Cornish Honeybee
Cornish Honeybee, Biddick's Court, St. Austell, PL25 5EW, United Kingdom- Public Art
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Tranquil Escape in St Austell Valley
Idyllic Setting: Nestled in a wooded valley, The Waterwheel Inn offers a serene retreat just a short stroll from St Austell town. Surrounded by 1.5 acres of lush grounds, guests can unwind in a picturesque setting.
Comfortable Accommodation: The inn boasts well-appointed rooms with charming décor, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature original wooden beams, adding character to the stay.
Delightful Dining: Indulge in a culinary experience at the elegant dining room, offering a choice of 3-course meals or à la carte options. From succulent steaks to fresh seafood, the menu caters to various palates.
Experience tranquility and comfort at The Waterwheel Inn - book now for a memorable getaway.
Check-in from
04:00 PM
Check-out by
10:30 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
13 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
17 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request) and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
Balcony with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request) and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
9 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
26 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Very good location and near to the Eden Project and other attractions . Well maintained. Great staff. Excellent restaurant and good parking.
Nothing to dislike
Nice evening meal, waitresses were friendly and organised.
Bed not comfy, hairdryer sounded like it was about to blow up and smelt of burning.
Garden was spectacular
Lovely hotel , friendly and helpful staff ,amazing food. Beautiful garden
Road can be noisy at times
Zum Hotel gehört ein privater wunderbarer botanischer Garten, der vor vielen Jahren von den Besitzern angelegt wurde. Sehenswert sind die exotische Pflanzenvielfalt und der geschmackvoll angelegte Wassergarten.
Beautiful b and b. Stunning gardens.
Nothing
The breakfast were lovely and the gardens were beautiful and lovely to sit in
Plenty of space to chill out and talk to new friends
Nothing
El jardín es muy bonito. Muy agradable desayuno. El personal muy amable.
El tamaño de la habitación pero, sobre todo, el ruido de la carretera. Aunque algo amortiguado por la ventana, se oía el tráfico perfectamente durante toda la noche.
Everything! Staff were amazing, food was wonderful, historic setting with a medieval well at the foot of the garden …. I fell asleep to the sound of the original brook bubbling past under my window.
Having to leave! Would love to have stayed longer.
Breakfast was very good as was dinner. Gardens fantastic.
Bed was uncomfortable but just not to my personal choice. Shower room small.
A very warm welcome, we didn’t spend much time there as were only on a flying visit. We had a nice quick drink in the bar but left too early for breakfast, but they were kind enough to make us a great packed breakfast BLT, juice and fruit :)
The interiors were a little dated but it was comfortable and clean and that’s all that really matters! The staff were lovely
Absolutely magical hotel with the best cosy bedroom and so clean. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The gardens were such a surprise with tropical plants and stream, and plenty of private seating amongst the trees and plants. 5 stars to the chef for a fabulous evening meal and breakfast. This place has everything you need and more for a relaxing break with a big carpark and near to The Eden Project and many more sightseeing places. I would definitely stay here again as I've stayed in many hotels and I can honestly say this has been the best..Thankyou!
What a little gem with garden waterfalls so relaxing we stayed for 3 nights and will definitely be back 😊
Staff are wonderful. Food is incredible. Room was exceptional. Location is tranquil.
If we were being picky I would say the room we stayed in could do with a new mattress on the bed.
Room was lovely and gardens for walking and having a drink
It was very clean and easy to access.Beautiful gardens and delicious breakfast.
There was nothing to dislike about the property.
The place is absolutely stunning, with a beautiful conservatory where you can enjoy breakfast and a lush garden that invites you to take a peaceful stroll along the river. The staff were consistently friendly, welcoming, and helpful, and the freshly cooked breakfast was delicious. I would highly recommend staying here!
Great location and the garden is a hidden treasure, breakfast was superb and the food in the restaurant was great
Car park need a bit of attention but apart from that everything else is great
The gardens were beautiful and staff freindly and helpful.
Room was a bit small for the price.
The staff were all lovely, the food delicious and the gardens stunning.
Excellent food Friendly staff Great room Lovely garden
Location not too bad but unable to walk to attractions breakfast was really good plenty to choose from
The room felt damp i guess it's the river that's outside the window the bed was little too low for us and minor issue with towel rail falling off
Breakfast excellent choice of food, Dinner excellent food, big portions. room good size room.
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Spotlessly clean, very helpfull staff, and sub tropical gardens , a real little gem. We will return in the Autumn when the woodburners are in use.
Can't think of any thing.
Superb gardens Lovely breakfast
Decor and furnishings were miserable. No toiletries in one room. One room smelled damp. No place to sit downstairs as door to communal area was locked. Quite a few dogs in the restaurant
Very friendly welcome from Donna who explained everything. The garden is amazing! Excellent breakfast each day - good quality sausages and bacon. The room was very clean and the shower is incredibly powerful!
Nothing to complain about.
Well presented and great choice …. Beautifully cooked
Nothing
Every thing was just so nice, from the people, the location, the service, the food and the room facilities
Staying longer!
Location great comfortable room lovely gardens and great breakfast, would return
Excellent all round stay
Car park was a bit bumpy
The breakfast menu and service. The gardens
The standard room we booked was small but clean and just about adequate.
very pleasant stay
Great location, superb staff, beautiful garden
Very very clean small bed but we were very comfortable shower bathroom very clean.
Different to our normal stays it was delightful
Very clean and beautiful gardens and staff were excellent , food was excellent
Bed was a spring bed and noisy and low, slept ok but slept on more comfy beds, some road noise in the day but ok at night,
Location for work was good, nice and quiet.
Lovely offer of a BLT for take away but unfortunately tomatoes make the bread go like mush.
Breakfast had a great choice, the evening meals were great and huge, the room was nice but no aircon so very warm
No Air Con
The food at both breakfast were excellent with a good choice including the specials at dinner
Nil
Everything. But...the Gardens were breathtaking. A real hidden Gem
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Very friendly staff, room comportable.
A little further out of town than expected
Everything;breakfast,location,garden view,
the food , garden and service is amazing . rooms clean and comfortable , great shower and bed
check in not until 4pm
Food was wonderful, tasty and well presented - nothing was too much to ask xx
The wet room had no dry places to stand and meantyour feet / socks / shoes got wet even when going to the toilet at night ….
Great location, absolutely beautiful gardens and a top class meal too.
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Food was exceptional and the staff were very welcoming nothing was too much trouble
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Asked if we would like a downstairs room although we haven't asked for one
Very good food,
Very Clean, nice surroundings , very friendly and excellent food
Standard rooms little small but ok for one night
Friendly staff
Everything was great for our stay
Super clean good location breakfast was a great power shower love it. Also beautiful garden
Unusual mattress but slept well
Tout est de bon goût. La chambre, le petit déjeuner absolument génial et le magnifique jardin. Une très bonne adresse
Un peu loin de la ville
Lovely location easy to find
Nothing everything was amazing
Food was excellent, both evening meal and breakfast. Staff very welcoming and attentive.
Clean & comfortable room, though fairly small. Good choices at breakfast.
Lots of creaky stairs. Dinner options a little expensive.
Delicious scrambled eggs and smoked salmon for breakfast
Nothing Relaxing with wonderful service
Liked everything.
Lieu exceptionnel !!! Les propriétaires et kes employés sont très gentils. Repas du soir de grande qualité comme le petit déjeuner. Parc exceptionnel, à visiter à tout prix
The welcome from the staff, Donna, was excellent. The room was clean and comfortable. We ate dinner and breakfast at the property both of which were most enjoyable.
Nothing.
Lovely room, clean and comfortable. Great location to explore Cornwall. Friendly staff and delicious food. Beautiful garden was a big plus. Able to walk our dog who was also made very welcome.
Nothing negative to say
Peace and quiet very little passing traffic and the other guests also very quiet just fantastic
We were only staying 1 night but everything was great
Struttura meravigliosa, con uno splendido giardino d’inverno (in cui viene servita la colazione) e un ancora più splendido giardino vero e proprio, molto grande, da godere nella bella stagione Colazione ottima, murali fatti in casa superlativi! Ottimo ristorante per la cena Tutto il personale è super accogliente! Parcheggio gratuito presso la struttura Non vedo l’ora di tornare!
Ambiance, food, setting and staff all lead to a very rested break. It was so comfortable that you felt you were at home chatting to other guests. Really lovely break. Highly recommend.
Awesome location and incredible staff. The gardens in the back were just a continuation of the “Eden Project” we had just experienced. Cannot say enough about the staff, our dinner and the breakfast.
Nothing. Just perfect😊👍
They let dogs stay in your room Breakfast was nice and fresh But the back garden was absolutely amazing bridges ponds water falls fountains and lots of exotic trees and plants ☘️☘️
Nothing
Everything, every person and every fern. A truly stunning stay. Enjoyed 2 days relaxing at the property. Food is local and what a wonderful cheeseboard with a glass of wine. Thank you
Very comfortable bed and quality bedding. Staff helpful and friendly
Room cold on arrival, sorted our quickly. Shower was difficult to regulate temperature.
Excellent, great staff
Location was excellent, good dog walking nearby, staff were exceptionally friendly and made my wife and I plus our two dogs exceedingly welcome. Food at dinner and breakfast very good.
The weather.
The food and the staff at the hotel were excellent. The location of the hotel was good. The gardens were lovely.
We knew before we arrived that there would be no evening meal provided on Sunday. This was the only downside as after a six hour journey we knew we would to go out for dinner.
Loved the food. Loved the gardens. Excellent service.
Rustige kamer naar de tuin gericht met raam dat open kon, waardoor je goed kon ventileren. Goed eigen restaurant, prima ontbijt
Comfortable, clean, good food, very helpful staff
We ate in the restaurant the first night and it was excellent. We were upgraded to a ground floor room at no extra cost, which was lovely. Everyone we met was really kind and helpful. Our dog was treated like a star the whole time
The bed was really quite uncomfortable (hard mattress with a centre dip) and I couldn't use the shower as there was no non-slip mat and I have a broken leg so didn't dare risk it
The hosts were very friendly and welcoming Both dinner and breakfast were outstanding I would recommend anyone to stay here
Nothing
Everything about this place is exceptional. Right from the warmest greeting through to the final check out is done in a way you want to return. A truly exceptionally warm stay. Superb food and a Guinness better than I’ve anywhere else👍
Saying good bye.
Staff very welcoming, Room with outside patio had a really comfy bed, Food was freshly cooked and delicious, The garden and garden walk was spectacular, All the places we wanted to visit were easily reached and the local petrol station was reasonably priced.
Perfect staff food everything
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
Excellent breakfast. Lovely room overlooking a beautiful garden.
Location. It was sadly raining most of the weekend which meant people staying in the hotel. In these conditions there wasn’t enough seating in the lounge area.
Very friendly and helpful staff serving excellent dinners and breakfast
It was all very much to our liking
Beautiful gardens.
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.
Friendly staff, good food, decent room
Excellent 2 night stay
Breakfast and food excellent with a good choice. Our compliments to the chef and staff. Locations ideal to explore the general area. Good parking. A beautiful garden to explore with lots of tree ferns. Our dog was made very welcome.
Nothing
Quant. Very clean. Terrific food and terrific service
The bed springs were noisy
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
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Cleanliness
8.34/10Some concerns about hair and cleanliness noted, impacting the rating.
Service
9.81/10Staff consistently described as friendly, accommodating, and helpful.
Location
9.35/10Lovely location noted; ideal for exploration.
Room Quality
8.8/10Mostly positive feedback about comfort, though some room sizes were noted as small.
Amenities
9.33/10Beautiful gardens and outside areas contributed positively.
Value for Money
8.79/10Well run hotel offering good value for money.
Food and Beverage
9.84/10High praise for food quality and variety.
Overall Experience
9.31/10Guests expressed a strong desire to return, indicating high satisfaction.