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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 travelers

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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
The current price is CNY1,093
CNY1,312 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1

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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)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room (Small Double)

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

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 Rann Wartha (Wetherspoon) - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The New Taj Bangladeshi and Indian Cuisine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪White River Fish Bar - ‬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 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
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • 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
    • 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) 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

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 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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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. There's a charge of GBP 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). 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

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a good variety of options and high-quality food. (24 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

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

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Healthy choices for breakfast. Amy on breakfast service was excellent, rooms clean and comfortable, some had pets luckily kept away but should be kept quieter, not the establishments fault the standed failure of the owners!!!
Kevin, 3-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I had a great 5-night stay at The Waterwheel last week. This is a friendly and well-run place and the breakfasts are excellent! The location is handy for the Eden Project and, for me, it was good base to explore Cornwall from.
Colin, 5-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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.
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