StayScore
85/100
Saint Austell
The White Hart Hotel
StayScore
84
/100
Confidence: High
3 Church Street, Saint Austell, PL25 5PQ, United Kingdom
View on Google Maps →★★★3-star hotel
The White Hart Hotel is a Grade II‑listed Georgian town-house hotel in the centre of St Austell, set close to the parish church tower and about two miles from Cornwall’s south coast. Operated as a 17-bedroom property, it combines characterful en-suite rooms with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, hairdryers and tea-and-coffee facilities. The hotel includes a public bar and Whites restaurant serving St Austell Brewery ales and regional produce, and is within easy reach of the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
StayScore Analysis
Why this hotel scores 84/100
The White Hart Hotel in Saint Austell suits travellers who want a characterful, central Cornish base with historic charm and easy access to regional highlights. Housed in a Grade II‑listed Georgian townhouse beside the parish church tower, it works well for visitors planning day trips to the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and nearby coast‑side villages. Its pub and Whites restaurant emphasise local ales and produce, making it a good pick for guests who value local food, a social evening atmosphere and a compact town‑centre location.
Amenities
What this hotel offers
Free parkingFree WiFiRestaurantFamily roomsNon-smoking roomsRoom serviceBarVery good breakfast
Highlights
- ✓ Grade II‑listed Georgian townhouse with period character
- ✓ Convenient base for the Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan
- ✓ Pub and restaurant showcasing St Austell Brewery ales and regional produce
Things to know
- • Town‑centre setting offers convenience rather than peaceful coastal seclusion
- • Around two miles from the south coast — not a beachfront hotel
Hotel surroundings
What's nearby
Nearby
- 1.Cemetery Park 250 yd
- 2.Poltair Park 500 yd
- 3.Gover Tin Mine 1.1 mi
- 4.Waterwheel 1.3 mi
- 5.Polgooth Mine 1.4 mi
Top attractions
- 1.Linear Park 1 mi
- 2.Castle Gotha 1.9 mi
- 3.Wheal Martyn Clay Works 2 mi
- 4.Prideaux Castle 3.4 mi
- 5.Mevagissey Museum 4.7 mi
Transport
- 1.Bus · St Austell Bus Station (Stand A) 200 yd
- 2.Bus · St Austell Bus Station (Stand B) 200 yd
- 3.Train · St Austell Station 250 yd
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Scores verified 13 Aug 2026