Centuries of Documented History
Explore 6 detailed historical articles from cornwall's most historic hotels. From medieval origins to modern preservation, discover the rich heritage of this remarkable county.
Original construction as coaching inn
Continues operating as Grade II listed haunted hotel
Continues as courthouse and becomes hub of maritime trade
Transforms from courthouse to traditional tavern and inn
Operates as historic pub and B&B with paranormal reputation
Original inn established at Boscastle harbour
Thomas Hardy becomes regular guest and contributor
Wadebridge granted market license, increasing trade
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Camelot Castle Hotel
The remarkable story of how Cornwall's most celebrated architect created Camelot Castle Hotel as the pinnacle of Victorian Gothic Revival design in Tintagel.
Molesworth Arms
Discover the remarkable 500-year history of the Molesworth Arms, from its origins as a 16th-century coaching inn through multiple name changes to its current status as Cornwall's most famous haunted hotel.
The Bodmin Jail Hotel
Explore the dark and compelling history of Bodmin Jail, from its 18th-century origins and the harsh lives of its prisoners to its infamous executions and eventual transformation into a modern attraction.
The Dolphin Tavern
From Elizabethan recruiting station to Judge Jeffreys' courthouse and dungeon, The Dolphin Tavern has witnessed some of the most dramatic events in English history
The Falmouth Hotel
From railway revolution to wartime service - the complete heritage story of Cornwall's Grande Dame
The Wellington Hotel
Trace the fascinating history of Boscastle's Wellington Hotel from its origins as a medieval harbour inn through its transformation into one of Cornwall's most prestigious coaching houses.
Tintagel, Cornwall
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Wadebridge, Cornwall
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Bodmin, Cornwall
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Penzance, Cornwall
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Falmouth, Cornwall
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Boscastle, Cornwall
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