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The Waterwheel Apartment is situated in Charlestown - A World Heritage Site

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Pool
Point of interest
Smart TV, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Waterwheel Apartment is situated in Charlestown - A World Heritage Site

The Waterwheel Apartment, Charlestown, is situated within a designated World Heritage Site and is only 500 metres from the harbour. The two-bedroomed apartment is contemporary and spacious, able to comfortably accommodate up to four people (plus an infant). The accommodation itself offers a high modern standard of comfort, has unlimited Wifi and a 60" Smart TV. There is a smaller Smart TV in bedroom one and a TV in bedroom two. There is a well equipped kitchen which includes essentials such as a dishwasher, washer/drier and fridge/freezer. The apartment is on the ground floor sheltered by its own enclosed garden, making it suitable for children, playing games, BBQs and relaxing in the sunshine! There is one designated parking space in front of the apartment, in addition, there is further off street parking and on street parking available close by.

Charlestown is perfectly situated for exploring the whole of Cornwall. The world famous Eden Project is only 3 miles away. The Lost Gardens of Heligan and the picturesque villages of Mevagissey and Fowey are only a 15 minute drive away. Attractions such as The Tate St Ives, the wonderful St Michael's Mount, Land's End and the National Maritime Museum are easily visited within a day. Meanwhile the family friendly, sheltered beaches of St Austell Bay are on the doorstep and the surf resort of Newquay is an uncongested 14 mile drive. The Waterwheel Apartment itself is within a 100m of the Mevagissey - St Austell - Fowey bus stops which provide a frequent service throughout the year and is less than 2 miles from the main line railway station. Charlestown is a beautiful, idyllic, unspoiled, historic port, on the south coast of Cornwall and has recently featured in the TV series Poldark. Charlestown has three pubs and several restaurants catering for a variety of tastes and pockets. For outdoor enthusiasts there are several excellent walks, including the coastal footpath, cycle routes and water sports. Bikes and kayaks can be hired locally. The Owners have left an Information Folder to help you plan your stay.

Charlestown is an idyllic harbourside village with its tall ships, pebbled beaches and numerous eating places. Visit The Shipwreck Centre to learn about the fascinating local history or potter around the numerous gift shops. There are two 24-hour supermarkets within a mile of the apartment and the mainline railway station in St Austell has good connections within Cornwall.

Cornwall is renowned for its breathtaking coastline and has many attractions to explore. There are many beautiful beaches on the south coast like Porthpean, Pentewan, Caerhayes and Polkerris. Oh perhaps you prefer the dramatic coastline of the north coast with surfing beaches at Watergate Bay, Perranporth and Newquay. Enjoy a day trip to Land's End for some of the most spectacular scenery in Cornwall. There are plenty of award-winning restaurants to choose from. Try Jamie Oliver's restaurant, Fifteen, at Watergate Bay, Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant at Padstow or Nathan Outlaw's restaurant at Rock which has been awarded two Michelin stars.

We offer SATURDAY - SATURDAY bookings from APRIL TO SEPTEMBER.

We offer flexible bookings at all other times for a minimum of 3 night stays. Please contact the Owner regarding any other booking options or requests.

All requests considered.

Property manager

Sue

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 3 stairs to reach property
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Waterwheel Apartment is Situated Charlestown World Heritage Site
Waterwheel is Situated Charlestown World Heritage Site
Waterwheel Apartment is Situated Charlestown World Heritage Site
Waterwheel Apartment is Situated Charlestown World Heritage Site
Waterwheel is Situated Charlestown World Heritage Site

About the neighborhood

Map
St Austell, ENG

What's nearby

  • Charlestown Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Porthpean Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Eden Project - 11 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • St Austell Station - 5 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Austell Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hicks Bar St Austell Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Poltair Park Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Francines Fish - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Brit - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Waterwheel Apartment is situated in Charlestown - A World Heritage Site pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waterwheel Apartment is situated in Charlestown - A World Heritage Site?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Waterwheel Apartment is situated in Charlestown - A World Heritage Site?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Waterwheel Apartment is situated in Charlestown - A World Heritage Site located?

This family-friendly St Austell apartment building is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre and Charlestown Harbour. Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens and Charlestown Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

The Waterwheel Apartment is situated in Charlestown - A World Heritage Site Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We stayed in the waterwheel apartment for 2 weeks with our 10 & 12 yr olds. The property provided plenty of space and had excellent facilities. It was immaculate with some lovely extra touches. It was a short walk into Charlestown which was the prettiest little harbour with a fabulous selection of bars and restaurants (check out the rum bar!). The beaches closeby were great for swimming & rockpooling, whilst the surfers beaches on the north coast were only a short drive away. There was also plenty to do on rainy days, cinema in St Austell, Eden project, Bodmin Jail, Carnglaze Caverns & bike hire on the camel trail were all easily accessible by car. We loved our stay here & hope to return. Thank you for a wonderful holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment.
Lovely well equipped apartment in good location. Comfortable beds. Good parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely stay
This is third time staying at this appartment and would stay again. close to pubs and restaurants love Charlestown and good base for exploring surrounding area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
The property was very clean, well equipped and minutes from the lovely harbour. Checking in and out was easy with no fuss. Plenty of good places to eat and if you prefer to eat in, big supermarkets are within walking distance. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment, would definitely recommend!
Lovely, roomy apartment, spotlessly clean, and very comfortable. All the appliances and furnishings were good quality, and the kitchen was very well equipped. Lots of nice touches including milk, tea, coffee and delicious scones with cream and jam, and as we stayed at the end of December, the living room had been decorated for Christmas. Sue was a very responsive host, answering messages very quickly, and always helpful and accommodating Great location for various attractions in Cornwall, and an easy walk down the hill to Charlestown which has some lovely pubs and restaurants with sea/harbour views. A bit more effort required to walk back up the hill again, but worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Waterwheel Apartment
This apartment was spotlessly clean and very cosy and well situated for visiting local attractions. We stayed in March in awful weather but it was always great returning after a day out as it felt warm and comfortable. The bedrooms are large so no problem sharing. There are two large supermarkets close by so no problems with food shopping. The property owner Sue was very responsive throughout. A thoroughly recommended stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness
loved it
Stayed in this apartment before. Its got everything you need and more. We had fantastic stay and will be coming back again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

pinal p.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely weekend!
The property was not only clean and tidy, the little extra goodies were a nice touch. The scones were really tasty. This place has a good location and the host Sue, was really helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

janette s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Versatile accomodation
Apartment was spotless, well presented, modern, light and airy. Welcome pack was a lovely touch. Bed very comfortable. Showers roomy and easy to use. Good quality appliances in kitchen. Suitable for children. Location true to description - easy access to main attractions of area. Athough harbour is a short walk and well worth a visit it is a steep hill on return. Car park en route is small so get there early. Some good pubs and restaurants on the way though.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judith F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base for Charlestown
Property was ideally placed to be able to walk into Charlestown within 10 minutes but be away from the bustle of the harbour area. Allocated parking and outside space were a great bonus. Access is easy and, with it being on the ground floor, good for the less able visitor. Plenty of space inside for 4 adults to comfortably live and accommodate visitors too. Two good bathrooms are ideal for two couples. Property is very clean and well presented. The welcome goodies were generous and much appreciated as was the provision of all necessary cleaning and bathroom products. The large fan was welcome at night as the only ventilation in the one bedroom is otherwise through opening the patio doors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterwheel Apartment (No.1)
Well appointed, equipped and spacious. Excellent position in a great location for visiting most of Cornwall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

Great apartment!
Very comfortable apartment everything provided to make our stay comfortable. Location was very quiet no noise whatsoever so very peaceful sleep. Location was excellent as 10 min walk to Charlestown harbour with restaurants. Can recommend The Pier Head and Wreckers.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carole P.

Wonderful apartment. Tastefully furnished with everything you need.
Very nice accommodation with all home comforts!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Nice apartment in lovely Charlestown
Good sized and tidy apartment. Very happy with it and our daughters, who live in Bugle, thought it was very nice as well. Sue put up some nice Christmas decorations as well as providing a welcoming package. Everything worked (always a bonus) and we felt comfortable there.

10/10 Excellent

Beverley G.

Home from home
Previously stayed at the apartment in 2012. Ideal facilities met all our needs. Easy access and ground floor accommodation suited our mobility requirements. Charlestown is a well placed location to visit Padstow, Fowey and further afield, Lovely views and restaurants. Many places of interest within easy reach. Enjoyable local walks. Should you wish to explore further the South West Coastal Path is a must. We look forward to future visits.....

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Excellent
Highly recommend a stay at Sue's beautiful apartment at the Waterwheel, Charlestown. We stayed in this lovely apartment for 3 weeks after spending 5 weeks traveling around parts of Europe & Scotland and as my husband said " its a home away from home". Everything you need is supplied and Sue & Mark make you most welcome and if we ever return to that lovely part of Cornwall again we would love to stay again. Judy & Mick from Australia
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary H.

June holiday
The Apartment was very spacious and spotlessly clean, the owner left us scones, jam and clotted cream, together with milk, tea, coffee and hot chocolate, all very welcome. It was just a short walk to the harbour, beach and restaurants, the bus stop very close too. A short drive to Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dörte K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spitzenappartment
Ein tolles Appartment in Nähe zu dem herrlichen kleinen Hafen Charlestown mit superherzlicher Betreuung durch die Vermieterin. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen und können das Appartment nur weiterempfehlen!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernd N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr gutes Appartement
Die Abwicklung war sehr einfach. Der Kontakt mit der Vermieterin war sehr freundlich. Die Lage des Appartements ist günstig für Ausflüge in ganz Cornwall. Alles Nötige und mehr wird zur Verfügung gestellt. Man fühlt sich sofort wohl. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthias C.

A Wonderful Week in Charlestown!
We (Family of three from Germany) had a realy wonderful week in Charlestown with fantastic weather and in an very lovely and comfortable appartement. I would absolutly recommend Charlestown as a very beautiful, small city, located directly at the sea, not so heavy crowded and so touristic, but with some nice restaurants and pubs etc. The appartment is even nicer than on the pictures and quite calm. Sue was very friendly and caring - we felt so welcome and homely and we definetly intend to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018