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The Waterwheel Inn

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

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The Waterwheel Inn offers a serene retreat with cooked-to-order breakfast and a lush garden. Guests unwind on the charming terrace or enjoy the cozy bar. Meeting rooms are available for business travelers, and the helpful staff ensures everyone feels at ease.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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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)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)

Highlights

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

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room (Small Double)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Bodmin Road, Trethowel, St Austell, England, PL25 5RR

What's nearby

  • St Austell Brewery - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Charlestown Harbour - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Porthpean Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Eden Project - 11 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 14 min drive - 8.3 miles

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 near Eden Project
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
  • Meeting rooms and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

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 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Waterwheel Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 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 mi (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 mi (5 km). St Austell Station is 21 minutes by foot and St Austell (USX-St Austell Train Station) is 22 minutes.

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The Waterwheel Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 214 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

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. The Town Centre is a 15min walk. Room lovely and clean. Breakfast was supreb.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay,made very welcome. Lovely gardens with some nice walks. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

COLIN

Liked: Amenities
Easy to find, very helpful staff food excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and gracious staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay in a beautiful old inn with pretty gardens. Food was really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay here was delightful. The hotel was clean the staff were friendly and helpful and the food was good. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jens

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

Nice and super inn

Fantastic place, garden and terrasse Landlord and staff friendly and wellcoming all in all a super stay for 3 days
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, picturesque spot. Well located to explore south Cornwall. Staff are friendly. Helpfull and the food was lovely Xx
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gardens at the Inn are lovely. Centrally located for Eden Project and Heligan. Short cab ride from the St Austell station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Those looking for a relaxing atmosphere, good food and a power shower then look no further-staff are very friendly and welcoming. We would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

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

Fantastic

Fantastic place great staff, they were a credit to the owners, Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful and homely accommodation. The room was well kept. The breakfast was superb. There are peaceful water gardens behind the hotel. The staff (and dogs!) were very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Caroline

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

Camilla

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

Great countryside B&B

Great service and really good breakfast. Clean and modern room. Lovely garden. The only downside was that I tried to contact the hotel a few days before arrival but they did not reply to my e-mail or return my call.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

No hassle

Lovely spot, great garden. Very friendly no hassle
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaus-Peter

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

Very enjoyable and a clear recommendation

We stayed one night on our journey into Cornwall and enjoyed it very much. Service was friendly and efficient, the room was very clean and spacious with a view to the beautiful (small Heligan) gardens, and the food was really delicious. We definitely can recommend the Waterwheel Inn and have it on our list for the next time we come to Cornwall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

So friendly and welcoming

The staff are so welcoming and friendly. We got there early in the pouring rain and they let us in rather than make us wait. The food was delicious with huge portions. Our dog was made welcome and had plenty of fuss and the hotels dog Kernow was beautiful too. Our room was a little small but that is what we had booked so was down to us. Yes we would definately return, it was central to loads of things to do and beaches and the other guests staying there were chatty and friendly. Lovely stay.....thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

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

The best B&B in Cornwall

So if you’re reading this review you’re probably considering staying at the Waterwheel. My advice … stop reading this review and just book it now. If you want to read more though, read on. The Waterwheel is probably my favourite B&B I have ever stayed in. It’s Gorgeous inside, the staff are wonderfully friendly and attentive, and the garden is a tranquil and relaxing haven. I was somewhat sceptical that it would be with a busy (by Cornwall standards) road next to the Inn but it never bothered me or my fiancé once. The rooms are spotless clean, the showers are powerful and refreshing and the breakfast is wonderful. It’s location is a great point to explore Cornwall from and I highly recommend this accommodation to anyone who. A massive thank you to the Waterwheel team for their hospitality over the last three nights, especially Donna, who really made us feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

wilhelmus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second visit. That should tell you something. We again liked the inn with good variety of of breakfast options, room was spacious, plenty of free parking. It was convenient for the attractions we wanted to visit. Dinner, optional extra, is available and very good quality. We would like to visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. Food was amazing, gardens were fabulous. Would recommend this property to everyone and would certainly book to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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