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Dolvean House

Melvill Road, near town centre and seafront · B&B

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A ten-room, five-star rated B&B on Melvill Road, close to both the town centre and the seafront.

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About Dolvean House

Dolvean House is a ten-bedroom bed and breakfast on Melvill Road, run for many years by the same owners and consistently rated among the highest-scoring guest accommodation in Falmouth. Its position midway between the town centre and the seafront suits guests who want to walk to either without needing a car.

Each of the ten rooms is individually decorated and en suite, and the house has picked up a run of awards over the years for both its rooms and its breakfasts, which lean heavily on local and seasonal ingredients.

The personal service that comes with a smaller, owner-run house is the main draw here, alongside a genuinely central but quiet location a short walk from Falmouth's main attractions.

What guests say

Linda Hill

We have had a lovely stay at dovelean guest house in falmouth. Lovely welcome on arrival. Great choice for breakfast. Room was spotless (room 9)comfy beds. Shaun was very helpful. Great location for beach /town and train station. Bit of a steep hill. But after a while. We got use to it. And also off road parking. Highly recommend if you are looking for a guest house in falmouth. Thank you Shaun for having us. 👍

2 months ago · via Google

Foivos D.

The place itself is fine, but during a wedding event next door one of the owners (German) made comments toward my friends that we experienced as racially insensitive. Because of that interaction, I wouldn’t feel comfortable recommending this place to Jewish guests or people of colour.

8 months ago · via Google

Keith Sparks

We have stayed at Dolvean House on numerous occasions and have never been disappointed. Even with the pandemic the high standards are maintained with extra safety measures in place to protect residents and staff. The location is ideal for us, with places of interest easily accessible and local restaurants within easy walking distance. Shaun and Renate are a wealth of knowledge about Cornwall and are always willing to give advice and tips on where to visit and eat etc. Rooms are very well maintained and very clean. The owners work hard to make your stay as comfortable as possible and always making sure everything runs smoothly during your stay. Breakfast is always good with a good selection available.

4 years ago · via Google

Lori Whitten

Dolvean House is a nicely appointed B&B with wonderful breakfasts and warm hospitality from owner/operators Shaun and Renate. They are very friendly, welcoming, and helpful, so I will definitely return and highly recommend to everyone. I very much enjoyed my 2-week stay there as I took in the sights around Falmouth and completed a week of walking on Cornwall’s incredible footpaths. Make Dolvean House your home away from home when you visit Cornwall!

3 years ago · via Google

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Victorian guesthouse with free breakfast and WiFi plus a bar, a garden and parking.

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At a glance

Address
50 Melvill Road, Falmouth, TR11 4DQ Get directions
Property type
B&B
Location
Melvill Road, near town centre and seafront
Star rating
5 star
Guest score
9.5 / 10 (350 reviews)
Prices from
£95 per night
Good for children
No
Destination
Falmouth