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The 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.…
Read More2021 Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Award
Budock Vean Hotel today announced it has been recognised as a 2021 Travellers’ Choice award winner. This achievement celebrates businesses that consistently deliver fantastic experiences to guests, having earned great traveller reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. As challenging as the past year was, Budock Vean stood out by continuously delighting their guests.…
Read MoreWinter Weddings
This winter (2022/2023) come and say your ‘I do’s’ with us here at Budock Vean. We specialise in small, cosy weddings that come complete with an overnight stay for you both and dinner for 2 in our award-winning restaurant. Enjoy your ceremony in one of our beautiful, licenced rooms in the company of your guests…
Read MoreTony Grace Memorial Golf Trophy
Tuesday 10th August saw the first Tony Grace Memorial Trophy take place at Budock Vean Golf Club, in memory of the club’s President, who sadly passed away last year. As a reflection of Tony’s popularity at Budock Vean, there was a fantastic turn out of 32 senior players, on a day with perfect weather, who competed…
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