On the south coast of England is the Cornish town of St. Austell. Resting beside the ocean, this town is equal parts country charm and seaside romance. Each accommodation selected for this list provides guests with an atmosphere full of comfort and peace, a place to come back to after exploring the beautiful beaches and surrounding areas of St. Austell. Whether you are looking for leisure or luxury, the choice is yours.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 04, 2024.
1. Athena Apartment at Rockleigh Place (from USD 205)
Located down a private street in mid-Cornwall, this apartment is the perfect location for someone looking for solitude and comfort. The kitchenette and living space is bright and airy with wood flooring and a beautiful little breakfast nook. Outside is a small patio with a private garden, a place to sit in the sun and sip tea and relax. A garden for guests is outside on the property and free on-site parking is also available.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the bed was very comfy and the bathroom had heated floors beautiful homeCleanliness:
a lovely stay in a clean and spacious apartmentthe apartment was beautifully furnished and spotlessly cleanthe apartment was as described and clean highly recommendedwe had a perfect stay here - apartment was clean and was stocked with everything you could needthe flat was lovely and clean and natalia was really nice and helpfulHost:
lovely place and helpful hostnatalie was a great hostalyona was very welcoming and kind on arrivalperfect host wonderful guest house and beautiful groundsupon arrival we were greeted with a very warm welcome by the owner nataliaRead more reviewsLocation:
great location just ten minutes to st austellgreat little place and near the eden projecta fantastic property in a great locationvery clean and welcoming superb location for the eden project and modern apartment ideal for a few nightsthe flat had everything we needed and was really close to lots of restaurants and tourist attractions
2. The Carlyon Bay Hotel (from USD 103)
Now for those in search of luxury, The Carlyon Bay Hotel provides just that. Fully equipped with a luxury spa, an award-winning restaurant, and golf course, The Carlyon rests only three minutes from the beach and has panoramic views of the sea. Each room is incredibly spacious with plenty of room to make yourself right at home.
A flat screen television, coffee and tea area, and a modern private bathroom are included in each room. The location is everything, so luckily The Carlyon is only three kilometers (two miles) away from St. Austell’s city center, a ten-minute drive to the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and three kilometers (two miles) from the Eden Project. With a championship golf course, tennis courts, outdoor pool, and beauty treatment rooms, a life of leisure is right at your finger tips.
The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa
Address: Sea Road
7.67 km (4.8 mi) from The Lost Gardens of Heligan
3. The White Hart Hotel (from USD 138)
Smack dab in the center of St. Austell is the White Hart Hotel, a characteristically Georgian building with a traditional restaurant and bar inside. The hotel’s spacious rooms come with an ensuite private bathroom, a station for fixing coffee or tea, and a large work desk and television. There is WiFi throughout as well as complimentary private parking.
Boredom is out of the question seeing as everything is so close by. Only a ten-minute walk from the hotel is the St. Austell Brewery. The Lost Gardens of Heligan are 15 minutes away by car, and the St. Austell train station is just a short kilometer (half mile) away. It is a great place to stay if you are interested in spending your time in the buzz of the town. Be sure to have a full English breakfast in the Walter Hicks Restaurant while you’re there, to start your morning right.
White Hart Hotel
Address: Church Street
6.03 km (3.8 mi) from The Lost Gardens of Heligan
4. Sunnyside Cottage (from 55 USD)
Sunnyside Cottage is a lovely fisherman’s cottage only 200 meters (660 feet) from the beach. It has a beautiful rose garden out front, which only adds to the romance. A Mediterranean-style courtyard, complete with white-washed stone walls, is attached to the cottage and makes for unforgettable mornings spent sipping tea in the sea breeze.
Although fully refurbished with all the modern amenities you could need, the cottage still manages to maintain its traditional features. Both bedrooms have their own window seat, perfect for looking out at the water and daydreaming. In addition to central heating, there is a fireplace to cozy up in front of after a long day spent cycling outdoors.
Sunnyside Cottage
Price: from 55 USD
Number of Guests: 3
5. Westaway Cottage (from USD 252)
This modernized cottage with a homey, countryside atmosphere is a mere stroll down to the water. It has three bedrooms, an open plan kitchen and dining room, and an outside patio with garden access. The gorgeous limestone tiles are not only in the kitchen but throughout the entire house.
Amenities include central heating, washer and dryer, electric oven and gas stove, and two open fireplaces. There is a widescreen television in the bright and inviting sitting room, not to mention available parking. What more could you ask for?
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
kitchen tap top loose and came off in handit would be helpful if the manuals were available for the appliances and the tvfacilities wise everything was provided however there was no greetings pack of information in the cottageCleanliness:
cottage clean and tidymodern clean and recently refurbishedthe cottage had charm and was cosy clean and well equippedHost:
the owners were very helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
fabulous location in charlestownperfect property perfect location we will be backit’s perfectly located in charlestown with only a short walk to the pubs and restaurantsthis was an excellent property in a beautiful locationthe location is perfect for accessing the wonderful sights and activities in cornwall
6. Mona's Cottage (from USD 162)
Mona’s Cottage was built in the 1860s and has the feel of a true seaside home-away retreat. The interior still contains the original finishings such as beams and stained pine doors, and interestingly, is one of the only homes in the village to still have its original slate front exterior. A large kitchen ideal for cooking, two beautiful living rooms, and three bedrooms with majestic views make up the space. Located just above the harbor, Mona’s Cottage gives guests immediate access to the village, beaches, and harbor.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
mona's cottage provides traditional charm combined with the covenience of a modern fully equipped kitchen and bathroomsuperb position and cottage very comfortablethe beds were very comfortable and pretty linens were provided as well as towelsCleanliness:
everything was spotlessly cleanHost:
carole was very helpful in answering our questions promptly prior to the holidaythe owner met us on arrival and could not have been more welcoming and helpfulso close to the beach the owner was most helpful in returning any questions that we hadcarol was very easy to work with and extremely responsive and attentive to making our holiday perfectRead more reviewsLocation:
a great location worth to be visited againperfect location in a lovely quiet cottage just a short distance from the delightful and picturesque harbourfantastic location wonderful place to stay loved the cottage easy to find excellent owners
7. Mills House Cottage (from 153 USD)
Located on the grounds of a beautiful estate, semi-rural with incredible sea views is the Mills House Cottage. This cottage has a bright, idyllic kitchen with traditional beam work in the ceilings. The bedrooms are large and comfortable and allow the natural light to flood right in. Outside is an incredible lawn area with extensive views, only a five-minute walk to the historic harbor town of Charlestown. Fun fact: the town is a very popular filming spot used in pictures such as Pirates of the Caribbean.
Mills House Cottage
Price: from 153 USD
Number of Guests: 4
8. Little Orchard
Little Orchard is a barn conversion that is connected to a 300-year-old Cornwall cottage. The property is complete with a pleasant, private garden. Guests are more than welcome to avail of the organic fruit and herbs that grow there. Amenities include a fully operational kitchen, television, WiFi, and a beautiful bedroom with an ensuite shower room.
The surrounding area offers incredible nature walks and lies extremely close to the Cornish coastline. Imagine starting off each morning to the sound of birdsong and falling asleep each night to the cooing sound of barn owls. Little Orchard is the definition of cozy.
Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
5.02 km (3.2 mi) from The Lost Gardens of HeliganTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
a terrific little cottage with everything we needed for a comfortable stayCleanliness:
pristinely clean and beautifully decoratedimpressed with cleanliness & homely touchesit was sparkling clean and a beautiful placethe cottage is clean and cosy and nestled in their lovely gardenthe place is literally spotless and the bed was super comfyHost:
beautiful and cosy home with a lovely hostfriendly hosts in a really enjoyable placemichelle’s hospitality was wonderful we felt immediately at home and looked after she’s the perfect hostcomfy bed lovely host peace and quitemichelle is a wonderful host and made us feel very welcomeRead more reviewsLocation:
so close to many attractionsgreat location for visiting surrounding areagreat location for all local attractionsgreat location so close to many lovely places to visitcute cottage that is in a great location for exploring cornwall
Seaside charm
St. Austell is an overwhelmingly charming place teeming with nature and beauty. These vacation rentals are all examples of this, giving visitors the option to relax wherever they may be. Be it at home in the garden, down by the beach, or in the local pub, staying in St. Austell makes for a lovely vacation.
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