The Budock Vean gardens are beautiful and extend to almost 32 acres, incorporating woodland, parkland, formal and informal beds and the valley gardens and ponds.
Since 2003, the gardens have been managed organically. Over 350,000 new plants have been introduced, most of which were propagated on site in the nursery. The design is based on a mix of the classic Cornish garden landscape and the Cornish country landscape, with inspiration taken from many of the great Cornish gardens as well as elements of the surrounding countryside including tin mining and Neolithic areas. Read the latest estate news from here.
We maintain a list of animals seen in the grounds of the Budock Vean. If you see any not on the list please let us know. More information about other local gardens here.
A strong emphasis on ecologically sound practice and sustainability measures has ensured that the rich diversity of wild flora and fauna has increased, allowing visitors to see many species of birds and mammals within the estate boundary or at the foreshore.
The woodland is managed according to Forestry Commission guidelines, through the Woodland Grant Scheme. The objective is to restore the woodland back to its original state, only planting trees that are indigenous to the Helford River and removing any species classified as alien.
Guests are invited to explore every area of the grounds and the gardening team are often available to help with questions and advice.