Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and designated parking. However, specific details about accessible rooms or bathrooms are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in St Austell, within a 15-minute drive of the Eden Project and Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park. It is approximately 1.7 km from St Austell Brewery and 1.9 km from St Austell Leisure Centre.

What are the policies regarding children staying at the property?

Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

The Waterwheel Hotel in Treverbyn

Average nightly price at The Waterwheel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$135
February	US$105
March	US$128
April	US$126
May	US$155
June	US$162
July	US$176
August	US$171
September	US$178
October	US$151
November	US$120
December	US$110

What guests think

Across numerous reviews, The Waterwheel is praised for its friendly, welcoming staff, excellent breakfasts and dinners, and beautiful water gardens, while clean, comfortable rooms and plentiful free parking add to the experience for guests.

Guests find the location handy for the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and St Austell. Common drawbacks include some small rooms, occasional mattress discomfort and minor noise from water systems; a few also mention exterior areas needing tidying and limited public transport. Best suited to travelers seeking a peaceful base for exploring Cornwall by car.

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Facilities

Standout gardens with ponds, waterfalls and terraces, plus a lounge, bar and on-site restaurant; parking is free and plentiful, and the property is dog friendly. A few guests noted some outdoor areas look untidy or overgrown.

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Liz

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff. Very comfortable rooms. Extremely clean. Lovely lounge, bar and dining areas as well as outside areas in the garden. Garden in need of a bit of TLC but is beautiful. Food was really nice both dinner and breakfast.

10

Christopher

30 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel has a beautiful fern /water garden.Well worth a visit.

8

Nick

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Could've done with a lot of tidying up outside empty carpet rolls and overgrown shrubs and trees stopped us walking through the gardens

10

Judith

25 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

What a wonderful “find.” Tucked away off a busy road, inside was quiet and peaceful. Lovely lounge and bar. The sun room and outside decks were delightful. The gardens and waterfalls magical. Meals very delicious and rooms comfy. Try it!!!

10

Jens

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic place, garden and terrasse. Everyone were friendly and wellcoming, all in all a super stay for 3 days

10

BRIAN

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

You will not find a better hotel in this area to choose. Each room, corridor, restaurant and conservatory which is often used for breakfast was immaculate. We had a full english breakfast and cereal which was enough food to last all day. Delicious. The gardens were beautiful. Plenty of free parking space and the owner and her staff were very friendly.

10

Juerg

19 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful garden with ponds and plants. You could spend the whole day just sitting near the ponds

10

ray

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

wilhelmus

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This was our second visit. That should tell you something. We again liked the inn with good variety of of breakfast options, room was spacious, plenty of free parking. It was convenient for the attractions we wanted to visit. Dinner, optional extra, is available and very good quality. We would like to visit again.

10

Lorraine

18 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The gardens at the Inn are lovely. Centrally located for Eden Project and Heligan. Short cab ride from the St Austell station.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and indoor areas are consistently very clean, with several describing them as spotless or immaculate. A few reviews mention exterior clutter or garden areas needing some TLC.

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10

Gary

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Liz

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff. Very comfortable rooms. Extremely clean. Lovely lounge, bar and dining areas as well as outside areas in the garden. Garden in need of a bit of TLC but is beautiful. Food was really nice both dinner and breakfast.

10

Matthew

15 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful property, trail out back leads down the valley to a small park with waterfalls and ponds. Food was high quality. Room was clean and in good condition.

6

Kala

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The service provided by the staff was excellent and they were very friendly and accommodating. However, the room was very small and the front of the hotel was not very inviting in my opinion as there was rubbish like vacuum cleaner tools thrown across the parking area and overgrown vegetation. The place needs some attention to attract a wide range of customers.

10

Brian

30 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, comfortable and well decorated, nice and clean. Very good food and great service throughout. Very good value for money

10

BRIAN

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

You will not find a better hotel in this area to choose. Each room, corridor, restaurant and conservatory which is often used for breakfast was immaculate. We had a full english breakfast and cereal which was enough food to last all day. Delicious. The gardens were beautiful. Plenty of free parking space and the owner and her staff were very friendly.

10

Stuart

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly clean comfortable hotel with good food, close to several attractions.

10

Kevin

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Healthy choices for breakfast. Amy on breakfast service was excellent, rooms clean and comfortable, some had pets luckily kept away but should be kept quieter, not the establishments fault the standed failure of the owners!!!

10

steve

22 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very homely feel, garden was amazing. Room was exceptionally clean and comfortable. Great choice on both the breakfast and evening menu. Will be returning for another stay.

8

Sandra

14 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed a lovely stay for a couple of days. The room was lovely and spotlessly clean with a beautiful view over the gardens and the food was delicious😀

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and well kept, with some offering garden views, but several are small. A few guests reported uncomfortable mattresses or minor noise from water systems.

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Anne

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms small. We had a double room each, and still felt cramped.

10

Edna

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I had a small but very comfortable room at the Waterwheel. The bed was roomy for a single person and the shower was excellent. Staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful and the meals were good. This is a well run hotel and very good value for money.

10

Stephen

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything was top notch except the mattress on the bed. Not enough to spoil the stay but a point of improvement.

10

Martin

9 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent stay over 4 nights. Breakfast was excellent, we didn't eat in the evenings at the hotel so cannot comment on evening meals, although over guests eat there and the restaurant was very busy, so it seems to be very popular. Room was rather small but adequate, and was very clean. The hotel's location was ideal for visiting the Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan, which were both about a 20 minute drive away.

10

Tatsuya

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were extremely lovely, the garden and dining areas were very pleasant. The room's water systems were a bit loud but manageable.

6

Kala

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The service provided by the staff was excellent and they were very friendly and accommodating. However, the room was very small and the front of the hotel was not very inviting in my opinion as there was rubbish like vacuum cleaner tools thrown across the parking area and overgrown vegetation. The place needs some attention to attract a wide range of customers.

10

Brian

30 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, comfortable and well decorated, nice and clean. Very good food and great service throughout. Very good value for money

8

Marc

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed the amazing grounds and the food in the restaurant was lovely. The room was spacious and clean but the only thing that let it down was the bed. The memory foam matress had a big dip in it and was very uncomfortable. My husband didnt get a good night sleep as he couldnt get comfortable. The staff were informed the next morning and aaid they would deal with it.

8

Christopher

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The bedroom (6) is not very large, adequate for single person.

10

Klaus-Peter

1 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night on our journey into Cornwall and enjoyed it very much. Service was friendly and efficient, the room was very clean and spacious with a view to the beautiful (small Heligan) gardens, and the food was really delicious. We definitely can recommend the Waterwheel Inn and have it on our list for the next time we come to Cornwall.

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Service

Service is warmly praised as friendly, welcoming and accommodating, with staff often going the extra mile (e.g., early breakfasts and welcoming dogs). Isolated issues include a missed pre-arrival reply and one complaint not addressed.

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10

Simon

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, help with early breakfast, great food. Happy stay, thank you.

10

Camilla

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service and really good breakfast. Clean and modern room. Lovely garden. The only downside was that I tried to contact the hotel a few days before arrival but they did not reply to my e-mail or return my call.

10

robert

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic place great staff, they were a credit to the owners, Would highly recommend it.

10

Andrew

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An incredible place to stay, the warm friendly check in, the clean, well thought out room and the food and service really can’t be faulted. The staff really care about customer service, and take pride in where they work. I would recommend to anyone.

10

Barbara

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

gail

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect staff food everything

8

Amanda

25 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff are so welcoming and friendly. We got there early in the pouring rain and they let us in rather than make us wait. The food was delicious with huge portions. Our dog was made welcome and had plenty of fuss and the hotels dog Kernow was beautiful too. Our room was a little small but that is what we had booked so was down to us. Yes we would definately return, it was central to loads of things to do and beaches and the other guests staying there were chatty and friendly. Lovely stay.....thank you.

4

joe

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

They are unable to serve a meal which is all hot. The breakfast is stated to be freshly cooked. This is obviously not the case as half the breakfast is luke warm or cold. Other patrons agreed with this. I had two evening meals, one was hot but the vegetables on the other were cold. My complaint to the waitress was ignored. Anyone who stays here should be prepared for intrusive music being played during breakfast.

10

Martin

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay,made very welcome. Lovely gardens with some nice walks. Very friendly staff.

10

Stephen

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay. Room was very comfortable. Food was great and the staff uniformly excellent. Friendly, helpful and very efficient.

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Location

Convenient base for the Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan and St Austell, with a tucked-away setting. Public transport is limited, so a car or taxi helps.

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10

G

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nicely appointed hotel in a stunning setting in the St Austell valley. Friendly, efficient staff, excellent breakfast. Garden, absolutely amazing. Parking was good, would definitely use again or recommend.

10

Eileen

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The beauty and quiet with surrounding scenery and garden. Definately would rent a car if returned, visiting from overseas public tranport and taxis a little challenging

10

Jack

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staffs are very friendly. The room is simple but all you need is included. There is no public transport to get there so you either drive or call local taxi.

10

Kevin

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful place to stay away in the woods yet so close to St. Austell. The place, the staff, the food was all excellent, will certainly use again, next time I go down to that area

10

Colin

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I had a great 5-night stay at The Waterwheel last week. This is a friendly and well-run place and the breakfasts are excellent! The location is handy for the Eden Project and, for me, it was good base to explore Cornwall from.

10

Martin

9 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent stay over 4 nights. Breakfast was excellent, we didn't eat in the evenings at the hotel so cannot comment on evening meals, although over guests eat there and the restaurant was very busy, so it seems to be very popular. Room was rather small but adequate, and was very clean. The hotel's location was ideal for visiting the Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan, which were both about a 20 minute drive away.

10

Helen

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely guest house type hotel. Easy on site parking. Nice garden. Had dinner one night and enjoyed. Good base to visit Eden Project. Room large with comfy bed. Highly recommend

10

Lorraine

18 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The gardens at the Inn are lovely. Centrally located for Eden Project and Heligan. Short cab ride from the St Austell station.

10

Sang Yu

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location of this hotel is convenient for visiting beautiful spots around.

10

Noel

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay. The Town Centre is a 15min walk. Room lovely and clean. Breakfast was supreb.

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Dining

Breakfast and dinners receive strong praise for quality and generous portions, with many calling breakfast excellent. A few mention timing or temperature issues at breakfast.

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Camilla

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service and really good breakfast. Clean and modern room. Lovely garden. The only downside was that I tried to contact the hotel a few days before arrival but they did not reply to my e-mail or return my call.

10

Colin

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I had a great 5-night stay at The Waterwheel last week. This is a friendly and well-run place and the breakfasts are excellent! The location is handy for the Eden Project and, for me, it was good base to explore Cornwall from.

10

Martin

9 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent stay over 4 nights. Breakfast was excellent, we didn't eat in the evenings at the hotel so cannot comment on evening meals, although over guests eat there and the restaurant was very busy, so it seems to be very popular. Room was rather small but adequate, and was very clean. The hotel's location was ideal for visiting the Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan, which were both about a 20 minute drive away.

8

Betina

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Et meget fint sted, med en utrolige flot og stor have. Maden var virkelig lækker og vi spiste der 4 ud af 5 aftener. Dog syntes vi at morgenmaden blev severet for sent (8.30 am) og det kunne godt tage noget tid inden det varme kom. Stedet kan anbefales da det ligger centralt i Cornwall.

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joe

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

They are unable to serve a meal which is all hot. The breakfast is stated to be freshly cooked. This is obviously not the case as half the breakfast is luke warm or cold. Other patrons agreed with this. I had two evening meals, one was hot but the vegetables on the other were cold. My complaint to the waitress was ignored. Anyone who stays here should be prepared for intrusive music being played during breakfast.

10

Brian

30 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, comfortable and well decorated, nice and clean. Very good food and great service throughout. Very good value for money

10

Stephen

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay. Room was very comfortable. Food was great and the staff uniformly excellent. Friendly, helpful and very efficient.

8

Elisa

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The bed and breakfast we have no complaints. If you drink from the bar or have dinner, it does cost quite a bit, but the dinner is well made.

10

Kevin

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent place to stay, with friendly staff and owners. Food quality and selection was also excellent

8

Sandra

14 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed a lovely stay for a couple of days. The room was lovely and spotlessly clean with a beautiful view over the gardens and the food was delicious😀

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1 $114	2 $119	3 $119	4 $116	5 $119	6 $115	7 $131
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29 $112	30 $113

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