The Waterwheel Inn offers a serene retreat with a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast, lush garden, and cozy bar. Unwind on the charming terrace or meet with colleagues in one of the meeting rooms. Helpful staff have made previous guests feel at ease.
Bodmin Road, Trethowel, St Austell, England, PL25 5RR
What's nearby
St Austell Brewery - 20 min walk
Charlestown Harbour - 6 min drive
Lost Gardens of Heligan - 10 min drive
Porthpean Beach - 12 min drive
Eden Project - 14 min drive
Getting around
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 26 min drive
Bugle Station - 8 min drive
St Austell Station - 21 min walk
St Austell (USX-St Austell Train Station) - 22 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
The Carclaze - 5 min drive
St Austell Brewery - 3 min drive
KFC - 2 min drive
The Rann Wartha - 16 min walk
About this property
The Waterwheel Inn
At The Waterwheel Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Eden Project. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The Waterwheel Restaurant, which serves dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Zip-lining nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Built in 1780
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Raised toilet seat
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Waterwheel Restaurant – This restaurant only serves dinner.
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5 per pet, per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
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
Does The Waterwheel Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Waterwheel Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Waterwheel Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Waterwheel Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waterwheel Inn?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Waterwheel Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and zip-lining. The Waterwheel Inn also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Waterwheel Inn?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Waterwheel Restaurant.
What's the area around The Waterwheel Inn like?
The Waterwheel Inn is located a short 20-minute walk from St Austell Brewery.
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The Waterwheel Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
20 February 2025
Wonderful relaxing accommodation and food
Excellent place to stay, with friendly staff and owners. Food quality and selection was also excellent
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 August 2024
Location of this hotel is convenient for visiting beautiful spots around.
Sang Yu
Sang Yu, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 August 2024
A pleasant, popular and friendly hotel, with good food.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2024
Lovely would definitely stay again
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 October 2024
Cosy room, pleasant and efficient staff. Good location
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 July 2024
Great stay,made very welcome.
Lovely gardens with some nice walks.
Very friendly staff.
Martin
Martin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 July 2024
Very friendly staff, help with early breakfast, great food.
Happy stay, thank you.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 July 2024
Nice and super inn
Fantastic place, garden and terrasse
Landlord and staff friendly and wellcoming all in all a super stay for 3 days
Jens
Jens, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2024
Nice and super inn
Fantastic place, garden and terrasse.
Everyone were friendly and wellcoming, all in all a super stay for 3 days
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
Eileen
Eileen, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 June 2024
All very good, staff excellent, accommodation very good, Breakfast and dinner excellent. Garden view very good.
Philip
Philip, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2024
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.
Colin
Colin, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 September 2023
Easy to find, very helpful staff food excellent
COLIN
COLIN, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2024
Beautiful, picturesque spot. Well located to explore south Cornwall. Staff are friendly. Helpfull and the food was lovely Xx
Robert
Robert, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2022
Very enjoyable stay, very friendly, clean and tidy, food amazing. Perfect stay would recommend.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 July 2022
Very relaxing hotel, Excellent staff, Excellent food, And excellent service,
Edward
Edward, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 June 2024
Everything was perfect ! The tropical garden at the property is amazing!
Mihail
Mihail, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 July 2022
Welcoming stay
Amazing stay, beautiful location and the food was lovely as well
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2024
Great experience
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 September 2022
Beautiful property and gracious staff
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 March 2024
Cornwall St. Austell
Lovely quaint hotel - very peaceful and such beautiful gardens
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 August 2022
Beautiful place to stay, highly recommend. Mark, Francine and there excellent team went above and beyond to make our stay most enjoyable.
Kim
Kim, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 April 2024
Fanstastic location for exploring the wonderful botanicals in Cornwall! Featuring its very own beautiful garden. Super friendly staff, neat clean and comfortable rooms. Made our stay in cornwall memorable for all the right reasons, many thanks for the warm welcome and relaxes stay.