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The Waterwheel Inn

3.0 star property
Comfortable inn with free breakfast and restaurant

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

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

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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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.5/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

St Austell

At The Waterwheel Inn you'll be within a 20-minute walk of St Austell Brewery and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park. Highlights at this inn include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, The Waterwheel Restaurant, is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this 3-property class St Austell inn, you'll be 7.9 km (4.9 mi) from Eden Project.
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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

Comfortable inn with free breakfast and restaurant
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
  • Conference 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 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.

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

  • Daily housekeeping

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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1780
  • Renovated entire property - January 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian-cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

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 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Waterwheel Inn?

The Waterwheel Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterwheel Inn?

As of 24 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterwheel Inn on 27 May 2024 start from AU$245.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Waterwheel Inn?

Yep, The Waterwheel Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Waterwheel Inn?

The closest beach to The Waterwheel Inn is Duporth Beach (3.3 km).

What makes The Waterwheel Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Waterwheel Inn.

Does The Waterwheel Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Waterwheel Inn?

No, The Waterwheel Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Waterwheel Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Waterwheel Inn?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

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