Within two miles of sandy beaches on the glorious Cornish Riviera coastline to enjoy, Gwyndra Retreat is an excellent holiday bolthole for families and couples seeking a homely holiday haven with attractions all around.
In the heart of St Austell, with all the facilities, shops and train station within walking distance, Gwyndra Retreat makes a great base to discover an array of golden beaches.
Porthpean Beach is closest, near the historic village of Charlestown with picturesque harbour and Tall Ships.
Pentewan Beach is popular with swimmers and water sport enthusiasts, and the quaint harbour and attractive lanes speckled with galleries, eateries and traditional inns in Mevagissey is on the doorstep.
Polkerris and Par Beach have rock pools for exploration and beautiful Fowey is a 20 minute drive away - a simply stunning resort.
Quirky boutiques and gift shops, art galleries, restaurants and pubs dot the charismatic lanes around the quayside.
Away from the beach-life there is much to discover.
The Eden Project, with bio-domes of subtropical flora from all over the world and The Lost Gardens of Heligan are both within 15 minutes reach by car.
Cycle the Cornish Way trail, tee off at the Carlyon Bay Golf Club or hop aboard the ferry from Fowey to Polruan, and enjoy spectacular views rambling over the cliff tops towards Polperro along the West Coastal Footpath.
The cathedral city of Truro boasts cobbled streets with retail outlets, cinema and theatre within easy reach.
Gwyndra Retreat is superbly presented and comfortable with a stylish interior.
Nestled behind the owners small B&B, it has a pretty suntrap courtyard garden.
Enjoy alfresco dining of cream tea nibbles, pasties or barbecue magic in the Cornish air.