The Old English Rooms

The Old English Rooms Overview

First Impressions

There’s something immediately charming about The Old English Rooms that you notice the moment you arrive. It’s tucked into Bowles House in Falmouth, and honestly, it feels less like checking into a property and more like being handed the keys to someone’s beautifully kept home. The kind of place where you actually stop and look around when you walk in, rather than just heading straight to the room.

Location & Neighbourhood

Falmouth is one of those Cornish towns that genuinely rewards slow exploration — the harbour, the independent cafés, the art galleries dotted along the streets — and The Old English Rooms sits right in the thick of it. The location score here is 9.6, which, if you’ve stayed in enough places, you know is not easy to pull off. Couples especially seem to love it for that reason, rating it 9.0 for a two-person trip, and I can see why — it’s the sort of spot where you can wander out in the evening without needing a plan. Everything feels walkable, which in a hilly coastal town like Falmouth is genuinely worth something.

The Property

It’s not a traditional hotel setup, which is sort of the whole point. Flat 2 within Bowles House gives you a more self-contained, apartment-style feel — your own space, your own pace. The overall rating sits at an impressive 9.8, which tells you that the people who’ve stayed here aren’t just satisfied, they’re the kind of guests who come back or tell their friends. That kind of score doesn’t happen by accident; it comes from a place that actually pays attention to the details.

Practical Perks

One thing that matters more than people admit — especially if you’re driving down to Cornwall, which, let’s be honest, most people are — is parking. Free private parking on site is available here, and if you’ve ever circled a Cornish town centre for forty minutes looking for a space in August, you’ll understand exactly why that’s worth mentioning upfront. It takes a real logistical headache completely off the table, and you can just focus on actually enjoying where you are.

Why Guests Love It

I mean, the numbers speak for themselves, but what they don’t fully capture is the atmosphere. This is a place that feels considered — not in a fussy, over-designed way, but in the way that suggests someone genuinely thought about what a guest would need and want. Falmouth itself is a destination that draws people who appreciate character over convenience, and The Old English Rooms fits that sensibility well. If you’re planning a trip to this part of Cornwall and you want somewhere that feels rooted in the place rather than just plonked in it, this is the kind of stay that tends to stick in your memory long after you’ve driven back up the A30.

Exploring Cornwall blends smugglers’ coves, subtropical gardens, and heritage rail trips hugging the sea cliffs.

The Old English Rooms Accommodations

Reviews of The Old English Rooms

• Allan from United Kingdom – 22 June 2025 (10/10)

  Location location and quality apartment
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Donna from New Zealand – 21 May 2025 (10/10)

  Location, modern high end accomodation with car parking a bonus.
  Fully equipped kitchen, sunny large lounge and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Will come again.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Karen from United Kingdom – 31 March 2025 (10/10)

  A beautifully presented property with everything you could need for a self catering accommodation.
  Perfect location with a lovely old pub round the corner. The hosts are ***** star !!!!

• Tanya from United Kingdom – 30 March 2025 (10/10)

  It was a really beautiful flat. We felt at home and pampered. Beautiful furniture and decor.
  
  What could be improved: Only fault we could find was kitchen tiles were very slippery in socks

• Jack from United Kingdom – 22 March 2025 (10/10)

  Clean and perfect for our few days away!

• Chris from United Kingdom – 10 February 2025 (10/10)

  Amazing accommodation, everything catered for

• James from Australia – 31 December 2024 (10/10)

  We had a delightful Christmas week in Falmouth staying in this spacious, comfortable, well appointed apartment. It’s very quiet and peaceful but only a few minutes walk from the charming town heart (take your pick of the steps of Jacob’s Ladder or the steps to Well Lane). Even the beach was just a fifteen minute walk away (we joined the local madness of the Christmas Day swim). We ummed and aaaghed about booking a place with a view but chose comfort with the English Rooms instead – so glad we did: this accommodation is sublime and in any event there are views aplenty whenever you are out and about. We are well travelled and cannot recommend this place highly enough.
  
  What could be improved: –

• Sandra from United Kingdom – 9 December 2024 (10/10)

  A beautifully decorated, furnished and clean flat. Felt homely and comfortable and the hosts had thought about everything. Had a lovely weekend despite the weather.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was excellent

• Stacy from United States – 26 November 2024 (9/10)

  Very comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. All needs met and more. Easy access. Lots of character.

• Lara from United Kingdom – 24 November 2024 (10/10)

  The property was fabulous. The attention to detail was incredible, ability to recycle, planet friendly toiletries and washing up things. An extremely comprehensive book of how to work things, what’s on in Falmouth. All in all it was a perfect stay.
  
  What could be improved: The windows were a tad draughty, however it’s a listed building so a small price to pay.

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