In a wooded valley 10 minutes’ walk from St Austell town, The Waterwheel Inn is surrounded by 1.5 acres of grounds. It has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site, and a full cooked breakfast is provided each morning. Guests can enjoy exploring the gardens and ponds. With attractive décor and a flat-screen TV, rooms at The Waterwheel Inn all benefit from facilities for making tea and coffee. Each has its own shower room, and some rooms also retain old wooden beams. Food is served in the elegant dining room, where you can enjoy a 3-course meal or select options from the à la carte menu. Dishes include chargrilled steaks, fresh fish and traditional favourites. The Waterwheel Inn is surrounded by charming fishing villages. The Eden Project is nearby, and the Lost Gardens of Heligan can be reached in 15 minutes by car. Lands End is 41 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.4
Low score for St Austell
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See what guests loved the most:

  • A
    Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast superb with plenty of choice. Restaurant excellent with lovely surroundings, intimate atmosphere and fabulous food. Staff wonderful, cannot do enough for you 10/10
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, friendly staff and lovely clean and comfortable room. We would stay there again.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    great friendly staff, very accommodating, great breakfast

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Waterwheel
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Waterwheel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 23:00

Check-out

Until 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Mastercard Visa Cash The Waterwheel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Kindly note that the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required.

Please note that only children aged 13 years and older can be accommodated at The Waterwheel Inn.

Please note there are pets living at this property. It may not be suitable for guests with allergies.

Please do not book more than 5 rooms without first calling the property to insure that is feasible.

FAQs about The Waterwheel

  • Room options at The Waterwheel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Suite

  • The Waterwheel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Waterwheel

  • The Waterwheel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Check-in at The Waterwheel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The prices at The Waterwheel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Waterwheel is 0.7 miles from the centre of St Austell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.