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The Waterwheel Inn

3.0 star property
St Austell inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Property grounds
Pet-friendly
Dinner served
Lounge
Double Room, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
The Waterwheel Inn offers a serene retreat with a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast, lush garden, and cozy bar. Unwind on the charming terrace or meet with colleagues in one of the meeting rooms. Helpful staff have made previous guests feel at ease.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
$194 nightly
The total price is $233
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees

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Double Room, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Small Double) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Double Room (Small Double)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 170 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 92 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bodmin Road, Trethowel, St Austell, England, PL25 5RR

What's nearby

  • St Austell Brewery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Charlestown Harbour - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Porthpean Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Eden Project - 11 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 14 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 26 min drive
  • Bugle Station - 8 min drive
  • St Austell Station - 21 min walk
  • St Austell (USX-St Austell Train Station) - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪St Austell Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Rann Wartha (Wetherspoon) - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Waterwheel Inn

At The Waterwheel Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Eden Project. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Waterwheel Restaurant, which serves dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (13 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Built in 1780
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Waterwheel Restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner only.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Waterwheel Inn St Austell
Waterwheel Inn
Waterwheel St Austell
The Waterwheel Hotel St Austell
The Waterwheel Inn St Austell, Cornwall
The Waterwheel Inn Inn
The Waterwheel Inn St Austell
The Waterwheel Inn Inn St Austell

Frequently asked questions

Does The Waterwheel Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Waterwheel Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Waterwheel Inn?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Waterwheel Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waterwheel Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Waterwheel Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and ziplining. The Waterwheel Inn also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Waterwheel Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Waterwheel Restaurant.

What's the area around The Waterwheel Inn like?

The Waterwheel Inn is located a short 20-minute walk from St Austell Brewery.

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Reviews

The Waterwheel Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and outstanding with a wide range of options. (20 reviews)
  • Breakfast and evening meals were excellent, with the restaurant being very popular and serving outstanding food. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Food
Gardens
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Location
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Comfortable room, great food and staff
LINDA, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent dog friendly stay

Amazing place dig friendly staff really do look after you. The gardens are amazing to walk round and new bits being created. You will definitely enjoy your stay
ray, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly clean comfortable hotel with good food, close to several attractions.
Stuart, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel has a beautiful fern /water garden.Well worth a visit.
Christopher, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovell hotel.

Great place to stay. Room was very comfortable. Food was great and the staff uniformly excellent. Friendly, helpful and very efficient.
Stephen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful relaxing accommodation and food

Excellent place to stay, with friendly staff and owners. Food quality and selection was also excellent
Kevin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great B&B with beautiful garden.
Keiran, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, beautiful garden, friendly staff, delicious breakfast, great value. Can't really ask for more!
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A pleasant, popular and friendly hotel, with good food.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location of this hotel is convenient for visiting beautiful spots around.
Sang Yu, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were extremely lovely, the garden and dining areas were very pleasant. The room's water systems were a bit loud but manageable.
Tatsuya, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely would definitely stay again
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff and very comfortable

The beds were very comfortable and the garden behind the dining area was excellent. Very tropical with ponds and waterfalls. Wpulf definitely recommend.
Reza, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Don't hesitate to stay here

Our stay at The Waterwheel was relaxing, in a beautiful garden setting. The staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgable about the area. The food was oustanding for breafast and evening meal. Our room was spotlessly clean and comfortable. We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area.
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting

Nicely appointed hotel in a stunning setting in the St Austell valley. Friendly, efficient staff, excellent breakfast. Garden, absolutely amazing. Parking was good, would definitely use again or recommend.
G, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easy to find, very helpful staff food excellent
COLIN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cornwall St. Austell

Lovely quaint hotel - very peaceful and such beautiful gardens
Lauren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, help with early breakfast, great food. Happy stay, thank you.
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cosy room, pleasant and efficient staff. Good location
Barbara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Marvellous bolt hole

Wonderful place to stay away in the woods yet so close to St. Austell. The place, the staff, the food was all excellent, will certainly use again, next time I go down to that area
Kevin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Service

An incredible place to stay, the warm friendly check in, the clean, well thought out room and the food and service really can’t be faulted. The staff really care about customer service, and take pride in where they work. I would recommend to anyone.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay,made very welcome. Lovely gardens with some nice walks. Very friendly staff.
Martin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic

Fantastic place great staff, they were a credit to the owners, Would highly recommend it.
robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming helpful staff. Beautiful location. Delicious food.
lynne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Kernow trip

Enjoyed a lovely stay for a couple of days. The room was lovely and spotlessly clean with a beautiful view over the gardens and the food was delicious😀
Sandra, 2-night trip