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  • Charlestown

    Charlestown Harbour -and St Austell Bay

    Charlestown Harbour
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    Charlestown

    The harbour village of Charlestown was a Georgian 'new town', a port development planned by local landowner Charles Rashleigh (after whom it was named) and built between 1790 and 1810 for the export of copper and china clay. Throughout the nineteenth century the little dock was packed with ships and the harbourside sheds and warehouses thronged with complementary businesses: boatbuilding, ropemaking, brickworks, lime burning, net houses, bark houses and pilchard curing.

    Today there are two remarkable things about Charlestown.

    One is that, against all the odds, it has survived as a working port and a small amount of china clay is still exported in an average of 30-40 ships a year, and this saves the place from becoming a cosy caricature of itself with plenty of 'heritage appeal' but no real life.

     Charlestown Harbour

    Charlestown Harbour

    Charlestown Harbour

    View across Charlestown harbour - from The Shipwrech centre

    The second is that - again, against all the odds - it has largely escaped 'development' and remains one of the finest and most fascinating places on the Cornish coast.

    Perhaps the words "so far" should be added to these two observations, for who knows what will happen to Charlestown in the future? At the time of writing, the harbour is the home port for a famous collection of old ships which are employed in film projects all over the world - they have brought work and life to the quays and harbour buildings and are a particular draw for visitors.

    The beach and entrance to Charlestown Harbour | The Charlestown Shipwrek Museum

    Porthpean Beach

    Porthpean Beach

    Porthpean Beach Is an ideal local spot for family days at the beach, Parking, Toilets and cafe available on the small beach front. The sands are ideal for family days out, swimming, snorkeling or Rock pooling

    Porthpean Beach
    Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre

    Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre
    Located in a historic china clay building, the centre has the largest U.K. collection of artifacts and treasure recovered from shipwrecks.

    Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre. Quay Road Charlestown Tel: +44 (0)1726 698 97

    Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre

    Quay Road Charlestown
    Tel: +44 (0)1726 698 97

    Charlestown's Centre commemorates achievement and heartbreak in a unique 18th century setting barely touched by time.

    The achievement belongs to one man, Charles Rashleigh, whose vision created a thriving port out of an obscure fishing village. His reasons are, literally, a part of the Centre, which is built over the tunnels of an old China Clay "Dry". Down these - as you can see today - stevedores pushed wagons full of Cornwall's "white gold" to waiting ships.

    The activity and facilities generated other trade - in pilchards, stone, tin, copper ore, timber and coal - and with it, a large commercial infrastructure.
    Full-scale tableaux in the ' Heritage section show a cooper, blacksmith and others at work, drawn to Charlestown by the magnet of trade. In the Audio Visual Theatre you can see the saga unfold, from the optimism of the 1791 blueprint, through a century of growth to recession and decline at its end.

    The Shipwreck section flips the coin of enterprise to show the forces it cannot control. Round Britain's coasts are over 250,000 wrecks, many with stories of courage and cowardice, greed or sacrifice to tell. The Centre shows a rich sample, in photography and wreckage or salvaged cargo: here, a 400-year old cannon; there, priceless Nanking porcelain: the artefacts recovered from the tragic sinking of HMS Ramillies in 1763, and - in a unique display - the history of underwater exploration, from the original wooden diving barrels to the latest 'bell".

    Fittingly, the Centre's latest addition emphasises the saving of life at sea. While remaining fully operational, the Lifeboat "Aurelia" is on display for all to see how the RNLI volunteers face the elements.

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    CHARLESTOWN & ST AUSTELL AREA HOLIDAY RENTAL

    Cornwall Online has 8 properties this area

    Rescorla Farmhouse - Bed & Breakfast
    Bed & Breakfast Accommodation

    Click here for more informatiion Rescorla Farm House is nestled in the peace of the countryside and commands stunning views- With ample on site parking Rescorla Farm is ideally located within walking distance of the Eden Project and short drives to local wineries; Fowey; The Lost Gardens of Heligan; Lanhydrock House and gardens; Bodmin Jail Museum and steam railway; Wheal Martyn China Clay Heritage Centre; Screech Owl Sanctuary; The Camel Trail (bike hire available); The Pine Lodge Gardens and Charlestown Shipwreck Heritage Centre.

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    Sleeps: 6 max.
    Location: St Austell
    Nearest Beach:
    3-10 miles

    Rescorla Farmhouse

    01726 851669
    07598 791509

    Facilities available at Rescorla Farmhouse: Online Availability Parking Available Internet Access En-Suite Facilities Towels Provided Linen Provided

    Courtyard Cottage - Self catering
    Self catering Holidays

    Click here for more informatiion Mevagissey Holidays in a Fully renovated Grade 2 listed Georgian townhouse in Mevagissey, situated 200 meters from the harbour. Courtyard Cottage offers flexible, spacious holiday accommodation over 3 floors. Comfortably sleeping 8, this well equipped cottage is perfectly located within Mevagissey, providing an ideal base for exploring the area. Free Wi-Fi, electricity, towels and linen included.

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    Sleeps: 8 max.
    Location: Mevagissey
    Nearest Beach:
    0-1 mile

    Saturday Changeover

    SHORT BREAKS AVAILABLE

    Courtyard Cottage

    07599 922569

    Facilities available at Courtyard Cottage: Online Availability Parking Available Internet Access Towels Provided Linen Provided

    East Crinnis - Self Catering
    Self catering Holidays

    Click here for more informatiion Two lovely self catering log cabins - sleeping 2-8 people. Individually designed & hand crafted with spacious character accommodation. One suitably equipped for disabled persons. Ideally situated for exploring Cornwall

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    Sleeps: 8 max.
    Location: Par
    Nearest Beach:
    0-1 mile

    Saturday Changeover

    SHORT BREAKS AVAILABLE

    East Crinnis

    01726 813023

    Limited Disabled Facilities

    Facilities available at East Crinnis: Online Availability Credit/Debit Cards Accepted Pets Welcome Parking Available Towels Provided Linen Provided

    • March dates Available
    • April dates Available
    • May dates Available,
    • Short Breaks,

    updated 09 Feb 24

    Tregrehan Garden Cottages - Self Catering
    Self catering Holidays

    Click here for more informatiion Fabulous and quiet, Tregrehan Garden Cottages lie within the stunning Cornish Estate since 1565 of the Carlyon family and one of the Great Gardens of Cornwall. Five holiday cottages are ideally located between Fowey and Charlestown, and under a mile from the beach and the Eden Project.
    Open all year with high season prices from £520 to £1526 (sleeping 7)
    Tregrehan Garden Cottages has Limited Disabled Facilities, please call 01726 812438 for details.

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    Sleeps: 7 max.
    Location: St Austell
    Nearest Beach:
    0-1 mile

    SHORT BREAKS AVAILABLE

    Tregrehan Garden Cottages

    01726 812438

    Limited Disabled Facilities

    Facilities available at Tregrehan Garden Cottages: Online Availability Credit/Debit Cards Accepted Pets Welcome Parking Available Internet Access En-Suite Facilities Towels Provided Linen Provided

    The Old Shop Apartment - Self catering
    Self catering Holidays

    Click here for more informatiion The Old Shop Apartment is a self-contained one bedroom ground floor apartment sleeping two/four people. With all of the rooms on the ground floor, this property is ideal for anyone who prefers not to use stairs and occasional wheelchair users. Sleeps 2 + 2

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    Sleeps: 4 max.
    Location: Mevagissey
    Nearest Beach:
    0-1 mile

    Saturday Changeover

    The Old Shop Apartment

    07599 922569

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    Lantern Cottage - Self catering
    Self catering Holidays

    Click here for more informatiion Lantern Cottage is a cosy 2 bedroom cottage next door to Courtyard Cottage. The Cottage benefits from a lovely decking area with barbecue.Master bedroom with kingsize bed and double bedroom with two single beds. located just 200 meters from the harbour and only 20 meters from the car park. The Cottage is perfect for families to explore all that Cornwall has to offer with beaches, coastal walks and the Lost Gardens of Heligan only minutes away - sleeps 4 people

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    Sleeps: 4 max.
    Location: Mevagissey
    Nearest Beach:
    0-1 mile

    Saturday Changeover

    Lantern Cottage

    07599 922569

    Facilities available at Lantern Cottage: Online Availability Parking Available Internet Access Towels Provided Linen Provided Cot Provided


    Prices from £125 to £545

    East Crinnis Mongolian Yurts - Self Catering + Camping
    Self catering Holidays Camping and Touring Holidays

    Click here for more informatiion East Crinnis Yurts provides a fantastic holiday venue for all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Set in a peaceful parkland location, on a level site, surrounded by a wonderful diversity of the natural world with a variety of wildlife. The small peaceful site situated on rural farmland is in the heart of Cornwall, an ideal springboard to explore the Duchy at large. Sleep 2 - 4

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    Sleeps: 4 max.
    Suitable for Large Groups
    Location: Par
    Nearest Beach:
    0-1 mile

    Saturday Changeover

    SHORT BREAKS AVAILABLE

    East Crinnis Mongolian Yurts

    01726 813023

    Facilities available at East Crinnis Mongolian Yurts: Pets Welcome Parking Available Internet Access Linen Provided

    Cornish Seaview Cottages by the sea - Self Catering
    Self catering Holidays

    Click here for more informatiion Holidays Cottages on the cornish Coast - enjoy a break in a stunning Cornish coastal location - explore the beautiful beaches and coves of the Cornish Coast
    Port Isaac, Mawgan Porth, Padstow, Constantine, treyarnon bay, Rock polzeath, Tintagel,Porth, mawgan Porth Crackington Haven Penzance Newquay

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    Sleeps: 10+ max.
    Suitable for Large Groups
    Location: cornwall
    Nearest Beach:
    0-1 mile

    SHORT BREAKS AVAILABLE

    Cornish Seaview Cottages by the sea

    01428 723819

    Facilities available at Cornish Seaview Cottages by the sea: Online Availability Parking Available Internet Access Sea Views

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