, and nothing seemed too much trouble.
The views are unbeatable and the food was very good.
I urge anyone that would like to try it to go ahead, it is obviously very much a personal choice, but if you like large sumptuous sofas in front of log fires with fantastic fireplaces, and gentle relaxation then you cannot find better.
Yes the bedrooms were tatty and very old fashioned but they were clean.
Downstairs was out of this world - it felt, smelt and looked like an old castle - I am sure many experts will disagree - but this is a hotel and I am simply a holidaymaker who loved the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
The owners were attentive and pleasant, the staff were very helpful, and nothing seemed too much trouble.
The views are unbeatable and the food was very good.
I urge anyone that would like to try it to go ahead, it is obviously very much a personal choice, but if you like large sumptuous sofas in front of log fires with fantastic fireplaces, and gentle relaxation then you cannot find better.
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- Date of Holiday:Mar 2006
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" After reading the reviews I was very... "
Submitted By: Miss C Millard
After reading the reviews I was very concerned! On arrival I discovered that the castle wasn't really a "castle" and the word hotel was hidden by a tree!
The views were spectacular and our room had a balcony which was really nice.
I work on a ship and the bathroom in the room was smaller than my bathroom onboard! It was also surrounded by a castle made out of plastic!
Other than the unusual decor and miniture bathroom the hotel was very nice. Friendly staff and an overall good stay.
The views were spectacular and our room had a balcony which was really nice.
I work on a ship and the bathroom in the room was smaller than my bathroom onboard! It was also surrounded by a castle made out of plastic!
Other than the unusual decor and miniture bathroom the hotel was very nice. Friendly staff and an overall good stay.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2006
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Do not stay at this hotel under any... "
Submitted By: Mr A Murdoch
Do not stay at this hotel under any circumstances.
The rooms are the worst I have ever seen, and I have seen a few!
The `Ensuite bathroom' consists of a plastic cupboard in the corner of the room (think portaloo) with tiny shower and sink and toilet. The rooms are very shabby and all the furniture looks like it was picked up at a car boot sale. The first room we were offered was tiny and smelt damp and of drains. I complained and threatened to go elsewhere.
The staff are all eastern European and unhelpful. Their best comments were `that is why it is so cheap' and 'I could sell the room 10 times over' - at £95.00 per night B&B!
I eventually was moved to a huge room (even though they claimed to be fully booked. This had the same Ensuite as the smaller room but a least had good views of the cliffs and sea. so we decided to stay, (we also found nice bathrooms with deep baths tucked away at the end of several corridors which you can use).
Breakfast was OK, but we did not dare stay for dinner.
The rooms are the worst I have ever seen, and I have seen a few!
The `Ensuite bathroom' consists of a plastic cupboard in the corner of the room (think portaloo) with tiny shower and sink and toilet. The rooms are very shabby and all the furniture looks like it was picked up at a car boot sale. The first room we were offered was tiny and smelt damp and of drains. I complained and threatened to go elsewhere.
The staff are all eastern European and unhelpful. Their best comments were `that is why it is so cheap' and 'I could sell the room 10 times over' - at £95.00 per night B&B!
I eventually was moved to a huge room (even though they claimed to be fully booked. This had the same Ensuite as the smaller room but a least had good views of the cliffs and sea. so we decided to stay, (we also found nice bathrooms with deep baths tucked away at the end of several corridors which you can use).
Breakfast was OK, but we did not dare stay for dinner.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2006
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" I stayed here at Easter of this year... "
Submitted By: Miss Carol Wooding
I stayed here at Easter of this year and the most wonderful time I had. It was magical, mystical and I have never been anywhere like it in my life before.
The rooms were spotlessly clean, the food was wonderful and the staff and owners made me feel so welcome that I felt like I had known them all my life.
I am planning on going back again very soon.
The rooms were spotlessly clean, the food was wonderful and the staff and owners made me feel so welcome that I felt like I had known them all my life.
I am planning on going back again very soon.
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- Date of Holiday:Apr 2006
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
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