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FACILITIES

  • Pets Allowed
  • Parking
  • Wi-Fi

REVIEWS

  • 9+ Exceptional
  • 8+ Fabulous
  • 7+ Very Good

DISTANCE FROM CENTRE

  • Less than 1 km
  • Less than 3 km
  • Less than 5 km

Holiday rental deals in Carlyon Bay

We have selected the best holiday accommodation by the sea in Carlyon Bay. Bluepillow allows you to save money, by finding the best rates on the main vacation rental websites in Carlyon Bay

  • The Chapel Guest House

    • Hotel
    9.8 Exceptional (168)
    Located in St Austell, The Chapel Guest House is a 1-minute drive from Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park and 6 minutes from Cornwall Football Golf. This bed & breakfast is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Eden ...
  • Pier House

    • Hotel
    9.3 Exceptional (1161)
    When you a stay at Pier House in St Austell, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Charlestown Harbour and Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre. This beach bed & breakfast is 4.1 ...
  • Elmswood House

    • Hotel
    9.6 Exceptional (179)
    With a stay at Elmswood House in Par, you'll be near the beach, just a 1-minute walk from The Parish Church of Saint Andrew the Apostle and 11 minutes by foot from Marsh Villa Gardens. This 4-star bed ...
  • Penwinnick House

    • Hotel
    9.4 Exceptional (12)
    With a stay at Penwinnick House in St Austell, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St Austell Brewery. This bed & breakfast is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Eden ...
  • Ragstones

    • Hotel
    With a stay at Ragstones in Par, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Eden Project and Marsh Villa Gardens. This 4-star bed & breakfast is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Bodmin Jail and 16.5 mi ...
  • Mountview

    • 6 Guests · 2Bedrooms
    9.1 Exceptional (128)
    The family-run Mountview Bed and Breakfast in St Austell offers elegant accommodation 15 minutes’ drive from the Eden Project. Within 10 minutes of Carlyon Bay beach and pretty Charlestown harbour, this ...
  • The Grange

    • Hotel
    8.8 Fabulous (93)
    One of our bestsellers in St Austell! Located on the Cornish Riviera and awarded a 4 Star Gold award by the AA, The Grange is just 5 minutes’ drive from the coast and 10 minutes’ drive from The Eden Project. ...
  • Anchorage House

    • Hotel
    10 Exceptional (10)
    Just 3 miles from St Austell centre in the heart of Cornwall, Anchorage House features B&B accommodation sitting in a garden with terrace and offering an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Free Wi-Fi ...
  • Ancient Shipbrokers

    • Hotel
    9.3 Exceptional (90)
    Located in St Austell, Ancient Shipbrokers is near the beach. Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens and Caerhays Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at South ...
  • Tregarth House

    • Hotel
    9.4 Exceptional (340)
    Tregarth House is located in St Austell. Bodmin Jail and Lanhydrock are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan. Wheal Martyn China ...
  • Charlestown Retreat Apartment

    • Hotel
    10 Exceptional (2)
    With a stay at this apartment in St Austell, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of St Austell Brewery and Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park. This 4-star apartment is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Eden Project ...
  • Trewhiddle Villa 19

    • Hotel
    10 Exceptional (1)
    When you stay at Trewhiddle Villa 19 in St Austell, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St Austell Brewery. This guesthouse is 6.1 mi (9.9 ...
  • Crows Nest

    • Hotel
    7.2 Very Good (12)
    With a stay at Crows Nest in Par, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Marsh Villa Gardens and South West Coast Path Section 33 Trailhead. This apartment is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Eden Project and 11.6 ...
  • Baytree Bed and Breakfast

    • Hotel
    10 Exceptional (3)
    When you stay at Baytree Bed and Breakfast in St Austell, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Charlestown Harbour and Porthpean Beach. This bed & breakfast is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from St ...
  • Wheel Water Collections

    • Hotel
    6.3 Pleasant (46)
    With a stay at Wheel Water Collections in St Austell, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Charlestown Harbour and Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre. This apartment is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Eden ...
  • Pochin House Collections

    • Hotel
    8.7 Fabulous (20)
    Located in St Austell, Pochin House Collections is within a 5-minute drive of Cornwall Football Golf and St Austell Brewery. This 4-star apartment is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Eden Project and 15 mi (24.2 ...
  • Trewhiddle Villa 08

    • Hotel
    8 Fabulous (1)
    With a stay at Trewhiddle Villa 08 in St Austell, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St Austell Brewery. This guesthouse is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Eden ...
  • Trewhiddle Cottage 41

    • Hotel
    8 Fabulous (1)
    With a stay at Trewhiddle Cottage 41 in St Austell, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St Austell Brewery. This guesthouse is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Eden ...
  • Trewhiddle Villa 24

    • Hotel
    With a stay at Trewhiddle Villa 24 in St Austell, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St Austell Brewery. This guesthouse is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Eden ...
  • Trewhiddle Villa 17

    • Hotel
    With a stay at Trewhiddle Villa 17 in St Austell, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St Austell Brewery. This guesthouse is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Eden ...

Bed and breakfast offers in Carlyon Bay by the sea

Are you looking for an accommodation in Carlyon Bay and do you want to save money? Choose from 20 Bed & Breakfasts in Carlyon Bay

  • Cooperage

    • Hotel
    9.7 Exceptional (114)
    Situated in St Austell, this property is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from St Austell Brewery and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Duporth Beach. Charlestown Harbour and Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park are also within 6 miles ...
  • Bradleigh Lodge

    • 8 Guests · 5Bedrooms
    9.5 Exceptional (254)
    A 6-minute drive from the centre of St Austell, the family-run Bradleigh Lodge offers high-quality bed and breakfast accommodation on the south Cornwall coast. With free secure parking, it is around 20 ...
  • Arches B&B

    • 6 Guests · 3Bedrooms
    8.9 Fabulous (336)
    Originally part of a Victorian boys’ school, Arches B&B offers guests a welcoming cup of tea or coffee and free parking at a nearby location. ...
  • Bankside Bed & Breakfast

    • Hotel
    9.1 Exceptional (295)
    Set in St Austell in the Cornwall region, Bankside Bed & Breakfast offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. ...
  • Vine Cottage

    • 8 Guests · 3Bedrooms
    9 Exceptional (171)
    Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in St Austell, Cornwall, Vine Cottage family-run B&B dates back to the 17th-century and is just 2.2 miles from the Eden Project and 3 miles from Par Beach. ...
  • Langdale House

    • Hotel
    9.3 Exceptional (270)
    Within 9 minutes’ walk of St Austell Train Station, Langdale House is a luxurious south Cornwall guest house just 6 miles from the Eden Project. Tempting breakfasts, free Wi-Fi and free parking are offered ...
  • Emms Cottage

    • Hotel
    9.3 Exceptional (41)
    Just a 25-minute walk from The Eden Project and 1.6 miles from the English Channel, Emms Cottage B&B sits in a flowery garden with outdoor table and a conservatory. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. ...
  • Tregarth House

    • Hotel
    9.4 Exceptional (340)
    Tregarth House is located in St Austell. Bodmin Jail and Lanhydrock are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan. Wheal Martyn China ...
  • Elmswood House

    • Hotel
    9.6 Exceptional (179)
    Located in Par, Elmswood House is near the beach. South West Coast Path Section 33 Trailhead and Cornwall Football Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area ...
  • Applecroft Bed and Breakfast

    • 8 Guests · 4Bedrooms
    9.8 Exceptional (2)
    Set in St Austell in the Cornwall region, with Crinnis Beach and Shorthorn Beach nearby, Applecroft Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. ...
  • Baytree B&B

    • 2 Guests · 1Bedroom
    Situated in Charlestown, 27 km from Newquay Train Station and 6.1 km from Eden Project, Baytree B&B provides accommodation with amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Set 1. ...
  • Penarth Guest House

    • Hotel
    9.4 Exceptional (181)
    Set within 2.3 km of Crinnis Beach and 2.7 km of Shorthorn Beach in Par, Penarth Guest House offers accommodation with free WiFi and TV. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. ...
  • Antonia's Pearls

    • Hotel
    9.8 Exceptional (47)
    With a stay at Antonia's Pearls in St Austell, you'll be just steps from Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre and Charlestown Beach. This 4-star villa is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Eden Project and 14.4 ...
  • Trewhiddle Villa 19

    • Hotel
    10 Exceptional (1)
    Located in St Austell, Trewhiddle Villa 19 is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Duporth Beach, while Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage ...
  • Trewhiddle Villa 16

    • Hotel
    10 Exceptional (1)
    Trewhiddle Villa 16 is located in St Austell. Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre and Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pinetum ...
  • Trewhiddle Villa 08

    • Hotel
    8 Fabulous (1)
    Trewhiddle Villa 08 is located in St Austell. Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens and Roche Rock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ...
  • Beautiful Retreat for 2. Near Eden, Heligan & the coast.

    • 2 Guests · 0Bedroom
    10 Exceptional (6)
    Located in St Austell, this guesthouse is near theme parks and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eden Project and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while Wheal Martyn China ...
  • Trewhiddle Villa 19

    • Hotel
    10 Exceptional (1)
    Located in St Austell, Trewhiddle Villa 19 is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Duporth Beach, while Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage ...
  • Rockleigh Place

    • 10 Guests · 4Bedrooms
    9.7 Exceptional (269)
    Offering a patio, Rockleigh Place offers accommodation in St Austell. Eden Project is 2.4 km away and The Lost Gardens of Heligan is a 20 minutes' drive from the property. Free WiFi is featured. Some units ...
  • Trewhiddle Villa 11

    • Hotel
    8 Fabulous (1)
    Trewhiddle Villa 11 is located in St Austell. Charlestown Harbour and Cornwall Football Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pinetum ...

Farmhouse or Hotel? Choose from the best offers

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Hotels in Carlyon Bay, our top selection just for you

Are you looking for hotels in Carlyon Bay? Here is a selection of the best hotels in Carlyon Bay

  • The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa

    • Hotel
    9 Exceptional (1308)
    Perched on the rugged cliffs of St Austell Bay, The Carlyon Bay Hotel features a luxury spa, award-winning restaurant and a golf course. The hotel has panoramic views and 4-star bedrooms. ...
  • The Britannia Inn & Waves Restaurant

    • Hotel
    9.2 Exceptional (434)
    The Britannia Inn & Waves Restaurant features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Par. This 4-star inn features free WiFi and a bar. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and ...
  • Pier House

    • Hotel
    9.3 Exceptional (1161)
    Overlooking Charlestown Harbour, Pier House offers spacious rooms with traditional charm and wonderful views. With free parking and cooked breakfasts, there is also a popular restaurant. ...
  • The Royal Inn

    • Hotel
    8.8 Fabulous (1251)
    Less than 5 miles from the Eden Project, the 4-star rated Royal Inn in Par offers attractive en suite rooms and a full English breakfast served in the conservatory. ...
  • The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Lodges

    • Hotel
    8.9 Fabulous (3258)
    In 43 acres of parkland, this stunning 19th-century manor house has a luxurious spa, a gym and an infinity pool. It offers a range of accommodation just a few miles from The Eden Project. ...
  • Boscundle Manor

    • Hotel
    8.8 Fabulous (298)
    Set in 2 acres of grounds, Boscundle Manor boasts a heated indoor swimming pool, bar and a spa. Just 1 mile from The Eden Project, the property also offers free parking and free WiFi. ...
  • The Waterwheel

    • Hotel
    8.1 Fabulous (727)
    In a wooded valley 10 minutes’ walk from St Austell town, The Waterwheel Inn is surrounded by 1.5 acres of grounds. It has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site, and a full cooked breakfast is provided each ...
  • Rashleigh Arms

    • Hotel
    8.9 Fabulous (963)
    Just seconds from the seafront, Rashleigh Arms is situated in the pretty fishing village of Charlestown. With wonderful views and free parking, there is also an on-site restaurant. ...
  • Par Sands Coastal Holiday park

    • Hotel
    8.6 Fabulous (55)
    Set in Par, 36 km from Padstow, Par Sands Coastal Holiday park offers a garden and free WiFi. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are available in some units. Par sands coastal holiday park cafe offers coffee ...
  • White Hart Hotel

    • Hotel
    8.4 Fabulous (1020)
    Situated in the centre of St. Austell, White Hart Hotel features a traditional restaurant and lively bar. The Rail Station is 5 minutes’ walk away and there is free private parking. ...
  • Porth Avallen Hotel

    • Hotel
    8.2 Fabulous (567)
    From our country house hotel by the sea, the only thing we overlook is the bay. Our spectacular clifftop location offers a 180 degree sea view over Carlyon Bay. ...
  • The Duke of Cornwall

    • Hotel
    7.4 Very Good (402)
    Just a few minutes from the coast, Duke of Cornwall offers rooms with TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. A traditional Cornish breakfast can be ordered. ...
  • Heartsease Cottage

    • Hotel
    Offering garden views, Heartsease Cottage in St Austell offers accommodation, a garden, a terrace and a bar. ...
  • Trenython Manor Hotel and Spa

    • Hotel
    7.8 Very Good (7)
    Trenython Manor Hotel and Spa is conveniently located in the popular Tywardreath area. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, ...
  • Travelodge St Austell

    • Hotel
    8.1 Fabulous (18)
    Located on Pentewan Road just off the A390 on the roundabout junction of B3273, just outside St Austell town centre. ...
  • Treburthick House

    • Hotel
    Stop at Treburthick House to discover the wonders of St Austell. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. Luggage storage, BBQ facilities are on the list ...
  • Premier Inn St. Austell

    • Hotel
    8.6 Fabulous (1)
    Just a hop, skip and jump from the Eden Project, the Premier Inn Hotel St Austell puts you in the perfect spot for exploring one of the UK's top tourist attractions, as well as the sights and golden sands ...
  • Sun Valley

    • Hotel
    Featuring a restaurant, Sun Valley is located in St Austell in the Cornwall region, 11 km from Eden Project and 29 km from Newquay Train Station. ...
  • Willow's Lodge Pentewan

    • Hotel
    Located in Pentewan in the Cornwall region, Willow's Lodge Pentewan provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to an indoor swimming pool. ...
  • Sea front static

    • Hotel
    Providing garden views, Sea front static in Par provides accommodation, a restaurant, a bar, a garden and a terrace. ...

The best hotels with swimming pool in Carlyon Bay

Book your relaxing holiday, by choosing the best deals at hotels with swimming pools in Carlyon Bay

  • The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa

    • Hotel
    9 Exceptional (1308)
    Perched on the rugged cliffs of St Austell Bay, The Carlyon Bay Hotel features a luxury spa, award-winning restaurant and a golf course. The hotel has panoramic views and 4-star bedrooms. ...
  • The Britannia Inn & Waves Restaurant

    • Hotel
    9.2 Exceptional (434)
    The Britannia Inn & Waves Restaurant features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Par. This 4-star inn features free WiFi and a bar. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and ...
  • Pier House

    • Hotel
    9.3 Exceptional (1161)
    Overlooking Charlestown Harbour, Pier House offers spacious rooms with traditional charm and wonderful views. With free parking and cooked breakfasts, there is also a popular restaurant. ...
  • The Royal Inn

    • Hotel
    8.8 Fabulous (1251)
    Less than 5 miles from the Eden Project, the 4-star rated Royal Inn in Par offers attractive en suite rooms and a full English breakfast served in the conservatory. ...
  • The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Lodges

    • Hotel
    8.9 Fabulous (3258)
    In 43 acres of parkland, this stunning 19th-century manor house has a luxurious spa, a gym and an infinity pool. It offers a range of accommodation just a few miles from The Eden Project. ...
  • Boscundle Manor

    • Hotel
    8.8 Fabulous (298)
    Set in 2 acres of grounds, Boscundle Manor boasts a heated indoor swimming pool, bar and a spa. Just 1 mile from The Eden Project, the property also offers free parking and free WiFi. ...
  • The Waterwheel

    • Hotel
    8.1 Fabulous (727)
    In a wooded valley 10 minutes’ walk from St Austell town, The Waterwheel Inn is surrounded by 1.5 acres of grounds. It has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site, and a full cooked breakfast is provided each ...
  • Rashleigh Arms

    • Hotel
    8.9 Fabulous (963)
    Just seconds from the seafront, Rashleigh Arms is situated in the pretty fishing village of Charlestown. With wonderful views and free parking, there is also an on-site restaurant. ...
  • Par Sands Coastal Holiday park

    • Hotel
    8.6 Fabulous (55)
    Set in Par, 36 km from Padstow, Par Sands Coastal Holiday park offers a garden and free WiFi. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are available in some units. Par sands coastal holiday park cafe offers coffee ...
  • White Hart Hotel

    • Hotel
    8.4 Fabulous (1020)
    Situated in the centre of St. Austell, White Hart Hotel features a traditional restaurant and lively bar. The Rail Station is 5 minutes’ walk away and there is free private parking. ...
  • Porth Avallen Hotel

    • Hotel
    8.2 Fabulous (567)
    From our country house hotel by the sea, the only thing we overlook is the bay. Our spectacular clifftop location offers a 180 degree sea view over Carlyon Bay. ...
  • The Duke of Cornwall

    • Hotel
    7.4 Very Good (402)
    Just a few minutes from the coast, Duke of Cornwall offers rooms with TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. A traditional Cornish breakfast can be ordered. ...
  • Heartsease Cottage

    • Hotel
    Offering garden views, Heartsease Cottage in St Austell offers accommodation, a garden, a terrace and a bar. ...
  • Trenython Manor Hotel and Spa

    • Hotel
    7.8 Very Good (7)
    Trenython Manor Hotel and Spa is conveniently located in the popular Tywardreath area. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, ...
  • Travelodge St Austell

    • Hotel
    8.1 Fabulous (18)
    Located on Pentewan Road just off the A390 on the roundabout junction of B3273, just outside St Austell town centre. ...
  • Treburthick House

    • Hotel
    Stop at Treburthick House to discover the wonders of St Austell. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. Luggage storage, BBQ facilities are on the list ...
  • Premier Inn St. Austell

    • Hotel
    8.6 Fabulous (1)
    Just a hop, skip and jump from the Eden Project, the Premier Inn Hotel St Austell puts you in the perfect spot for exploring one of the UK's top tourist attractions, as well as the sights and golden sands ...
  • Sun Valley

    • Hotel
    Featuring a restaurant, Sun Valley is located in St Austell in the Cornwall region, 11 km from Eden Project and 29 km from Newquay Train Station. ...
  • Willow's Lodge Pentewan

    • Hotel
    Located in Pentewan in the Cornwall region, Willow's Lodge Pentewan provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to an indoor swimming pool. ...
  • Sea front static

    • Hotel
    Providing garden views, Sea front static in Par provides accommodation, a restaurant, a bar, a garden and a terrace. ...

B&Bs and holiday homes Carlyon Bay: the best accommodation solutions

Carlyon Bay is an highly sought after destination by tourist from the whole world. The 30,964 reviews for all the accommodation in the area are the proof: 1,705 reviews with a score of 10.0 Excellent and 51 reviews with a score of 8.0 Very Good. Reading these reviews you can learn about the best accommodation by the sea, with the best reviews in Carlyon Bay.
The best accommodation solutions in the area are many. Over a total of 969 accommodation, it's possible to distinguish 619 apartments, 62 hotels, 82 b&bs, 646 independent homes, 222 villas, 2 hostels and much more. Amongst these you will be able to find the best offers for the best solution for your needs, wether you decide to go alone, for a romantic get-away, or with a group of friends. The end goal is an unforgettable holiday in Carlyon Bay.
Every type of accommodation at this destination displays a range of services that will adapt perfectrly to your necessity: Pets Allowed, Parking, Wi-Fi, Washing Machine, TV and much more. The choice is yours.

Carlyon Bay: How much does accommodation cost?

How much does holiday accommodation cost in Carlyon Bay? On average in Carlyon Bay it is possible to find accommodation solutions for an average cost of 115 pounds per night.
At the end of you trip planning it could be useful to know that, the average cost for a weekend night is 147 pounds. The weekend with the best prices is in the month of November, from 03/11 to 05/11.
Instead for a longer stay, the best weekly prices in Carlyon Bay cost on average 809 pounds. The week with the best prices is in the month of January from 21/01 to 28/01.

What to do in Carlyon Bay

In Carlyon Bay, the best accommodation near the sea can also be found near the major interest points. The unmissable interest points are:

  • Shipwreck Treasure Museum
  • Pinetum Gardens
  • The Lost Gardens Heligan
  • Kidzworld Adventure Play
  • Porthpean Beach Road

Only a few km from the sea you can find 969 accommodation options available at the best price: 619 Apartments, 82 B&Bs, 62 Hotels, and much more. Below you can find the best apartments near the beaches.
A Carlyon Bay, furthermore, much of the best accommodation is close to the best beaches in the area: 79 Apartments, B&Bs, Hotels, and much more.

Carlyon Bay: Which is the ideal month for a holiday?

Carlyon Bay: when to go? Whether you love the heat or the cold, if you're planning a trip here, it could be useful for you to know: August, has temperatures that can reach 18°C, it's the hottest month at this touristic destination. January instead is the coldest month, where temperatures can trop to 8°C.