Posts by management@budockvean.co.uk
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 6.30pm where you’ll be welcomed with a champagne reception before heading down for a beautiful 4-course evening meal created by our talented team of chefs … not a bad way…
Read MoreThe 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 happy one. They had four children but each died before reaching their second birthday. Their fifth child, Catherine Maria born in 1864 lived but then Anna Jane herself passed away…
Read MoreThe 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 wealthiest in the district. But who exactly were the Penders and what mark have their lives left in this quiet corner of Cornwall for us to discover? This collection of…
Read MoreChristmas 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 with our Winter Escape Offer, perfect for a bit of downtime before the gorgeous chaos arrives. We’ve got fires lit, the outdoor hot tub is bubbling and the golf course…
Read MoreDecember’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 and family. It’s a moment to cherish these meaningful connections and create enchanting memories contributing to a sense of continuity, nostalgia, and togetherness. The true essence of giving is revealed…
Read MoreCornish 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 small but perfectly formed, free to visit gardens dotted around Falmouth and neighbouring towns. With 2 world class sub-tropical gardens, NTs Glendurgan and Trebah, within half a mile from our…
Read MoreWalking 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 best way to discover these riches is whilst out walking the wonderful paths and trails that criss-cross the landscape. Over 2 days of walking you will have the chance to…
Read MoreThe 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 been expected to make his own way in the world and this he certainly did, serving an amazing 60 years in the Royal Navy, 40 of those years spent at…
Read MoreThe 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 largest and wealthiest in the district. But who exactly were the Penders and what mark have their lives left in this quiet corner of Cornwall, and the rest of the…
Read MoreRemembrance 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 the sacrifices made by so many before us, we’ll turn our thoughts to those who continue to serve and sacrifice for our freedoms today. During the 1940s, Budock Vean was…
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