I was working in the Falmouth area with a colleague for two weeks. By sheer good fortune we booked this hotel. It is in an excellent location, quietly situated on the outskirts of the town centre. Entering the hotel takes your breath away. It wouldn't be unfair to describe it as s period piece! Walls adorned with wonderful old photos.... More

Clean, quirky, full of interesting photos, books and ephemera. Just over half a mile from the town centre (steep walk but very pretty). Breakfast very nice with leaf tea and local ingredients. Bed very soft. Shower was rather too small for me but then I am on the large side. Super sea views from our room (6, Theodore's room), breakfast... More

I stayed here for one night when I was working in Truro. My room had a view of the sea, and also of Pendennis Castle - somewhat eerily lit at night! The room was adequate for an overnight, and had all I needed. Comfortable bed especially appreciated, as was the decently sized bathroom - not always the case in small... More

This hotel has a fabulous location, 5 mins walk from beach and 15 mins from the centre. Our room was spacious and clean with lovely views; however these were the only pluses. We were greeted by an unfriendly/strange manageress and 100's of Victoria / Edwardian pictures everywhere. When entering our bedroom there was a little teddy bear on the bed... More

You walk into Hawthorne Dene Hotel, an old Victorian house.... and you're hit with old Victorian... mixed with 70's and 80's decor. It is a shrine to colonial times with military memorabilia and heavy mahogany furnishings. Was expecting to see an old retired major, with handle-bar moustache sitting around. Bedroom big and bathroom nice and clean but hated the two... More

We had 4 rooms, all of which were clean and well presented. The style of the decor suited the style and character of the building. Staff were helpful and obliging when we arrived a few hours early. The rooms were clean and the beds freshly made. There was adequate towels etc. Breakfast was of a varied choice and well cooked... More

The Hawthorne Dene has a lot of character and was in a good location for the wedding we were attending. I was really pleased to get a single and double room for 1 night, rather than it having to be 2 nights which seems important at other places. The owner was good at accomodating us earlier than the usual time... More

After carefully reading through all of the great reviews on this hotel, I booked even though I was not over impressed by the photos on the website. In the hotels favour, it was well situated, being a five minute walk to the beach and a 15 minute walk to the centre/town. The bed was very, very comfortable and we had... More

Very fussy decor, trying too hard with rooms named after teddies, and a toy with a message on the bed. Quite a way out of town if you're on foot, with an uphill walk back. Very nice breakfast, free range ingredients.