Your Cornish retreat by the Helford River

Welcome to Budock Vean Hotel & Spa

Discover Budock Vean Hotel & Spa – a four-star country house hotel and self-catering cottages set in 65 acres of gardens on the Helford River. Enjoy luxury stays, a natural health spa, golf, tennis and fine dining – all in a peaceful corner of Cornwall.

Exclusive perks

Why book direct?

Price Match Guarantee

GAIA Mini Essentials Travel Set

Spa Discount

Stay

Luxurious rooms and self-catering cottages

Choose from elegant hotel rooms, contemporary lodges or charming cottages. All include access to the spa, golf course and leisure facilities – everything you need for a relaxing and memorable stay.

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Dine

Exquisite dining experiences

Tuck into locally sourced dishes in our award-winning restaurant in Falmouth. From three-course dinners to afternoon teas and relaxed terrace menus, our food is as fresh and flavourful as the Cornish coast that inspires it.

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Relax

Natural Health Spa

Wind down in the Natural Health Spa with a 15-metre indoor pool, outdoor hot tub and a full menu of indulgent treatments. Or get active with tennis, kayaking and boat trips across our peaceful 65-acre estate.

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Golf

Scenic parkland golf course

Play our nine-hole, 18-tee parkland golf course, originally designed by James Braid. With mature trees and lush surroundings, it’s ideal for seasoned golfers or beginners – and it’s complimentary for hotel and cottage guests.

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Faqs

Check-in at Budock Vean Hotel & Spa begins from 3:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Guests arriving earlier are welcome to use the spa, lounge, terrace or gardens until their room is ready. 

Yes, you’ll find complimentary on-site parking for your stay. There are also chargeable electric vehicle (EV) charging points on the hotel estate, making it a convenient choice for eco-friendly travellers staying in Cornwall.

Your stay includes full access to the Natural Health Spa, where you can enjoy an indoor pool, outdoor hot tub with garden views, sauna, and a wide range of treatments. You also receive 10% off spa therapies, the perfect way to unwind and recharge.

Budock Vean offers a range of hotel rooms and suites as well as self-catering holiday homes and traditional cottages. All overnight accommodation includes complimentary toiletries (GAIA skincare), bathrobes and slippers, and many rooms offer garden or golf-course views. Self-catering guests also enjoy full use of the hotel leisure facilities.

The hotel spans 65 acres of gardens and woodland with its own 9-hole/18-tee golf course, two all-weather tennis courts, and direct access to the Helford River foreshore offering kayaking, paddle-boarding and boat trips. It’s an ideal base for both relaxed escapes and active breaks in Cornwall. 

Yes, dogs are welcome in selected hotel and self-catering cottages at Budock Vean. Please contact the us in advance to arrange the appropriate room type and confirm dog supplement. We’ll make sure your four-legged friend feels at home.

The hotel’s restaurant serves modern British cuisine using locally sourced Cornish produce, while there is also a terrace menu, afternoon tea available and Sunday Lunch during selected times of the year. Dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free are catered for with advance notice. You can also add dinner to your stay at a preferential rate when booking directly.

Budock Vean Hotel & Spa is located near Mawnan Smith, around 6 miles from Falmouth town centre. You are a short walk from the South West Coast Path and sub-tropical gardens such as Trebah Garden and Glendurgan Garden, with Cornwall’s beaches and countryside also within easy reach.

Yes, you’ll enjoy complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and grounds. Rooms also include tea and coffee making facilities, smart TVs, bathrobes and slippers, and GAIA Skincare toiletries as part of the experience at this luxury Cornwall country hotel. 

Yes, when you book directly via the Budock Vean website you unlock exclusive offers such as a GAIA Gift Set (£39), complimentary golf, spa discounts, and our Price Match Guarantee. The hotel encourages direct bookings as the best way to secure additional value.