Rashleigh Arms

South Cornwall


Local beer magnates St Austell Brewery have given this Charlestown pub a spit and polish, and it now has an attractive nautically themed interior to match its whitewashed Georgian facade. The food revolves around big burgers and seafood classics, washed down with cloudy cider or a good old pint of Tribute.

There are pretty rooms upstairs (doubles from £90) most of which overlook the harbour, if you want to extend your stay.


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