Charlestown, PL26 6AW, United Kingdom
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Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to The Beach Retreat in Charlestown – you know how some places with “retreat” in the name can be a bit pretentious? But this one actually lives up to it. The building sits right where you’d want it to, just a proper stone’s throw from the harbor where they filmed all those Poldark scenes (and yes, you’ll definitely recognize it). What struck me first was how quiet it gets in the evenings – none of that typical seaside tourist chaos you get in places like St. Ives during summer.

The rooms are what I’d call thoughtfully done rather than flashy. Mine overlooked the working harbor, and I mean actually overlooked it, not some distant glimpse through trees. You can watch the fishing boats heading out early morning if you’re up for it, though the double glazing means you won’t hear them unless you want to. The bathroom was one of those where someone clearly thought about what travelers actually need – proper water pressure, hooks in useful places, and a mirror that doesn’t fog up instantly. Small thing, but the bedside lights were actually bright enough to read by, which seems obvious but you’d be surprised how many places get that wrong.

What really sets this place apart though is how it sits in Charlestown itself. This isn’t some generic coastal town – it’s essentially a living film set with that Georgian harbor and the tall ships that are often moored there. But here’s the thing locals know: park at the Eden Project and walk down if you’re day-tripping, because finding a parking spot in the village itself can be properly frustrating in summer. The staff at The Beach Retreat seem to get this – they sorted parking for me without making a big deal of it. The breakfast was solid too, proper Cornish stuff alongside the usual options, and they actually knew where their ingredients came from when I asked. You can walk to the Shipwreck Museum in about two minutes, or if you fancy a proper meal out, the Rashleigh Inn just up the hill does excellent pub food (their fish pie is ridiculous). The coastal path is right there too – you can walk to Duporth Beach in one direction or toward Par Sands the other way, though honestly, Charlestown’s little beach is perfectly fine for a swim if the tide’s right. The whole place just feels like someone who actually travels put it together, rather than a committee trying to tick boxes. At 8.9 rating, it’s clearly doing something right, and after staying there, I get why people come back.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $107. Two-Bedroom Holiday Home with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 4
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Reviews

  • Paul from United Kingdom – 10 March 2025 (9/10)

    Location was exactly what we wanted. Near Charlestown and relatives.

    What could be improved: Nothing.

  • Etheridge from United Kingdom – 7 September 2024 (9/10)

    Location great, can leave the car and walk to Charleston and all the costal walks.

    What could be improved: Absolutely nothing.

  • Geoff from United Kingdom – 28 February 2024 (9/10)

    A well thought out and equipped modern flat, in an ideal location both to Charlestown harbour and the coastal path.

    What could be improved: Having to go home!

  • Samantha from United Kingdom – 22 June 2025 (8/10)

    Nicely furnished

    What could be improved: Car parking space kept being used by others

  • Elizabeth from United Kingdom – 1 September 2024 (9/10)

    Location was fab. Quiet, peaceful, close to lovely beaches and other amenities.

    What could be improved: The mattresses were not very comfy. It would have been a 10 out of 10 if they were.

  • Karen from United Kingdom – 5 July 2024 (8/10)

    The location was perfect and once you navigated the route very easy to reach the coast path and Charlestown. A well appointed property that was very comfortable and clean.

    What could be improved: A trivial point but the fridge door was very annoying…maybe joining the two cupboard doors so they opened as one would help.

  • Hilde from Norway – 28 May 2024 (8/10)

    Spacious, clean, quiet. Perfect location by the sea, close to charlestown

    What could be improved: It was really nothing to complain about!

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Eden Project: 6 km
  • Squires Field: 11 km
  • Gribbin Daymark: 10 km
  • Restormel Castle: 14 km
  • St Catherines Castle: 13 km
  • George VI Playing Field: 13 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant The Boat House: 900 m
  • Restaurant Charlestown Fish Co: 800 m
  • Restaurant Charlie’s Boat House: 850 m

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Spit Beach: 4.9 km
  • Crinnis Beach: 2.7 km
  • Par Sands Beach: 6 km
  • Porthpean Beach: 1.4 km
  • Shorthorn Beach: 3.4 km

Public transport:

  • Train Par: 6 km
  • Train St Austell: 2.9 km

Closest airports:

  • Land’s End Airport: 82 km
  • Plymouth City Airport: 61 km
  • Newquay Cornwall Airport: 26 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Bathroom:

  • Towels

Outdoors:

  • Garden

Activities:

  • Fishing

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating

Room Amenities:

  • Private entrance

Languages spoken:

  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Swedish

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

Media & Technology:

  • TV

Most popular facilities:

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).:

  • Parking garage

Other for your stay:

  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.5

Comfort:

8.6

Location:

9.5

Facilities:

9.1

Cleanliness:

9.5

Value for money:

9.5

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