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St Austell has many pleasant places to spend an exquisite holiday, because this town, which is located in the Cornwall county of England, has a striking beauty in its landscapes worthy of admiration such as the Cornwall Alps. There are places that you can not miss including the market, a brewery, the lovely golden sandy beaches of the bay and a history worth knowing. Find incredible holidays and lettings within walking distance from the beach or just a few steps from it. It's a great place for your next trip!
Don't miss out on the best holiday rentalsYou can enjoy the freedom of guiding your own holiday, in the vibe of your choice and experience unforgettable and unrepeatable moments, renting beautiful and modern holiday lettings, with comfortable of en-suite rooms, showers, and spacious bedrooms to accommodate the family, groups of friends, couples or solo travellers. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area to have your meals together and a lovely chat around the table or in the lounge. The green spaces outdoors are ideal for barbecues and al fresco dining in the summer. Enjoy the garden with the kids or just use a quiet corner to read under the shade of a tree or on the terrace.
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The area and getting around
St Austell is a lovely and quaint town in Cornwall about 10 miles south of Bodmin and it is one of the largest Cornish towns. St Austell is a historic and cultural city with stunning architecture worth swooning over. The golden, pebbly and dog friendly beaches are also a great reason to head to St Austell and enjoy some surfing at Fistral, dip your toe in the clear turquoise waters at Porthcurno, sunbathe at Pentewan Beach or hunt for crabs at Treyarnon Bay with the little ones. While in town, have some of the best fish and seafood at the Longstore or enjoy fine dining at Austells. Carclaze bistro and The Elephant brasserie also have a great selection on their menu. Other gastro pubs and many cafes are at your fingertips.
The Cornish Riviera, a lot to exploreSt Austell offers an array of excellent shops for surfers, arts and crafts, and independent shops. For those interested in art, take a walk around town and visit the contemporary Atishoo Gallery or The Town Museum. Because of its location, this beautiful town is easily accessible by car, train or coach, although the best way of knowing St Austell is on foot of course. Travelling by car gives you also the opportunity to visit nearby locations that you will love including Charlestown, Lostwhitiel, The Clay Villages, St Mawes or Fowey amongst others. It has never been easier to access the Cornish Riviera!
Travellers and activities
For those who like to visit the great outdoors St Austell has places like The Cornwall: the great treasure hunt adventure, ideal for friends and family, through an app that will take you to different destinations and many challenges on road trips and walking tours. You can also visit the Eden Project, which is an ancient porcelain clay pit. In this garden you will enjoy the plants that grow in temperate zones and it is from an observation platform from where you can appreciate the enchanting sculptures. In addition to nature and wildlife garden areas such as the Pinetum Gardens, where you can enjoy the majestic Acer trees, squirrels and other wildlife with the family.
St Austell for history buffsFor people who are passionate about sites that showcase some of the town’s history, you can visit sites such as the architecturally significant former St Austell Market House, which is of great historical and architectural interest. In addition, you should visit Charlestown Harbour which is a historic harbour on the extraordinary South Cornwall Coast, the last Georgian harbour dating back to the 18th century, where you will be taken back in time as it retains its radiant beach activities, wonderful places to eat and the majestic sailing ships that are classic of the era.
Did you know that Charlestown Harbour is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
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Cornwall Football Golf is a place where you can play golf in a completely different way with family or groups of friends. The game is fun and for all ages and abilities and the rules are those used in golf. But, there is just one little difference and it is that players use their feet to kick the ball into the hole! What makes it really fun and engaging for all ages is that there are obstacles along the way. Use your own abilities to overcome those obstacles and let the fun begin!
2. Visit St Austell BreweryHere you can take a tour or a historical tour of the brewery. Visit the shop where you can see the 16 best bottles of St Austell Brewery lagers and ales, as well as the wines, spirits and Walter Hicks 125. Sample St Austell Brewery rum and get a few bottles home as a souvenir or a nice present for somebody. At the Hicks Brews restaurant you can have the best food and in the bar, you can have some of the famous "Small Batch Brews on cask or keg".
3. Stroll along the Pinetum GardensIdeal for all gardening enthusiasts, this property is approximately 30 acres, where you can appreciate different types of gardens with an exquisite choice of flowers and plants. As you make your way around you will see some art objects. You will find a park with a lake and beautiful oak trees designed by the landscape architect, Capability Brown. You will find a tea room called the Japanese garden. There you will also find the champion trees, which are the tallest in diameter in terms of the type of tree it belongs to.
4. Let's go treasure huntingAt the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, you do several activities such as, the "Tunnel of Lights: An Arctic Adventure" where you will live an icy adventure, in the company of the explorers and you will see icebergs, waterfalls and shipwrecks. You better have your waterproof footwear on! Another activity you can enjoy is the "Shipwreck Treasure Museum" where you can see the only coin barrel still intact from a shipwreck, gold and copper bars, the handles used for the people who were slaves, among many other historical items. You can also enjoy the Charlestown Underground, Charlestown on Film, Shopping at The Merchants of Charlestown and of course, after this fascinating tour you can eat and drink at the Rebellion and On The Deck.
5. Visiting Clay MiningWe suggest you see the Wheal Martyn in Ruddlemoor which is the only china clay museum in the UK, located between two beautiful Victorian porcelain clay works, where you can visit the interactive Discovery Centre, see the historic trails of the industry, take a tour of the woodland in grounds teeming with wildlife and see the fascinating modern working clay pit, machinery, old roads. Throughout this tour, you will be filled with new knowledge about this Cornish mining heritage site and the experience you are about to have. You can find it 1 km from the north-west side of Ruddle Pit.
Information about holiday lettings in St Austell
🏡 Holiday lettings available: | 95 properties. |
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💳 Discount available: | up to -56%. |
🌙 Minimum price per night: | from £28. |
⭐ Most popular amenities: | Wi-Fi, garden and balcony. |
🐾 Pet-friendly: | 28 properties. |
📶 For workation: | 97% of the properties. |
👩👩👧👦 For families: | 7% of the properties. |
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