Budock Vean Hotel
The Great Autumn Skills Bonanza at BV
Gaining new skills and experiences on land and sea in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is the theme of autumn here at the Budock Vean Hotel. We have devised a series of seasonal breaks and guided activities with our expert partners to make full use of our facilities, 65-acre river-side estate and surrounding coast…
Read MoreGreat Walks near Budock Vean!
Within just a few miles of the Budock Vean there is a wonderful wealth of walking opportunities for you to enjoy. In recent years the benefits of walking on both our physical and mental health have become better understood and recognised, and in addition to that, getting out and about in the countryside is a…
Read MoreThe Story of Budock Vean’s Pioneer Movie Maker Owner
In 1930 after a visit to the then deserted manor house known as Budock Vean two men decided to purchase it and turn it into an award-winning hotel. Those men were Eddie Pilgrim and Harry B Parkinson. Eddie was an architect by trade, and was the first to spot the neglected building’s potential, but his…
Read MoreGet into Tall Ships Spirits at BV
The world’s magnificent Tall Ships will be showcased in Falmouth for the first time in nine years from August 15th – 18th and here at Budock Vean Hotel guests can get into the spirit of the event with a guided Tall Ships walk, cocktails and a chance to channel Daphne du Maurier’s historic pirate romance…
Read MorePirates & Smugglers
The quiet creeks and wooded valleys of the Helford River are a haven for wildlife and a delight to explore but in the past they were used as a different kind of bolthole. In centuries past, when this now peaceful waterway bustled with trade and the unceasing coming and going of ships and fishing craft,…
Read MorePenryn College students swap the classroom for polytunnels
Pupils from secondary school Penryn College recently spent a day getting the lowdown on organic veg growing and plant identification at Budock Vean Hotel. The day, led by the hotel’s Head Gardener Danny Konik and Liam Prynn SEMH Activities Co-Ordinator from the college, saw the pupils gather skills, knowledge and plants ready to take back…
Read MorePledge for Nature: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership
We are delighted to be supporting the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership, a fantastic collaboration of local partners working together to champion the value of nature, for the benefit of the environment, people and economy. We have joined 112 individuals, 16 businesses, 35 organisations and 11 community groups to make a Pledge…
Read MoreBV team help showcase hotel’s facilities
Some of the team at Budock Vean Hotel have been downing tools to help show off the resort’s on-site activities for a new summer campaign. Joined by members of their family, chefs, office staff and the hotel’s head gardener have been picking up rackets, paddles, clubs … and cutlery ready to be photographed for a…
Read MoreTai Chi Taster Sessions
This summer local Tai Chi practitioner Rachel Grande will be visiting our croquet lawn to run a 45 minute Tai Chi taster class. If you’ve ever been interested or wanted to give Tai Chi a try, or if you regularly practice Tai Chi this could be perfect for you. ‘Apart from the benefits of improved…
Read MoreThe Nessie of the Helford River
Cornwall is not only a place of stunning natural beauty, it is also a magical land of myths and legends, a westerly world of fantastic beasts and curious creatures. There is a huge collection of weird and wonderful folktales about the region which make it seem as if the superstitious locals once believed the whole…
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