Merlins Roost

This one-bedroom apartment suits couples and small families, sitting in a location that combines the rugged coast with the legend of King Arthur and Tintagel Castle. Just half a mile from the town centre, the apartment is within easy reach of Tintagel's independent restaurants, pubs and shops, and the South West Coast Path is steps away, linking hundreds of walking routes. Trebarwith Strand's mile-long golden beach is 2.6 miles at low tide, good for fresh seafood or fish and chips afterwards. Boscastle, 4.5 miles away, has the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, Boscastle Pottery and Orchard Lake.

The apartment sits on the first floor of a traditional slate and stone Cornish house, reached by metal steps, with rooms looking out over Tintagel Castle Island. It has been fully refurbished with high-quality furnishings and fittings. The lounge/dining area has sliding doors onto the balcony, with sea and castle views, plus a TV with Freeview and DVD player for evenings in. Light the fire on winter evenings and get cosy with a book or a film. The double bedroom has its own sea and castle views and balcony access, ideal for morning coffee or an evening drink as the sun sets. A well-equipped kitchen and a shower room with a classic white suite complete the space.

Enjoy evening drinks or an al fresco meal on the balcony, with its sea and castle views. The lawned area with BBQ, and the car parking, are shared with the neighbouring apartment.

Nearby: Bossiney Cove Beach (0.8 miles) and Tregardock Beach (3.1 miles). See our Tintagel guide for more beaches and walks in the area.