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The Waterwheel Inn

3.0 star property

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Escape to a serene oasis with a tranquil pond and lush surroundings.
Cozy warmth is found by the fireplace, where a modern wood-burning stove is installed.
Relax in style with a comfortable patio area featuring wicker chairs and a small table.
Relax in this inviting living space with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and artwork-adorned walls.
Enjoy a serene beachside retreat with a furry friend, where a dog can play and relax with a clear ocean view.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Bodmin Road, Trethowel, St Austell, England, PL25 5RR
  • Charlestown Harbour
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Porthpean Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Eden Project
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room (Small Double)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Waterwheel Inn

Inn in St Austell with free breakfast and restaurant
This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a garden. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Waterwheel Inn offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This St Austell inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Waterwheel Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of St Austell Brewery. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include meeting rooms and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park and a few minutes from St Austell Brewery
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

This 3-star St Austell inn is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Waterwheel Restaurant – This restaurant only serves dinner.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Waterwheel Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1780
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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 staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 158 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

G

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly clean comfortable hotel with good food, close to several attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful relaxing accommodation and food

Excellent place to stay, with friendly staff and owners. Food quality and selection was also excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keiran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great B&B with beautiful garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicky

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beauty and quiet with surrounding scenery and garden. Definately would rent a car if returned, visiting from overseas public tranport and taxis a little challenging
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cosy room, pleasant and efficient staff. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom (6) is not very large, adequate for single person.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Could've done with a lot of tidying up outside empty carpet rolls and overgrown shrubs and trees stopped us walking through the gardens
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne

Disliked: Room comfort

Small rooms, average service

Rooms small. We had a double room each, and still felt cramped.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pleasant, popular and friendly hotel, with good food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sang Yu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of this hotel is convenient for visiting beautiful spots around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming helpful staff. Beautiful location. Delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very friendly staff, help with early breakfast, great food. Happy stay, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024