Budock Vean Hotel

Put on your Sunday best and dancing shoes and join us for our wonderful, black tie New Year’s Eve gala dinner.  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. The evening continues with dancing to our live band and a…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Ginger & Sweet Orange Full Body Ritual Full Body Scrub, Wrap & Massage 70-Minutes – £80 Embracing the enchanting hues of autumn, with its vibrant foliage and cooler breezes, marks a season not only of natural transition but also of profound self-love and self-care. As nature undergoes its transformation, so too should we prioritise our…