The Old Post Office
Tintagel Old Post Office is a 600-year-old Cornish Longhouse set in cottage gardens, retaining its mediaeval slate-paved hall and fireplace. It was built in the 14th Century when Tintagel Castle belonged to the Black Prince. In the 19th century, the house was used as the district Post Office when the introduction of the penny post meant the trek to the Post Office in Camelford became too much of a burden. For over 100 years, it has been owned by the National Trust.
The postbox built into the wall is the oldest in Cornwall, from 1857.
On walks
- Boscastle to Tintagel (via bus) (5.5 mile walk)
- Port Isaac to Tintagel (9.7 mile walk)
- Tintagel to Bossiney (2.7 mile walk)
- Tintagel, Church and Castle (2.4 mile walk)
- Tintagel to Rocky Valley (3.8 mile walk)
- Trebarwith Strand to Tintagel Castle (5 mile walk)