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a Historic Building in the town of Tintagel, in the county of Cornwall

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About Tintagel Old Post Office

This delightful stone building with its bright red pillar-box fitted into its ancient wall is found in the coastal village of Tintagel, legendry seat of King Arthur. The village occupies an outstanding ruin strewn headland location, it is usually full of tourists all keen to follow in the wonderfully romantic footsteps of Arthur and his Knights.

The Old Post Office is maintained and cared for by The National Trust, it originated in the 14th century when it was thought to be a minor manor house, and is one of just a handful of humble ancient properties owned by the Trust and opened for public view.

Whilst visiting take time to visit the Trust's other property King Arthur's Hall and the dramatic caverns to the north side of Tintagel Cove. Superb coastal walks give magical sea and coastal views.
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Recommended towns near Tintagel Old Post Office

Tintagel, in the county of Cornwall (0.0 miles, 0.0 km)
Legendry seat of King Arthur, graced with spectacular cliff scenery and the ruins of a castle built for the Earl of Cornwall in...
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Padstow has become a phenomenon of the latter half of the 20th-century when Chef, Rick Stein, together with his endearing little dog, Chalky first burst upon our T.V. screens following the opening of his famous "Seafood Restaurant" which has since become a Mecca for fish and seafood lovers from all over the country and Europe.
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Bodmin Parkway Station	(15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction S)
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M5 Junction 31	(54.3 miles, 87.4 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 30	(56.6 miles, 91.1 km, direction E)
Tintagel Old Post Office to London	(209.6 miles, 337.2 km, direction E)

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Camelot Hotel	(15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction NE)
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