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The Arches B&B

3.5 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

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78 Bodmin Road, St Austell, England, PL25 5AG
  • Place, St Austell Brewery
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, St Austell Leisure Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Lost Gardens of Heligan
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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Double Room, Ensuite (Blue Room)

Double Room, Ensuite (Blue Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Green Room - 4 Poster )

Double Room, Ensuite (Green Room - 4 Poster )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Red Room )

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Red Room )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

St Austell

Within a short walk of St Austell Brewery, The Arches B&B is within a mile (2 km) of St Austell Leisure Centre. This 3-room, 3.5-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free self parking and karaoke.
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What's nearby

  • St Austell Brewery - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St Austell Leisure Centre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Eden Project - 11 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Pentewan Sands Beach - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 15 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪St Austell Brewery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Rann Wartha (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The New Taj Bangladeshi and Indian Cuisine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hicks Bar St Austell Brewery - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Arches B&B

Guests staying at The Arches B&B enjoy features like karaoke. You can put free parking to good use if you drive.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Special check-in instructions

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Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to The Arches B&B?

This bed & breakfast is located in St Austell, a short 14-minute walk from St Austell Brewery and also 19 minutes on foot from St Austell Leisure Centre. You'll also find Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Charlestown Harbour within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Arches B&B?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Arches B&B have a casino?

No, The Arches B&B doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Arches B&B?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Arches B&B have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Arches B&B feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

The Arches B&B offers breakfast for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will The Arches B&B allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at The Arches B&B.

Does The Arches B&B have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

How far is the airport from The Arches B&B?

The closest major airport to The Arches B&B is Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall), which is 14.6 mi away (33 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Arches B&B?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Arches B&B.

The Arches B&B Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 81 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Host was amazing, friendly, helpful and welcoming. Room was lovely and bed really comfortable. Excellent location for our trip to the St Austell brewery and only a short walk to town. Breakfast was lovely. We would definitely stay again and there was the added bonus of meeting the gorgeous Merlin. Thank you so much for making our weekend perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice and Nikki had some great recommendations for us. We will visit again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The property was a lovely stay and i slept well. Vegetarian Breakfast was a little small but nice. No decaf coffee. Lovely dog in property.very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was warmly welcomed by Merlin and Nikki. Accommodation was first class, warm very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was freshly cooked and very tasty. I came as a guest but left as a friend. Can highly recommend and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frank

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

8/10 Good

Claire

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda&Nick

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
N/A, no comments to make. Not what expected. Run down
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The B&B was clean, well presented and tidy. Nikki, the owner, was very friendly, helpful and welcoming. Merlin, the gorgeous German Shepherd puppy is just adorable and well behaved. We only stayed for one night and it suited our needs perfectly. There was ample tea, coffee and milk in the room. A hairdryer, Iron and Ironing board was provided. Breakfast was excellent. My only negative comments would be, and they aren't really negative, is the parking is very tight and a bit of a headache to access, the signage from the road is not very clear and the room we were in was very tight on space at the end of the bed. I would recommend the B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019