Title: St. Stephen Travel Guide: Best of St. Stephen, St Austell Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in St. Stephen](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Stephen-Hotels.d3000009985.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in St. Stephen](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Stephen-Holiday-Rentals.d3000009985.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[St. Stephen Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-St-Stephen.d3000009985.Car-Hire-Guide)[St. Stephen Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Stephen.d3000009985.Holidays-City-Breaks) # St. Stephen Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Valley Bottom Pasture at Gwindra.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182647/66999613-3145-4d9f-a9ed-234410e64026.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182647/66999613-3145-4d9f-a9ed-234410e64026.jpg) by [Tony Atkin](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1324) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Valley Bottom Pasture at Gwindra.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182647/66999613-3145-4d9f-a9ed-234410e64026.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182647/66999613-3145-4d9f-a9ed-234410e64026.jpg) by [Tony Atkin](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1324) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Ancient cross in St Stephen churchyard A Pre-Conquest cross head set on a C19 shaft.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182647/492d5be7-ff07-482a-a628-a9c96e05e82f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182647/492d5be7-ff07-482a-a628-a9c96e05e82f.jpg) by [Rod Allday](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/22976) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![The Church of St Stephen at St Stephen in Brannel Of 12th Century origin and re-built and extended in the 15th Century. More details of this Grade I listed building here: http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/Details/Default.aspx?id=71480&mode=adv](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182647/05c143c4-538d-483b-a609-cdc8d72ec7e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182647/05c143c4-538d-483b-a609-cdc8d72ec7e5.jpg) by [Rod Allday](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/22976) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit St. Stephen Things to do - Top hotels in St. Stephen - Top Holiday Rentals in St. Stephen ![Greenbank Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2244300/2244271/52d46438_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Greenbank Hotel Harbour side Falmouth England £129 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Falmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) The food was incredible! Service from the staff was great and the location is perfect. Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=2244271&PinnedHotelID=2244271&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000009985) ![The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3740000/3735000/3734978/bf49a315_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate Pentewan Road St Austell England £69 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in St Austell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) The staff took time to listen being polite with their answers. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=3734978&PinnedHotelID=3734978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000009985) ![St Michael's Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2960000/2951500/2951426/1649e4d5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### St Michael's Resort Gyllyngvase Beach Falmouth England £149 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Falmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (870 reviews) Excellent Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=2951426&PinnedHotelID=2951426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000009985) [See all 6,567 properties in St. Stephen](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000009985) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![SeaSpace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107760000/107750200/107750175/031c3d0f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SeaSpace Watergate Rd Newquay England Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Newquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whipsiderry Beach and Porth Beach are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews) Lovely hotel, with a good vibe. Great rooms and lovely food and service at Tallo. Great gym too ! Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newquay-Hotels-SeaSpace.h107750175.Hotel-Information) ![Beach Cottage - Porthcothan - stunning cottage that sleeps 8-12 guests in 6 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78140000/78137600/78137550/812b656b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beach Cottage - Porthcothan - stunning cottage that sleeps 8-12 guests in 6 bedrooms Porthcothan Cornwall Stay at this beach cottage in Padstow. Enjoy a beach locale, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions South West Coast Path Section 15 Trailhead and South West ... Beach Cottage Great place for a family get together. Plenty of room to spread out. Hot tub and games room were well used. The house is bright, modern and comfortable. Some of the double bedrooms were smaller than expected but fine overall. Beds were very comfortable. It was useful to have extra living space in ... Reviewed on 27 Oct 2023 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Padstow-Hotels-Beach-Cottage-Porthcothan-Stunning-Cottage-That-Sleeps-8-12-Guests-In-6-Bedrooms.h78137550.Hotel-Information) ![Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33604300/33604242/0dde940a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach Porthtowan Cornwall Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Truro. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Porthtowan Beach and ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews) We had a fabulous stay at The Beach House and was perfect for our requirements for a long weekend to visit and celebrate an elderly parent's birthday who live locally and with family who live in Porthtowan. Whilst we used it as a base and for breakfast, it was very condrtsbke for 6 adults and 1 teenager. ... Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Truro-Hotels-Contemporary-Beach-House-With-Sea-Views-And-Short-Walk-To-Blue-Flag-Beach.h33604242.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in St. Stephen](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000009985&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check St. Stephen hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009985&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009985&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009985&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009985&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009985&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009985&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009985&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009985&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Lost Gardens of Heligan which includes a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094387/9f137467-6f4a-413a-aa80-557bf16bc374.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lost Gardens of Heligan 4.5/5(150 reviews) Wander around this enchanting garden, which has been beautifully restored after being abandoned for more than seven decades. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lost-Gardens-Of-Heligan-St-Austell.d6094387.Attraction) ![Porthpean Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094381/41ad1fdc-57c5-4f6c-979d-431334c2c498.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Porthpean Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Porthpean Beach during your travels in Saint Austell Bay? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porthpean-Beach-St-Austell.d6094381.Attraction) ![A Cornish Gem , stunning little harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342113/dde0518f-eb23-465c-8442-e852b5f06539.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gorran Haven Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gorran Haven Beach during your trip to Gorran Haven? Stroll along this quaint area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gorran-Haven-Beach-St-Austell.d553248635975635412.Attraction) ![There is an old chapel on top of this incredible lone rock near the village of Roche in north Cornwall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010061/f71c674f-9474-40e9-9133-d39154befdc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Roche Rock You can find out about the history of Roche with a trip to Roche Rock. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roche-Rock-St-Austell.d553248621561939233.Attraction) ![Just before Sunset at Carlyon Bay Cornwall in mid December giving Great contrast of colours as the sun slowly slips away](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360922/1f6cef54-2f7d-445d-8c01-fda6e42a12d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crinnis Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Crinnis Beach during your trip to Carlyon? While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crinnis-Beach-St-Austell.d553248635977468676.Attraction) #### Charlestown Harbour 5/5(8 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Charlestown with a trip to Charlestown Harbour. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlestown-Harbour-St-Austell.d6094379.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cornwall: Luggage Storage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47999608/40eae764-45e3-442b-9424-3729dd8ddbb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cornwall: Luggage Storage £7 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cornwall-luggage-storage.a47999608.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Bodmin: Bodmin Jail Entry Ticket & Dark Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47779294/2363dc29-51f7-4a40-b8d0-bbe29f209c8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bodmin: Bodmin Jail Entry Ticket & Dark Walk £22 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bodmin-bodmin-jail-entry-ticket-dark-walk.a47779294.activity-details) ![Surf Lesson ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48515598/d20be24d-719f-4231-9a03-d98319467692.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cornish Surf Day £75 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cornish-surf-day.a48515598.activity-details) ![Half-Day Surf Experience in Newquay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2873921/19db8109-b72b-40c6-9009-d173fef1edb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day (2hr) Surf Experience in Newquay - Beginners & Improvers £50 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-2hr-surf-experience-in-newquay-beginners-improvers.a2873921.activity-details) ![Paddleboard Mini Lesson from Newquay ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45956129/a6b6584e-24e2-4f29-8ab9-363470b8a135.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paddleboard Mini Lesson from Newquay £55 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paddleboard-mini-lesson-from-newquay.a45956129.activity-details) ![We also offer intermediate development sessions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48703770/d7d0dbe0-127f-49c3-ad1c-ef37f7a57fce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bespoke Surfing Experiences on Fistral Beach Newquay £120 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bespoke-surfing-experiences-on-fistral-beach-newquay.a48703770.activity-details) [See all activities in St. Stephen](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-St-Stephen.d3000009985.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near St. Stephen ![St Austell featuring signage and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182647/98ab97d2-7afc-4359-950c-6c5232e26401.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### St Austell ![Truro showing flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024009/57739ad9-e201-40e5-975c-9472fd9d185d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Truro ![Looking North Looking north from the road junction at the top of Carne Hill across heathland on the slope of St Mewan Beacon towards china clay spoil heaps in the distance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182647/05f1697f-2075-49b5-8ced-6cd4c2edbf15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Tony Atkin](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1324) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### High Street - Cities near St. Stephen - Places of interest [St Austell](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Austell.dx182647)[Truro](https://expedia.co.uk/Truro.dx182676)[High Street](https://expedia.co.uk/High-Street.dx3000430984) - [Eden Project ](https://expedia.co.uk/Eden-Project-Cornwall.d6094383.Attraction) - [Fistral Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fistral-Beach-Newquay.d6094455.Attraction) - [Watergate Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Watergate-Bay-Beach-Newquay.d6094467.Attraction) - [Padstow Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Padstow-Harbour-Padstow.d553248621532488641.Attraction) - [Polperro Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Polperro-Harbour-Looe.d6094375.Attraction) - [Lost Gardens of Heligan ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lost-Gardens-Of-Heligan-St-Austell.d6094387.Attraction) - [Perranporth Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Perranporth-Beach-Cornwall.d6094465.Attraction) - [Lusty Glaze Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lusty-Glaze-Beach-Newquay.d553248626836761404.Attraction) - [Crantock Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Crantock-Beach-Newquay.d6094459.Attraction) - [Bodmin Jail ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bodmin-Jail-Bodmin.d553248621532488660.Attraction) - [Harlyn Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Harlyn-Bay-Beach-Padstow.d553248621532488635.Attraction) - [Gyllyngvase Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gyllyngvase-Beach-Falmouth.d6094403.Attraction) - [Porth Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Porth-Beach-Newquay.d6094463.Attraction) - [Charlestown Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlestown-Harbour-St-Austell.d6094379.Attraction) - [Port Isaac Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Isaac-Beach-Port-Isaac.d553248635978347938.Attraction) - [Polzeath Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Polzeath-Beach-Wadebridge.d6094477.Attraction) - [Hall for Cornwall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hall-For-Cornwall-Truro.d553248621532488607.Attraction) - [Maenporth Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Maenporth-Beach-Falmouth.d6094407.Attraction) - [Holywell Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Holywell-Bay-Beach-Newquay.d6094469.Attraction) - [Lanhydrock ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lanhydrock-Bodmin.d6094495.Attraction) - [Trevone Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Trevone-Bay-Beach-Padstow.d553248621561939221.Attraction) - [Mawgan Porth Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mawgan-Porth-Beach-Newquay.d553248635975913248.Attraction) - [Truro Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Truro-Cathedral-Truro.d6094395.Attraction) - [Towan Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Towan-Beach-Newquay.d6094461.Attraction) - [Pentewan Sands Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pentewan-Sands-Beach-St-Austell.d6094385.Attraction) - [Porthpean Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Porthpean-Beach-St-Austell.d6094381.Attraction) - [Treyarnon Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Treyarnon-Bay-Beach-Padstow.d553248621532493102.Attraction) - [Fowey Estuary ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fowey-Estuary-Fowey.d553248621532488650.Attraction) - [Tolcarne Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tolcarne-Beach-Newquay.d553248626836761783.Attraction) - [Camel Creek Adventure Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Camel-Creek-Adventure-Park-Wadebridge.d6171218.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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