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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 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 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 MoreWatercolour Painting Break
Congratulations to each guest who took part in this year’s Spring Watercolour Painting Break. We are delighted to announce the date for our next Watercolour Painting Break, which will take place on Sunday 13th to Thursday 17th October 2024. Working on a seasonal theme and taking inspiration from the beautiful colours and patterns that nature…
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…
Read MoreThank you for supporting CCF
You may already know that Cornwall Community Foundation (CCF) is one of four charities that we support, along with Miracle Theatre, Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Children’s Sailing Trust. Over the years we’ve raised money for CCF via events and auctions and via you, our guests, with an optional £1 donation. All the money raised for…
Read MoreNovember: Whats On
Here are some recommendations for what’s on in Cornwall this November to help you make the most out of your winter break. The Best of Hans Zimmer and John Williams by Candlelight – 5th November – at Truro Cathedral An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer and John William’s most iconic music, performed by London Film…
Read MoreCornwall Tourism Awards 2022/23
The annual Cornwall Tourism Awards have just announced their finalist list for this year. And once again, Budock Vean has made the top 3 for Large Hotel of the Year, which is a fantastic achievement and one the whole team is so proud of. It’s a testament to their hard work and dedication to looking…
Read MoreAutumn: 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 MoreFamily Treasures
We’ve all got a few pictures that are real family treasures, so loved they’re full of tiny holes where they’ve been moved around the pin board many, many times. We were lucky to see some wonderful old photos recently showing 5 young boys; Glanville, Ronald and Douglas Dunstan with their cousins Irvine and Kenneth Benney,…
Read MoreBlog: A slice of Budock Vean history
As life slowly returns to something close to pre-pandemic, we turn our attention to life at Budock Vean in the 1930s, and how the hotel became a holiday retreat for 20th century film makers and artists. In 1930, after a visit to the deserted manor house, Harry Parkinson and Eddie Pilgrim began a major refurbishment.…
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