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The Waterwheel Inn

3.0 star property
3-star inn near Eden Project

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Gazebo
Double Room, Ensuite
Dinner served
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Bodmin Road, Trethowel, St Austell, England, PL25 5RR
  • Popular LocationSt Austell Brewery20 min walk
  • Popular LocationCharlestown Harbour6 min drive
  • Popular LocationEden Project14 min drive
  • AirportNewquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)25 min drive

Room options

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Double Room (Small Double)

Double Room (Small Double)

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

St Austell

In St Austell .You'll find St Austell Brewery and Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this inn. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • St Austell Brewery - 20 min walk
  • Charlestown Harbour - 6 min drive
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 10 min drive
  • Porthpean Beach - 11 min drive
  • Eden Project - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • St Austell Station - 3 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Domino's Pizza - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • KFC - 2 min drive
  • The Carclaze - 5 min drive
  • St Austell Brewery - 3 min drive

About this property

The Waterwheel Inn

3-star inn near Eden Project
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Waterwheel Inn also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Waterwheel Inn was completed in January 2017.

This 3-star St Austell inn is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1780
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Waterwheel Inn offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This St Austell inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Raised toilet seat

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 5 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is 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

The Waterwheel Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room very nice but would have preferred not to be on ground floor . Good location and lovely gardens
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very homely feel, garden was amazing. Room was exceptionally clean and comfortable. Great choice on both the breakfast and evening menu. Will be returning for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely Break
A warm welcome,from both Owners and staff, Handy location for The Eden project, and we'll definitely be returning next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Great room, comfortable and well decorated, nice and clean. Very good food and great service throughout. Very good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

COLIN

Liked: Amenities
Easy to find, very helpful staff food excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel
Very friendly and so understanding of my dietary needs. Would definitely recommend and hopefully will be back soon. Fantastic weekend, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, trail out back leads down the valley to a small park with waterfalls and ponds. Food was high quality. Room was clean and in good condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023