Locale

The building

The Wellington Hotel is an imposing granite building that was built before the Battle of Waterloo. It was originally known as the Wellington and Commercial Hotel. It was converted into a hotel in 1813 and named after the The Iron Duke (Arthur Wellesley; 1769-1852) (see the painting) after he allegedly stayed here. It has been extensively modernised in recent years.

Access

Parking is available in the Market Square (photo) in front of the hotel, in nearby streets or a large free car park which is within easy walking distance of the hotel. Bus services which link with all the Cornish tourist centres operate from close to the hotel and it is perfectly possible to enjoy a stay in St. Just without a car. The local beauty spots of Cape Cornwall (photo), Carn Gloose, Cot Valley and Carn Bosavern are within easy walking distance.

On-the-spot amenities

St. Just has all the amenities: A small supermarket, a grocery store, a green grocer, bakers, butchers, hairdressers, cafés, a hardware store, craft shops and art galleries, a library with a tourist information office and a doctors' surgery. The nearby parish church (photo) holds all usual Anglican services. There is also a Methodist chapel, claimed to be one of the most impressive in Cornwall and a free church. Roman Catholic mass is available in Penzance (7 miles away).