Situated merely 6 minutes' walk from Menacuddle Well, the smoke-free The Waterwheel Hotel St Austell features Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site.
The 4-star hotel is about 30 km from Newquay airport and 2.2 km from such cultural venues as Wheal Martyn Museum. Kidzworld is approximately 10 minutes' drive from the inn in St Austell. Gardens are close to the Waterwheel St Austell, and Kidzworld Adventure Play is 4.5 km away. The property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Eden Project Botanical Garden around 15 minutes' drive away. There is Turnavean Road bus stop merely 1 km away.
Overlooking the garden, the 16 rooms are appointed with an iron and ironing board, as well as modern facilities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with such comforts as a hair dryer and toiletries.
The Waterwheel Hotel serves a free cooked-to-order breakfast in the restaurant. Guests can relax and have a snack in the lounge bar. The bar area includes a lounge. Offering British dishes, The Waterwheel Restaurant lies just around the corner from this St Austell hotel.
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Menacuddle Well
300 m
Baptist Church
1.1 km
St Austell Baptist Church
1.1 km
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950 m
Eden Project
3.9 km
St Austell Fruit and Veg Stall
1.1 km
St John's Church
950 m
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26 km
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Overlooking the garden, the 16 rooms are appointed with an iron and ironing board, as well as modern facilities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with such comforts as a hair dryer and toiletries.
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Matthew
2024-04-07
8/10
Overall had thoroughly enjoyable stay for a relaxing visit. Had a fresh made and plentiful breakfast with good food, loved the meal. The staff where efficient and attentive and the location was wonderful on the outskirts of At Austell.
Herbert
2024-02-11
8/10
Everything was very comfortable, including very very helpful staff with arrangements. The room was brand-new and great value for money with garden view, just what we needed.
James
2024-02-11
7/10
Unusual place, clean, great value. Freshly decorated and large units with garden view and superfriendly staff.
Michael
2024-02-05
7/10
Superb and plentiful breakfast with a huge variety of excellent food. Reasonably large room with lovely view of their beautiful garden. Easy to get to, great and beautiful location next to Close to Eden Project and lovely gardens.
Thomas
2024-01-30
9/10
It boasts a marvellous and stunning location; informative staff with arrangements.
Hugh
2024-01-11
7/10
Luxurious and reasonably priced room with character. Fab and marvellous location in St Austell, just off Charlestown and Mevagissey, and the restaurant on three evenings.
Kathleen
2023-12-31
7/10
The property is clean; decent size rooms; extremely comfy bed. The location is fab and stunning, in the centre of St Austell. Also, it is close to many attractions & Charlestown, the food the restaurant was excellent and the river. They have a downstairs bar.
Bill
2023-12-24
8/10
Excellent food including a delicious breakfast with toast and cereal. Particularly good and fab location in a wooded valley, really nice restaurants in the local area.
Daniel
2023-12-19
8/10
Freshly prepared and plentiful breakfast with plant based spread, reasonably priced.
Nicholas
2023-12-18
7/10
Bright and extremely spacious room plus excellant bathroom. Marvellous and stunning location, within walking distance of Holy Trinity Church.
Andrew
2023-12-16
7/10
The venue was set in the central position right by St Austell and the nearby coastline and attractions, and the gardens which are extensive, encorporating a waterfall and large pond, allofwhich sit beside a babbling steam.
Tom
2023-12-14
7/10
The room was warm and cosy, with lovely bed and a tub and a shampoo in the bathroom. It was in a central location, to the' Jungle'.
Stephen
2023-12-11
9/10
Fairly clean property with good staff with arrangements. Lovely area, central location really close to numerous attractions, like Eden Project, Charlestown & Lost Gardens of Helygon, the outskirts of At Austell which was a bonus and Falmouth. Besides, easy access to Robert Dundas.
Darren
2023-12-05
7/10
Reasonably priced hotel located in a pretty area next to the gardens which are extensive as well as very pleasant restaurant. Very helpful and hospitable staff with knowledge of the place.
William
2023-11-26
7/10
Thoroughly enjoyed the historic-style building and our a nice size and well-equipped room with very pleasant decor.
Owen
2023-11-22
9/10
The staff was absolutely lovely and we can't wait to go back. View was excellent, breakfast was sensational, and beds were exceptionally comfortable. Stunning location, Newquay airport was 30 km away.
Thomas
2023-11-07
8/10
Quaint pet-friendly hotel, worth its 4 stars. Central location down the hill for major repair work. Plus, walking distance to Saint Mary's Cathedral. Particular good mention to the accommodating personnel with arrangements.
Geoff
2023-11-03
9/10
Everything here was wonderful, I would stay here again. Clean place, staff was cheerful and beautiful. Had coffee, a balcony, and openable French windows in my king room. The bathroom was particularly good, with a bathtub. It was in the central location in the vast private sub tropical garden.
Richard
2023-10-31
8/10
The room was good, amazing with lovely view of their beautiful garden, we really enjoyed it. A bathtub and a shampoo were a plus.
William
2023-10-29
7/10
The breakfast was superb with fruit, and the restaurant's offer was nice.
Joseph
2023-10-19
8/10
The weather was pleasant, had perfect 10/10 stay for one night. Standard room was en suite and compact had feather pillows. The hotel was in a marvellous position adjacent to a wooded valley, beside a stream, the south coast, and Eden Project and train station.
Gemma
2023-10-19
9/10
Amazing central location, near to encorporating a waterfall as well as attractions such as the Eden Project, Lanhydrock, Heligan, Bodmin Moor, Port Isaac, and many coastal towns etc. Decent sized and freshly decorated rooms with garden view!
Bill
2023-10-17
9/10
The location is central. Glad I took king room, it was newly remodelled and airy.
Josh
2023-10-05
8/10
The room is warm and equipped with coffee, a balcony, and openable French windows.
Tom
2023-09-24
9/10
A fab stay for one night. Fairly clean place with beautiful staff members and garden views. Lovely interior and warm rooms. With an electric kettle and refrigerators.
Don
2023-08-31
8/10
We were given a king room on arrival, it was cosy.
Patrick
2023-08-13
8/10
I had a luxurious room with coffee making facilities, drinks, as example and everything was great. The price was £ 54. The location offered was marvellous and stunning just next door to a wonderful pond, train station and restaurant and breakfast.
Kenny
2023-08-09
7/10
Cosy room, lovely beds and cheerful staff with arrangements. Unique and super location knowledgeable on the surrounding area, great place for a christmas. And next to a wonderful pond with three resident ducks, nice garden and the nearby coastline and attractions.
Julia
2023-07-30
9/10
I was upgraded to a really well appointed room with tea and coffee making facilities.
Dave
2023-07-30
7/10
Unique and super location right by the conservatory with a view of the garden as well as natural waterfalls and streams with free parking. Lovely bed in the king room, plus coffee, a balcony, and openable French windows.
Oliver
2023-07-14
9/10
Everything was perfect, truly enjoyed our lovely stay. This accommodation was in the central location to a local attraction. The service was all in all great.
Steve
2023-07-02
9/10
Unique central location and beautiful staff. Easy access to Newquay airport, within 30 km. Good incredible rooms, particularly good bathroom, satisfactory breakfast.
Richard
2023-06-30
8/10
The restaurant was very nice and reasonably priced, with good food.
David
2023-06-26
8/10
Overall it was luxurious with a view. The bonus was cosy room decor and comfortable bar. The location turned out to be stunning, really close to a superb garden which in the summer months would prove popular for drinks, and the restaurant.
Maurice
2023-06-24
7/10
Stunning location down the hill for major repair work, in the beautiful area. Plenty of food at breakfast like toast and cereals.
Andy
2023-06-21
7/10
Really good facilities and freshly cooked and plentiful breakfast with plant based spread and fullsized portions, as for instance. Ideal location in the St Austell valley, historic style building.
Gemma
2023-06-13
9/10
The place was ideal and had good staff with arrangements, enjoyed the stay. Bright, extremely spacious room with a garden view, everything was great.
George
2023-06-11
8/10
A decent size room with a garden view and superb breakfast.
Ian
2023-06-11
7/10
Lovely and efficient breakfast, with plenty of food.
Lauren
2023-06-07
9/10
The location was central, near well tended gardens with cascading waterfalls and St Austell and several of the great gardens of Cornwall. The stuff was amiable, amicable with every request.
Edward
2023-05-25
7/10
Really well appointed and well-equipped, reasonably priced rooms with french windows, complimentary toiletries, as example.
Jim
2023-04-16
9/10
Its unique, central location was a plus. We ate in the great restaurant which served a good variety of breakfast and supper dishes which was reasonably priced. We stayed for christmas and would stay here again.
Sylvia
2023-03-18
8/10
The hotel's location was great and stunning, short walk to attractions such as the Eden Project, Lanhydrock, Heligan, Bodmin Moor, Port Isaac, and many coastal towns etc, as well as very beautiful and tranquil gardens. It also was in a very beautiful area with a lot of greenery.
Ron
2023-02-14
9/10
Really enjoyable stay for one night. Reasonably priced pet-friendly hotel. Super friendly and outstandingly accommodating staff interactions. Delicious breakfast and plenty of goodies.
Grace
2023-01-19
7/10
The breakfast was superb with fruit, cereal too and plant based spread, had everything you could want. The staff were supper friendly and amazingly nice. The hotel was in a central location in to the garden.
Robert
2023-01-18
8/10
Marvellous and stunning location in the sun in the vast private sub tropical garden, I really enjoyed it. Rooms were luxurious and provided with duvets. The service was exceptional, that made the hotel enchanting place.
Denise
2023-01-10
8/10
This enchanting hotel had central setting down the lane at the bottom of the garden. The unit we got was bright with duvets, patio plus garden view. The staff was informative and provided exceptional service.
Bob
2022-12-24
9/10
We liked cereal and toast at breakfast. Our double room was en suite, with a very comfy bed.
Edward
2022-12-20
9/10
Possibly the best and thoroughly enjoyable stay for a relaxing visit. Marvellous and brilliant location, such beautiful area. Walking distance from the bus stop, 15 minutes.
John
2022-12-13
8/10
We ate in the lovely restaurant with outstanding food which was reasonably priced. The beds were very comfy and the view over the garden was lovely.
John
2022-12-08
8/10
Hotel was delightful and I loved the food there, it was appetising. The staff was kind, and requests were handled quickly. The venue had marvellous and brilliant location close to many attractions, the restaurant, the outskirts of St Austell. The service here was exceptional.
John
2022-11-21
7/10
The breakfast was delicious and had variety of options - toast and cereals. Its location down the lane at the bottom of the garden was marvellous and stunning.
Lionel
2022-11-19
9/10
I must comment on its central location - it was marvellous.
James
2022-11-14
8/10
The restaurant here was very nice with a regularly changing menu, we both ordered very pleasant dishes. We liked the nice decor.
Charles
2022-10-29
8/10
It was reasonably priced. It was fairly clean, staff was affable. Bed & pillows were very comfy, I slept well.
Henry
2022-10-10
8/10
Very impressed with the excellent view from our standard room. Efficient choice for breakfast. Central location, approx 10-15 minutes' walk from St Austell Market House.
Percy
2022-10-02
8/10
Very clean beds in our standard room. Nice decor and amazing bathroom.
Jordan
2022-09-26
8/10
Pleasant and quirky place with accommodating staff with arrangements. Stunning and pleasant location, 15 minutes' walk to St Austell Market House. Next to a wooded valley, the patio and garden areas which are well worth a wander around, and Eden.
Cyril
2022-09-02
9/10
We had a king room which was welcoming and airy. The location was stunning for christmas in St Austell. It was fabulous 3 days, would stay here again.
Rory
2022-08-26
9/10
Everything was excellent, had a really really nice stay for one night. The room itself was spotless and compact here with the heating, slippers, for instance. The setting was brilliant, right by the outskirts of At Austell, beautiful gardens, harbours + attractions.
Harold
2022-08-26
9/10
Was a nice place for christmas. The rooms were adequate with a very romantic atmosphere and the beds were lovely.
Richard
2022-07-23
8/10
I've had a very nice stay of location. I loved the property and fantastic staff and food.
Rachel
2022-07-17
9/10
The staff were attentive and pleasant and took care of us. The location was unbeatable, for example, Holy Trinity Church was within walking distance of the hotel.
Kenneth
2022-07-03
9/10
Stunning location, pleasant views of the amazing garden and accommodating staff. Airy double room, very comfy beds. Delicious breakfast with astonishing cereal and toast. Only 15 minutes walking to downtown. Totally lovely stay for a relaxing visit.
David
2022-02-22
8/10
I came here for 3 nights and had a really really nice stay. Variety of meals for breakfast, including cereals, toast, fruit and hot waffles.
Didn't like the area, it was muddy.
John
2022-02-06
8/10
The place was reasonably priced. Our stay here was great, nice comfy base for exploring St Austell. Brilliant staff providing exceptional services. The hotel had a central position near Eden Project as well as many attractions.
Peter
2021-12-17
8/10
The total experience was really lovely. The bedroom was en suite and newly decorated. The restaurant was nice and its excellent dishes are to die for.
Sam
2021-12-15
9/10
Perfect staff, exceptional breakfast and lovely bar. Light unit with a convenient decor. Exceptionally comfortable bed and a lovely view.
Alice
2021-10-22
8/10
The accommodation provided essentials for our trip, we really enjoyed atmosphere and staff. The room was very comfortable, comfortable bed. It was located in an interesting area. Stunningly beautiful hotel, 30 km from Newquay airport.
Jimmy
2021-09-24
8/10
lively staff, practical location, decent food. the units are silent, efficient.
Thomas
2021-08-30
8/10
A reasonably comfortable hotel with very kind stuff and an absolutely superb breakfast. It was close enough to attractions, a busy road, the creek, favourable location overall. .
Frank
2021-08-26
9/10
The room was impeccable, the staff were supportive. Perfect view, a little balcony, extremely comfy bed, too. They made my stay restful. The plunge swimming pool onsite was good.
Steve
2021-08-15
9/10
Five star location, informative staff, perfect restaurant. A beautiful beach, absolutely fabulous view👍
Nicholas
2021-06-01
8/10
The staff are welcoming, and the breakfast is gorgeous! Perfect location, easy access to st austell market house.
Nigel
2021-02-16
9/10
15 mins walk to the centre. There was a wide range of food that was OUTSTANDING. Their garden was lovely too.
Adam
2020-11-06
8/10
We liked everything at Waterwheel including rooms and food. We booked it before and recommend it to everyone.
Glyn
2020-02-21
8/10
The gardens were gorgeous here. Incredible base for a trip in St Austell! We greatly enjoyed staying at waterwheel inn.
