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Beautiful Retreat for 2. Near Eden, Heligan & the coast.

Riverside guesthouse in St Austell with a water park

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Room
Modern with a homely feel
Gorgeous open space
Perfect modern Retreat
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
NZ$158
avg per night

Explore the area

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St Austell, England
  • Place, St Austell Brewery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Eden Project
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost Gardens of Heligan
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Retreat

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
The current price is NZ$158
avg per night

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About the area

St Austell

Located in St Austell, this guesthouse is near theme parks and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Charlestown Beach, while Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park and Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights. Eden Project and Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • St Austell Brewery - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Charlestown Harbour - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Eden Project - 11 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Watergate Bay Beach - 29 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

  • St Austell Station - 18 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪St Austell Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Salty Bay Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Nile’s Bakery - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Beautiful Retreat for 2. Near Eden, Heligan & the coast.

Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. Located in a quiet wooded valley on the outskirts of St Austell town. This modern smoke & pet free studio is the perfect holiday retreat for 2 looking to experience the delightful Cornish Coast. The high vaulted ceiling with velux window and additional glazing to the front, creates a sense of volume, spaciousness and light. After a busy day, pour up a glass of wine, open the french doors, sit out on the patio and RELAX!....

Ideally situated on the beautiful South Coast, close to many beaches, coastal paths, woodland walks and attractions such as the Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan, Charlestown (one of the famous film sets for Poldark), Pinetum Gardens, Mevagissey and Fowey. Just a 25 minute drive to Newquay and Truro and a 30 minute drive to Padstow. Anywhere you wish to visit during your holiday is within easy reach - St Ives, Falmouth, Penzance, Lands End, the Lizard, Port Isaac, Tintagel and Boscastle.

St Austell Town is just a short walk away and boasts a number of restaurants, a cinema and a variety of shops. With St Austell Brewery, famous for it’s “Proper Job” and “Tribute” Ales and “Korev” Lager also within walking distance. Nearby supermarkets include a Co-op, Asda, Lidl, Aldi, Tesco and Iceland.

Leave the car at home & travel by train or bus. Nearest train/bus station is just a 15 minute walk away with plenty of smaller bus stops along the way.

Great location for exploring the whole of Cornwall. Private, off-road parking. Friendly, local hosts!

PLEASE NOTE:
* Maximum occupancy of 2 adults. Sorry, no infants or children.
* The Retreat is located at the back of our property. Quiet and private with a lovely patio area. A real sun-trap!
* No smoking or pets.
* All adults must be 21 or over.
* Parking for one car is available on our driveway. If travelling in a van/truck type vehicle you will be required to park on the road just outside the property (it’s a safe & quiet road).
* Being in a valley, the WiFi can be a little temperamental at times.

* Pets live on the property.

Amenities

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside or outside the property.
Parking for one car is available on our driveway. If travelling in a larger vehicle you may be required to park on the road infront of the property.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Retreat for 2. Near Eden, Heligan & the coast. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Retreat for 2. Near Eden, Heligan & the coast.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Retreat for 2. Near Eden, Heligan & the coast.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Retreat for 2. Near Eden, Heligan & the coast.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Retreat for 2. Near Eden, Heligan & the coast. located?

Situated on a river, this guesthouse is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from St Austell Brewery and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park. Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre and Charlestown Harbour are also within 3 miles (5 km). St Austell Station is 18 minutes by foot and St Austell (USX-St Austell Train Station) is 18 minutes.

Reviews

Beautiful Retreat for 2. Near Eden, Heligan & the coast. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stylish and modern

As well as being stylish and modern, we found our accommodation very cosy. A perfect getaway place ideally located for mid Cornwall.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G., Warrington, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A hidden gem

A peaceful location, a hidden gem, modern decor with all the elements that you need.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lena D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy retreat

Lovely cosy retreat, a home from home, well equipped with everything you would need. Central to lots of attractions/places to visit. Booking was seamless and communication with Sam from start to end was great. Have no hesitation in recommending the River Valley Retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River Valley Retreat

Fantastic! This is the place to stay if you want to relax in a peaceful, quiet location. The walk to St. Austell is a lovely stroll and the town offers many restaurants. If you like Chinese food, Watermargin Restaurant is excellent. It is easy to catch a bus to the List Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project. Direct train from London Paddington to St. Austell made the journey easy. The host, Sam and Simon are lovely people. All in all a really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Mrs

Nice and quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marc B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das Zimmer mit Bad hat alles, was man braucht. Es ist funktional und doch schön eingerichtet. Perfekt für zwei. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Einziges Minus war die Matratze, die schon deutliche Verschleißerscheinungen hatte.Trotzdem ein klares: Empfehlenswert.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location cental.positioned to see the sights of Cornwall.

Easy to arrange . Clean tidy and well equipped accommodation
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed retreat

Beautifully styled and equipped. Had everything we needed and more. Private grounds and never woken or disturbed by anyone or anything. Sam and Simon have got this spot on.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

This was place is as outlined in the pictures. Spotlessly clean, very modern and everything seems brand new and out of the box. The place isn’t the largest but doesn’t have to be any bigger as whoever designed it did so fantastically using ever inch to its full potential. We stayed early Sept and it can get cold of an evening however we had the use of the heating which we didn’t use. Excellent, fantastic, 100% would book again if Sam would have us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Perfect :)

Perfect cosy retreat with everything you need!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022