Christmas & Twixmas in Cornwall
The log piles are stacked, the decorations are up, the menus are prepared and that’s just the tip of the festive-prep iceberg! We are Christmas...
Tie the knot, Helford style
Small weddings, riverside weddings and, at certain times of the year, take-over weddings. Budock Vean weddings come in all shapes and sizes. They’re not off...
November Spa Treatment of the Month
Circadian Reset Ritual Reconnect with your natural rhythm and restore balance to body and mind with our Circadian Reset Ritual. This soothing experience begins with...
Seal of approval from BV
Budock Vean Hotel have signed up to be an Ambassador for the Cornish Seal Sanctuary. Situated in the neighbouring village of Gweek, the Sanctuary is...
Top Marks & New Award Badge For Budock Vean
We are thrilled to share our latest assessment by the UK’s national tourism board Visit England. The assessment, which is carried out after a secret...
10 Reasons To Stay At Budock Vean This Autumn
Tucked away on the Helford River, BV is a brilliant spot for a holiday any time of the year. With it’s cosy lounges, open fires...
What’s on: Family Fun Days Out This October Half-Term
For holidaymakers and locals looking for something to keep the kids, and adults alike, entertained during October half-term, Cornwall’s top attractions are offering plenty of...
October Spa Treatment of the Month
Bespoke Back of Body Renewal Experience Back by popular demand, we have rolled over our September’s spa treatment of the month into October! Begin with...
September Spa Treatment of the Month
Bespoke Back of Body Renewal Experience Begin with a personalised consultation to select the perfect body mask. Enjoy a foot cleanse, gentle body brushing, and...
Over £8,000 raised for local charities
Over £8,000 was raised for local charities by our golfers at Budock Vean Hotel at their annual club charity day and fundraising event. The charity...
FORM Art Festival Falmouth
Cornwall’s leading free visual arts festival, FORM, returns for a third consecutive year in 2024 running over three days in Falmouth, Cornwall from Friday 20...
The Helford River – stealing the limelight
Set in 65 acres of sub-tropical garden, woodland and golf course, Budock Vean is sat, tucked away, on The Helford River on the south coast...
Get Sporty
Here is your handy guide to family friendly sporting activities right here on site at Budock Vean. There’s plenty to choose from on land and...
For the Love of Food!
Our wonderful chefs and catering team at Budock Vean are passionate about the dishes that they create daily for our guests. They put a great...
Family Fun Days Out Near Us
From exploring some of the most beautiful sub tropical gardens in the U.K at nearby Trebah and Glendurgan, to visiting museums such as the National Maritime Museum Cornwall there...
Teenage Friendly Activities Near Us
Via Ferrata Originating in the Alps during WW1 to enable troops to cross mountains, Via Ferrata is a climbing route like no other. Metal steps,...
Discovering Daphne du Maurier’s Cornwall
In the summer of 1934 Daphne du Maurier spent a night on her yacht anchored in Frenchman’s Creek on the Helford River. This experience, bobbing...
Discovering Rosamunde Pilcher in Cornwall
“Happiness is making the most of what you have, and riches is making the most of what you’ve got.” - The Shell Seekers, Rosamunde Pilcher...
March’s Treatment of the Month
Our treatment of the month for March is an ELEMIS Pro-Glow Rose Facial and Hydrating Back Massage. Begin with a muscle relaxing and hydrating back...
Cornish Easter Traditions
Pask Lowen onen hag oll! – Happy Easter one and all! The celebration of annual festivals helps us mark the turning of the year. As...
February’s Treatment of the Month
Book an ELEMIS Pro Glow Facial in the month of February and add on a 25 minute back, neck and shoulder massage for just £20....
Watercolour Retreat 2024
If you are joining us at Budock Vean for our Watercolour Retreat this spring, or even just staying with us as a regular guest, it...
Budock Vean Love Stories
We’ve big fans of a love story here at BV and 2023 didn’t let us down. It was another beautiful year for small and perfectly...
Finding Inspiration – Tennyson in Falmouth
The many faces of Cornwall, its atmospheric landscapes, distinctive culture and vibrant folklore, have all helped to inspire the many authors who have experienced them....
Cornwall’s Wonderful Christmas Customs & Winter Traditions
Christmas is such a special time of year! A time when we come together and celebrate, when we give gifts and enjoy spending time with...
Christmas & New Year on the Helford
Christmas and New Year is a beautiful time of year here on the Helford River in south Cornwall. Budock Vean’s festive breaks are packed with...
New Year’s Eve Dinner
Put on your Sunday best and dancing shoes and join us for our wonderful, black tie New Year’s Eve gala dinner. The evening starts at...
The Pender Family of Budock Vean – PART 4
William married his first wife Anna Jane Penrose, the daughter of a Falmouth bookseller, in 1856 but sadly their marriage was not to be a...
