Title: Visit St. Stephen: 2026 Travel Guide for St. Stephen, St Austell | Expedia.com

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# St. Stephen

## Travel 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)

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![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)

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## Visit St. Stephen

Things to do

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- St. Stephen Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in St. Stephen

![The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3740000/3735000/3734978/bf49a315_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate

Pentewan Road St Austell England

$84 nightly

$101 total

Mar 12 - Mar 13

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in St Austell. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Excellent

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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![Greenbank Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2244300/2244271/52d46438_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Greenbank Hotel

Harbour side Falmouth England

$138 nightly

$165 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Falmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

Warm welcome with ALL staff friendly & polite throughout.Tasteful & comfortable decor, great food & service. & fab location with stunning view from bedroom & restaurant. Slept like a log

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

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![Great Western Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9420000/9416900/9416831/cc185488_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Great Western Hotel

Cliff Road Newquay England

$64 nightly

$76 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Newquay. Enjoy parking (surcharge), daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (880 reviews)

Room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was good, staff were lovely

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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SeaSpace

Watergate Rd Newquay England

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Newquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whipsiderry Beach and Porth Beach ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)

Clean, spacious, modern and a lovely team.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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![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)

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Beach Cottage - Porthcothan - stunning cottage that sleeps 8-12 guests in 6 bedrooms

 Porthcothan Cornwall

Book a 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 ...

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![Luxury spacious sea front house with indoor swimming pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33699300/33699222/0ada26d4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Luxury spacious sea front house with indoor swimming pool

 Newquay, Cornwall ENG

Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Newquay. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Crantock Beach and Indoor ...

10/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)

Amazing house, great host… very responsive. 5\*

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![Lost Gardens of Heligan which includes a garden](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(13 reviews)

Wander around this enchanting garden, which has been beautifully restored after being abandoned for more than seven decades.

[](https://expedia.com/Lost-Gardens-Of-Heligan-St-Austell.d6094387.Vacation-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 carefree afternoon at Porthpean Beach during your travels in Saint Austell Bay? 

[](https://expedia.com/Porthpean-Beach-St-Austell.d6094381.Vacation-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.com/Gorran-Haven-Beach-St-Austell.d553248635975635412.Vacation-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 when you stop by Roche Rock. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Roche-Rock-St-Austell.d553248621561939233.Vacation-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 savor the top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.com/Crinnis-Beach-St-Austell.d553248635977468676.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Charlestown Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Charlestown with a trip to Charlestown Harbour. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars. 

[](https://expedia.com/Charlestown-Harbour-St-Austell.d6094379.Vacation-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

$9

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cornwall-luggage-storage.a47999608.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

$103

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cornish-surf-day.a48515598.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

$30

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bodmin-bodmin-jail-entry-ticket-dark-walk.a47779294.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

$68

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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![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

$75

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/paddleboard-mini-lesson-from-newquay.a45956129.activity-details)

![Your guide is Thomas Rawlings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50964128/e88202c7-5b63-42c6-9654-8aac460f3fa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### The Ghost Walk Padstow - Tour of Cornwall’s Myths and Legends

$16

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/the-ghost-walk-padstow-tour-of-cornwalls-myths-and-legends.a50964128.activity-details)

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## 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 which includes 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)

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### High Street

- Cities near St. Stephen
- Places of interest

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