Our Location - Ideally Situated & Peaceful

 

Higher Menadew Farm is perfectly located being in the Cornish countryside just to the north of St Austell Bay.

 

Yet we are easy to get to, being only a few minutes from the main A30 dual carriageway, which runs down the spine of Cornwall. Exploring any part of Cornwall from here is simple and convenient.

 

But you don’t have to go far! Local attractions include:

  • The Eden Project: 10 minutes
  • Beautiful beaches and fabulous coastline: 15-20 minutes
  • Cornwall’s top National Trust property at Lanhydrock: 10 minutes
  • The Lost Gardens of Heligan: 25 minutes
  • Many glorious gardens: e.g. Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens: 10 minutes
  • Picturesque fishing harbours with delicious seafood: from 15 minutes

And, much, much, more...

 

 

For further information on local attractions and things to do during your stay with us, please visit our out and about pages...

 

We look forward to welcoming you soon...

How to Find Us

 

We are easily accessible by car being only a few minutes off the main A30 – though you wouldn’t know it and you can’t hear it.

 

St Austell Train and Coach Station is 5 miles from Higher Menadew and Newquay Airport is 25 minutes away.

By Car…

 

From the A30 heading west, just after it by-passes Bodmin, take the exit for St Austell on the A391. Follow the A391 as far as Lockengate (about 3/4 mile from the A30). At Lockengate turn left towards Luxulyan. After 3/4 mile turn right at Ebenezer (by Tulip Foods) signposted to St Austell.

 

After further half mile take the first turning on the right. At the top of the short tarmac lane you will find Higher Menadew Farm Cottages.

 

Please note that not all sat nav systems find us so please follow the directions above. The AA Route Planner has the most accurate directions if you intend to use one of these services.

By Train or Coach…

 

St Austell train and bus station is 5 miles from Higher Menadew.

 

Taxi: To get to us from St Austell Station by taxi we would recommend pre booking A&K Taxis 01726 69698. However, there is a taxi rank at St Austell station.

 

Car Hire: Beech Motors are located close to the station.

 

For more information on bus and rail times:

 

By Air…

 

Newquay Airport about 25 minutes from Higher Menadew ... but please really consider making the journey by train it is more of an adventure and much less stressful!

 

To get to us from Newquay Airport:

 

Taxi: Biotravel are Newquay Airport’s official taxi service and are eco friendly.

 

Car Hire: Hire a car from Hertz, Avis or Europcar.

Getting around Cornwall

 

Most guests arrive by car and use that for getting around Cornwall. Those arriving by other means will realistically need to use a hire car or use taxis to get to public transport if planning on travelling any great distance.

 

Information on Public transport in Cornwall.

 

The Discover St Austell map and Discover Newquay map have great ideas and information on Car Free Days Out in both areas (there is a train line linking both towns).