Get into Tall Ships Spirits at BV

Tall Ships Parade | Falmouth | UK

The world’s magnificent Tall Ships will be showcased in Falmouth for the first time in nine years from August 15th – 18th and here at Budock Vean Hotel guests can get into the spirit of the event with a guided Tall Ships walk, cocktails and a chance to channel Daphne du Maurier’s historic pirate romance…

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Running Retreat Cornwall

Running Retreat | Cornwall | UK

We’ve buddied up with Cornish Trails to offer two new running retreat dates. 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 a run coaching session, sports massage and other…

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Pirates & Smugglers

Helford River View | Cornwall | UK

The quiet creeks and wooded valleys of the Helford River are a haven for wildlife and a delight to explore but in the past they were used as a different kind of bolthole. In centuries past, when this now peaceful waterway bustled with trade and the unceasing coming and going of ships and fishing craft,…

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BV team help showcase hotel’s facilities

Photo Shoot | Budock Vean Hotel | Cornwall | UK

Some of the team at Budock Vean Hotel have been downing tools to help show off the resort’s on-site activities for a new summer campaign. Joined by members of their family, chefs, office staff and the hotel’s head gardener have been picking up rackets, paddles, clubs … and cutlery ready to be photographed for a…

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Tai Chi Taster Sessions

Tai Chi | Taster Session | Budock Vean Hotel | UK

This summer local Tai Chi practitioner Rachel Grande will be visiting our croquet lawn to run a 45 minute Tai Chi taster class. If you’ve ever been interested or wanted to give Tai Chi a try, or if you regularly practice Tai Chi this could be perfect for you. ‘Apart from the benefits of improved…

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Watercolour Painting Break

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. This course would suit those…

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The Nessie of the Helford River

Aerial photo Budock Vean

Cornwall is not only a place of stunning natural beauty, it is also a magical land of myths and legends, a westerly world of fantastic beasts and curious creatures. There is a huge collection of weird and wonderful folktales about the region which make it seem as if the superstitious locals once believed the whole…

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Thank you for supporting CCF

Cornwall Community Foundation Project

You may already know that Cornwall Community Foundation (CCF) is one of four charities that we support, along with Miracle Theatre, Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Children’s Sailing Trust. Over the years we’ve raised money for CCF via events and auctions and via you, our guests, with an optional £1 donation. All the money raised for…

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