Welcome

The Pier House Hotel and Restaurant in St Austell Cornwall is situated on the picturesque harbour of Charlestown with stunning views of the port and coastline of St Austell bay. It has been a hotel since 1920 and now incorporates the Harbourside Inn Public House since 2004.

About Us

The Pier House Hotel and Restaurant in St Austell Cornwall, (originally called Charlestown Hotel) was built in 1794 and was originally two farm cottages. It became a farmhouse after the Rashleigh Arms was built in 1851. Then the occupants at the farm started taking in paying guests as farming prosperity declined before 1914-1918 war until the farm once again became a hotel.

Being in a prominent position the Hotel takes an active part in the activities as well as the day to day life in Charlestown for locals and visitors alike who come from all over the world as well as locally from within Cornwall.

Charlestown is a Georgian port remaining relatively unspoilt and undeveloped reflecting how many West Country ports and fishing coves looked prior to development being one of the finest late 18th and early 19th century industrial harbour sites in the country. Built for Charles Rashleigh, the port represents a rare example of a mineral port with it's own defences and is one of the best preserved china clay and copper ore ports of it's period anywhere in the world which is why it is now being protected by WORLD HERITAGE STATUS.

By 1867 Charlestown had a respectable population. Sailors were also catered for at houses of ill repute known to this day as "eleven doors". Smuggling was at it's peak between 1700 and 1850. Men known as "free traders" supplied every item. They would drop brandy kegs over the side to be recovered later (this was known as "saving the crop").

At the beginning of the 18th century china clay was found in Cornwall. The roads were inadequate and the railways non-existent until the latter half of the 19th century. So with the construction of the Charlestown harbour by Charles Rashleigh it became the only shipping outlet for the St Austell area.

Function Room

We have a fully prepared function room and facilities available. We can accommodate small parties up to 40 persons, ideal for your weddings and functions in Cornwall.

We provide the perfect location for your birthdays, anniversaries and any special occasions.

Your special day.

Why not make it even more memorable by letting us share it with you.

Our Wedding package is designed to ensure that your Wedding Day will be memorable from the moment you walk through the door. Our experienced and professional staff will guide you through all aspects of your celebrations.

The Pier House is a small family hotel with a local reputation for providing the highest quality food. Our extensive menu uses local produce whenever possible to provide a sumptuous dining experience.

Most importantly is the Pier House location with a backdrop including sailing ships, an ancient harbour and wonderful views across St Austell bay. The perfect location for your wedding photographs.

Accommodation

All rooms are en-suite, centrally heated with colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities and have direct dial telephone. Unlimited WIFI internet access is available in all rooms free of charge.

Prices are per room per night and include a full English breakfast. A deposit of £25 per room is requested when making a reservation. Cancellation policy is up to 12 noon the day prior to arrival.

Please be advised that we have only two rooms on the ground floor which are located in the annexe and are reached by six sloped steps. Most of our rooms are on the first floor with four on the second.

Unfortunately the Hotel does not have a lift.

Our car park for the Hotel is shared with The Rashleigh Arms which is situated approximately 200 yards back up the road from The Pier House.

There is limited parking outside the Hotel during the months of October to end of May.

We have two eating areas. Our Bistro which is first come first served and an A La Carte Restaurant which must be pre-booked before arrival. We also have our Harbourside Inn adjacent to the Hotel.

Specialist Services

Personal touch. Cosy home from home feeling.