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The Waterwheel Inn
3.0 star property

Comfortable inn with free breakfast and restaurant
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
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The Waterwheel Inn

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Property grounds
Double Room, Ensuite | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Double Room (Small Double)
Dinner served

Overview of The Waterwheel Inn

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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
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Room options

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Double Room (Small Double)

Double Room (Small Double)

Highlights

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

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

St Austell

The Waterwheel Inn is located in St Austell. Polperro Harbour and St Austell Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Charlestown Beach. Eden Project and Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with ziplining and hiking/biking trails.
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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

Inn remodelled in 2017
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden at The Waterwheel Inn. The on-site restaurant, The Waterwheel Restaurant, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

Is The Waterwheel Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Waterwheel Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waterwheel Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Waterwheel Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Waterwheel Inn located?

Situated in St Austell, this inn is 1 mi (1.7 km) from St Austell Brewery and within 3 miles (5 km) of Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre and Duporth Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). St Austell Station is 21 minutes by foot and St Austell (USX-St Austell Train Station) is 22 minutes.

The Waterwheel Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 140 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 140 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 140 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fanstastic location for exploring the wonderful botanicals in Cornwall! Featuring its very own beautiful garden. Super friendly staff, neat clean and comfortable rooms. Made our stay in cornwall memorable for all the right reasons, many thanks for the warm welcome and relaxes stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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