Villas in Charlestown
Charlestown suits families and couples who want an 18th-century Cornish harbour village with the Eden Project a short taxi ride away. It is small and evenings are limited, though St Austell town centre is about 2 miles away.
- Villas
- 6
- From, per week
- £547
About Charlestown
Charlestown is a village and port on Cornwall's south coast, about 2 miles south-east of St Austell town centre, and it has stayed relatively unchanged while St Austell grew. Charles Rashleigh began the harbour and dock in 1791 to plans by John Smeaton, first to ship copper from nearby mines and later china clay, and the last commercial clay cargo left in 2000. Local fishermen still use the harbour, and it has been a filming location for Poldark, Doctor Who and Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. The homes are spread around the village, and most have a garden; check each listing. Evenings are quiet and centred on the harbour, and the post office has closed, so St Austell is where you go for errands.
Is Charlestown right for you?
- Best for
- Families who want a garden and harbour history near Eden
- Not for you if
- Not for you if you want a long sandy resort beach with lots going on.
Near Charlestown
Eden Project
Sited in a former clay pit, about 4 miles and around 12 minutes from Charlestown by taxi, so an easy half-day or full day out.
China Clay Country Park
Set in a former clay pit about 2 miles north of St Austell, telling the story of the people who worked the clay tips.
Getting to Charlestown
St Austell, about 2 miles away, has a railway station with trains east to Plymouth and London and west to Truro and Penzance. From the station a short taxi covers the rest. A car is the easiest way to explore the wider area, including the Eden Project.
Villas in Charlestown
4-star property
Stones Throw
Charlestown, South-West, England
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£78
per night
3-star property
4-star property
4-star property
Sea Breeze
Charlestown, South-West, England
6
3
0
BBQDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
from£117
per night
4-star property
Sea Compass
Charlestown, South-West, England
10
5
0
BBQDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
from£223
per night
Charlestown villa holidays: questions answered
How far is Charlestown from the Eden Project?
It is about 4 miles, roughly 12 minutes by taxi. That makes Eden an easy trip from a Charlestown base, though a car gives you more freedom with timings.
Was Poldark filmed in Charlestown?
Yes. The harbour was used in recent series of Poldark, and it has also been a filming location for Doctor Who and for Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland.
Can you get to Charlestown by train?
Close to it. St Austell, about 2 miles from Charlestown, has a station with trains to Plymouth, London, Truro and Penzance. A short taxi covers the last stretch.
Is Charlestown a working harbour?
Local fishermen still use it, though the last commercial china clay cargo sailed in 2000. The harbour was designed for small sailing vessels, and larger ships could only enter at high tide.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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