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New Year’s Eve at Budock Vean
Guided walk, a joyous ceilidh, fireworks, fabulous food and champagne … these are all beautiful moments that create the New Year break here on the Helford. Stay 1 night, 2 or join us on the 31st. Our Country House Hotel sparkles at New Year, you can enjoy all the hotel has to offer from golf,…
Read MoreChristmas Gifts
We’ve got lots of lovely things happening here at BV this month; we’ve got fires lit, the outdoor hot tub is bubbling and the golf course is as wonderful as ever. Details below, as always space is subject to availability … and if you’re looking for a gift for a friend or family member see…
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
Working on a seasonal theme and taking inspiration from the beautiful colours and patterns that nature provides. Shari, a Cornwall based artist and tutor, will bring a wealth of visual references and we can also gather inspiration in the wonderful grounds of the Budock Vean estate and the Helford River. This course would suit those…
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,…
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