The Waterwheel Inn

Property class: 3

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Consider a stay at The Waterwheel Inn and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, The Waterwheel Restaurant, serves dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is SAR 362
SAR 434 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov

Room options

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A double bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a nightstand with a lamp. The room has a window with curtains, a radiator, and a patterned wallpaper.

Standard Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, each with a bedside table, lamps, and floral-patterned pillows. A painting of a field with red flowers hangs on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with floral bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chandelier.

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with two towels, bedside lamps, a painting of flowers, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Small Double)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a building with large windows.

Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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 National Landscape 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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Bodmin Road, Trethowel, St Austell, England, PL25 5RR

What's nearby

  • Large transparent domes in a lush green landscape with a distant view of a modern building and a bridge.
    Eden Project
    12 min drive - 7.8 km
  • A pathway surrounded by lush greenery and a metal archway.
    Lost Gardens of Heligan
    16 min drive - 19.5 km
  • St Austell Brewery
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • St Austell Leisure Centre
    3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Charlestown Harbour
    6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • KFC
    2 min drive
  • Duke of Cornwall
    5 min drive
  • King's Kebab - Saint Austell
    15 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 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 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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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 25 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterwheel Inn on 31 Shawwal 2026 start from SAR 362, excluding 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?

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. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability). 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 within 2 mi (3 km) of St Austell Brewery, St Austell Leisure Centre, and Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park. Cornwall National Landscape 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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. 202 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 247 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly, welcoming and helpful owners and staff. A great breakfast too
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very calm, relaxing and family friendly place. Really enjoyed out stay, the garden was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic place to stay. Food was wonderful. Staff where also fantastic. Dig friendly to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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great location, quiet area, handy for the Eden project, amazing gardens
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay

Comfortable room, great food and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Disliked: Amenities
Very good breakfast, with plenty of choice. Lots of free parking. Excellent restaurant - the food is of a very high standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, good food, decent room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly clean comfortable hotel with good food, close to several attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We booked the small double which was very clean and cosy. Breakfast was excellent with a very good choice. They have a restaurant for evening meals which was great. Plenty of parking available.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location of this hotel is convenient for visiting beautiful spots around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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My first night here was on Monday 1st June. I was travelling around the area for work. I enjoyed it here that much, I booked back in on the Wednesday 3rd. It’s a great location, great food and fantastic staff. I travel around the country for work, no doubt I will be staying here again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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À lovely venue for some « off the beaten track » relaxation. Grounds are lovely with many quiet escapes. Great menus, well thought through and cooked in House. Breakfasts are brilliant with lovely hand made préservés and cereals. All in all, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a wonderful place to stay. Lovely little touches make it feel like home. Food was superb, breakfast cooked to order so nice and fresh. Great choice for evenings too. The gardens are awesome. It is a credit to Francesca, Mark and the rest of the staff. We will certainly stay there whenever we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A pleasant, popular and friendly hotel, with good food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Easy to find, very helpful staff food excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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I don't go away to find fault anywhere, but usually something will be wrong. That did not happen here, great location, great food, lovely people and exceptionally clean. We can't wait to return
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay,made very welcome. Lovely gardens with some nice walks. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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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10/10 Excellent

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Disliked: Amenities
Very friendly staff, help with early breakfast, great food. Happy stay, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room, beautiful garden, friendly staff, delicious breakfast, great value. Can't really ask for more!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Cosy room, pleasant and efficient staff. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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