Perched on the rugged cliffs of St Austell Bay, The Carlyon Bay Hotel features a luxury spa, award-winning restaurant and a golf course. The hotel has panoramic views and 4-star bedrooms.
With stylish décor and a flat-screen TV, the spacious rooms at Carlyon Bay each have tea/coffee facilities and private modern bathrooms. Some have wonderful views across the English Channel.
The spa features an indoor swimming pool, spa bath, steam room and heated loungers. There is also an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, an outdoor pool and beauty treatment rooms.
The Bay View restaurant serves fresh seafood and fine vintage wines in formal surroundings. Dress code is smart casual with no denim or sportswear. For an informal dining option, Taste Brasserie offers fine locally sourced produce, and the Green Bar serves light meals on the elegant terrace.
Just metres from Cornwall's sandy beaches, The Carlyon Hotel is 2 miles from the Eden Project. The Lost Gardens of Heligan can be reached in 10 minutes' drive and St Austell centre is 2 miles away.
Hotel Information
Welcome to the Carlyon Bay Hotel, where beauty, tranquillity and relaxation combine to create the perfect hiding place in glorious Cornwall. Perched majestically atop the cliffs, overlooking St Austell Bay, the hotel cannot fail to impress even the most travelled guest. Winter or summer, the marvellous location affords dramatic views that are a photographer's dream, whatever the weather.
Our aim has always been to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Whether you are here to play the spectacular championship golf course, to unwind in the spa or just to spend some quality time with the children, the Carlyon Bay Hotel has something for everyone.
Should you wish to venture slightly further afield during your stay, why not step into another world at the Eden Project, located just 2 miles (3.2 km) from the hotel. With fast-track entry tickets available from reception, you can experience nature at its wondrous best and make the most of a head start on the crowds. You could also visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan, which are a mere 10 minutes' drive from the hotel, and transport yourself to a bygone age of high teas and the Famous Five.
Whatever your reasons for visiting, our Cornish hospitality will capture your heart and leave you wanting to return time after time. With that in mind, we shall look forward to welcoming you here. Your holiday is in good hands.
Surrounding Area
A visit to the Westcountry is never just a holiday. As soon as you begin to explore, you realise an adventure has begun.
Visit Cornwall's beautiful secluded fishing villages where tales of smugglers take you back to a bygone age. Equally impressive are the miles of golden beaches, ideal for rock pooling, surfing or just exploring. A night out at the Hall for Cornwall is always a night to remember. For the literary minded, a visit to Bodmin Moor and the infamous Jamaica Inn is a must.
Cornwall offers lots of exciting attractions within driving distance of the hotel that will appeal to children and adults alike. And for the garden lover, enjoy the fantastic Lost Gardens of Heligan, Lanhydrock and Trelissick with Glendurgan, Trebah and many more further west. If shopping takes your fancy, then a trip to Truro should not be missed. The amazing Eden Project with its huge biomes is a must for all visitors.
Transport
From Exeter on the M5:
- Take the A30 and exit for Okehampton.
- Stay on this road for approximately one hour until reaching the Innis Downs roundabout.
- Take the 1st exit signposted St Austell, A391.
- Follow the A391 over several roundabouts until you reach a T Junction and turn left onto the A390, signposted Liskeard.
- Take the 2nd exit at the next roundabout signposted Bens Playworld and the entrance to the hotel's private road is approximately 300 yards further on the right.
Important
Due to the size of the lift, the hotel is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Please note that there is a formal dress code for the Bay View restaurant. Sports wear and denim are not permitted.
