The Waterwheel
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9.1Outstanding
(428 Ratings)
"The hotel was really cosy with welcoming staff. The room was quaint, clean and cosy. The breakfast was freshly made and delicious. I can't fault anything about it, very quiet, peaceful and a beautiful..."
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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.
Business facilities
Golf course (within 2 mi)
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Wheelchair accessible
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Garden
Accessible Parking
Smoking allowed
Toilet with grab rails
Key access
Emergency cord in bathroom
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
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Top rated by guests
9.1Outstanding
(428 Ratings)
"The hotel was really cosy with welcoming staff. The room was quaint, clean and cosy. The breakfast was freshly made and delicious. I can't fault anything about it, very quiet, peaceful and a beautiful..."
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
The hotel was really cosy with welcoming staff. The room was quaint, clean and cosy. The breakfast was freshly made and delicious. I can't fault anything about it, very quiet, peaceful and a beautiful garden. Only a 15 minute walk from St Austell Town.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Characterful property inside and outside
Nothing
8.0 / 10.0
Excellent, great staff
8.0 / 10.0
The location is excellent. The shower in the room was probably one of the best showers I’ve ever used. Room was very clean and very comfortable. The staff were absolutely amazing! Cheerful, kind and just lovely.
I’d have to say that the prices of the food and drink were higher than I would expect for the quality. The food was good but not amazing or something that I would like to have twice.
10.0 / 10.0
Location was excellent, good dog walking nearby, staff were exceptionally friendly and made my wife and I plus our two dogs exceedingly welcome.
Food at dinner and breakfast very good.
The weather.
10.0 / 10.0
The hosts were very friendly and welcoming
Both dinner and breakfast were outstanding
I would recommend anyone to stay here
Nothing
8.0 / 10.0
Staff very welcoming, Room with outside patio had a really comfy bed, Food was freshly cooked and delicious, The garden and garden walk was spectacular, All the places we wanted to visit were easily reached and the local petrol station was reasonably priced.
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely tropical looking garden and good location
7.0 / 10.0
The shower, breakfast was good. We liked the garden.
No real character to the place and a mix up with the bill which was upsetting.
7.0 / 10.0
The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was good. The gardens were beautiful.
The bed was knackered and our room smelt damp and musty. There was no shower mat until we mentioned it and then she said we could give you one if you’d asked. They closed the bar and lounge area at 10.30pm.
9.0 / 10.0
Breakfast and food excellent with a good choice. Our compliments to the chef and staff. Locations ideal to explore the general area. Good parking. A beautiful garden to explore with lots of tree ferns. Our dog was made very welcome.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Quant. Very clean. Terrific food and terrific service
The bed springs were noisy
9.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely comfortable room and bed, excellent shower, beautiful gardens and a stunning breakfast, would definitely recommend 👌
Nothing as its all good
9.0 / 10.0
The gardens were so lovely and beautiful, the rooms were comfortable, and the breakfasts were delicious.
8.0 / 10.0
Very clean
Bedroom was very small and the en-suite was tiny
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful place and lovely gardens. The location was good for us as we got everywhere we wanted to go easily. Many attractions within easy reach. I would definitely go back if I visit this area again.
5* for Donna who looked after us throughout our stay and everyone else. It was a pleasure meeting here. All the staff we met were helpful and friendly too.
9.0 / 10.0
food was excellent apart from the steak unfortunately it was tough
10.0 / 10.0
I would recommend a stay here. The Inn has a charm all of its own. Wonderful homely atmosphere. The staff very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The garden and the forest beyond is superb where you can have a wonderful evening walk. We had a small room with no view which was clean and offered us a good night rest. The breakfast was delicious. Hope to visit again sometime soon. Thank you very much to all.
10.0 / 10.0
Very cosy and clean. Lovely big conservatory for breakfast and a smart dining room for dinner.
Nothing not to like.
9.0 / 10.0
The Gardens of this property are idilic. tranquil and stunningly beautiful to sit out in or wander through.A real haven for a relaxing break away.Also very near to beaches, The Eden Project and other attractions.Staff were really friendly and accommodating too.
Nothing to not like
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful building and the gardens are fantastic.
Food at dinner exceptional where portions sizes are more than ample but are of great quality too.
Rooms good size and plenty of hot water in the shower etc.
lots of parking.
Dogs!
Far far too many.
10.0 / 10.0
The staff made my stay, they were all so friendly and helpful. They were like the cherry on top of an amazing stay, thank you.
Nothing it was all well above my expectations
10.0 / 10.0
Very attractive hotel with the most amazing garden.
Extremely friendly helpful staff.
The daily breakfast and evening menu were delicious.
The position of the hotel was great for exploring the area and visiting The Eden Project. We would definitely recommend The Waterwheel and hopefully visit again.
10.0 / 10.0
Gorgeous hotel that felt very homely as soon as you walked into the room. Great breakfast with diligent service, gorgeous location. Highly recommend.
5.0 / 10.0
Lovely garden. Outstanding. Beautiful tree ferns and gunnera.
Soft mattress. Asked for firm and changed but still quite soft. Bad back afterwards. Not allowed in communal area in daytime. Only allowed breakfast between 8.30 and 9.30
9.0 / 10.0
The food and the staff at the hotel were excellent.
The location of the hotel was good. The gardens were lovely.
We knew before we arrived that there would be no evening meal provided on Sunday. This was the only downside as after a six hour journey we knew we would to go out for dinner.
9.0 / 10.0
Beautiful setting, staff were fantastic. The food was to die for. Very dog friendly, nothing seemed too much trouble.
Nothing bad, just the shower room/toilet was very small. Me at 4'11" had no issue. Hubby at 5'10" found it a bit snug and he said the sink was a wee bit small to shave in.
Otherwise it was perfect. And if you are a little person like me it would be no issue 😉
10.0 / 10.0
The breakfast was excellent, especially for those who dietary requirements and the chef went out of his way to make oat milk for me!
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Flawless in all aspects if you have not been and heading to St Asustell the water wheel is the place to stay
Leaving
10.0 / 10.0
The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The food was fantastic. Rooms were a good size, with everything you need. In short, I liked everything
Not applicable
9.0 / 10.0
Breakfast best quality ingredients. Host efficient and friendly. Dinner very generous servings. Delicious steak perfectly cooked. Room had all we needed. Loved the garden.
Nothing worth mentioning.
10.0 / 10.0
An amazing location with a dream garden !
Nothing
8.0 / 10.0
Breakast was very varied with a choice for all tastes. and the house chef is of a high standard with a menu to suit.
The room was a small double and that was what it was !
Room 6 has little TV signal.
The mattress needs renewing.
The shower has a faulty on/off switch
The room is opposite the main road, a rushing water stream and a bright street light.
10.0 / 10.0
The room was clean and lovely. The food was delicious and the gardens are spectacular
The room could be a little bigger
10.0 / 10.0
It is a small family run business run by Mark and Francesca who have built and maintained this property in a beautiful location with fantastic surroundings within the property. The room we stayed in was fantastic. The property has a well maintained garden and access to the river running alongside with a lovely waterfall. In fact there are 2 waterfalls. The breakfast was fantastic everyday and made our day. Thank you to the whole team.
Couldn’t find anything negative about the property.
9.0 / 10.0
We had breakfast and dinner and both were very good. Quality and quantity was good as was the various choices.
Our room was adequate for what we wanted and the bed was comfortable.
The shower / toilet room was quite small
9.0 / 10.0
Great food and choice, great attentive staff, very clean - also a very lovely garden to relax in.
Maybe smaller potions on food servings
10.0 / 10.0
Clean and comfortable accommodation. Service was excellent and staff friendly. Good location for accessing local beauty spots and areas further afield.
Nothing really. Possibly could do with an extra shelf in the bathroom for guests to put their toiletries on and a soap dish.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay at the waterwheel. We were made very welcome. The food was superb. My wife is gluten free, which was absolutely no problem at all. Would definitely recommend without any hesitation.
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Waterwheel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Waterwheel pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Waterwheel?
We found 21 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, golf course (within 2 mi), free wifi/internet, free parking, and non-smoking.
