St Austell, South Cornwall

Situated a very short distance from the world famous Eden Project in one direction and the beautiful south Cornish coast in the other, St Austell is a good-looking little town that has its own beaches and plenty of traditional shops. By also integrating newer, more contemporary stores, the town is given a completely fresh and modern feel despite its old traditions.

The clay trails of St Austell provide great opportunities for cycling, walking and horse riding through the clay pits that have been excavated through years of mining China Clay in the area to create some amazingly dramatic scenery that is unlike anything else across the country.

Visitors to St Austell will be interested in the beaches that are in easy reach of the town and its location on the main bus and train routes from London provide an ideal spot to base your holiday when exploring the rest of Cornwall.

The small port of Charlestown lies close to the town and is a great place to see old visiting sailing ships that are sure to be of interest to visitors. Often called ‘The Cornish Riviera’, the area of coast that surrounds St Austell is often thought of as some of the most wonderful in the whole of South West England.

With a great selection of bed and breakfasts as well as hotels and holiday cottages, St Austell is an ideal spot for those looking to base themselves for a holiday in Cornwall that explores the rest of the county.