Events at The Budock Vean Hotel

Thursday 1st Aug

Saturday 17th Aug

Friday 30th Aug

High tides and warm summer nights are a match made in heaven for us here on the Helford.

During the summer we combine the two to cook up a series of special early evening gatherings down at our foreshore. You can explore the river on a boat trip, a SUP or kayak adventure then sit back with a drink and pizza as you watch the tide slowly drop. We have the fire lit and the beers chilled.

At 6pm the bar at the foreshore will be open, serving a selection of beers, wines, prosecco and soft drinks with your first drink included in the booking. The fire pit will be lit to take the edge off and the view will be stunning overlooking Perran Cove on high tide. Your pre-ordered pizza will be delivered to the foreshore at around 6.30pm which will be prepared and cooked by the Budock Vean chefs. There is a choice of margherita pizza, pepperoni or Parma ham & mushroom which you can choose as an add-on when you book the event.

You can also book a space on a Helford Guided Kayak Adventure which will depart from the hotel foreshore or join Helford River Cruises for a boat trip beforehand.

Wednesday 11th September

Wednesday 13th November

Join us for our brand-new quilting workshops during 2024. You’ll create a beautiful piece of work under the watchful eye of Jo Colwill from Cowslip Workshops, Launceston.

For those who are new to patchwork, quilting and applique this will be an introduction to making a simple strip or row type quilt , possibly with a theme or just a nice collection of fabrics and colour, by cutting 6” wide lengths of fabric and joining in a random way with no matching of seams. This is a gentle introduction to patchwork and piecing. Once you have pieced the fabrics together, you can overlay simple applique, like animals or boats.

Sophie Velzian is a contemporary landscape artist who celebrates the enchantment and spell of the famous Helford River. Living and working in this unique Cornish location, she is inspired by its clear waters, the soft light and distinctive trees. Working in oil and cold wax she uses rich and muted colours to conjure up its enduring and enigmatic atmosphere.

Sophie will cover her art background, from her initial art degree at the Slade School of Art, through to the current day where she is finally living the life she always dreamed as a full time artist painting every day.

Sophie will bring with her examples of her original paintings and talk through the inspiration and techniques behind the artwork. She will also give us a live demo of these techniques, using oil and cold wax and reveal some of the secrets of how she creates the layers and shimmering light and water seen in her work. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions along the way, about her inspiration, the places she loves to paint and the process itself.

Our regular and informal supper clubs are a lovely opportunity to gather with friends and family members for a 2 course fish supper and coffee (or tea), followed by a talk. We gather from 6.30pm for a welcome drink in the golf bar and function area ready to sit down for dinner at 7pm.

A mini break with eight bridge seminars and five practice play opportunities.

This break is designed for players new to the world of bridge. At the end you will have an understanding of the fascinating world of bridge, and hopefully be inspired to take it up as a lifetime hobby.

Sessions will run daily at 10am and 4pm, with a practice session after dinner.

Follow up with the Bidding for Beginners break in March 2025.

Join us for a four-night retreat run by the wonderful Cowslip Workshops.

During your stay you’ll lose yourself in the beautiful task of creating a quilt under the watchful eye of Jo Colwill.

Suitable for people with all levels of experience, the retreat will see guests using machine piercing with hand applique and covering various techniques that will make each quilt individual.

Guests can use existing designs, keeping to the basic strip type of quilt or choose something more complex … or go freestyle and adapt designs as they choose.

Prices include dinner, bed and breakfast, scheduled coffee and tea breaks plus sessions with Jo.

Standard Room £656.00 per person

Signature Room £896.00 per person

At Budock Vean we have an enviable reputation for serving fantastic food all year round, and this goes into overdrive at our special spring and autumn Gourmet Weekends.

These have been successfully running for over 20 years and these fabulously foodie weekends are a chance for our chefs, led by Head Chef Christian Jordan, who has been part of the Budock Vean family for almost 30 years, to really show off their skills.

Our chefs plan menus that shine a light on Cornish produce. Working with local suppliers and the finest seasonally available ingredients, they will craft five course meals for Friday and Saturday evening using a variety of cooking styles to produce something that really is quite special. Each course is accompanied by specially selected wines that have been specifically chosen to be enjoyed alongside the flavours of the food and the evening will include some fun, educational and fascinating wine facts.

Standard room £257.00 per person Signature room £329.00 per person

Price Includes Two nights accommodation. Five-course Gourmet dinner, coffee and selected wines on both nights. Full English breakfast. Unlimited golf, swimming, sauna, outdoor hot tub, tennis and snooker.

Join us this December and make your own Christmas Wreath with local artist Fiona Pullen. Create your wreath using a natural theme, traditional Christmas or modern asymmetrical design … all using locally made willow bases.

There will be plenty of foliage and seasonal embellishments to choose from. On Tuesday lunchtime arrive early and enjoy lunch in our lounges or on Thursday stay on for a full traditional Christmas lunch in our hotel’s main restaurant.