Guests say
The Beach Retreat in St Austell receives high praise for its immaculate cleanliness, peaceful location, and easy access to a private beach and local attractions. Guests consistently mention the well-equipped, comfortable accommodation and thoughtful touches from the hosts. The property is ideal for exploring Cornwall, with many amenities and scenic walks nearby. While a few minor issues were noted, such as occasional difficulty finding the property or small maintenance concerns, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a popular choice for both families and couples.
Cleanliness is frequently highlighted, with guests describing the property as spotless, immaculate, and sparkling clean. Only one review mentioned an issue with the communal hall, not the apartment itself.
The location is widely praised for its proximity to the private beach, Charlestown, and major attractions like the Eden Project. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting and convenience for exploring Cornwall.
Guests find the accommodation comfortable, cosy, and homely, with only a rare mention of an uncomfortable mattress in one bedroom. The overall impression is of a restful and inviting space.
Facilities are described as excellent, with well-equipped kitchens, thoughtful extras, and everything needed for a self-catering stay. A few minor issues were noted, such as a non-working coffee maker and temporary scaffolding.
Many guests mention welcome baskets, gifts, and helpful information packs, reflecting the hosts’ attention to detail. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Your beach retreat awaits, with access to a private beach just a few minutes’ walk away and the gorgeous seaside village of Charlestown just moments away, offering a selection of bars and restaurants. Your Cornish escape in a modern 2-bedroom apartment.. All on the
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Electric Fire
Dining area.
Kitchen area:
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Kitchen area:
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Back garden (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Welcome to the Beach Retreat, a captivating holiday let nestled in Duporth near St Austell, offering you an idyllic coastal escape like no other. This welcoming and modern first-floor apartment is your gateway to serenity, with its prime location granting you access to a private beach, and the southwest coastal path via a communal gate within 6 minutes’ walk of your front door.
Step into your home from home, as you enter the apartment’s welcoming hallway, leading you to comfort and style. With a spacious double bedroom and further twin bedroom containing two single beds, the Beach Retreat ensures that relaxation is paramount. The open-plan living/dining area is adorned with a wall-mounted electric flame-effect fireplace for a cosy stay in the colder months. The apartment seamlessly integrates the modern and the practical with a well-equipped kitchen and a family bathroom.
Beyond its elegant interiors, the property unveils a well-maintained communal garden with seating areas to soak up summer sunshine, perfect for moments of leisure, as well as off street allocated parking. Situated along the coveted Cornish coast, a mile away from the vibrant St Austell town centre, this haven offers a strategic location that bridges the tranquillity of the nearby private beach and the conveniences of urban life with the scenic beauty of the Roseland Peninsular, just a short car ride away.
Perfectly positioned between Charlestown and Porthpean, the Beach Retreat presents a gateway to coastal and woodland explorations. The enchanting Charlestown Harbour, a unesco world heritage site, which contains numerous grade II listed buildings, a deep-water harbour, the shipwreck museum, art galleries, local shops and more just a stone’s throw away, invites you to indulge in a plethora of bars, restaurants, and cafés. Enjoy a stroll around the delightful 18th-century Georgian harbour steeped in history making you feel like you have travelled back in time with its classic Tall Ships and beautiful beaches.
A daytrip to the nearby world-famous Eden Project or maybe The Lost Gardens of Heligan allows you to embrace the allure of Duporth’s location where every element converges to craft an unforgettable holiday experience.
Bookings during December, prior to and during the Christmas period, can request the flat to be decorated in a Christmas theme with tree and festive decorations.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
The garden is shared with other properties on-site.
The stairs to the first floor are open-tread.
Nearby points of interest
- Eden Project
Reviews (52)
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Robin
Lovely well appointed apartment, Good for walking straight from the apartment down to the private beach or along the coast path to Charlestown, or a ten minute walk along a quiet road into Charlestown. Many gardens within 5 miles, Eden project, Lost gardens of Heligan, Pinetum gardens ( a little known jewel).
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Ben Blackham
A lovely apartment in the Duporth area of St Austell. It was nice and clean when we arrived with a nice welcome present waiting on the coffee table. A small but well equipped kitchen along with a fantastic shower that was really useful after a long day walking. The gated beach area was gorgeous but the walk back up was fairly strenuous. Would definitely book again a perfect place to spend time even if you didn't want to go out.
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David Hodgson
Lovely apartment,home from home conveniently located to explore the area.