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The Waterwheel Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in St Austell with free breakfast and restaurant

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Property grounds
Pet-friendly
Double Room, Garden View
Lounge
Dinner served

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$316
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Double Room (Small Double)

Double Room (Small Double)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Garden View

Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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 - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Charlestown Harbour - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Porthpean Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Eden Project - 11 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 14 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • St Austell Station - 3 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪St Austell Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salty Bay Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Waterwheel Inn

Inn in St Austell 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.

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.

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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

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: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 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 13 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 13 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 10 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
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Children 13 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • 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 12 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterwheel Inn on 19 Oct 2025 start from NZ$315.71, 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 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

The Waterwheel Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 213 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

John

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

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

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

Great stay

Comfortable room, great food and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kala

Liked: Staff & service

Great location and staff

The service provided by the staff was excellent and they were very friendly and accommodating. However, the room was very small and the front of the hotel was not very inviting in my opinion as there was rubbish like vacuum cleaner tools thrown across the parking area and overgrown vegetation. The place needs some attention to attract a wide range of customers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reza

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Lovell hotel.

Great place to stay. Room was very comfortable. Food was great and the staff uniformly excellent. Friendly, helpful and very efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
They are unable to serve a meal which is all hot. The breakfast is stated to be freshly cooked. This is obviously not the case as half the breakfast is luke warm or cold. Other patrons agreed with this. I had two evening meals, one was hot but the vegetables on the other were cold. My complaint to the waitress was ignored. Anyone who stays here should be prepared for intrusive music being played during breakfast.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatsuya

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely lovely, the garden and dining areas were very pleasant. The room's water systems were a bit loud but manageable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the amazing grounds and the food in the restaurant was lovely. The room was spacious and clean but the only thing that let it down was the bed. The memory foam matress had a big dip in it and was very uncomfortable. My husband didnt get a good night sleep as he couldnt get comfortable. The staff were informed the next morning and aaid they would deal with it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a beautiful fern /water garden.Well worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, beautiful garden, friendly staff, delicious breakfast, great value. Can't really ask for more!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are very friendly. The room is simple but all you need is included. There is no public transport to get there so you either drive or call local taxi.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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