The Waterwheel, St Austell
Overview
The 4-star The Waterwheel Hotel St Austell, situated nearly a 25-minute walk from Wheal Martyn, features a shared lounge and a garden.
Location
Menacuddle Well is located just moments from this St Austell inn, and Newquay airport is approximately a 35-minute drive away. The smoke-free hotel also lies 2.8 km from Porthpean Golf Club.
A valley and gardens are just a short stroll from the property, and Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens is about 10 minutes' drive away.
Turnavean Road bus stop is a mere 1 km away.
Rooms
The Waterwheel Hotel welcomes guests to 16 rooms, some of which comprise a balcony and a sitting area, and offer such self-catering options as a coffeemaker. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts as an iron and ironing board are also featured. Bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hair dryer and free toiletries.
Eat & Drink
There is a lounge bar onsite. The bar area includes a lounge. The Waterwheel Restaurant serves a good range of British food and lies approximately 5 minutes' walk away.
Leisure & Business
If you like an active lifestyle, biking, hiking, and ziplining are available on site.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Adults only
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Craft Beer TastingFor beer enthusiasts, the hotel offers a tasting session with the head brewer of their micro-brewery, where guests can learn about different brewing techniques and taste unique ales and beers.
Gin MasterclassGuests can attend a gin-making session with a local distillery, where they will learn about the history of gin, the distillation process, and create their own bespoke gin blend to take home.
Foraging WalksThe hotel offers guided foraging walks in the surrounding woods and fields with an experienced guide, where guests can discover the edible wild plants and fungi.
Cider-Making WorkshopGuests can participate in a hands-on workshop with a local cider maker, where they will learn how to make cider from scratch using traditional methods and take home a bottle of their own creation.
Cheese-Making WorkshopFor cheese lovers, the hotel offers a workshop with a local cheesemaker, where guests can learn how to make artisanal cheeses and sample a selection of locally produced cheeses.
Outdoor YogaGuests can enjoy a sunrise or sunset yoga session in the hotel's beautiful garden, surrounded by the sounds of nature and the calming rush of the nearby stream.
- Bread-Making Workshop
- Cocktail Masterclass
- Chocolate-Making Workshop
- Star-Gazing
- Painting Workshop
- Whiskey Tasting
- Beekeeping Experience
Location
* Nestled in St Austell, the property is near the Eden Project, Pinetum Gardens, and Whitewater Shopping Centre. * The area offers historical attractions like Restormel Castle and Charlestown Shipwreck Centre, along with dining options ranging from traditional pubs to seafood restaurants. * Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, Porthpean Beach and The Lost Gardens of Heligan provide scenic recreational opportunities.
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