Inside The Olde Malthouse Inn: How Tintagel’s historic 14th-century village inn earned top AA recognition

Finding a hospitality destination that seamlessly blends centuries of Cornish heritage with culinary excellence is a rare and welcome treat. Located in Fore Street, Tintagel, The Olde Malthouse Inn stands as one of the area's most cherished historical landmarks, offering characterful accommodation and authentic hospitality. Now, the establishment has earned official national recognition to prove its standing among North Cornwall's premier destinations.

Following a rigorous, unannounced inspection conducted by AA Hotel & Hospitality Services, The Olde Malthouse Inn has officially been awarded a coveted AA 4-Star Inn rating alongside a prestigious AA Dinner Award for 2026. This achievement highlights the inn's sustained commitment to outstanding guest service, high-caliber accommodation, and culinary consistency across every aspect of its operation.

These accolades firmly establish the historic 14th-century inn among the premier dining and accommodation establishments in North Cornwall. The AA 4-Star Inn designation celebrates properties that consistently deliver high-quality accommodation, distinctive historic character, and superior customer service. Meanwhile, the AA Dinner Award highlights exceptional restaurant dining, specifically commending the kitchen’s commitment to quality local ingredients, thoughtful flavor balance, and consistency.

"Achieving an AA 4-Star rating alongside the Dinner Award is a tremendous milestone for our team," says Karl Ramsey, General Manager of The Olde Malthouse. "Tintagel is a village steeped in heritage and community, and we have worked tirelessly to create a welcoming, quality destination where guests can experience authentic Cornish hospitality and memorable dining."

At the core of the inn’s success is its seasonal, provenance-led culinary ethos. The kitchen celebrates regional Cornish produce, fresh seafood and meat sourced directly from local suppliers, and ingredients from trusted local sources. These dishes are complemented by carefully curated drinks pairings, featuring regional Cornish ales, local spirits, and exceptional English wines.

Ramsey credits the award to collective effort across the business: "This recognition is entirely down to the dedication and consistency of our staff, as well as the wonderful local producers and suppliers across Cornwall who make our seasonal menus possible."

To complement its award-winning food and drink, The Olde Malthouse Inn provides guest accommodations designed for relaxing coastal escapes. Each cozy room offers characterful features paired with modern comforts. Throughout the colder months, the inn features specialised packages, including midweek dinner, bed and breakfast deals.

As a dog-friendly establishment, the inn also ensures pet owners can explore the dramatic coastal paths of Tintagel alongside their companions.

Following this achievement, The Olde Malthouse Inn plans to build further on its culinary momentum as it moves into the colder seasons. Delivering quality, unpretentious dishes with genuine accessibility, the inn looks forward to offering comforting seasonal menus and a warm welcome to both overnight guests and locals alike.

Ready to experience it for yourself? Head over to The Olde Malthouse Inn Website to explore menus, book rooms, or make a table reservation, or call the team directly at 01840 770461.