Our country house hotel by the sea - with our 28 well appointed en-suite rooms and private car park we are the best kept secret in Cornwall. Our spectacular cliff top location and 180° sea view over St Austell Bay, makes us the ideal place to stay and explore Cornwall's many attractions . . . from the popular Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Charlestown Shipwreck Centre to the spectacular National Trust property at St Michael's Mount to name but a few. There are also many local towns to explore, from Penzance, Truro and Falmouth, with the recently opened National Maritime Museum Cornwall, to the coastal town of St Ives with the renowned Tate St Ives, and all the small Cornish villages in between, including Fowey with it's connections to Daphne Du Maurier. Staying at Porth Avallen We have a selection of Superior, Luxury and Standard en-suite rooms or why not treat yourself with a stay in our four-poster room - for that special romantic break you've promised yourself? Dining at Porth Avallen Our seafood is delivered daily by our local Cornish fishermen from Mevagissey and Fowey. In our acclaimed Reflections Restaurant the tantalising daily changing table d'Hote menu with the choice of 5 starters, 5 mains and 5 desserts will offer you some of the finest Cornish meats, produce and fresh seafood you'll ever experience. Our Bay View Bar is the ideal place for a light lunch, afternoon tea or evening meal ~ informal and great value with its all day Brasserie Menu and the best views over St Austell Bay. Local Area The hotel is well situated for touring the local area or walking the Coastal Footpath which runs along the cliff top at the edge of the hotel's grounds. There is a path down to the beach if you fancy a stroll or just to enjoy the spectacular views from a different perspective. Cornwall is rich with tourist attractions ranging from a wide selections of gardens to theme parks and museums. Take a visit to The Lost Gardens of Heligan or Trebah Garden and of course on a much grander scale - The Eden Project. The Cornish countryside and coastline is spectacular in itself and changeable from day to day and season to season. In the summer there are many local beaches, from golden sands to rocky secret coves. From moorland to rocky clifftops Cornwall has something for everyone. Contact Details For further details about Porth Avallen Hotel please contact us using the following details: Email: info@porthavallen.co.uk :: Telephone: 01726 812802 :: Fax: 01726 817097 All written correspondence to: Porth Avallen Hotel, Sea Road, Carlyon Bay, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3SG For additional information please visit our main website by clicking on the link below. www.porthavallen.com