Posts by management@budockvean.co.uk
Budock Vean and the Domesday Book
Here’s a little bit more Budock Vean history for you, this time dating from the Domesday Book. After the Norman conquest in 1066, much of Cornwall was divided up between the aristocracy. By 1085 Budock Vean, lying in Constantine parish, would have formed part of the Manor of Penryn-Foreign, owned by the Bishop of Exeter.…
Read MoreTravel Blog: Graham Custance
In mid-March 2022 we were delighted to host Travel Photographer Graham Custance and his family for a holiday here by the Helford River. “We had explored most areas in Cornwall but we had always wanted to visit the Falmouth area which had so far eluded us, so we were really excited when the opportunity came…
Read MoreSupporting Cornwall Community Foundation
Budock Vean, a family run hotel on the Helford River, have been proud supporters of Cornwall Community Foundation for many years. The Foundation, which was established in 1998, supports community led projects across Cornwall. In 2020 they awarded 370 grants totalling over £1.6 million to support communities during the pandemic. As well as being a…
Read MoreGolf: Juniors Section
Budock Vean Golf Club’s Junior section has recently, and very gratefully, received a donation of two sets of golf clubs from Club President Dennis Mcquillan, with help from the Ladies section. This will help with the continued progression of the Juniors.
Read MoreBlog: A slice of Budock Vean history
As life slowly returns to something close to pre-pandemic, we turn our attention to life at Budock Vean in the 1930s, and how the hotel became a holiday retreat for 20th century film makers and artists. In 1930, after a visit to the deserted manor house, Harry Parkinson and Eddie Pilgrim began a major refurbishment.…
Read MoreGolf Club AGM
The Budock Vean Golf Club held their AGM on Monday 6th December, which culminated with two cheque presentations for the charities the club has supported throughout the year. Club Captain, Kevin Bate, and Treasurer Granville Williamson, are pictured with a cheque for £2,904-18 for Children’s Hospice South West. And a second cheque was presented on…
Read MoreGolf News: Seniors round-up
September saw the Beavers beat city rivals, Truro, at home 5- 3, avenging an away defeat in the city in May. The Barlow Cup was retained, which is always pleasing. However the Autumn Trophy suffered due to a very wet spell, but has been rescheduled for October 12th. Our first visit to Trethorne also suffered…
Read MoreGolf News: The Barlow Cup
The Barlow Cup is played for by Budock Vean Golf Club and Merlin Golf Club every year. It is played on a home and away basis, with the aggregate score deciding the winners. Budock Vean were the holders, and this year played at home first and won 4 – 2. Alan Mills, Budock Vean’s Seniors…
Read MoreTrip Advisor Award
Budock Vean Hotel today announced it has been recognised as a 2021 Travellers’ Choice award winner. This achievement celebrates businesses that consistently deliver fantastic experiences to guests, having earned great traveller reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. As challenging as the past year was, Budock Vean stood out by continuously delighting their guests.…
Read MoreGolf: Tony Grace Charity Trophy
On Saturday 4th September 2021 the Budock Vean Golf Club said a fond fair well to their past President, Tony Grace, and to celebrate his life with a charity trophy raising funds for Cancer Research UK. With a strong field of 60 members who battled out a high scoring tournament in the best of spirits…
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