The Arches B&B

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in St Austell with free parking

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Double Room, Ensuite (Green Room - 4 Poster )
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Red Room ) | Miscellaneous
Double Room, Ensuite (Blue Room) | Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
78 Bodmin Road, St Austell, England, PL25 5AG
  • Charlestown Harbour
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Porthpean Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Eden Project
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite (Blue Room)

Highlights

Fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Green Room - 4 Poster )

Highlights

Fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Red Room )

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

St Austell

At The Arches B&B you'll be within a 15-minute walk of St Austell Brewery and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Highlights at this B&B include free self-parking and karaoke. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free wired Internet in public areas. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Near this 3.5-property class St Austell B&B, you'll find Eden Project.

What's nearby

  • St Austell Brewery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Charlestown Harbour - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Porthpean Beach - 11 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Eden Project - 14 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • St Austell Station - 13 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Carclaze - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪St Austell Brewery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Rann Wartha - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Arches B&B

Bed & breakfast in St Austell with free parking
The Arches B&B offers its guests karaoke. Wired Internet is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star St Austell bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
The Arches B&B offers 3 accommodations.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is parking available at The Arches B&B?

    Yep, The Arches B&B has a free self car park.

    Are there any beaches close to The Arches B&B?

    The closest beach to The Arches B&B is Duporth Beach (3.1 km).

    Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Arches B&B?

    No, The Arches B&B does not offer an airport shuttle service.

    What time are check-in & check-out at The Arches B&B?

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

    The Arches B&B Reviews

    Reviews

    8.8

    Excellent

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 80 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 80 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 80 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 80 reviews

    9.0/10

    Cleanliness

    9.4/10

    Staff & service

    9.2/10

    Amenities

    8.2/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    8.8/10

    Eco-friendliness

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Trevor

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
    Host was excellent- very helpful and friendly! Property was pleasant and very homely. Owners dog was friendly but well controlled by owner! Would highly recommend this property for a peaceful and comfortable place to stay. I have really enjoyed my time here!
    Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Elizabeth

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Very friendly host who provided comprehensive information about arrival and the town in general. There is a large dog (Merlin) who is quiet and well behaved so nothing to worry about. Easy walk to town. Breakfast was excellent. Comfortable, warm room. Property is starting to show its age (our windows didn't shut too well and there was a small leak letting water in onto the sill) but the owner is refurbishing it. If you have a room at the front the road is quite close so there is some traffic noise. Would stay again.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

    8/10 Good

    Wayne

    Travelled with partner
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    A very friendly proprietor and also her lovely furry friend,Merlin Her breakfast choices were amazing, especially the kippers, never tasted kippers like it.
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Wayne

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Jason

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Great location for Eden sessions

    Best breakfast in Cornwall! Nikki was a great host, even a cup of tea on arrival which was well received after a long drive. Great location for Eden Sessions. Merlin is such a well behaved dog and loves a biscuit. A real home from home. Thank you for having us!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Philip

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    A beautiful little place, the room was clean and comfortable, and the landlady couldn't do do even to make my stay great. Also the B&B is home to the bestest boy in the South,a lovely placid dog named Merlin. I will definitely be staying again next time I travel to St Austell.
    Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

    6/10 Okay

    Frank

    Business traveller
    Liked: Staff & service
    First night lovely and warm 2nd night no heating on
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Dave

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Parking was difficult but managed ok,loved the room and the four poster bed and the breakfast was lush
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

    8/10 Good

    Jonathan

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Friendly B&B

    We were made to feel very welcome by Nikki and her lovely dog Merlin. Tasty breakfast, kippers were best I've ever had.
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Rachel

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Excellent place to stay. Quiet, comfortable, and the dog is the cherry on top!
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

    8/10 Good

    Claire

    Travelled with group
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

    Lovely welcome and service at The Arches.

    Enjoyed our stay at The Arches. Nikki, the owner was very welcoming, friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. Gave us lots of information about places to visit and eat. Informed us she had a large dog (called Merlin), he was as placid as could be, very well behaved and calm. We took our dog but Merlin was no threat to ours. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Parking was available. Only small issue was not having en-suite as bathroom which was disappointing as it was across the corridor. It wasn’t shared so wasn’t a major issue. Our room was quite small and the decor and furniture very basic. Good to have a fridge. Enjoyed our stay.
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Aleksandra

    Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Anne

    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Trace

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Nicki is friendly and welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble. She is knowledgeable about the area. Breakfast is lovely, good choice and always hot and cooked well. If your a dog lover then you will love Merlin he is the most gentle friendly dog you will ever meet and he will greet you every morning and lead you to the biscuit jar for you to feed him. He is so gentle when he takes it from you. He knows never to enter the breakfast room until after everyone has finished and then he will bring you his toys to show you.
    Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Dermot

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Nice 2 day stay.

    Lovely little B&B within walking distance of Pubs in St Austell.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

    10/10 Excellent

    James

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    The place to stay in St Austell

    A very welcoming place to stay in St Austell. Very clean and comfortable room, good room facilities, and fantastic breakfast. Location is great being a few minutes walk from the main shopping streets and train / bus station. Highly recommend.
    Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

    10/10 Excellent

    Phil, Dartmouth

    Travelled with partner
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    A great spot to explore. Made to feel very welcome amongst good covid safe environment. Generous breakfast - thanks.
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

    8/10 Good

    Claire

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Great stay

    Nikki was lovely upgraded us for our anniversary ...Met Merlin the beautiful German shepherd.. Breakfast was great best poached eggs ever....A bit if a steep drive to get up to the location but otherwise good ...
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

    Business traveller
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Excellent breakfast. Kippers to die for. A bit far from the main town to walk but Nikki makes you feel very welcome. Don't forget to give the dog a biscuit!
    Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

    10/10 Excellent

    Annette

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Tim

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Zoe

    Travelled with group
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Lovely welcome and stay

    What a lovely welcome from both host and canine companion. Cant fault the choice or quality of the food all served with a gracious smile and information about the local life. Would definitely stay again.
    Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

    Travelled with partner
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    The property is terraced house and very spacious and well looked after also in a walking distance into town St.Austell the traffic calms down after 9.30ish pm the staff/owner is very friendly nice and welcoming serves the breakfast at your convenience time the dog is friendly personally I don't like dogs I didn't have any problems Go for it!
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Miranda&Nick, Warwickshire

    Travelled with partner
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    ARCHES B&B IS A MUST !! We stayed one night in June a very warm welcome from Nikki on arrival made us feel at home. Booked the Green Room a beautiful four poster bed, very comfortable and clean. Tea/coffee making facilities, TV and small fridge. Bathroom is well equipped with nice towels, flannels and toiletries. Breakfast is of high quality and presented well. * No grease present * Menu offers a great choice you will not be disappointed :) Parking available ! A quiet location only ten minutes walk to the town center and within easy reach of Eden Project, Charlestown, Mevagissey etc Nikki is a wonderful host top marks for hospitality ! Merlin the German Shepherd is absolutely gorgeous, friendly and very obedient he even knows not to enter the breakfast room when your eating ! By the end of your stay he will have you trained to give him a biscuit from his jar in the hallway. Nobody would ever know a dog lived on the premises it is absolutely spotless and smells lovely. Once breakfast serving had finished Nikki came and chatted with us still offering more tea/coffee which was lovely to have a host give you their time. We both support Live Music so Nikki suggested other towns events to check out etc .. A very relaxed Sunday departure fabulous stay looking forward to our return in Aug for the Blue Room. Nikki and Merlin made us most welcome ! Highly recommend staying here !! Miranda & Nick
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019