escapes - Budock Vean Hotel

escapes
WINTER
SPRING
2016
CONTENTS:
• Early Bird Offer • Runaway Retreats • Valentines Weekend • Kayaking • Yoga Weekends
• Gourmet Weekend • Painting Break • Glorious Gardens • Easter Weekend
• Bridge and Golf • Walking Break • Holiday Homes • What’s On 2016
Welcome to
Cornish Escapes
Welcome to the Winter/Spring 2016 issue of Cornish Escapes – special breaks and
activity led holidays at the Budock Vean Hotel by the beautiful Helford River.
Here’s a small selection of some of the things you can do while
staying here:
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Kayaking from the foreshore to explore the creeks with
Koru Kayaking
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Visit the nearby gardens of Trebah and Glendurgan
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Dolphin and whale watching aboard Orca Sea Safaris
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Day sailing, dinghy sailing or motorboat hire to explore the Carrick Roads and Helford River
Boat trips along the river with Helford River Cruises
Guided walks with local experts from walkitcornwall and
Explore in Cornwall
Scuba diving to explore the diverse underwater wildlife and shipwrecks with Kennack Diving
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Sea Fishing with Blue Pointer charters – equipment and bait provided
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Bosvathick Riding Stables, just a 10 minute drive from the hotel
Golf and tennis on site. Coaching can be arranged
Cornish Escapes - terms and conditions
The special offers contained in this guide cannot be used in conjunction with each other or any other price promotion.
All offers are subject to availability and are best booked in advance to ensure you get the dates you would like.
Prices quoted are per break, dinner bed and breakfast (unless stated otherwise) and based on a cost dependent on type of
room chosen from Standard, Superior or Signature rooms.
Low season: 22nd January to 10th March and 23rd October to 23rd December
Mid season: 11th March – 21st April and 25th September to 22nd October
Spring season: 22nd April – 9th June
High season: 10th June – 24th September
For the latest information on our breaks and offers visit: www.budockvean.co.uk/offers
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Early Bird Offer
Available from 22nd January to 24th March 2016
Book a break at this time of year and
make the most of Cornwall’s mild
climate to explore dramatic coastline
and early blooming gardens. There are
wonderful walks, quiet beaches, pretty
fishing villages and sheltered coves
to discover just a short distance from
Budock Vean. Minimum 2 night stay.
The Early Bird break:
Early Bird Spa Offer:
Low season:
• £83 per person per night (Standard room)
• £95 per person per night (Superior room)
• £104 per person per night (Signature room)
Stay on an early bird break during our low and
mid season and indulge yourself with a spa
treatment. Book in advance to benefit from
the discounts offered.
More info: www.budockvean.co.uk/spa
Mid season:
• £102 per person per night (Standard room)
• £115 per person per night (Superior room)
• £124 per person per night (Signature room)
Head in Heaven - £57 – 1 hour treatment
(usually £63)
Price per person includes:
Elemis Taster Facial - £30 – 30 minute
treatment (usually £37)
• Four course dinner on each evening
• Full English breakfast on each morning
• Unlimited use of golf and leisure facilities
Sole Sensation - £30 – 30 minute treatment
(usually £36)
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Runaway Retreats
Available from 22nd January – 23rd December 2016
As soon as you enter the 65 acres of natural beauty at Budock Vean you start to relax and
unwind. At the Natural Health Spa we treat the mind and body as a whole. The Runaway
Retreat means you enjoy great hospitality, amazing food and all the facilities that Budock Vean
has to offer, plus two relaxing spa treatments in a special break that ensures stresses and strains
simply flow away.
The 2 night Runaway Retreat:
Price per person includes:
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• Personalised full body massage tailored to your specific needs plus one other choice from:
Low season: - £253
Mid season: - £291
Spring season: - £323
High season: - £333
(all of above based on a Standard room)
* Head Massage
* Elemis Taster Facial
* Sole Sensation
• 2 nights accommodation
• Four course dinner and coffee each evening
• Full English breakfast each day
• Unlimited use of golf and leisure facilities
• Two treatments as listed above (1 hour 30 minutes total treatment time)
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Valentine’s Weekend
12th - 13th February 2016 or 13th - 14th February 2016
Sweep your Valentine off their
feet and indulge in the ultimate
romantic getaway here at the
Budock Vean Hotel. Enjoy the
finest Cornish cuisine cooked to
perfection by our brigade of Chefs.
Plus, a bottle of Champagne and
chocolates will be waiting in your
room on arrival. Why not spoil
your loved one even further by
pre-booking a relaxing treatment
in our Natural Health Spa?
The 2 night Valentine’s package:
• £182 per person in a Standard room
• £208 per person in a Superior room
• £228 per person in a Signature room
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Accommodation per person for 2 nights
Four course dinner and coffee each evening
Champagne and locally made chocolates in your room on arrival
Full English breakfast on 2 mornings
Unlimited use of golf and leisure facilities
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Kayaking from the foreshore
13th February - 16th December 2016
Cornwall is without doubt one
of the most beautiful counties
in the UK, from the dramatic
coastline to the beautiful inland
waterways. And in our opinion,
the Helford River is one of the
prettiest parts of the county.
We’ve teamed up with Koru
Kayaking to offer stunning guided
kayak adventures direct from our
private foreshore to Frenchman’s
Creek, the inspiration for
Daphne du Maurier’s novel of the
same name.
The Helford River offers a rich
array of sights from the kayak,
and it’s a quiet and gentle way to
explore, passing sailing boats and
the edges of ancient oak forest
plus an opportunity to swim in
the soft waters of the creek.
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The deal:
Book a minimum 3 night stay and quote ‘Kayak 16’ to
receive a free kayak session for 2 hours. No experience
necessary, lifejackets provided, wetsuits available to hire. T&Cs
Only available to guests staying in main hotel (not self
catering) and only available when paying full tariff for 3
nights. One kayak session per person per stay, kayaking
is weather dependent, refunds not available due to poor
weather conditions, but trip will be rearranged during
your stay wherever possible. Yoga Weekends
19th - 21st February; 15th - 17th July; 23rd - 25th September and 18th - 20th November 2016
The popularity of Phil Aston’s practical
and down to earth approach to yoga
has enabled him to expand his ‘Yoga at
Work’ brand of teaching and take on
a handpicked team of teachers. Their
range of individual teaching styles all
complement Phil’s own method of
teaching.
Many people from all walks of life can
apply the relaxation techniques learnt
during the yoga classes to their busy
and hectic lifestyles. The classes are fun
as well as informative and people who
arrive feeling stressed and tired from
their journey leave the yoga breaks
feeling refreshed and full of renewed
vigour. All teachers are fully qualified
with the British Wheel of Yoga.
The 2 night yoga break:
• £292 per person in a Standard room in February
• £382 per person in a Standard room in July & September
• £292 per person in a Standard room in November
Price per person includes:
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2 nights accommodation in a Standard room (Superior and Signature rooms available at a supplement)
Four course dinner and coffee each evening
Full English breakfast each day
6 hours of yoga tuition
10% discount on spa treatments
Champagne reception on first evening
Unlimited use of golf and leisure facilities
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Gourmet Weekend
Friday 4th - Saturday 5th March 2016
Book early for a place on our ever popular
Gourmet Weekend for a very special Spring
break. Held on a Friday and Saturday night,
the break includes 2 five-course dinners
(menu is set but vegetarian options
available) with different pre-selected
wines served with each course.
Enjoy relaxed conviviality and the best
fresh local Cornish produce, imaginatively
presented by our Head Chef, Darren Kelly,
and his team, using a variety of cooking
styles, with fine wines, expertly chosen, to
complement each dish.
The weekends have a ‘house-party’ feel
to them, and guests may be seated on
large tables of 8 or 10. This dinner party
style has resulted in many friendships
being formed.
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The 2 night Gourmet package:
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£205 per person in a Standard room (additional night + £83 pp pn)
£231 per person in a Superior room (additional night + £95 pp pn)
£251 per person in a Signature room (additional night + £105 pp pn) Price per person includes:
• Two nights’ accommodation
• Five-course gourmet dinner, coffee and selected wines on both nights
• Full English breakfast each day
• Unlimited use of golf and leisure facilities Painting Break (with Janet Judge)
Sunday 6th - Thursday 10th March 2016 - THIS BREAK IS NOW FULL
2nd break added * Sunday 21st February - Thursday 25th February 2016
Whether you’re an absolute
beginner or would just like to
develop your painting skills,
acclaimed local artist Janet Judge
will encourage and guide you
on how to work with loose and
colourful watercolours.
Paint over 3 days in the beautiful
relaxed surroundings of the
hotels’ Helford Lounge, or outside
on the terrace if the weather
is suitable. The focus will be on
landscape painting. The last day is
left free for you to enjoy the local
area and relax using the hotels’
facilities.
More details online along with an
equipment list and basic palette.
The 5 night painting break
• £560 per person in a Standard room
• £625 per person in a Superior room
• £675 per person in a Signature room
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Five nights’ accommodation
Four course dinner and coffee each evening
Full English breakfast each day
Unlimited use of golf and leisure facilities
All equipment, including brushes and paints, can be provided at an additional cost of £20 per person
Meet fellow guests and Janet Judge on Sunday 6th
over dinner
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Glorious Gardens
Sunday 13th - Thursday 17th March 2016
Enjoying the warmth of the gulf
stream, Cornwall’s gardens are
home to a wealth of exciting rare
and beautiful plants and trees.
Join our spring gardens break and
explore some hidden gems plus
one of the most famous gardens
with expert guided tours.
Our resident gardener, will be on
hand as well to take you around
the hotel gardens and discuss
the importance of using the right
techniques to maintain a healthy
environment for flora and fauna
to thrive.
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The Gardens Break:
• Guided tour of Trebah Garden with expert member of the horticultural team
• Guided tour of privately owned Bonython Estate Gardens near Mullion by the owner, inc tea and homemade cake
• Guided tour of privately owned Scorrier House Gardens near Redruth
• Rest day to explore the hotel gardens
(we reserve the right to make changes to the schedule if necessary)
The 4 night Gardens break:
• £560 per person (Standard room)
• £625 per person (Superior room)
• £675 per person (Signature room)
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Entrance to all gardens
Transport provided where applicable
Four course dinner each evening
Full English breakfast each morning
Unlimited use of golf and leisure facilities
Easter Weekend
Friday 25th - Monday 28th March 2016
Enjoy a traditional Cornish Easter and take time out with family and friends. Spring flowers are in
abundance and the warm climate makes it a great place to take a walk and enjoy the beautiful
scenery. Explore nearby gardens such as Trebah and Glendurgan or join the locals as they handpick shellfish from the Helford River bed on Good Friday, known locally as ‘trigging’.
The 3 night Easter break:
• Standard room - £336
• Superior room - £375
• Signature room - £405
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Three nights accommodation
Champagne reception on one night
Easter egg hunt around the grounds
Four course dinner and coffee each evening
Full English breakfast each day
Afternoon tea on 3 days
Local guided walk
Golf competition, quiz and prizes
Unlimited use of golf and leisure facilities
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Bridge and Golf
Sunday 24th – Thursday 28th April 2016
Sunday 16th – Thursday 20th October 2016
Sunday 13th – Thursday 17th November 2016
Our ‘Bridge and Golf’ breaks are designed for bridge players who also enjoy some fresh air and
relaxation during their holiday. Golf is played on the hotel’s own parkland course. The Helford
Lounge is dedicated for bridge playing. This lounge has excellent natural light by day and a lighting
system designed specifically for card playing after dark. Individuals and couples are welcome.
The competitions are EBU licensed and master points are awarded. Partners are provided for
individual plays and complimentary tuition is included.
The morning analysis and training session is completed by 11.30am and the duplicate bridge
starts at 6pm with a break for dinner. Rubber Bridge is offered for those who do not want to
play golf.
The 5 night break
24th – 28th April:
£560 per person (Standard room)
£625 per person (Superior room)
£675 (Signature room)
16th – 20th October:
£510 per person (Standard room)
£575 pp (Superior room)
£625 (Signature room)
13th – 17th November:
£455 per person (Standard room)
£520 per person (Superior room)
£570 (Signature room)
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Price per person includes:
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5 nights accommodation
Welcome drinks reception
Prize giving evening
Tuition from EBU Professional
Four course dinner and coffee each evening
Full English breakfast each day
Unlimited use of golf and leisure facilities
Walking Break with walkitcornwall
Sunday 1st – Thursday 5th May 2016
Each day over 3 days you will
enjoy a leisurely meander through
seascapes, woodlands and farmlands
at different locations in Cornwall.
Your expert guide, Paul Simmons,
will explain the local heritage, flora
and fauna, myths and legends, Celtic
history, literature, smuggling and
shipwrecks along with the unique
Cornish culture and identity.
Paul has been leading walks in
Cornwall for over 20 years and
you will walk at a leisurely pace
of 1 - 1.5mph between 6 - 9 miles
(9 - 12kms) each day. Exact walking
locations will be decided nearer the
start of the break to make the most
of the weather on the north and
south coasts. This break is limited to
8 people to enable us to offer daily
transport to different locations to
start your walks. Please book early
to guarantee your place.
The 5 night walking break:
• Standard room - £650
• Superior room - £715
• Signature room - £765
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Five nights accommodation
Four course dinner and coffee each evening
Full English breakfast each day
Welcome drinks reception
3 days of expert guided walks
Transportation where necessary
Advance itinerary outlining features of the weeks’ walks
Unlimited use of golf and leisure facilities
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Holiday Homes to rent or buy
Renting
Buying
Our first holiday homes have been awarded a 5*
Gold Award by Visit England. Built and finished to
the highest standard with cool, minimal interiors,
log burner and floor to ceiling glass overlooking our
stunning 65 acres of countryside.
Imagine having your very own Helford
River bolthole with views across our
tumbling lawns and gardens plus use of
the hotel leisure facilities, including access
to bars, restaurant, tennis courts, snooker
room, golf course, swimming pool, outdoor
hot tub and Natural Health Spa.
Each holiday home sleeps 6 in three double/twin ensuite bedrooms. There is a large, open-plan lounge and
luxury kitchen with integrated appliances including
fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave. The kitchen
is fully stocked with quality utensils and crockery.
There are laundry facilities on the ground floor. All
bedding and towels are provided, and bathrobes and
swimming towels are available at a small extra cost.
Stay from just £500 per week
(Sunday to Sunday stays)
www.budockvean.co.uk/stay/holiday-homes.
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Each holiday home is available for outright
purchase in conjunction with management
and letting agreements so it’s hassle free
– we manage and let it for you when
you’re not in Cornwall, providing a regular
income.
For more information visit:
www.budockvean.co.uk/holiday-homes
or call 01326 250288 for an
information pack
What’s On 2016
Special breaks at Budock Vean and events in Cornwall
Jan to March Early Bird offer
22 Jan -25 Dec
Runaway Retreats
12/13 or 13/14 February Valentines Weekend
13 Feb - 16 December Kayaking
19 - 21 February Yoga Weekend
4 - 5 March Gourmet Weekend
5 March
St Piran’s Day
10 - 28 March
Falmouth Spring Flower Festival
6 - 10 March Painting Break
13 - 17 March
Glorious Gardens break
25 - 28 March Easter Weekend
Image credit: Adam Gibbard/Visit Cornwall
Cornwall Spring Flower Show,
2 - 3 April Boconnoc
16 - 17 April
Porthleven Food Festival
24 - 28 April Bridge and Golf Break
1 - 5 May Walking Break
7 May
Helston Flora Day
28 May - 5 June
Open Studios
9 - 11 June
Royal Cornwall Show, Wadebridge
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Falmouth International
Sea Shanty Festival
15 - 17 July Yoga Weekend
23 - 25 September Yoga Weekend
16 - 20 October Bridge and Golf Break
13 - 17 November
Bridge and Golf Break
18 - 20 November
Yoga Weekend
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