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The Waterwheel Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers savor dinner at The Waterwheel Restaurant after unwinding in this peaceful setting, where simple pleasures become memorable experiences

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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

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

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
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single 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
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • 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
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

St Austell is home to The Waterwheel Inn. St Austell Brewery and Charlestown Harbour 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 hiking/biking trails and ziplining. Visit our St Austell travel guide
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Map
Bodmin Road, Trethowel, St Austell, England, PL25 5RR

What's nearby

  • Newquay showing rainforest
    Eden Project
    10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan showing a park
    Lost Gardens of Heligan
    11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • St Austell Brewery
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • St Austell Leisure Centre
    3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • St Austell Brewery
    3 min drive
  • Salty Bay Pizza
    17 min walk
  • KFC
    2 min drive
  • The Rann Wartha (Wetherspoon)
    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 property
  • 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. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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 does it cost to stay at The Waterwheel Inn?

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterwheel Inn on 12 Mar 2026 start from AU$186, 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.

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?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Waterwheel Inn located?

Situated in St Austell, this inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of St Austell Brewery, St Austell Leisure Centre and Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre 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.

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Reviews

The Waterwheel Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MAURICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good food, decent room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Lovely hotel

Hotel in lovely location and grounds were wonderful, the food in the restaurant was good and room was very comfortable and clean. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

Stuart

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sang Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of this hotel is convenient for visiting beautiful spots around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edna

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

Small but excellent!!

I had a small but very comfortable room at the Waterwheel. The bed was roomy for a single person and the shower was excellent. Staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful and the meals were good. This is a well run hotel and very good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

COLIN

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Healthy choices for breakfast. Amy on breakfast service was excellent, rooms clean and comfortable, some had pets luckily kept away but should be kept quieter, not the establishments fault the standed failure of the owners!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

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

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

Tatsuya

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

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

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

G

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

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

Jens

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

Nice and super inn

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

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All very good, staff excellent, accommodation very good, Breakfast and dinner excellent. Garden view very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great 5-night stay at The Waterwheel last week. This is a friendly and well-run place and the breakfasts are excellent! The location is handy for the Eden Project and, for me, it was good base to explore Cornwall from.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024