Camelot Castle Hotel

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Arrived for a special treat for my wife's birthday.
Very pleasent staff. Lower floors and stairs very impressive but the room (classic four poster - second floor) was something to be desired.
Furniture was very tired and needed replacing. Curtains were not wide enough to close and the bathroom was a plastic space capsual with no room to move around. We were disapointed with these aspects.
Far too many paintings with Butterflies and flowers on. It spoilt the 'castle' theme.
However, on a positive note, food was very good served by pleasent staff. The views were spectacular.
Was invited into the Ligtbox. Not quite sure what to say except a strange experience. Not unpleasent.
For the cost of £700.00 for the 3 nights with 2 evening meals and 3 breakfasts, it was on the top end of cost which I thought was heavy considering the poor furniture. I expected rather more for the price.
Would I recommend it? Yes, but check what deals are on first before splashing out full price.

I have just come back from staying here and I booked us on a special price winter break excited about staying in a castle only to become a little worried from reviews that said I'd be preached at, to art work thrust down my throat. I decided to go anyway as I like to judge for myself and I am not a lover of "chain same old same old" hotels. Still a little concerned that I'd be jumped and barradged! I Wasn't!!!! I turned up to find it did more than it said on the tin!
SOOO dog freindly is this hotel that my dog was treated like a king there while I was treated like a princess! the room was a lovely size, the view amazing. Yes the toilet was a little cupboard with a small sink and toilet, and shower. It was funny to be honest, I mean how much time did I intend to spend in this room?? Not a lot, and if I wanted there where bathrooms down the hall. The bed was huge, there where facilities in the room others said weren't!the staff did not stop smiling and waited on us hand and foot, Ted was staying while we where there and had a great chat with us. Now this is the strange part if I had believed other reviews I'd have thought he'd bang on about his Art (yes adorns every single wall in the place and why not HE OWNS THE HOTEL!!! what a great way to show off his work) or maybe he'd start a chat about religion....NOPE! He asked where we where from our dog, saying what a good nature he had and how he's face is expressive had we enjoyed the drive, the walks, where we comfortable and everything addequate for us. Not once did he even say "by the way that's my painting" not once! Nor did he ask about our relgion or beliefs I was left the impression he does what he does because he loves it, and he likes meeting people, he likes talking with people not talking at them. Some and only some of his art was not to my taste, yes there where some with Butterflies stuck on, but I don't like these creatures in real life they scare me, however most captured for me what cornwall is about, the greens and blues of water framed by plant life, as if a fairy glen or a lake. Art really is in the eye of the beholder and I will never laugh at what someone produces as art, after all can I really produce something better? or as honest and not contrived, or because some told me to paint a scene but because it's what I felt at the time? No. The music playing did not strike me as "scientologist music" I mean Amy Winehouse?? Andy Williams??! There was a whole mix played, yes the main lobby had John Mappins music playing again why not promote it in your own hotel I would! And the song mythology struck me as being about Camelot ie King Arthur, not anything else. Yes they have a photo of the founder of their relgious beliefs in the hall, so what there are christian run hotels with crucifix on the walls and a bible in the draw, as a Jew I do not take offence to either of these, that's someone elses beliefs let them have them, I wont however judge them as people for it.
My experience of Tintagel town on the other hand was different, nice enough but not interested in anything other than my money unless I had a dog and then they didn't want to feed me with him inside anywhere and looked at me as if I was insane to even ask to eat in their pub or cafe. There are three great things about this town, the castle ruin's with Merlins cave, the cliff walks and the service I got at Camelot castle, I'd advise anyone to stay here and judge it for themselves, I'm really glad I did it reminded me to judge on the merits I see not what others do. to give a better idea of the service, I asked if we could get our breakfast and take it through to the bar so that we did not have to leave our dog in the room (he gets upset if left alone and howls, didn't want to disturb other guests) and the staff insisted on setting us a table in there and waiting on us there each morning, I've never found another hotel that would do this and put themselves out in this way, they also did this for another couple with a dog also!

My wife and I were doing a 2 week trip around the UK with our 2 grandaughters and this stay in a "castle" was to be the grand finale. We should have researched the history of this place first as we did not know that it was only built around 1904, that it was now owned by scientologists, and that it is not that well maintained for a castle. The pictures on the website are very deceiving. Our rooms on the 2nd floor had very small plastic bathrooms and shower stalls with only a plastic curtain. They were something you would expect in a travel trailer and not in a castle.For the price, it was expensive as it cost us approximately $200 canadian/night for each room. We did avoid the resident artist as the art work that adorns every wall leaves a lot to be desired. As for the "light box" I can only say that our grandaughters found their experience strange and amusing.
On the upside, the rooms did have a million dollar view, the foot trails are many and local scenery is breath taking. The little town of Tintagel is beautiful, warm, and friendly with many shops and restaurants.
The staff at the Castle were friendly, polite, and helpful.

29 readers found this review helpful

A friend and i booked 2 single rooms recently at Camelot castle. I can honestly say that it was a strange experience and unlike no other hotel i have stayed in before.
On arrival we were given our keys and then had a brief tour from a staff member. She was enthusiastic and polite and wasted no time in asking us if we liked art as the resident artist was in residence and if we were keen we could view the infamous lightbox! When questioned over what this was she told us she couldnt possiblle ruin the suprise!
We were then left to take our luggage to our rooms which were on the second floor. Oh my goodness, what a shock they were. There were numerous flies in the room and the bathroom was a joke. It was similar to the size of a caraven toilet but also contained a shower and sink. No room to even move!
We complained and without question were given 2 more rooms on the third floor. I have to say apart from being dark they were an improvement. Clean and tidy with a bigger bathroom and an actuel shower with glass doors and not just a curtain.
Throughout our stay we were aware of the scientology connection, from the music playing to the numerous magazines and papers lying around.
The staff of which none were English were pleasant, polite and helpful but appeared very reserved and never smiled.
We saw the artist Ted but managed to avoid the light box experience after googling it and reviewing it on the internet.
His paintings were truly childlike. Glitter pen and glue with stickers of bugs, butterflies and other creatures on them! Oh and they were everywhere!!!
The hotel is in great proximity for local amenities and the beach but they state they have a private beach and this is totally untrue. Oh and a cup of coffee in the bar is £5.
We spoke to many locals during out trips out and they all had negative opinions on the Hotel.
It could be a fantastic place but instead it leaves a lot to be desired.

24 readers found this review helpful

For our 10 year wedding anniversary i decided to book a night at Camelot Castle, we had visited Tintagel before and had seen how impressive it looked from the outside.
When we arrived we were shown around the downstairs by the receptionist who was forgeign and i could hardly understand and word she was saying.
we decided to go out and explore cornwall.
When we returned we went into the bar area and was told we could have free welcome drinks, we went into the bar area and another forgeign worker tried to serve us our drinks it took 5 attempts for him to pull 1 pint of larger. no conversation was made and i didn't feel at all welcomed.
One of the owners arrived and had a heated discussion with a member of staff for over 30 mins.
We decided to have another drink another bar staff member served us and this time it only took 3 attempts.
We went up to our room, oh my god the view was excellent, but i booked a double and we had two singles pushed together and all we had was 2 blankets that looked like they used to belong to the NHS. I had 20 minutes sleeps as was freezing and kept falling down the gap between the two beds, when i mentioned this to the receptionist in the morning she didn't even say sorry. The pod in the room reminded me of a caravan, not worth £100 per night. Would never stay here again.

3 readers found this review helpful

We decided to stay at Camelot Castle Hotel as a treat at the end of a poor weeks holiday in Brixham, Devon. My husband and i had both been poorly with a sickness bug, so hubby decided we would stay at this lovly hotel as a treat to make ourselves feel better before returning to Kent. It was a miserable day, raining and windy. We booked in and went to our room, brilliant we had a beautiful 4 poster bed, very comfortable, we had an exquisite bathroom with a big bath. Views over the atlantic and side views of Tintabel Castle. Couldn't wish for more. Time for dinner, food was excellent along with the service, you could not fault it. The artwork on the walls was beautiful to say the least. Well done to Ted Stourton. The owner made the effort to talk to everyone that evening along with Ted Stourton. the only fault i found was that we had to leave the next morning. Very tranquil and relaxing.

41 readers found this review helpful

We stayed for two nighs here and all I can say is don't bother. The room was filthy, with peeling wall paper and a bed with a matress that hadn't been changed since the 1970s. We complained the next morning and were put in a recently decorated room which was marginally better, but not much. There were several people complaining that morning.
This place comes with a huge health warning. The glowing reviews of the hotel on other sites are very misleading and I totally question their validity. You will also start receiving emails from the hotel after your stay with scientology propaganda. You have been warned...

2 readers found this review helpful

My wife and i stayed at camelot in august 2010 and found it a truly wonderful experience.the staff are friendly and both the owners ted and john made time to chat with us.the room we had overlooked the sea and windows worked fine.we found the en suite pod in corner of room was strange but functional.we had free drink on arrival and nice breakfast following morning. Found teds paintings fascinating and the light box was a great experience.we are going back next year on our wedding anniversary as we know we will be treated well.great hotel,great staff and great owners.
craig and debbie rutherford.

2 readers found this review helpful

I cant belive the bad things here i styed great room good food, seen cleaners working very hard everywhere, breakfast wasent good but dinner nigt before great,owners might not seem normal like owners of big chains like paris hilton(normal really)the owners make every effort to make your stay personal an do buy you a drink how bad!.i thought we stopped persicuteing folk for religeon a long time ago ,inever had a holiday where i left totaly stress free until i stayed here,there is no hard sell no sell of any kind,if being slightly ecsentric is bad then they are guilty as charged me i found them very nice normal folk who are working hard to improve there hotel for you and me.cant wait to go back

27 readers found this review helpful

I agree if I had paid over £100 per person I would have been p'd off about the en-suite "facilities", the portapod bathroom, but our room 102 was clean, bed linen warm and pristine, new carpet, table and chairs that we moved over the window and had a couple of bottles of cava. Maybe the view did it for us, but it was tolerable for £49 each and not the worst place I've ever stayed by a long shot. Though we did giggle our way throught the whole stay. We managed to avoid the scientology hard sell, perhaps we should be insulted. Maybe we're not made of the right stuff. Stay for one night only though, there are lovelier B&Bs with better breakfasts all over Cornwall. The view here is gorgeous but the artwork, well that's best left untouched. Glitter paintings are best left to schoolkids.