St. Austell is the largest city in Cornwall, United Kingdom (UK), boasting a population approaching 23,000. In addition to its rich church history (the town has been linked to both the Freemasons and Quakers), the town has a brewery, beaches, the China Clay County Park and the Eden Project, the world's largest greenhouse. In addition, there are approximately 30 golf courses in St. Austell and surrounding areas for visitors to enjoy.
Carlyon Bay Hotel
The Carlyon Bay Hotel is a true upscale establishment and is located right on the site of one of the best golf courses in the UK. In addition, the hotel offers full spa services (including several types of massage and reflexology), indoor and outdoor heated pools, a state-of-the-art gym, a world-class restaurant facing the bay, a nursery (during school holidays) and a snooker room. Each room features 24-hour room service and baby-sitting services upon request. Room rates range from 95 to 280 British pounds.
The Carlyon Bay Hotel
Sea Road
St.Austell, Cornwall
PL25 3RD UK
(01726) 812304
brend-hotels.co.uk/TheCarlyonBay
The Cliff Head Hotel
A small boutique hotel, the Cliff Head offers guests something a little different in both rooms and facilities. Each room is unique from the others, including the four suites. The hotel's amenities are basic, offering guests simply a television, television and radio. Several of the rooms also have spectacular views of the English Channel. The hotel also offers guests access to gardens and a seasonal swimming pool. The hotel features an on-site restaurant and the property is within walking distance to the Carlyon and the Porthpean golf courses. Rooms go for 65 to 102 pounds, depending on the room size, season and whether or not you'd like to have breakfast and dinner included.
The Cliff Head Hotel
Sea Road, Carlyon Bay
St. Austell, Cornwall
PL25 3RB UK
(01726) 812345
cliffheadhotel.com
Porth Avallen
The Porth Avallen Hotel is located on the St. Austell Bay. This family-friendly hotel offers a full-service restaurant for guests as well as free wireless and broadband access throughout the hotel. However, it should be noted that not all rooms have a view of the bay; you'll have to ask for that specifically. The hotel also offers wedding packages for couples who would like to have the ceremony on St. Austell Bay. The restaurant also offers guests in-room service 24 hours a day. Rates range from 60 British pounds to 170 British pounds per night, depending on the season and the size of your room.
Porth Avallen Hotel
Sea Road, Carlyon Bay
St Austell, Cornwall
PL25 3SG UK
(01726) 812802
porthavallen.co.uk
About The Author
A writer, English-as-a-second-language teacher and theater educator, Anna Scanlon recently graduated from NYU with a master's in educational theatre. She has written two novels, "After the Fire Burns," (Amazon.com's Breakthrough Novel Award Top 5%) and "Children of the Most High." Both of which she is editing for future publication. She began writing professionally in 2008.
