ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL

St Austell is a meeting point of old and new Cornwall, of ancient, narrow streets and smart pedestrian precincts with fine shops. St. Austell is a bustling market town often referred to as the capital of the 'Cornish Alps'. The ethereal white mini-mountains, the spoil heaps of the china-clay industry lend an eerie atmosphere to the landscape. William Cookworthy discovered the clay in 1755, and with the opening of the pits to mine the clay St. Austel's population and prosperity soon began to grow. Kao-Lin, an essential ingredient in the manufacture of porcelain, had previously only been found in northern China. Today Cornwall still exports clay, which is also used to produce paint, paper and in some medicines.

The town of St. Austell has a significant church tower, covered with unique figures explaining the Trinity and the bible, which dates from the late 1400s. Other notable buildings include the Market Hall, built in 1844 and described as "the finest neo-classical building of the period".

ST AUSTELL HOTELS

Best Western The Restormel Lodge Hotel

Castle Hill, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0DD.
Situated in the beautiful Fowey Valley the hotel offers modern comfort with traditional hospitality. One of the best centres for exploring the Duchy of Cornwall.

Cliff Head Hotel

Sea Road, Carlyon Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3RB.
If you are looking to explore this picturesque county and visit the highly acclaimed Eden Project then look no further. The Cliff Head is also ideally situated for the glorious Lost Gardens of Heligan and the quaint village of Mevagissey.

Lostwithiel Hotel Golf & Country Club

Lower Polscoe, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0HQ.
Our hotel is situated close to the ancient town of Lostwithiel in the heart of Cornwall. We are the perfect base for discovering coastlines, quiet inland villages, ancient towns and historic houses.

Lugger Hotel

Portloe, Portloe, Cornwall, TR2 5RD.
A unique 17th Century Inn right at the waters edge in Portloe, a Cornish fishing village of unrivalled beauty. Sunday Times best new seaside hotel of the year, Hip Hotel Guide and Mr and Mrs Smith recommended.

Old Quay House Hotel

28 Fore St, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1AQ.
The Old Quay House is is undoubtedly one of Cornwalls most exciting boutique Hotel. One of the most idyllic waterfront locations in Cornwall.

The Fowey Hotel

The Esplanade, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1HX.
Established in 1882, the Fowey Hotel is a haven of tranquillity resting on the bank of the Fowey River Estuary. Each of the 37 bedrooms has been individually furnished with an emphasis on comfort and style.

Trenython Manor Hotel & Spa

Castledore Road, Tywardreath, Nr Fowey, Cornwall, PL24 2TS.
Set in a secluded estate on the southern coast of Cornwall, with magnificent views over St Austell Bay, Trenython is a Cornish Manor House with a unique Italian touch.

ST AUSTELL ATTRACTIONS

Caerhays castle Gardens - an informal 60 acre woodland garden overlooking the sea.
Holy Trinity Church - its tower is finely decorated with sculptured figures.
Pine Lodge Gardens - A 30 acre garden with shrubs, herbaceous plants, many water features, pinetum, arboretum, lake with black swans and ducks, Japanese garden under construction and rare plants from plant hunting expeditions.
St. Austell Brewery Visitor Centre - Cornwall's oldest independent family brewery.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell, Cornwall, includes two and half miles of footpaths, rockeries, summer houses, an Italian garden lakes, ponds, fruithouses and much more.
Wheal Martyn China Clay Heritage Centre - site with woodland walks and spectacular views.

ST AUSTELL RESTAURANTS

Alvorada - 2 Polkirt Hill, Mevagissey, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6UR
Salvador's - 12 Old Vicarage Place, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5YY
The Rock Inn - 39 Fore Street, Roche, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8EP
The Sun Deck - East Quay, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6QQ
The Taj Mahal Tandoori Restaurant - 57 Victoria Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4QF
Wimpy Restaurant - 19 Fore Street, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5PX

TOWNS NEAR ST AUSTELL

Charlestown, Fowey, Lostwithiel, Mevagissey, Portloe

TRANSPORT LINKS

St Austell is served by St Austel Railway Station .St Austell is also on the mainline rail route linking Penzance and London Paddington.

St Austell is located between Truro and Liskeard on the A390, one of mid-Cornwall’s two main east-west road routes, and has reasonably good road access north towards Bodmin and the A30 and north west to Newquay and the west of the county.

St Austell is approximately 12 miles from and Newquay Airport