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Antiques Break with Paul Martin

27th March 2026

Paul Martin visits Budock Vean Hotel

From £229 per room based on two persons sharing

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Join us for a one-night Antiques Break at Budock Vean Hotel & Spa on the serene Helford River. Your evening begins with a three-course dinner, followed by an exclusive talk and Q&A with antiques expert and beloved Flog It! presenter Paul Martin, as he reveals fascinating insights from his book, My World of Antiques. Plus, receive a signed copy of the book to take home.

What's Included

Best known for presenting Flog It! for over 20 years, Paul Martin has also been a resident expert on Antiques Road Trip and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, most recently leading Channel 5’s Paul Martin’s Antiques Showdown. A lifelong collector, he has travelled the UK uncovering remarkable pieces and the craftspeople behind them.

Your illuminating evening begins with a three-course dinner before an exclusive talk and Q&A as Paul shares stories from his book, My World of Antiques.

In his book, Paul reveals remarkable finds, expert insights and tips for working in the antiques world. Spanning eras, continents and crafts, he brings history to life through vivid stories and a deep passion for the people and places behind treasured objects.

Why not arrive early on the 27th and add on a ticket to attend our valuation and afternoon tea event from 11am-3pm. Bring your antiques, heirlooms, and curiosities and receive a personal valuation from Paul Martin himself.

Your package includes:

  • Your accommodation
  • Three-course dinner in the Helford Restaurant in the evening
  • Breakfast in the morning
  • Talk from Paul Martin celebrating the fascinating tales behind his book My World of Antiques
  • A signed copy of My World of Antiques
  • Complimentary membership to Natural Health Spa
  • Use of 9-hole/18-tee golf course, snooker room and two all-weather tennis courts
  • 10% off any spa treatments pre-booked

Prices

  • Standard Room

    From £229 per room based on two persons sharing

  • Signature Room

    From £265 per room based on two persons sharing

Valuation and Afternoon Tea event

Have you got an antique you would like evaluated? Add on a ticket to our valuation and afternoon tea event from 11am-3pm on 27th March.

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