Posts by management@budockvean.co.uk
Tai Chi Taster Sessions
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…
Read MoreWatercolour 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…
Read MoreThe Nessie of the Helford River
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…
Read MoreThank you for supporting CCF
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…
Read MoreBeginners 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. Our collection of bridge breaks have been designed so that there’s a spot…
Read MoreSpring Stays with Free Champagne
Make your mini-break pack more punch with 10% off … and a fizzy little extra. Pack your bags and escape for a pre-summer mini break at this beautiful country house hotel in south Cornwall. Your holiday includes full use of the hotel’s on-site facilities including the 9 hole, 18 tee golf course, 15m indoor pool,…
Read MoreOpen Studios Cornwall 2023
Between Saturday 27 May and Sunday 4 June, hundreds of artists, designers and makers from across the Duchy will throw open the doors of their studios and workshops to share their artistic practice against a uniquely Cornish backdrop of creek, countryside and coast. By following the distinctive orange Os that denote these quaint and quirky…
Read MoreWhat’s on: Family Fun Days Out This May Half-Term
For holidaymakers and locals looking for something to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays, Cornwall’s top attractions are offering plenty of family fun to get involved with during the May half term. From exploring some of the most beautiful sub tropical gardens in the U.K at nearby Trebah and Glendurgan, to visiting museums…
Read MoreTeenage Friendly Activities This May Half-Term
Flambards From the thrill seekers, to those who prefer a gentler pace, experience the fun in the clutches of the Skyforce to a dizzying spin on the Hornet Rollercoaster. Be sure to check out the amazing view at the top of the only drop, twisting ride The Sky Raker before plummeting back down to earth.…
Read MoreTall Ships Falmouth 2023
After nine years the Tall Ships are back in Falmouth. From Tuesday 15th to Friday 18th August everyone can enjoy the spectacle of these beautiful ships in the bay of Falmouth. The event, which is a gathering then the start of a race to Cadiz, includes opportunities to board some of the historic tall ships…
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