Budock Vean Hotel
Autumn: Whats On
Autumn in Cornwall can be quite dramatic and often inspiring. Here by the Helford we watch the trees that line the river change colour from green to shades of gold and brown, there’s a wild beauty to be found in stormy skies and waves that crash along the coastline. The sunsets can be spectacular, and…
Read MoreFree Things To Do
There are some fantastic places to visit and things to do in our local area that won’t cost the earth – just a donation to charity in some instances – and maybe an ice-cream or two! We would always advise planning your visit and calling ahead as some places are a little ‘off the beaten…
Read MoreHelford: Nature
Our Environment To the south of our estate is the Helford, an estuary comprising a range of important freshwater and saline habitats. The influence of the tides and the inundation of seawater continues up Port Navas Creek, one of the main tributaries of the Helford which lies to the west of our boundary. As…
Read MoreHelford: Flora and Fauna
The Helford River is a marine inlet formed by the flooding of a river valley following the last ice age. The wide range of marine, coastal and terrestrial habitats have been recognized for both their national and international importance. They have received multiple designations including a Marine Conservation Zone, a Special Area of Conservation and…
Read MoreAward Finalists
We are proud (and a little bit excited!) to announce that we are finalists in two upcoming business awards. The Good Spa Awards recognise spa destinations around the country for a range of categories and we have been chosen as finalists in the much coveted Best Spa For Guest Experience category as well as the…
Read MoreCornwall Tourism Awards Winner
We’re over the moon to find out that our Head of Housekeeping, the indomitable Sue, has been announced as one of the winners in the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2021-2022 Unsung Hero category. Now Sue may like to hide her light under a bushel, but we’re super proud of her and the wonderful team that keep…
Read MoreArt at Budock Vean
Here at Budock Vean we’ve always tried to champion the best of what’s available locally. Be that food and drink, or indeed art inspired by the beautiful land and seascape of the Helford River – a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. As regular guests will know, while we have tastefully refurbished the hotel over…
Read MoreBudock Vean and the Domesday Book
Here’s a little bit more Budock Vean history for you, this time dating from the Domesday Book. After the Norman conquest in 1066, much of Cornwall was divided up between the aristocracy. By 1085 Budock Vean, lying in Constantine parish, would have formed part of the Manor of Penryn-Foreign, owned by the Bishop of Exeter.…
Read MoreTravel Blog: Graham Custance
In mid-March 2022 we were delighted to host Travel Photographer Graham Custance and his family for a holiday here by the Helford River. “We had explored most areas in Cornwall but we had always wanted to visit the Falmouth area which had so far eluded us, so we were really excited when the opportunity came…
Read MoreSupporting Cornwall Community Foundation
Budock Vean, a family run hotel on the Helford River, have been proud supporters of Cornwall Community Foundation for many years. The Foundation, which was established in 1998, supports community led projects across Cornwall. In 2020 they awarded 370 grants totalling over £1.6 million to support communities during the pandemic. As well as being a…
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