Title: The Waterwheel Apartment is situated in Charlestown - A World Heritage Site Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Waterwheel Apartment is situated in Charlestown - A World Heritage Site Family-friendly apartment in St Austell ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18976500/18976495/059d9206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18976500/18976495/3f3abd0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18976500/18976495/6e00b7ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18976500/18976495/5bfe9d14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18976500/18976495/w4029h3024x0y0-3653a464.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A garden, a playground and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Waterwheel Apartment is situated in Charlestown - A World Heritage Site. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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. - 3 steps to reach entrance - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Visual alarms in hallways - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 A car is not required for transport 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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.33671%2C-4.76364&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fdtSdRNWa8MGM7R3jPzLINkcyuA=) St Austell, ENG #### What's nearby - Charlestown Harbour - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Porthpean Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles - Eden Project - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles - Pentewan Sands Beach - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles - Lost Gardens of Heligan - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles #### Getting around - St Austell Station - 5 min drive - Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The sandy - ‬3 min drive - ‪Pier House Hotel & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk - ‪Duke of Cornwall - ‬9 min walk - ‪Ten Ten - ‬6 min walk - ‪Francine's Fish And Chips - ‬12 min walk ## 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? > Checkout 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. Eden Project is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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