Budock Vean Hotel
October’s Spa Treatment of the Month
Embracing the enchanting hues of autumn, with its vibrant foliage and cooler breezes, marks a season not only of natural transition but also of profound self-love and self-care. As nature undergoes its transformation, so too should we prioritise our own well-being and happiness. The autumnal shift, while picturesque, can also usher in feelings of melancholy…
Read MoreBudock Vean Golf Club Captains Raise Funds for Local Charities
The captains of Budock Vean Golf Club recently presented donation cheques to their chosen charities; Mandown Cornwall and Cancer Research UK. The donations, which have been raised throughout the year by all players and visiting clubs, amount to close to £7,000. The men’s captain handed over £3438 to Mandown Cornwall, an organisation that supports men…
Read MoreBudock Vean recognised in national accommodation awards
At Budock Vean, we are delighted to annouce that we have been awarded a top national award from Visit England. The ROSE award, Recognition Of Service Excellence, recognises accommodation providers who give visitors the best customer experience. Our hotel, situated on the Helford River just south of Falmouth, is the only hotel in Cornwall to…
Read MoreHalf term happenings in Cornwall
Make BV your base for an October half term break in Cornwall this year. As well as all the activities on site (including the boat trips which run from our foreshore until the end of October), there’s plenty of things to do, see and outings to be had. Here’s a few of our recommendations ;…
Read MoreThe Great Autumn Skills Bonanza at BV
Gaining new skills and experiences on land and sea in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is the theme of autumn here at the Budock Vean Hotel. We have devised a series of seasonal breaks and guided activities with our expert partners to make full use of our facilities, 65-acre river-side estate and surrounding coast…
Read MoreGreat Walks near Budock Vean!
Within just a few miles of the Budock Vean there is a wonderful wealth of walking opportunities for you to enjoy. In recent years the benefits of walking on both our physical and mental health have become better understood and recognised, and in addition to that, getting out and about in the countryside is a…
Read MoreThe Story of Budock Vean’s Pioneer Movie Maker Owner
In 1930 after a visit to the then deserted manor house known as Budock Vean two men decided to purchase it and turn it into an award-winning hotel. Those men were Eddie Pilgrim and Harry B Parkinson. Eddie was an architect by trade, and was the first to spot the neglected building’s potential, but his…
Read MoreGet into Tall Ships Spirits at BV
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…
Read MorePirates & Smugglers
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,…
Read MorePenryn College students swap the classroom for polytunnels
Pupils from secondary school Penryn College recently spent a day getting the lowdown on organic veg growing and plant identification at Budock Vean Hotel. The day, led by the hotel’s Head Gardener Danny Konik and Liam Prynn SEMH Activities Co-Ordinator from the college, saw the pupils gather skills, knowledge and plants ready to take back…
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