The Waterwheel in St Austell, Cornwall

The Waterwheel offers 16 rooms, some with garden views and original wooden beams. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower and tea and coffee making facilities. The 1.5 acres of grounds feature multiple ponds, a waterfall, and a subtropical garden with tree ferns and acers.

The on-site restaurant serves a three-course dinner menu with chargrilled steaks, fresh fish, and daily specials. Breakfast includes a full English, vegetarian and vegan options, and homemade granola. The dining room overlooks the gardens and is open for evening meals except Sunday.

The hotel provides pet-centric services including access to the resident Labrador and a garden area for dog walks. Dogs are allowed in the rooms and public areas, with no additional charge mentioned. The wooded valley location offers direct access to a park for exercise.

The Waterwheel is located 4 miles from the Eden Project and a 15-minute drive from the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Charlestown Harbour and Mevagissey fishing village are within 10-15 minutes by car. The hotel sits in a wooded valley 10 minutes' walk from St Austell town centre.

This adults-only hotel has a bar/lounge area with a selection of beverages and a conservatory overlooking the gardens. The property offers wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails and raised toilet in some bathrooms. Event rental is available for wakes and christenings, and there is free parking on site.

Gardens: 1.5 acres with ponds, waterfall, and subtropical plants

Pet policy: Resident Labrador and dog-friendly rooms

Dining: Home-cooked meals with local ingredients

Location: 4 mi from Eden Project, 15 min from Heligan

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails

Adults only: No children under 18 stay