Activity Breaks
Tennis Break
Tennis Break with Will Richards Tennis Break at Budock Vean Sunday 29th June to Friday 4th July 2025Join our summer tennis break and take your game to the next level.Led by coach Will Richards, you’ll benefit from 10 hours of coaching during the course of the break, with space to play in between. With a…
Watercolour Painting Breaks
Working on a seasonal theme and taking inspiration from the beautiful colours and patterns that nature provides. Shari, a Cornwall based artist and tutor, will bring a wealth of visual references and we can also gather inspiration in the wonderful grounds of the Budock Vean estate and the Helford River.
Family History Break
Family History Break Explore Your Family History It looks so easy on the TV shows but knowing how to go about tracing your ancestors can be daunting. Join us from Sunday 7th to Thursday 11th September 2025 for a 4-night break that will get you started on your family history journey with confidence. This beginner’s…
Learn to play Mah Jong
Learn to play Mah Jong Break Mah Jong Break For those who don’t already know, Mah Jong is a really sociable game that can be played across generations … it’s a game that combines skill, strategy and lots of luck!Join us from Sunday 9th February to Friday 14th February 2025, for a beautiful week by…
Quilting Workshop Retreat
Cowslip on the Helford Retreat Quilting Workshop Retreat Join us for a four-night retreat run by the wonderful Cowslip Workshops. During your stay you’ll lose yourself in the beautiful task of creating a quilt under the watchful eye of Jo Colwill.Suitable for people with all levels of experience, the retreat will see guests using machine…
Budock Bridge Academy
Budock Bridge Academy Bridge (and Golf) Breaks 2025 Our collection of bridge breaks have been designed for people experienced in the game and those looking to improve their skills. Each of the 5-night breaks include dinner, bed and breakfast, Bridge seminars and use of the hotel’s facilities including the golf course, indoor pool, outdoor hot…
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…
Writers’ Retreat
Published author Liz Fenwick leads this year’s writers’ retreat at BV. Called the ‘queen of the contemporary Cornish novel’ by the Guardian, Liz Fenwick is the author of ten books and two novellas. The latest are The Secret Shore and The River Between Us which won the Popular Romantic Fiction Award from the Romantic Novelists’…
golf breaks
If your annual golf trip to warmer climes has landed in the rough this year, why not look a little closer to home? Budock Vean is tucked away in south Cornwall, in a spot known for its sub-tropical gardens and mild climate making it a great choice for a getaway all year round. Golfing holidays in Cornwall at the Budock Vean Hotel are ideal for couples, friends wishing to have a golfing trip away or Society Golf Groups and there are no green fees!
gourmet weekends
At Budock Vean we have an enviable reputation for serving fantastic food all year round, and this goes into overdrive at our special spring and autumn Gourmet weekends. These have been successfully running for over 20 years and these fabulously foodie weekends are a chance for our chefs, led by Head Chef Christian Jordan, who has been part of the Budock Vean family for almost 30 years, to really show off their skills.
bridge golf
At Budock Vean we’ve hosted bridge holidays for over 30 years… friendships have been made, points have been gained and many a pack of cards has been shuffled. Our Bridge & Golf breaks are on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis and include use of the golf course, swimming and leisure facilities, tennis and snooker. The programme typically includes three golf comps plus bridge tutoring sessions and games. Free time is factored into all breaks so you can explore the local area.