Business Details
18 Years
experience
Luxury Bed & Breakfast in Falmouth
Dolvean House is a luxury five-star bed and breakfast nestled in the heart of Falmouth, Cornwall. Established in 2008 by Shaun and Renate Davie, our establishment combines decades of hospitality expertise with a passion for exceptional service. Shaun, a Cornish native with a career in the hotel industry, and Renate, a former nutritionist and PR manager from Germany, bring a unique blend of local knowledge and international flair to our guest experience. Our Victorian house offers ten individually decorated en-suite rooms, each featuring premium amenities such as pocket-sprung mattresses, Egyptian cotton bedding, and superfast WiFi.Guests benefit from a private car park, proximity to Falmouths town centre and beaches, and a licensed bar serving wines and spirits. We pride ourselves on bilingual German-English service and have earned recognition through awards and positive guest feedback. Our commitment to maintaining high standards ensures every visitor enjoys a comfortable, memorable stay in one of Cornwalls most picturesque locations.
Services
Luxury Bed & Breakfast
Private Parking
Free WiFi
En-suite Rooms
Award-Winning Hospitality
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer ten individually decorated luxury rooms with en-suite bathrooms
- Our B & B provides free superfast WiFi and a private car park
- We are located five minutes from Falmouth town centre and beaches
- Our team offers German-English bilingual service
- Stay seven nights or more and receive a 10% discount
What people say
Luxury rooms
Excellent location
Friendly service
Free WiFi
Private parking
Services
Luxury Bed & Breakfast
Our ten individually decorated en-suite rooms offer premium comfort with pocket-sprung mattresses, Egyptian cotton bedding, and luxury towels. Each room provides harbour or town views, digital TV, and hospitality trays. The Victorian-themed interiors blend elegance with modern amenities for a relaxing stay.
Private Parking
A dedicated off-road car park is available for guests, ensuring secure and convenient access to the property. This rare feature for Falmouth B&Bs eliminates parking concerns in the busy town centre area.
Free WiFi
Superfast wireless broadband is provided free of charge throughout the building. Guests can stay connected for work or leisure without restrictions, ideal for remote working or streaming during their stay.
Licensed Bar
A small licensed bar offers wines, beers, and spirits for guests to enjoy in our spacious lounge. This self-service facility allows visitors to relax with a drink at their convenience, complementing the informal atmosphere.
Bilingual Service
German-English hospitality is a key feature, with staff fluent in both languages. This caters to the significant number of German visitors to Cornwall, enhancing their experience through clear communication and cultural understanding.
People
Shaun Davie
Co-Owner
A Cornish native with a career in the hotel industry, Shaun previously served as Deputy Manager at Meudon Country House Hotel. He brings extensive hospitality expertise to Dolvean House, ensuring high service standards.
Renate Davie
Co-Owner
Originally from Bonn, Germany, Renate worked as a nutritionist and PR manager before becoming a tour guide. She contributes bilingual service and local knowledge, enhancing guest experiences through cultural insights.
Questions
What amenities are included in the rooms?
All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, pocket-sprung mattresses, Egyptian cotton bedding, luxury towels, digital TV, hospitality trays, and free superfast WiFi.
Is parking available at Dolvean House?
Yes, we provide a private off-road car park at the rear of the building, a rare benefit for Falmouth accommodations.
Are there discounts for longer stays?
Guests booking seven nights or more receive a 10% discount. Shorter stays may incur a supplement and require telephone booking.
What languages do staff speak?
Our team offers German-English bilingual service, catering to international visitors and enhancing communication for German-speaking guests.
How close is the B & B to Falmouth town centre?
The town centre and beaches are a five-to-ten-minute walk from Dolvean House, providing easy access to local shops, restaurants, and attractions.
Reviews (7)
Jim R.
Jun 17, 2022
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Excellent bed and breakfast between town centre and main beaches. Friendly owner who cooks excellent breakfasts at flexible times with almost unlimited choice. Well furnished rooms with some available on ground floor and off road parking round the back. We had a great 3 night stay.
Nicala O'Leary
Oct 19, 2021
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Warm welcome as always at this smashing hotel. Lovely room, comfy bed, spotlessly clean, beautiful bathroom, delicious breakfast what more could you want?
Keith Sparks
Oct 15, 2021
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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.
Sarah Watson
Sep 04, 2021
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A home from home, spotlessly clean with an outstanding breakfast. We always come back. You won't do better!
Valerie Greenfield
Jul 03, 2021
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Wonderful hosts! Everywhere spotlessly clean. Great breakfast, plenty of choice even in the restrictions of Covid ( no buffet) Renates Bircher muesli is a must on the lovely freshly prepared fruit salad. Cooked breakfast piping hot & cooked to perfection. Excellent facilities in the room & an extremely comfortable bed. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Val & Tim Greenfield 20th-27th June
Debbie Poulding Hotmail Co Uk Macauley
Nov 01, 2020
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Fabulous hosts, really friendly and spotlessly clean room. Breakfasts was amazing. Great location to town and beach. Highly recommended *****
Joan Smith
Jan 08, 2019
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Just stayed at the Dolvean House for a week and enjoyed every minute. Shawn and Renate are such friendly hosts and nothing is too much trouble even supplying us with a fan as weather so hot. Breakfast was amazing too the choice was great and even made me a separate bowl fruit every morning without orange in it as I'm allergic. Its in an ideal location too only 5 mins down to the beach and 10 min walk into centre. Would definitely recommend this place and will stay here again when we get chance to visit this part of the world amazing!
