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The Waterwheel Inn

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

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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, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Triple Room

A double bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a nightstand with a lamp. The room has a window with curtains, a radiator, and a patterned wallpaper.

Standard Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two single beds, each with a bedside table, lamps, and floral-patterned pillows. A painting of a field with red flowers hangs on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with floral bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chandelier.

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Small Double)

A neatly made bed with two towels, bedside lamps, a painting of flowers, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Small Double)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a building with large windows.

Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • St Austell Brewery - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • St Austell Leisure Centre - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Eden Project - 12 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 16 min drive - 19.5 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

  • ‪St Austell Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Carclaze - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪King's Kebab - Saint Austell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Rann Wartha (Wetherspoon) - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Waterwheel Inn

  • The Waterwheel Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of Eden Project. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The Waterwheel Restaurant, which serves dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers 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 and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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) are not allowed
    • No cots (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 on-site 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
  • Zip-lining nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Built in 1780
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Communal living room

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
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Waterwheel Restaurant – This restaurant only serves dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability)

Pets

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

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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. There's a charge of GBP 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

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

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and zip-lining. The Waterwheel Inn also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Waterwheel Inn?

Yes, there's an on-site 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

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served excellent food with great choice and high standard, with many guests praising the breakfast and evening meals. (48 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a good choice and cooked to order. (26 reviews)
  • Plenty of free parking space was available on site. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place to stay. Food was wonderful. Staff where also fantastic. Dig friendly to.
Anne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great location, quiet area, handy for the Eden project, amazing gardens
donald, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good breakfast, with plenty of choice. Lots of free parking. Excellent restaurant - the food is of a very high standard.
Amanda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My first night here was on Monday 1st June. I was travelling around the area for work. I enjoyed it here that much, I booked back in on the Wednesday 3rd. It’s a great location, great food and fantastic staff. I travel around the country for work, no doubt I will be staying here again when in the area.
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

À lovely venue for some « off the beaten track » relaxation. Grounds are lovely with many quiet escapes. Great menus, well thought through and cooked in House. Breakfasts are brilliant with lovely hand made préservés and cereals. All in all, highly recommended.
Hugh, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We booked the small double which was very clean and cosy. Breakfast was excellent with a very good choice. They have a restaurant for evening meals which was great. Plenty of parking available.
Angela, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I don't go away to find fault anywhere, but usually something will be wrong. That did not happen here, great location, great food, lovely people and exceptionally clean. We can't wait to return
William, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

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

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, good food, decent room
MAURICE, 3-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel

Hotel in lovely location and grounds were wonderful, the food in the restaurant was good and room was very comfortable and clean. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
Gary, 3-night trip
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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
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Location of this hotel is convenient for visiting beautiful spots around.
Sang Yu, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A pleasant, popular and friendly hotel, with good food.
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Easy to find, very helpful staff food excellent
COLIN, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay,made very welcome. Lovely gardens with some nice walks. Very friendly staff.
Martin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. Food was amazing, gardens were fabulous. Would recommend this property to everyone and would certainly book to go back again.
Barbara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, beautiful garden, friendly staff, delicious breakfast, great value. Can't really ask for more!
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, help with early breakfast, great food. Happy stay, thank you.
Simon, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Small but excellent!!

I had a small but very comfortable room at the Waterwheel. The bed was roomy for a single person and the shower was excellent. Staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful and the meals were good. This is a well run hotel and very good value for money.
Edna, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cosy room, pleasant and efficient staff. Good location
Barbara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice and super inn

Fantastic place, garden and terrasse Landlord and staff friendly and wellcoming all in all a super stay for 3 days
Jens, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice and super inn

Fantastic place, garden and terrasse. Everyone were friendly and wellcoming, all in all a super stay for 3 days
Jens, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

All very good, staff excellent, accommodation very good, Breakfast and dinner excellent. Garden view very good.
Philip, 3-night trip