The Waterwheel

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

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 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • 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

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Guests who stayed here loved

David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything about this place is exceptional. Right from the warmest greeting through to the final check out is done in a way you want to return. A truly exceptionally warm stay. Superb food and a Guinness better than I’ve anywhere else👍”
Mayston
New Zealand New Zealand
“Quant. Very clean. Terrific food and terrific service”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“very pleasant staff, but they could do with a larger sign at the entrance, as at the moment it's quite easy to miss the entrance too much bracken covering the entrance sign, plus the road into the hotel has far too many potholes some very...”
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“As soon as you walked in the property, you were greeted by friendly staff, shown around the hotel and shown to our room, which was very comfortable. A wide range of breakfast was available. A very pleasant stay altogether. Thank you.”
Joanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing place to stay. A hidden gem and a great find. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Food was great and good choice for breakfast.”
Kevin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was excellent, kitchen happy to make whatever you wanted. Good service and great staff. I have a skin allergy and couldn't stand the quilt or the feather pillows. Staff replaced them, no problem. We had an outside patio with 2 chairs...”
Antony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were exceptional. The garden was a work of art.”
Eaglen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was big enough, the on suite was adequate. The food was fabulous 👌 the bed was lush. Staff were friendly and welcoming”
Sonia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was ideally located for both coast and inland activities. It was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and extremely helpful food was amazing!”
Jeremy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely comfortable room and bed, excellent shower, beautiful gardens and a stunning breakfast, would definitely recommend 👌”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Waterwheel
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Waterwheel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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.