Where to Base
Stay in the town center for maximum convenience. This area provides walking access to restaurants, shops, and transport links, minimizing commute times for business or leisure travelers.
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St Austell
St Austell serves as a central hub in Cornwall, located just 10 miles south of Bodmin. With a built-up population of approximately 24,360, it offers a relaxed yet convenient atmosphere for frequent travelers. The town is well-positioned for exploring the wider region, including the nearby Devon border. Accommodations are primarily concentrated in the town center, providing easy access to dining, shopping, and transport links. This makes St Austell an ideal base for both business and leisure guests seeking comfort and connectivity without the crowds of larger cities.
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Getting there & around
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Getting Around
The town is compact and walkable. Key facilities are easily accessible on foot or by short taxi rides. Rail connections link St Austell to other major cities in Cornwall.
Best Season
Visit year-round. Summer offers mild weather for exploring the countryside, while winter provides a quiet atmosphere and indoor activities.
Nearby attractions
Eden Project
visitor attraction in Cornwall in the United Kingdom
Lost Gardens of Heligan
botanical garden in Cornwall, England, UK
St Levan’s Church, Porthpean
church building in St. Austell Bay, Cornwall, England, UK
Holy Trinity Church, St Austell
church in St Austell, Cornwall, England, UK
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
former historical museum relating to the local port of Charlestown, Cornwall, England
St Paul's Church, Charlestown
church building in St. Austell Bay, Cornwall, England, UK
Restormel Castle
castle, now ruinous, north of Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, UK
St Catherine's Castle
castle in Fowey, Cornwall, England, UK
Caerhays Castle
Grade I listed country house in Cornwall, England, UK
Vault Beach
beach in Cornwall, England, UK
Treffry Viaduct
combined viaduct and aqueduct
Castle Dore
hillfort in Cornwall, England, UK
Dining
Edie's
It's a family affair at this relaxed, friendly restaurant that’s sure to put a smile on your face. Nigel is at the stoves and his wife Kelly is out front, aided by their daughter, the eponymous Edie. Brightly coloured chairs stand out against whitewashed brick walls, the shelves are crammed with cookbooks and there’s a terrific buzz from the open kitchen. Nigel’s experience shows in the unfussy, well-crafted dishes, which deliver appealing and effective flavour combinations with notable clarity.
WebsiteNorth Street Kitchen
In the busy months you might have to queue at this simple, trendy boat house conversion – but it’s well worth the wait. The menu is constantly changing as it’s informed by the freshest catch from nearby waters, with the array of seafood allowed to shine with a delicious purity thanks to the simplicity of the preparations. Fowey oysters are often a favourite, as is the signature brown crab rarebit. Owner Ethan cooks on his own and there’s an endearingly rustic, no-nonsense feel to the place.
WebsiteThe Barley Sheaf
This immaculately kept 18th-century pub has a deceptively large interior, with a rustic, pine-furnished dining area, a capacious bar and space to dine upstairs too. Much of the produce used in the fresh, flavoursome cooking comes from in and around the Roseland Peninsula, utilised in a combination of pub classics (think 'dippy' Scotch egg, vegetarian shepherd's pie or sirloin steak with chips) and more modern, ambitious dishes. The natural, engaging service will put a smile on your face and adds to the experience.
WebsiteNarla
The picturesque harbour town of Fowey makes a great setting for this chic, clean-lined bistro enlivened by both the buzz of its happy diners and the energy emanating from the sleek open kitchen. Plenty of flavour is packed into each carefully presented dish, starting with snacks such as chicken wings and crispy cod bons bons, then continuing with the likes of roasted duck breast complemented by miso cauliflower and Cornish kea plum. The range of enticing menus includes vegan options, a good value lunch deal and even a Sunday roast.
WebsiteThe Tartan Fox
The location in the middle of Cornwall may be a long way from Scotland but, as the name suggests, Adam Handling finds a way to incorporate his Celtic heritage into this stone-built country pub. Another venture in his ever-expanding empire, it’s a sympathetically refitted 17th-century inn located on a popular holiday caravan park. You can expect to find the likes of a haggis Scotch egg and even a deep-fried Mars bar among the extensive menu of generous pubby favourites filled with bold, well-balanced flavours.
WebsiteFern
This striking barn conversion is the kind of restaurant where you want to kick back and relax, soak in the calm atmosphere and enjoy the farm-fed dishes at a leisurely pace. In fact, this kind of unhurried, produce-led dining is exactly what their ‘Beyond the Roast’ Sunday menu endorses. Whenever you visit, you can expect a stylish dining room and equally good-looking dishes, such as their take on apple and pear crumble that’s as delicious as it is unconventional. The farm’s cottages are available if you’re looking to stay the night.
WebsiteMcDonald's
Fast food
Da Bara Bakery
Bakery
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