Sea Road, St Austell, United Kingdom | (618) 248-8274
18-hole championship golf course and golf lessons; one free round per night
Fine dining restaurant using local produce and no GMO foods
Private sandy beach at Carlyon Cove
Large indoor and outdoor pools
Two red clay tennis courts
Full-service spa offering massage and beauty treatments
Lovely kids' playground with swings and slides
Evening entertainment
Free Wi-Fi and parking
24-hour room service
Breakfast not included in room rates
Not wheelchair-accessible due to size of the elevator
The 86-room upscale Carlyon Bay is a
sophisticated, family-friendly property set on 250 private acres on the
cliffs overlooking St. Austell Bay. The resort has an elegant, clubby feeling;
its centerpiece is the 18-hole championship golf course, putting green, pro
shop, and clubhouse, and there are also indoor and outdoor pools, and a full-service spa for
non-golfers or après-golf enjoyment. The Carlyon Bay also offers a private
beach area reached via free shuttle. Guest rooms are spacious and modern, with some traditional decor touches and a
luxury feel. For a similar property with a bit more focus on romance, travelers could try The Headland Hotel - Newquay.
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Scene
An elegant sports-focused destination, with plenty of luxe bars and restaurants for refueling
The Carlyon Bay is a large, family-friendly
resort with a slightly formal vibe. Everything is top of the line. Even the
kids playground is atmospheric, incorporating trees, and built from wood, not
tacky plastic. The doorman who greets arriving guests is dressed in full formal
regalia, including a top hat. Ivy covers the building, and spacious lawns and
beautifully tended gardens surround it. The resort is all about sports, followed up by elegant relaxation. Most of the common areas have a clubby, masculine vibe, with
refined sofas and wingback chairs, patterned carpet, and heavy drapes and swags at
the windows. Golfers, tennis players, swimmers, and spa-goers will find all
their needs met, and their kids are treated to free lunch, drinks, and ice
cream throughout the day. The Bay View restaurant has a formal dress code at
dinnertime; the surroundings are upscale and very English of indeterminate
century, but the menu is modern and features locally sourced produce, with no
GMO products served on the premises. Taste brasserie is more relaxed, but still
offers a fine-dining, foodie-quality menu in surroundings that are a little
funkier and more 21st century. There is even a bar in the spa,
serving bento boxes, wellness-boosting superfoods, smoothies, and gin. All in
all, the Carlyon Bay is an athlete’s paradise, with a subtle, landed gentry
feel.
Location
On the cliffs overlooking the sea, surrounded by 250 peaceful acres
The Carlyon Bay sits on a clifftop high over St. Austell Bay, with gorgeous sea views. The area is quiet, and the buildings are surrounded by 250 acres of private lawns and gardens. Downtown St. Austell is a 10-minute drive from the hotel, and there are plenty of beaches and tourist attractions nearby, if the hotel's private beach begins to feel old hat. Charlestown Harbour, Pinetum Park, and Pine Lodge Gardens, as well as the Eden Project and Porthpean Beach are all within a 10-minute drive (or a long 30-minute walk). The Lost Gardens of Heligan are 20 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Refined and elegant, with lots of space, and English Channel views
Guest rooms at the Carlyon Bay are roomy and spotless, with diamond-patterned carpeting and large windows. The decor is refined and elegant, in tones of light yellow and navy blue, with heavy drapes and pretty watercolors of ocean scenes on the walls. Some rooms have views of the English Channel, which are well worth the extra charge. Bathrooms are modern and bright, if a bit plain, with shower/tub combos, and white tile with blue accents. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs with sports channels, coffee/tea facilities, pillow menus, free bottled water, Gilchrist & Soames toiletries, robes and slippers, and nightly turndown service. Connecting rooms are available upon request.
Features
18-hole golf course, putting green, private beach, indoor and outdoor pools, spa, and fine dining
The Carlyon Bay features an 18-hole
championship golf course, plus a nine-hole practice course, putting green, and
pro shop, with one free round of golf per night, per room. There are two red clay tennis courts as well as a croquet lawn. The hotel has a private sandy
beach at Carlyon Cove, and runs a free shuttle back and forth to the waterside.
There is a large seasonal outdoor pool and sundeck, as well as an indoor pool
and hot tub. Guests can visit the sauna and steam room at the spa, or book from the extensive
menu of massage and beauty treatments; advance booking is highly recommended.
The fitness center is bright and sunlit, and stocked with a variety of cardio and
weight equipment, including a Vibratec vibrating platform for trendy fitness
buffs. Supervision is available for kids during school holidays, and there's a
big playground in a grove of trees, with wooden swings, slides, and platforms. The fine dining Bay View Restaurant
offers a regional-focused menu in a formal setting; there is a strict dress
code. Taste Brasserie is more relaxed, but still very upscale, serving dishes using Cornish ingredients. Light meals are
served on the terrace at the Green Bar, and the Club House at the golf course
is a true country club-style lounge. The hotel has its own helipad, and
helicopter tours are available. Finally, a business center and meeting
room are available, and wedding services are offered on-site.
