Pentewan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pentewan harbour. A view across Pentewan harbour, which was connected to St Austell by the Pentewan railway. China clay and tin were exported from here and coal was imported. The harbour fell into disuse when the entrance passage silted up in 1916.
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Pentewan harbour. A view across Pentewan harbour, which was connected to St Austell by the Pentewan railway. China clay and tin were exported from here and coal was imported. The harbour fell into disuse when the entrance passage silted up in 1916.
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Old harbour wall at Pentewan The entrance to Pentewan harbour was beyond this old harbour wall and is completely silted up. The St Austell River runs into the sea just in front. The beach is a very popular venue at Bank Holidays and weekends.
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Pentewan Harbour. Quay side with old safety railings, beside the lock gates at the harbour entrance and looking north-west towards Pentewan village.
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Old sluice at Pentewan Concrete foundations of the former sluice gate, part of the water management arrangements at the seaward end of the Saint Austell River.
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The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate

The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate

4 out of 5
Pentewan Road St Austell England
The price is AU$131 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$131
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (1,003 reviews)
Always stay here best place in st austell

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

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Greenbank Hotel

Greenbank Hotel

4 out of 5
Harbour side Falmouth England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Falmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
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Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

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Great Western Hotel

Great Western Hotel

3 out of 5
Cliff Road Newquay England
The price is AU$107 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$107
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Newquay. Enjoy parking (surcharge), daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (881 reviews)
Room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was good, staff were lovely

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

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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! (101 reviews)
Clean, spacious, modern and a lovely team.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

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Beach Cottage - Porthcothan - stunning cottage that sleeps 8-12 guests in 6 bedrooms

Beach Cottage - Porthcothan - stunning cottage that sleeps 8-12 guests in 6 bedrooms

Porthcothan Cornwall
Stay at this beach cottage in Padstow. Enjoy a beach locale, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions South West Coast Path Section 15 Trailhead and South West ...
Beach Cottage - Porthcothan - stunning cottage that sleeps 8-12 guests in 6 bedrooms
Luxury spacious seafront house with indoor swimming pool and direct beach access

Luxury spacious seafront house with indoor swimming pool and direct beach access

Newquay, Cornwall ENG
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Newquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Fistral Beach and Crantock Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
Amazing house, great host… very responsive. 5*

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Luxury spacious seafront house with indoor swimming pool and direct beach access
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Popular places to visit

Lost Gardens of Heligan which includes a park

Lost Gardens of Heligan

4.5/5(9 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 lively bars 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

Explore the waterfront in Charlestown with a trip to Charlestown Harbour. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Charlestown Harbour

Activities

Picture 1 for Activity Bodmin: Bodmin Jail Entry Ticket & Dark Walk

Bodmin: Bodmin Jail Entry Ticket & Dark Walk

AU$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bodmin: Bodmin Jail Entry Ticket & Dark Walk
Cornwall: Luggage Storage

Cornwall: Luggage Storage

AU$14
per adult
Cornwall: Luggage Storage
Surf Lesson

Cornish Surf Day

AU$143
per adult
Cornish Surf Day
Half-Day Surf Experience in Newquay

Half-Day (2hr) Surf Experience in Newquay - Beginners & Improvers

AU$96
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day (2hr) Surf Experience in Newquay - Beginners & Improvers
Paddleboard Mini Lesson from Newquay

Paddleboard Mini Lesson from Newquay

AU$105
per adult
Paddleboard Mini Lesson from Newquay
We also offer intermediate development sessions

Bespoke Surfing Experiences on Fistral Beach Newquay

AU$229
per adult
Bespoke Surfing Experiences on Fistral Beach Newquay
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