The Waterwheel
Bodmin Road, St Austell, PL25 5RR, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
The Waterwheel
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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- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- NeilUnited 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...”
- SarahUnited 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.”
- EElaineAustralia“Rooms were really cute and comfy, dining room was lovely.”
- RichardUnited Kingdom“Garden outstanding Good parking areas Lovely walks nearby”
- SusanUnited Kingdom“Lovely building, very clean, excellent food and a fantastic garden to walk around. Owners and staff very welcoming and friendly”
- IanUnited Kingdom“Breakfast excellent and the Dinners brilliant too much to be honest”
- JulieUnited Kingdom“Staff where very friendly. Other guests where friendly. Meals great. Great location. Would recommend to anyone.”
- HolmesUnited Kingdom“Friendly staff, huge portions lovely setting ideal location for sightseeing”
- AngelaUnited 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...”
- CerysUnited Kingdom“Amazing, the food was good and the staff and the owners so friendly, would stay here again.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Are dogs allowed in the bedrooms
Yes, dogs are allowed in the bedrooms.Answered on 21 January 2020Hi 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 2021I’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 2021What's the pet policy? Are well behaved dog allowed in restaurant
Well behaved dogs are allowed in the restaurant.Answered on 11 June 2024Hello , 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 2021Do 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- Still looking?
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- The Waterwheel
- CuisineEuropean
- AmbianceRomantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of The WaterwheelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Adult only
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- English
House rulesThe Waterwheel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-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
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The Waterwheel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 3 km)
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The Waterwheel has 1 restaurant:
- The Waterwheel
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Check-in at The Waterwheel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.
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Room options at The Waterwheel include:
- Twin
- Triple
- Double
- Suite
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The Waterwheel is 0.7 miles from the centre of St Austell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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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
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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.