On Tue, 9 Jan 2007 22:50:35 +0000, shazzbat wrote
(in article ):

An opportunity has arisen for us to spend some time down that way at the
end of Jan/early Feb. I assume that being largely under cover it's pretty
much OK any time of year, any disadvantages to going in winter?

And any info about where else is good nearby, and places to stay would be
appreciated.

TIA

Steve




You will have less crowds in winter, even though it can be very busy there
winter or not. Other points of interest in the locality a
Lanhydrock House, at Bodmin
Lost Gardens of Heligan
The China Clay Museum at St Austell
The Model Train exhibition at Mevagissey
Mevagissey and Fowey are worth visiting at this time of the year.
Tremar Gardens, one of the best if not the best garden in Cornwall

As for places to stay, it depends on your pocket. The best accommodation
locally is the Carlyon bay Hotel, but at 5 star it will cost. There are lots
and lots of B & B in the area, and I don't think you will have any trouble
finding somewhere it stay.

You will find that St Austell itself is a tip and not worth visiting. The
only problem you will find it that due to Eden, the traffic in the immediate
St Austell area can be horrendous.

Enjoy your triip