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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Beginners Bridge Break with Jeremy Child

Bridge Break

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…

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Spring Stays with Free Champagne

Hotel Bedroom | Budock Vean Hotel | UK

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,…

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Open Studios Cornwall 2023

Open 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…

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What’s on: Family Fun Days Out This May Half-Term

Trebah Garden | Cornwall

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…

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Tall Ships Falmouth 2023

Tall Ships Parade | Falmouth | UK

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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