The Waterwheel
With a stay at The Waterwheel Inn in St Austell, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan. This inn is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from St Austell Brewery. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Waterwheel Restaurant serving guests of The Waterwheel Inn. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Guest scores & sentiment
From 283 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-10
Guests praise the stunning gardens, friendly staff, and excellent breakfast, noting good value for nearby attractions. Main complaints involve road noise, small or dated rooms, uncomfortable mattresses, and occasional service or pricing issues.
Dimension scores · cross-source
KEYSuitable for self-driving travelers and nature lovers. Request non-road-facing rooms if sensitive to noise; expect modest room facilities.
Room types · 9
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Junior Suite
Spacious suite with Superking bed, Juliette balcony and a seating area with sofa and large wall-mounted TV. Additional facilities include a silent fridge, bathrobes and slippers.
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King Room with Garden View
These larger rooms have a King or Superking bed and either a patio or Juliette balcony. Additional facilities include a silent fridge, bathrobes and slippers. One of these rooms is wheelchair accessible and has facilities to accommodate guests with disabilities, including hand rails in the wet room, raised toilet, emergency pull cord, and shower seat if required.
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Triple Room
Room is tastefully decorated, and comes with a flat screen TV with Freeview channels, and facilities for making tea and coffee.
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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This double room has soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
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Twin Room
Room is tastefully decorated, and comes with a flat screen TV with Freeview channels, and facilities for making tea and coffee.
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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
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Small Double Room
These rooms have a standard double bed, a flat screen TV with Freeview channels, and facilities for making tea and coffee.
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Double Room, Ensuite
<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Balcony with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request) and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Double Room, Garden View
<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request) and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).
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