Carlyon Bay Travel Guide

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Carlyon Bay
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Just before Sunset at Carlyon Bay Cornwall in mid December giving Great contrast of colours as the sun slowly slips away
Gribben Head Looking at Gribben Head from Carylon Bay across the bay on this fine afternoon. There are no clay ships at anchor unlike when i was a lad when there was always ships waiting to dock. A sign of the times with the downturn of exports and the decline of the clay industry.
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Gull Rock Gull Rock with Landrion Point behind, between Charlestown and Carlyon Bay
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Gorse on the cliff path Looking towards Par from Carlyon Bay. The cliffs are quite steep. The Golf course along the cliff top can be seen in the middle of the picture.Nice on a day like this.
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Carlyon Bay Hotel

Carlyon Bay Hotel

4 out of 5
Sea Road St Austell England
The price is ฿4,715 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿4,715
฿5,658 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in St Austell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (443 reviews)
Great hotel & staff

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Carlyon Bay Hotel
Pinetum Garden Cottages

Pinetum Garden Cottages

3 out of 5
Holmbush Rd St Austell England
The price is ฿3,887 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿3,887
฿4,664 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in St Austell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Eden Project and Pinetum Park and Pine ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
The lodge was immaculate, the area was lovely and quite , I will be staying again when I’m in the area. I would give more stars if I could!

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Pinetum Garden Cottages
The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate

The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate

4 out of 5
Pentewan Road St Austell England
The price is ฿2,938 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
฿2,938
฿3,526 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in St Austell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Great that you can use the pool even after you’ve checked out.

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate
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Pinetum Garden Cottages

Pinetum Garden Cottages

3 out of 5
Holmbush Rd St Austell England
Stay at this holiday home in St Austell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Eden Project and Pinetum Park and Pine ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
The lodge was immaculate, the area was lovely and quite , I will be staying again when I’m in the area. I would give more stars if I could!

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Pinetum Garden Cottages
SeaSpace

SeaSpace

4.5 out of 5
Watergate Rd Newquay England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Newquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Fistral Beach and Whipsiderry Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
very nice hotel and with friend staff.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

SeaSpace
Sandy Toes Accommodation

Sandy Toes Accommodation

3 out of 5
23 Eastcliffe Road Par England
Stay at this apartment in Par. Enjoy housekeeping. Popular attractions Eden Project and South West Coast Path Section 33 Trailhead are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
The room was lovely and the staff were very good thank you and we look forward to going back again in the future.

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Sandy Toes Accommodation
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Popular places to visit

Lost Gardens of Heligan which includes a park

Lost Gardens of Heligan

4.5/5(150 reviews)

Wander around this enchanting garden, which has been beautifully restored after being abandoned for more than seven decades.

Lost Gardens of Heligan
Porthpean Beach

Porthpean Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Porthpean Beach during your travels in Saint Austell Bay?

Porthpean Beach
A Cornish Gem , stunning little harbour

Gorran Haven Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gorran Haven Beach during your trip to Gorran Haven? Stroll along this quaint area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Gorran Haven Beach
There is an old chapel on top of this incredible lone rock near the village of Roche in north Cornwall

Roche Rock

You can find out about the history of Roche with a trip to Roche Rock. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Roche Rock
Just before Sunset at Carlyon Bay Cornwall in mid December giving Great contrast of colours as the sun slowly slips away

Crinnis Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Crinnis Beach during your trip to Carlyon? While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Crinnis Beach

Charlestown Harbour

5/5(8 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Charlestown with a trip to Charlestown Harbour. Stroll along the waterfront in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Charlestown Harbour

Things to do

Kent: Treetop High Ropes Adventure Course

Kent: Treetop High Ropes Adventure Course

฿1,155
per adult
Kent: Treetop High Ropes Adventure Course
Newquay: 2hour Surf Experience - Private 1:1 or 2:1 lesson

Newquay: 2hour Surf Experience - Private 1:1 or 2:1 lesson

฿5,023
per adult
Newquay: 2hour Surf Experience - Private 1:1 or 2:1 lesson
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