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The Waterwheel Inn

3.0 star property

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A serene pond with lily pads and greenery, surrounded by a wooden deck and a stone pathway.
A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants.
A long table set for a formal dinner in a conservatory with glass walls, surrounded by chairs and candles.
A stone building with a large water wheel, a sign for 'The Waterwheel Inn' indicating it is a restaurant and bar, and a black dog lying on the ground.
A bedroom with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a view through the glass door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Bodmin Road, Trethowel, St Austell, England, PL25 5RR
  • Place, St Austell Brewery
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, St Austell Leisure Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Small Double)

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Waterwheel Inn

This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a communal living room.
The Waterwheel Inn offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This St Austell inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Waterwheel Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of St Austell Brewery. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a terrace, and a communal living room
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park and a few minutes from St Austell Brewery
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Waterwheel Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a communal living room. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star St Austell inn is smoke free.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Waterwheel Restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner only.

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
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 13 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

The Waterwheel Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 233 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all round, friendly staff, lovely setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible little gem. Very friendly staff, great food and lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, quiet area, handy for the Eden project, amazing gardens
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MAURICE

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

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay, very friendly, clean and tidy, food amazing. Perfect stay would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great B&B with beautiful garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gail

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

A must stay

Perfect staff food everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing hotel, Excellent staff, Excellent food, And excellent service,
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Welcoming stay

Amazing stay, beautiful location and the food was lovely as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

COLIN

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

10/10 Excellent

ray

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

Excellent dog friendly stay

Amazing place dig friendly staff really do look after you. The gardens are amazing to walk round and new bits being created. You will definitely enjoy your stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and gracious staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful place to stay, highly recommend. Mark, Francine and there excellent team went above and beyond to make our stay most enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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