Wimbledon Meets the Helford: Luxury Tennis Break Serves Up Cornish Escape

Fancy five days of tennis, spa and gourmet food this summer?

Tennis fans looking for something a bit special during Wimbledon fortnight are being invited to Budock Vean Hotel near Falmouth for a luxury five-night break by the Helford River.

Running from Sunday 29th June to Friday 4th July, the exclusive experience is limited to just eight guests, with small-group coaching led by LTA-qualified coach Will Richards, who brings over 10 years of coaching experience and two decades as a competitive player in Cornwall.

Coaching and Courts in a Relaxed Setting

Guests will receive 10 hours of professional coaching over five sessions, held across the hotel’s private tennis courts. The schedule starts with welcome drinks on arrival night, followed by a mix of morning and afternoon sessions across the week:

Tennis Schedule:

Sunday 29th June
• Welcome drinks before dinner

Monday 30th June & Tuesday 1st July
• 9:30am – 11:00am: Tennis coaching
• 4:00pm: Afternoon coaching session

Wednesday 2nd July & Thursday 3rd July
• Two afternoon coaching sessions

More Than Just Tennis

Off court, guests can enjoy Wimbledon match screenings, fine dining and access to the hotel’s extensive leisure facilities, including:

• Unlimited golf on the James Braid designed course

• Use of the indoor pool, Finnish sauna, and Natural Health Spa

• Complimentary spa membership and 10% off pre-booked treatments

Optional water-based activities like kayaking and paddleboarding are available via Koru Kayaking, launching from the hotel’s private foreshore.

Food, Gardens and Coastal Charm

The break includes breakfast and three-course dinner each day, showcasing modern British cuisine made with Cornish produce. Guests also have time to explore the surrounding area, including Trebah and Glendurgan gardens, coast path walks and a trio of nearby pubs like the Ferryboat Inn, The Red Lion in Mawnan Smith, and Shipwrights Arms across the river in Helford village.

Prices start at £2840 based on two adults sharing.

To book or find out more, visit the official page at budockvean.co.uk/activity-breaks/tennis-break.

More about the hotel: www.budockvean.co.uk