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 9.0 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.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 large 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
7.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the staff were really friendly, helpful and professional. the meals were well priced and excellent. breakfast was cooked to order and was therefore fresh and tasty. the rooms were cosy and the bed very comfortable. the gardens were a pleasure to...
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The polite staff were always willing to help. The room was beautiful, clean, and had a lovely view over the garden. The breakfast was substantial, and there were a number of choices. The garden was stunning and gad a good path through it.
  • E
    Elaine
    Australia Australia
    Rooms were really cute and comfy, dining room was lovely.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Garden outstanding Good parking areas Lovely walks nearby
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely building, very clean, excellent food and a fantastic garden to walk around. Owners and staff very welcoming and friendly
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast excellent and the Dinners brilliant too much to be honest
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff where very friendly. Other guests where friendly. Meals great. Great location. Would recommend to anyone.
  • Holmes
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, huge portions lovely setting ideal location for sightseeing
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff are very friendly and the property was very clean and fresh. We enjoyed freshly cooked food. The garden is beautiful with its pond and waterfall, you could spend a peaceful day just relaxing there with a good book. Would love to visit again...
  • Cerys
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing, the food was good and the staff and the owners so friendly, would stay here again.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Are dogs allowed in the bedrooms

    Yes, dogs are allowed in the bedrooms.
    Answered on 21 January 2020
  • Hi Can you please let us know, looking to book in aug, do toy allow dogs?

    Yes dogs are very welcome as long as they are sociable with people and our resident Labrador. There is a £5 per night, per dog charge.
    Answered on 20 February 2021
  • I’m thinking of booking for 6 nights in may and want to know if any rooms look out onto a main road and which do not? Many thanks M jefferies

    Only two of the single/small doubles look on to the road.
    Answered on 31 October 2021
  • What's the pet policy? Are well behaved dog allowed in restaurant

    Well behaved dogs are allowed in the restaurant.
    Answered on 11 June 2024
  • Hello , do you offer vegetarian breakfats ? Im looking to share a twin room with my 17 year old as our family who we are visiting dont have spare room..

    Yes, we do serve vegetarian breakfasts and apart from the traditional (vegetarian) fried breakfast there is yoghurt, homemade granola and fruit compot..
    Answered on 10 April 2021
  • Do you have an electric vehicle charging point, or would you consider installing one?

    We do not have an electric car recharging point. We will be considering this in the future if the need increases.
    Answered on 20 April 2022
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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

House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:30
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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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

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

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • The Waterwheel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Waterwheel

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

  • Room options at The Waterwheel include:

    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Double
    • Suite

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

  • Guests staying at The Waterwheel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • 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.