What to Expect...

• Bedrooms & self-catering ready to be viewed.
• The spa team will be on hand for treatments and demos.
• Our kitchen & restaurant teams will be ready to create and serve some open day specials but also to demo some skills.
• Garden tours will be available throughout the day.
• Our golf team will be on hand to talk membership and handicaps.
• Ready to tie the knot? The registrar team from Cornwall Council will be on hand in our Lounges to talk weddings.
• Our HR team will be set up in our boardroom to talk about careers, apprenticeships and more.
• Our private hire rooms will be laid up to demo all sorts of special occasions.

Open Day FAQs

What is the open day for?

We’re throwing the doors open so that people can come and see what Budock Vean is all about. It’s a perfect opportunity for people to come and see the bedrooms, function spaces, restaurant, gardens and all the activities. We welcome hundreds of people here each year but we know there will be people who have never ventured down the drive … this is your chance to come and have a taster of all the wonderful things that we have on offer.

Will everything be free?

There will be free fun tennis sessions, free golf tasters, croquet and table tennis. There are free garden tours, ELEMIS & Made for Life spa workshops, bedroom views and free swims for anyone booking a restaurant lunch with us on the day. Lunches, cream teas and afternoon teas will be available. Please book in with reception on 01326 250288.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, you’re very welcome to bring your dog however there are a few places that we can’t allow dogs including the restaurant, on the bedroom tours and in the function areas. Everyone is still welcome to look at those spots, you might just need to do a bit of dog sitting between your group. Find out more about dogs at BV, here.

Do I need to pre-book?

It would be huge help for people to book in advance. It will help us make sure we’re ready for everyone. Booking for the 2-course restaurant lunch, view our lunch menu here, and for the full afternoon tea is essential and we recommend booking if you would like lunch in the bars or conservatory, although we will, of course, look after you on the day if there is space. You can see our bar lunch menu here. On day we’re throwing in a free swim for everyone who has lunch with us in the restaurant, that’s a saving of £10 per person. Bookings for all events and activities are open. We will email everyone who has registered for the open day with a timetable of all the events, activities and meals (together with prices) with details of how to book.

How do I join as a member?

It is easy to join as a BV member. There are several different levels depending on what you’re interested in. You’ll find all the details, including the application form, here.

Is the parking free?

Yes, parking is free.

What can I try for free?

There will be lots of things to try for free on the day including tennis taster sessions with Will Richards, golf putting, croquet, table tennis, the football goal and croquet. There will also be free garden tours, ELEMIS & Made for Life spa workshops and bedroom viewings so you can have a proper look around. Bookings for all events and activities are open. We will email everyone who has registered for the open day with a timetable of all the events, activities and meals (together with prices) with details of how to book.

We need to bring a wheelchair is that OK?

That is absolutely fine, because Budock Vean is an old building there are stairs in various places but there are also alternative routes available to be used. There’s some more information here and please do talk to us about any specific requirements or concerns.

We need to bring a pushchair is that OK?

It’s fine to bring pushchairs and we also have areas where they can be parked up if you prefer. We have highchairs and a children’s menu and also some tips around keeping your little ones safe in and around the hotel and grounds. View our Booking Terms and Conditions, here.

Can we swim?

Of course and we’ll be offering FREE swimming for anyone booking in on the 2-course restaurant lunch. We do recommend booking for all meals in advance of the day. We’ll fit you in on the day if we can but to be sure, we recommend that you pre-book. Bookings for all events and activities are open. We will email everyone who has registered for the open day with a timetable of all the events, activities and meals (together with prices) with details of how to book.

Swimming prices can be viewed, here.

How do I book a spa day or treatment?

Spa Open Day treatment offer:
Fancy adding in a treatment, book a choice of 30-minute facial, massage or reflexology treatment for just £35.  These need to be booked in advance to avoid disappointment. Booking is only available to those attending the open day and available here for the massage and reflexology and facial.

Spa demos:
11am & 2pm – ELEMIS Cleansing Workshop (45 minutes)
12pm – Made For Life Introduction (45 minutes)

Participants will also receive a voucher for 10% off product purchases and 15% off treatments (single use).  Scroll to the bottom of this page for the booking links for these workshops.

Can we look around the gardens?

Absolutely, please register when you arrive at the hotel then you’re free to explore the gardens yourself or join one of the guided tours. Bookings for all events and activities are open. We will email everyone who has registered for the open day with a timetable of all the events, activities and meals (together with prices) with details of how to book.

Are there any boat trips?

As part of Budock Vean’s Open Day on Friday 6th September we’ve arranged some special taster sessions. Enjoy a 45 minute guided SUP or kayak paddle to Anna Maria Creek to get a taste of The Helford. Trips, which need to be booked in advance, will be running at 10am, 11am and 12 noon and cost £20 per person. This includes all the kit you’ll need (wetsuit, buoyancy aid, wetsuit boots and a guide).

At 10am there’s a chance to enjoy a trip to Frenchman’s Creek on the hotel’s boat the HannahMolly … again, for just £20 per person, this is a great opportunity to get out onto the water for an hour and have a little explore. The boat trip at 10am will also need to be booked in advance.

Book a Koru Kayak Taster
Book a Koru SUP Taster
Book a Helford River Cruise Taster

Will there be any food deals?

On the day we’re showing off our food offering with a special 2-course lunch in the main restaurant as well as the usual brilliant array of lunches in the bar and lounges. We totally recommend booking in advance for the food deals to guarantee your space. Take a look at our Open Day lunch menu here. We will email everyone who has registered for the open day with a timetable of all the events, activities and meals (together with prices) with details of how to book.

Can I have a job?

We’re always looking for brilliant people and our HR team will be set up in the meeting room with all the information you need about getting a job at BV together with information about working here and apprenticeship opportunities … rumour has it there will be cakes down there too!

Can we look at some bedrooms?

Absolutely, we love showing off our bedrooms so we’ll be running regular tours of bedrooms. Bookings for all events and activities are open. We will email everyone who has registered for the open day with a timetable of all the events, activities and meals (together with prices) with details of how to book.

Can we look in the kitchens?

Our kitchen team are a shy bunch 😊, but in all seriousness, the kitchens and other working zones will be closed to the public for health & safety reasons.

Will there be a goody bag?

Yes … we’re working on that!

What if I can’t book on?

Spaces for all activities will be subject to availability and we may close registration if we reach capacity. If that does happen, we’ll try and run another session another day.

Booking Activities for our Open Day

GOLF
Join us for a free, fun putting practice session on our lovely putting green.  This is a free activity but space is subject to availability so please do book to secure your space;
Golf Putting 10am
Golf Putting 11am
Golf Putting 1.30pm
Golf Putting 2.30pm

GARDEN TOURS
During the day we will be running three guided tours of the gardens with our gardener. These are free to join and will probably last around 45 minutes to an hour and will involve walking through the gardens to the foreshore on the Helford River. Sensible walking shoes are recommended as the ground is, in places, uneven and a bit steep.  Book your space here ;
Garden Tour 10.30am
Garden Tour 1pm
Garden Tour 2.30pm

BEDROOM TOURS
Fancy a peek into some of the hotel’s bedrooms … our housekeeping and reception teams will be running mini tours during the day. These are free of charge, you can book here ;
Bedroom tour 10.30am
Bedroom tour 11.45am
Bedroom tour 1.30pm

TENNIS SESSION
Fancy trying our tennis courts? There are 8 spots available for a tennis taster session with Will Richards as part of our Open Day.  BYO trainers, and if you have a favourite racket feel free to bring that along (we'll have kit available to borrow).  Depending on people's level of experience, Will creates a fun and inclusive session for everyone to enjoy.
Tennis Taster 11am
Tennis Taster 2pm

Open Day lunch in the restaurant 
Make a meal of your BV Open Day experience with a 2-course lunch in our Helford Restaurant.  Running from 12.00pm until 1pm the menu is just £25.00 per person and includes a FREE swim for each diner worth £10 per person. Booking is essential for our Open Day lunch, please scroll to the bottom of this page to book.

Open Day Lunch & Free Swim - 12.00pm
Open Day Lunch & Free Swim - 12.15pm
Open Day Lunch & Free Swim - 12.30pm
Open Day Lunch & Free Swim - 12.45pm

There are also bar lunches available.  You need to book a table for these by calling 01326 250288.