A very nice, comfortable and update pub. The interior is contemporary and super clean and…read moreunpretentious. There are also a variety of inn rooms to let. The service was very friendly and cheerful. Everything seemed very orderly and organized. We came specifically for fish and chips and were not disappointed. The menu for both drinks and food is varied. As for a beer I chose a pint of draught, the Proper. A light beer with a nice light mellow taste it uses American hops, oddly enough. The fish and chips were excellent. As for the fish itself it was flakey, fresh and the breading perfect. It never got soggy. The quality could hit be beat. Also the chips were plump and well prepared and delicious. The meal came with a small side of mushy peas, warm and quite good as well as a tartar sauce and a brown sauce with a curry flavor. All very good. It was a filling meal and most enjoyable. If you want a nice contemporary pub or a very good fish and chips, this is a great place to have a meal.

My clear favourite pub in St Austell & its environs. And in this case we are in the environs, in…read moreCharleston. This is the first pub you encounter on the way down the hill and if drink is all you are interested in then you can probably just stop here. I love St Austell Brewery, but not many of their pubs have a guest (first time I have seen it). This pub had an almost full selection of their beers (even the Black Prince was holding court) and local wench Betty Stogs was available too. Had to go for Proper Job, what with it being one of my five favourite beers ever, but if I'd been able to stay longer I would not have been bored! Lovely feel to the place with a nice garden for the warmer weather. Perfect? Maybe if they get in an exterminator in to fumigate the Stella infestation :)

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.

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'

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.

Fantastic Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Tasty tender lamb and properly cooked veg...Great…read moreservice helpfullbstaff and...plenty of toilets..highly recommended....thank you to.lovely polite helpful staff.. made my Mothers day present 10 out of 10.

OK food, expensive for what it was.read more

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.

We stayed for a long weekend in the Spa Building in a Jr. Suite. We really enjoyed the restaurants,…read morepool, beach area and the great location that is walkable to great Key West shops, restaurants and bars. My husband and I both had 80 minute massages and were so impressed and relaxed. Little tip- you can hear the music from a local bar in the spa building so if you want more quiet check out other rooms. We didn't mind! We met some nice couples that frequent the resort and we plan to go back as well!

I put a search for a restaurant in St. Austell in my Blaupunkt NAVI, and this bring us to…read moreCharlestown Harbour. The parkingplace was free by an offer of a parking ticket by friendly people. Inside the Pier House all places filled with hungry people, outside we find a place, but a little bit cold in the evening. I order at the bar our drinks and foods with the number of our table. Yes, it needs time, but the late arrived food was good, the drinks too, and I like the view over the harbour and the activities of some divers there. Was a good recommendation of our german Blaupunkt NAVI, to have dinner at this place.

This is a lovely looking traditional pub. The beer choice was Proper Job, Tribute and Dartmoor with…read moresome Rattler thrown in for good measure. While I was a bit shocked by the price (3.60 might well be the most I've paid for a pint in Cornwall) and I don't really like the practice of playing a radio station in the pub, I really enjoyed my visit here and would like to have dwelt longer! Maybe I need to go back and take advantage of the fact that they do accommodation.

Not particularly impressed by this place as a pub, it seems to be more about the hotel and the bar…read moreis a bit of an afterthought, devoid of atmosphere (like most hotel bars) and only serving Tribute (and not the best tasting Tribute either). You can always rely on a bottle of Clouded Yellow for a good drink. Would prefer to have drunk it elsewhere though!