Seasonal Breaks

As well as our popular special interest breaks we regularly promote seasonal breaks with lots of ideas on thing to do locally to entice you to visit at different times of the year.

Check in regularly and don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter to ensure you are kept in the loop. Sometimes we might have a special deal on, so keep an eye on our social media too. 

Some of our special break packages are not bookable online, including Christmas, Valentines Weekend, Bridge and Golf and our Gourmet Weekends, so please contact us direct to book these. 

Message relax@budockvean.co.uk or call Reception on 01326 250288.

Cornish Garden Breaks

Cornwall has a hugely impressive array of glorious gardens from the mighty giants of The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan to the small but perfectly formed, free to visit gardens dotted around Falmouth and neighbouring towns. With 2 world class sub-tropical gardens, NTs Glendurgan and Trebah, within half a mile from our…

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Walking Weekend

Breathtaking coastal paths, secret coves, secluded valleys and hidden wildlife … There is a wealth of wildlife to be found in West Cornwall and the best way to discover these riches is whilst out walking the wonderful paths and trails that criss-cross the landscape. Over 2 days of walking you will have the chance to…

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Running Retreat Cornwall

We’ve buddied up with Cornish Trails to offer three new running retreat dates. Friday 19th April – Sun 21st April 2024. Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd June 2024. Friday 27th – Sunday 29th September 2024. Our weekend running retreats will offer up to three runs (one destination Long Run and two shorter local runs) with…

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Watercolour Painting Break

Congratulations to each guest who took part in this year’s Spring Watercolour Painting Break. We are delighted to announce the date for our next Watercolour Painting Break, which will take place on Sunday 13th to Thursday 17th October 2024.  Working on a seasonal theme and taking inspiration from the beautiful colours and patterns that nature…

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Writers Retreat

A huge thank you to those who attended our Writer’s Retreat from Sunday 4th – Wednesday 7th February! Keep your eyes peeled for new dates to be released soon. Our writers’ retreat is led by published author and Amazon Top 100 bestseller (UK, Australia and Canada), Anna Mansell. With seven novels under her belt, and an…

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Beginners Bridge Break with Jeremy Child

Do you know people who play bridge? Would you like to learn to play bridge? Find out what all the fuss is about in the beautiful surroundings of Budock Vean Hotel, a country house hotel on the Helford River in South Cornwall. Budock Vean are running an ‘Introduction to Bridge’ holiday on Sunday 6th to Friday…

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Gin Dinner

Gin, Dinner & Stay Thank you so much to our guests who attended this years Gin Dinner; watch this space for dates in 2024. We’ve teamed up with a local gin expert Catherine Murden to create an evening that combines the very best of gins with the very best of local ingredients.Our chefs have created…

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Wild Swimming & Cold Water Breaks

  Wild Swimming Retreat Next date: October 2024 Budock Vean’s unique location on the iconic Helford River opens up a whole world of inspiring and wonderful swims in this perfect corner of South Cornwall. Our partners at Escape Swims have put together a 3 day swimming retreat with a range of swims and activities that…

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Spring Wildlife Break

Budock Vean wildlife break  … nature just got grown up   Think nature spotting is just for children? Think again. Join us for our 5-night dinner, bed, breakfast discovery break that will ruffle your feathers, awaken your curiosity and fill you with joy. Situated in 65 acres of private gardens and grounds right in the…

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Wellbeing Breaks

Without going into detail, we all know that things have been very different in our day to day lives since March 2020. But as things start to creep back to something akin to normality, many of us will be struggling with a hangover of sorts related to how Covid and lockdowns affected us on a…

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Winter Weddings

This winter come and say your ‘I do’s’ with us here at Budock Vean. We specialise in small, cosy weddings that come complete with an overnight stay for you both and dinner for 2 in our award-winning restaurant. Enjoy your ceremony in one of our beautiful, licenced rooms in the company of your guests during…

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Work Retreats

SAVE 14% on work retreats until 25th April 2024 So from now until 7th March that’s £176 per person. From 8th March to 25th April that’s £197 per person. T&Cs : Bookings taken on a first-come-first-served basis and subject to availability. Bookings for this offer will close Friday 15th March 2024. Available every Sunday to…

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christmas break

Christmas Breaks Christmas and New Year … one of our favourite times here at Budock Vean. Expect the best of all celebrations with carols, choirs, Champagne and much more. Our chefs create wonderful feasts using the very best local and seasonal ingredients, our spa team will be on stand-by for treatments and we’re stocking up…

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