Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters As someone who lives smack bang in the middle of the country, opening my curtains to see the sunrise over the sea is a rare occurrence, but one that’s always more than welcome. During my stay at Pier House , that was exactly my view on a sunny autumn morning when I watched the early morning dog walkers and open water swimmers descend on Charlestown’s harbour in Cornwall. Located south of St Austell, you’d be forgiven for mistaking Charlestown as being a scene straight out of a movie.
In fact, over the years the Grade II-listed harbour has doubled up as a film set , perhaps most notably for BBC’s Poldark, though you may have spotted it in Tim Burton's 2010 version of Alice in Wonderland or Dr Who too. Once a bustling working port used to export copper and China clay, Charlestown is just the place if you’re wanting to revisit the footsteps of sailors from times gone by. Filled with colourful fishermen's cottages, bars and eateries as well as plenty of independent shops, there’s plenty to explore - and you may even spot a celeb or two.
And nestled right in the centre of the action, you’ll find Pier House. Newly reopened, the sage green building is perched right on the historic harbour and boasts enviable views across the sea come rain or shine, making it .
