Lyonesse Guest House

Covid 19 has challenged us all. A little daunted at the thought of my first holiday on my own, Mark and Erica could not have been more welcoming. I had not had a break for some time and just needed to get away to reset. I did all the classic tourist stuff; beach, ice cream, fish and chips, cinema when it rained, seals, gardens, castle and cathedral. My last night I was lucky to listen to Cornish poetry and folk song. My mind escaped all the stresses of daily life and I slept like a log in a very comfortable bed. My room had everything I needed, and was also very quiet. My batteries are recharged with grateful thanks to Mark and Erica.

Such an unexpected delight. A last minute booking, made out of necessity rather than choice, turned into a wonderful 3 day stay. We were in the very top room with excellent views over the town and glimpses of the sea. As soon as we were shown to the room it felt like home, after a stressful day we were made to feel so safe and comfortable. What sets this place apart is that is bursting with character and charm, and you can tell that that is driven by Mark and Erica. The whole house is thoughtfully and tastefully furnished, with a cohesion of homeliness and elegance that most interior designers would kill to achieve. You very much feel as though you are being welcomed into their home, and are treated more like a visiting friend than a customer. Even without the charm of the place, the rooms have everything you could want. Fresh milk and a fridge (very useful for stashing our picnic supplies), hairdryer, an enormous range of herbal teas, choice of proper or instant coffee, and even a sewing kit (something that you don't often see nowadays but is always useful!). Every aspect has been carefully thought out and considered, but from the human perspective, rather than the cold formulaic approach that you find in cooperate owned properties. This is the perfect place for a longer stay, well suited and well located to explore all that Falmouth has to offer, and for adventures further afield. We will definitely be back! (Also the best cookies I've ever tasted!)

Very close to the centre of everything. Clean and welcoming

The kitchen is excellent, everything home made. Really!!! The inside of the rooms is very stylishly arranged, and lots of books! The location is close to the centre, bit longer walk to the beach.

Erica and Mark were excellent hosts, we stayed in the attic room which was great. There was several windows to open and also a large fan so at no point did the room feel hot or stuffy. It had a very modern en-suite and tea and coffee facilities with homemade shortbread. Breakfast in a basket was fantastic, I was pleasantly surprised by the range of items on the menu. The breakfast sarnie was homemade bread with bacon, mushrooms and an egg in it. This was delicious. There was hot pastries, freshly squeezed juice and homemade granola. The homemade granola was superb. Well done Erica and Mark one of the best B and B we have stayed in.

They were extremely accommodating and the handmade breakfast is amazing! The room is super clean, tidy and quiet during the night. I would definitely come again!

Lovely room, perfect for me and my son.