FORM Art Festival Falmouth
Cornwall’s leading free visual arts festival, FORM, returns for a third consecutive year in 2024 running over three days in Falmouth, Cornwall from Friday 20...
The Helford River – stealing the limelight
Set in 65 acres of sub-tropical garden, woodland and golf course, Budock Vean is sat, tucked away, on The Helford River on the south coast...
Get Sporty
Here is your handy guide to family friendly sporting activities right here on site at Budock Vean. There’s plenty to choose from on land and...
For the Love of Food!
Our wonderful chefs and catering team at Budock Vean are passionate about the dishes that they create daily for our guests. They put a great...
Family Fun Days Out Near Us
From exploring some of the most beautiful sub tropical gardens in the U.K at nearby Trebah and Glendurgan, to visiting museums such as the National Maritime Museum Cornwall there...
Teenage Friendly Activities Near Us
Via Ferrata Originating in the Alps during WW1 to enable troops to cross mountains, Via Ferrata is a climbing route like no other. Metal steps,...
Discovering Daphne du Maurier’s Cornwall
In the summer of 1934 Daphne du Maurier spent a night on her yacht anchored in Frenchman’s Creek on the Helford River. This experience, bobbing...
Discovering Rosamunde Pilcher in Cornwall
“Happiness is making the most of what you have, and riches is making the most of what you’ve got.” - The Shell Seekers, Rosamunde Pilcher...
March’s Treatment of the Month
Our treatment of the month for March is an ELEMIS Pro-Glow Rose Facial and Hydrating Back Massage. Begin with a muscle relaxing and hydrating back...
Cornish Easter Traditions
Pask Lowen onen hag oll! – Happy Easter one and all! The celebration of annual festivals helps us mark the turning of the year. As...
February’s Treatment of the Month
Book an ELEMIS Pro Glow Facial in the month of February and add on a 25 minute back, neck and shoulder massage for just £20....
Watercolour Retreat 2024
If you are joining us at Budock Vean for our Watercolour Retreat this spring, or even just staying with us as a regular guest, it...
Budock Vean Love Stories
We’ve big fans of a love story here at BV and 2023 didn’t let us down. It was another beautiful year for small and perfectly...
Finding Inspiration – Tennyson in Falmouth
The many faces of Cornwall, its atmospheric landscapes, distinctive culture and vibrant folklore, have all helped to inspire the many authors who have experienced them....
Cornwall’s Wonderful Christmas Customs & Winter Traditions
Christmas is such a special time of year! A time when we come together and celebrate, when we give gifts and enjoy spending time with...
Christmas & New Year on the Helford
Christmas and New Year is a beautiful time of year here on the Helford River in south Cornwall. Budock Vean’s festive breaks are packed with...
New Year’s Eve Dinner
Put on your Sunday best and dancing shoes and join us for our wonderful, black tie New Year’s Eve gala dinner. The evening starts at...
The Pender Family of Budock Vean – PART 4
William married his first wife Anna Jane Penrose, the daughter of a Falmouth bookseller, in 1856 but sadly their marriage was not to be a...
The Pender Family of Budock Vean – PART 3
The Pender family lived at Budock Vean for nearly 200 years and under their stewardship the house was to become one of the largest and...
Christmas Gifts
Hello there December 2023 come on in! We’ve got lots of lovely things happening here at BV this month; grab a brilliant value pre-Christmas break...
December’s Treatment of the Month
As we approach the season of goodwill and New Year's resolutions, our thoughts turn to Christmas and the joy of spending time with both friends...
Cornish Garden Breaks
Cornwall has a hugely impressive array of glorious gardens from the mighty giants of The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan to the...
Walking Weekend
Breathtaking coastal paths, secret coves, secluded valleys and hidden wildlife ... There is a wealth of wildlife to be found in West Cornwall and the...
The Pender Family of Budock Vean – PART 2, Francis
Francis Pender was born in 1748 and was two years old when his family moved into Budock Vean. As the second son he would have...
The Pender Family of Budock Vean – PART 1, Peter & Mary
The Pender family lived at Budock Vean for nearly 200 years and under their stewardship the house and estate was to become one of the...
Remembrance Sunday 2023
On Sunday, those of us on site at Budock Vean will gather in silence to pause for a two-minute silence. As we remember and honour...
November’s Spa Treatment of the Month
Ginger & Sweet Orange Full Body Ritual Full Body Scrub, Wrap & Massage 70-Minutes - £80 Embracing the enchanting hues of autumn, with its vibrant...
Apprentice is a South West WINNER
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our Apprentice Chef de Partie Joseph Halloran has WON Rising Star at National Apprenticeship Awards SW regional final....
