St Austell & Eden Holidays - Self Catering St Austell & Eden

St Austell is a bustling market town situated close to the south Cornwall coast, retaining much of its old character and charm. St Austell boasts a variety of small traditional local shops such as butchers, bakeries and florists as well as household high street names. Large parts of the town centre are also pedestrionised making it a great place to relax and unwind over a cup of coffee. There are a variety of pubs, restaurants and cafes located in and around the town centre of St Austell. For historians, visiting the Market House is a listed building which houses over 20 local market traders is a must.

The Eden Project

Even now the enormous open clay pits continue to have a huge impact on the local economy as heavy industry gives way to world class attraction.  Ten years ago an exhausted china clay pit was transformed into one of the UK’s most popular days out when the vast Biomes that form the Eden Project were built.  Now voted the best building of the last 20 years by the UK Construction industry and having won  innumerable awards for its service to environmental, conservation and educational causes, the Eden Project has deservedly claimed its place as one of the most popular and highly acclaimed  destinations in Britain.

Things to do at the Eden Project

In their own words…

“Eden is a living theatre of plants and people, and like every great theatre what happens on stage is dramatic and constantly changing. There’s all the stuff you’ve heard about: the huge rainforest, the biggest greenhouses in the world, and art and architecture inspired by the natural world. And there's a lot you may not know about: hidden corners such as Wild Cornwall, a mini Cornwall of yore, or our Spiral Garden, for instance. For children we also have new trails and endless leafy places to play with shortcuts, hideaways, stepping stones and sandpits.”

Lostwithiel

Lostwithiel stands at the head of the Fowey Estuary.  Previously an important Stannary Town and Duchy Capital, Lostwithiel is packed with character and has an astounding array of architectural gems that bear testament to its iollustrious past.  Most notable arethe 10th Century  Restormel Castle – one of the most best examples of Motte and Bailey castles in the country, the beautiful early fourteenth century bridge with five pointed arches, and nearby the remains of the Stannary Court  with its Coinage Hall.  A small museum dedicated to Lostwithiel’s heritage is situated within the town.

 

 

See properties in nearby areas: Mevagissey, St. Austell, Looe.