Surprised on my visit to this luxury Hotel to find it so family friendly with the emphasis on fun…read moreand the local Cornish wildlife, Bird watching hide, bug hotel, giant rabbits as well as an adventure trail. Well worth a visit to this beautiful 'Palace' of a hotel.

From the owner: CLC Trenython Manor is a multi award winning resort with a grand mansion house hotel and…read moreself-catering lodges set in 24 acres with stunning countryside and sea views. Overlooking St Austell Bay, the resort is located close to Fowey on the South Coast of Cornwall not far from the famous Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan. This premier spot on the Cornish Riviera is the perfect starting point for exploring much of Cornwall's dramatic coastline (and Cornish beaches), charming villages and superb gardens. Whether you choose a hotel room or one of our self-contained lodges you can be sure of high standards of accommodation, combined with an offering of a well earned gastronomic reputation and excellent leisure facilities (the hotel and lodges are also ideal for spa holidays as well as family holidays in Cornwall). This family and wildlife friendly resort takes pride in its award-winning green initiatives and takes great care of its privileged natural environment.

Excellent location. Hotel was gorgeous and staff amazingly friendly! Excellent value for money. Wld…read morerecommend always xx

The most delightful experience in Cornwall with absolutely detailed, professional customer service,…read morebeautifully appointed accommodations and gathering areas like the tea room, bar area, dining rooms. Kudos to Darrel, Jenn and Vicky at the reception desk and to Steve, the restaurant manager, who was ever so attentive, gracious and made each breakfast( included with your stay!), dinner and High Tea meals such memorable experiences for us. The surrounding, spacious gardens and walkways are stunning and there is a full service spa in the hotel also!

This place was super cute. Only draw back is that the beds are super soft. My back and neck are…read morekilling me even after getting a massage, bummer.

The Old Custom House is a large, attractive pub & restaurant in Padstow Harbour, part of a chain…read moreand affiliated (as so many in the area) with St. Austell Brewery. The historic building is in perfect shape, and the décor inviting and family-friendly. There are two areas, one close to the bar and a room mostly for dining at the back. Sadly, it offered no dedicated seating in front of the building, which is a shame considering the splendid view. The menu is straightforward and streamlined; during my week in Cornwall I've encountered the very same menu at least five times, at pubs in Padstow, St. Ives and Falmouth. On the upside, you know what you'll get. My pick at The Old Custom House was their rump steak with chips, onion rings, a flat mushroom, and tomato. You can add a prawn skewer for UKP 4, which I did and later regretted, it's not worth the "upgrade". The steak itself arrived medium rare as ordered: average quality meat but decently prepared. Okay for the price. The range of real ales and lagers was good, of course there's a focus on St. Austell ales. I tried different beers and they were all fresh and well-kept. The bar staff were reasonably friendly, but seemed in quite a hurry - not surprising considering the fact that Padstow is a touristy place and that the pub was nearly packed during (late) lunchtime. Queues at the bar (there is a separate till for ordering food) can get longer, and longer. The dish itself arrived within reasonable time. As expected, beer prices are rather elevated at such a place, so expect more than UKP 4 for a pint. All in all it's one of the best options though along the Padstow "harbour front".

24 of us booked this restaurant for my Grandparents 60th wedding anniversary dinner and we were not…read moreonly pleased with our decision, but it made the night that much more perfect. The minute that we all arrived numerous staff were on hand to take our coats and ensure that the table area was to our liking, from there our waiter somehow managed to be exceptional and not get a single thing wrong the whole night. Drinks were prompt, food was outstanding and we never had dirty plates or empty cups for long. The seafood pot in the creamy mustard sauce (name fails me now..) was AMAZING, definitely the best meal I have ever had. To top that off there was a Thai mussels starter that was out of this world. A few gentleman at the table had steaks and they were cooked to perfection which is sometimes hit or miss at seafood restaurants. Needless to say, this was perfect for our very special occasion and despite being a bit loud, the staff was very gracious and the surrounding parties were also kind and understanding, one of which sent us over drinks. Such a great experience and I recommend to anyone in Padstow looking for a high class dining experience. Our waiter was from Canada of all places and was OUTSTANDING, so if you get him, you are in very good hands.

The Old Ship Hotel (or, Ye Olde Shippe pub) is one of the rather few pubs in Padstow that is not…read moreaffiliated to (or owned by) St. Austell Brewery - so I was pleased to find a selection of beers outside of the St. Austell range which dominates the town. As such, the range isn't that great, so I settled for a Brain's SA on hand pump. This pub/hotel is located about a hundred meters from Padstow's busy and extremely touristy harbour, and it offers a bit of quiet in this much-loved holiday "spa". Especially nice is the (covered) outside seating area which opens to the narrow road. Staff were nice upon my short visit, and it felt comfy and relaxed there.

We had a lovely holiday and couldn't believe we been so lucky to find this Gem of a site…read more If you want a clean, friendly holiday then you wont go far wrong if you like walking on the moors good food at the Pub and Cycle ride to Padstow.

From the owner: Rivermead Holidays is a small, unique, tranquil holiday park in the moorland village of St Breward,…read moreBodmin Moor, Cornwall.

Impeccable service, excellent food. Views to compliment it all. Wonderful experience. George is…read morethe one to make it all click. An absolute must if in Cornwall.

Following on from a few days in Devon at Soar Mill Cove (q.v. review) we came here to Carlyon Bay…read morejust outside St. Austell. Now I confess I first came to this hotel in 1977, and stayed quite regularly on business (with China Clay industry), but I had not been here since about 1992 ! I have also stayed at a number of other hotels in the area and this is my preference. It hadnt changed a lot though I believe ownership has changed at least twice. Currently privately owned by George Abraham. Magnificent view over the bay from the front of the hotel (a sea view room is preferable, but'extra'). Our room was well decorated, and provided for, and comfortable. Staff always polite and helpful. Dinner provided a choice of 3 or 4 choice at each course, and was generally well executed, fish seemed to be particularly well done (eg Lemon Sole straight from the Looe day boat). Reasonable wine prices also. Breakfast also served individually from the kitchen (none of those everfailing attempts to do a hot buffet that doesnt keep things hot) - the only horror was my pet aversion to butter wrapped in mini parcels, so you always get some on your fingers. They should at least manage to do 'pull off' ones ! I regard this hotel as better value than the Carlyon Bay Hotel (200yds away), though a good alternative would be the Cliff Head (200 yds away). I have stayed at these also but not recently. This location is particularly good for anyone wishing to visit the Eden Project or equally enjoyable Lost Gardens of Heligan'

Ok, so I'm the first review of this place but I have to do it... it was a great hotel experience…read more First, it's set on a lovely location on a bluff overlooking the sea in St. Austell, just perfect for a cool crisp walk on the beach over the rocks with fresh sea air making you feel alive. Second, the staff is wonderful and super friendly at the desk and everyone you run into is unbelievably pleasant. Third, it has a spa and a golf course so while I was getting a surprise facial and massage, my guy played a round of golf (that's a win-win in my book). Lastly, the best cream tea I've ever had. Literally. The scones were soooo fresh and the clotted cream and jam were of the highest quality and you can sit in this stodgy room overlooking the sea feeling very posh. Just a great way to spend the morning after a great stay. First class all the way, Carlyon.

This hotel was extremely disappointing beginning with our arrival. The rooms are small even with…read morethe sea view. Bathrooms are substandard. Most important, however, was the complete lack of hospitality at this hotel and the poor quality of dining. The staff appear to have been trained to provide the service of a senior living property where mediocore meals are served as rapidly as possible. No one goes out of their way to provide assistance nor are they friendly. We were supposed to stay five nights after two nights of the rude service at this hotel and the rushed meals, we left. The sea location is lovely and the golf was free but that is the only positive statement I can make about this hotel. Based on the reviews I am seeing from years prior, it appears that this hotel has really gone down hill over the years.