StayScore
92/100
Saint Austell
The Waterwheel Inn and Restaurant
StayScore
94
/100
Confidence: High
Bodmin Road, Saint Austell, PL25 5RR, United Kingdom
View on Google Maps →★★★★4-star hotel
The Waterwheel Inn and Restaurant is a small bed-and-breakfast in the village of Trethowel on the outskirts of St Austell, set in about 1.5 acres of wooded valley. The property has an on-site restaurant and bar, a conservatory and decked terrace overlooking a river, and gardens with ponds, waterfalls and a gazebo; guests are offered free Wi‑Fi in public areas and bedrooms. The inn provides easy walking access to the nearby Menacuddle holy well.
StayScore Analysis
Why this hotel scores 94/100
The Waterwheel Inn and Restaurant is best suited to travellers who want a small, characterful riverside base within easy reach of St Austell and surrounding Cornish highlights. Set in a wooded valley, it appeals to couples and walkers seeking a relaxed countryside break with garden views, a cosy restaurant and straightforward access to local footpaths and the Menacuddle holy well. The inn works well as a short-break base for exploring the coast and nearby towns while offering a quieter alternative to busier resort hotels.
Amenities
What this hotel offers
Free parkingFree WiFiRestaurantFacilities for disabled guestsNon-smoking roomsTea/coffee maker in all roomsBarFabulous breakfast
Highlights
- ✓ Picturesque riverside setting with gardens, ponds and a decked terrace
- ✓ Restaurant and bar at the inn for relaxed, food-focused stays
- ✓ Easy walking access to Menacuddle holy well and local countryside paths
Things to know
- • Small B&B scale means fewer communal spaces than larger hotels
- • Rural outskirts location makes a car handy; public transport is limited
Hotel surroundings
What's nearby
Nearby
- 1.Poltair Park 0.7 mi
- 2.Cemetery Park 0.7 mi
- 3.Lansalson Pit View 1.2 mi
- 4.Gomm Engine House 1.2 mi
- 5.Wheal Martyn Clay Works 1.3 mi
Top attractions
- 1.Linear Park 1.1 mi
- 2.Nature Trail Viewpoint 1.3 mi
- 3.The Core 2.5 mi
- 4.Castle Gotha 2.6 mi
- 5.Prideaux Castle 3.2 mi
Transport
- 1.Train · St Austell Station 1,100 yd
- 2.Bus · St Austell Bus Station (Stand E) 0.6 mi
- 3.Bus · St Austell Bus Station (Stand D) 0.6 mi
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