Guest Comments
"Fantastic 60th. Party, Ceileidha Band, food, honeymoon suite and everything. Coming again.
"
Carrie Pakenham – Somerset
Extra Services- For that special touch
Whilst staying at The Vean, we would like to ensure your that stay is special. We have put together the following extra services which may be of interest during your stay.
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Caerhays Castle and Portluney Beach - 02
Shooting Pheasant on Caerhays Estate - 03
Caerhays Castle - 04
Rear view of Caerhays Castle - 05
Cliff walk and coastpath at Portholland - 06
Fourburrow Hunt leaving Caerhays - 07
Cliff walk and coastpath at Portholland - 08
The Vean - 09
The Chef at work creating dinner - 10
The Chef at work creating dinner - 11
The Chef at work creating dinner
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Housekeeping Services
The manager and housekeeping team at The Vean can, by prior arrangement, provide or arrange the following additional services during your stay:-
- Laundry (prices on application)
- Packed lunches/barbecues/picnic lunches by arrangement with the Manager
- We have a selection of excellent chefs who will prepare anything from an intimate dinner party to a full buffet reception
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Other Services Available Locally by Prior Arrangement
- Manicurist/chiropodist
- Taxi Services
- Helicopter Services - Castle Air - Contact Tel No: 01503 240543
- Local bed and breakfast accommodation for chauffeurs, loaders etc.
- Arranging tours with a driver
- In house masseuse
- Local hairdresser
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Arrangements for Gardening Enthusiasts
Upon request a programme of visits and tours to gardens and other attractions can be put together with any transport that may be required. These visits might include conducted tours with the owner or tours outside normal opening hours.
By prior arrangement guests can have the opportunity to visit and be shown around the following gardens which are not normally open to the public. These include Tregothnan, Boconnoc and Chyverton. These gardens will make a charge depending on what is required and the numbers involved.
On production of a certified brochure those staying at The Vean will be entitled to a discounted entry charge when visiting many of the Great Gardens of Cornwall. Qualifying Gardens are :-
Anthony, Bonython, Cotehele, Eden, Glendurgan, Heligan, Lamorran, Lanhydrock, Mount Edgecumbe,Trebah, Trelissick, Trengwainton, Tresco, Trewithen and Trevarno
During the year there are a several lectures and conducted tours at Caerhays Castle which guests staying at the Vean would be welcome to attend, at a discounted rate, by prior arrangement.
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Coastal Walks
The South West Coastal Footpath runs right along the Southern boundary of the estate. This provides stunning views of the unspoilt coast line from Dodman Point to Nare Head. See for your self from these pictures.
The Vean is pleased to be able to offer a number of walking breaks in 2011 in conjunction with WalkItCornwall. Please contact enquiries @caerhays.co.uk for more information
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Other Local Facilities Available to Guests Staying at The Vean
- Game Shooting
The estate arranges over 80 driven partridge and pheasant shoots from September through to January. On some of these days there may well be room for individuals who are experienced shots to participate. Rough shooting may also be available.Guests should however be aware that most shooting on the estate is pre-booked at least a year in advance by corporate groups or roving syndicates rather than individuals.
If this is of interest to guests we will arrange for the Shoot Manager, Mr John Trudgeon, to contact you.
- Clay Pigeon Shooting
The estate has an extensive set of automated traps and can therefore provide professional one to one training for beginners or competitive shoots for groups.
If this is likely to be required we will arrange for one of the Caerhays Estate team to contact you before or during your visit to establish exactly what is needed.
- Stabling
Stabling and grazing is available at Caerhays Barton Farm for those wishing to bring a horse or pony with them during their stay.
If required the Farm Manager, Arthur Broom, can contact you to discuss the details.
Alternatively, we can put you in touch with other local stables offering a full livery service. The local hunt is the Fourburrow who normally meet on Tuesdays, alternate Thursdays and Saturdays during the season (September - April). Visitors are always welcome to hunt with the Fourburrow and hirelings are usually available if booked in advance. Horse riding tuition is also available locally.
- Fishing
By prior arrangement fly fishing is available locally including on Caerhays Lake or on the River Luney although the lake and river are not stocked. Porthluney Beach and the foreshore between Porthluney and Portholland provide excellent opportunities for sea fishing especially when the bass and pollock come inshore in late summer. Tuition and day trips may be available upon request in season.
- Sailing - Fal Wooden Boat Hire.
Classic wooden sailing day boats available for hire.
Why not explore the many beautiful creeks of the Fal estuary with its many waterside pubs and places of historic interest.
The tidal estuaries offer great opportunities for watching a large variety of bird life, including wading birds, little egrets and herons. Otters are starting to reappear and there are deer in the woods and kingfishers flash up the creeks.
By using a combination of sailing boats we can come up with a plan that caters for individuals, families or most groups. Boats can be hired with or without skippers and tuition is available and mature students are very welcome.
Please ring Barry on 07967 381299 or e-mail barry@falwoodenboathire.com to discuss your requirements. Click here for more details - opens new page
- Porthluney Beach - Caerhays
This is owned by the Caerhays Estate and the car park is locked overnight. Guests staying at the Vean will however be able to make arrangements with the manager of The Vean to hold barbecues or other private parties on Porthluney Beach in the evenings.
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Other things to do and see in Cornwall
- Golf: There are 37 golf courses in Cornwall!
- Theatres: Du Maurier Festival, Hall for Cornwall, Minack Theatre
- Historic Houses: Visit Historic Houses open to the public and some which are seldom open to the public.
- Museums: Maritime Museum - Falmouth, Royal Cornwall Museum- Truro, Shipwreck and Heritage Museum - Charlestown, Wheal Martyn (China Clay) Museum - St Austell.
- Art Galleries Tate - St Ives
- Wildlife Sanctuaries: National Seal Sanctuary - Gweek, Newquay Zoo, Paradise Park - Hayle, Tamar Valley Monkey Park, The Monkey Sanctuary- Looe
- Cycling Cycling lessons and accompanied rides by a qualified instructor for children and/or adults.
- Plus the following.... Tennis, Walking, Diving, Power boating, Sailing Schools, Sailing day trips, Sea fishing, Shark fishing, Tall ship sailing, Buggy Boarding, Kayaking, Kite Boarding, Surfing lessons, Absailing, Climbing, Hang gliding, Paragliding, Zip wire, Go-Karting, Quad biking, Paintballing.
Special Arrangements for Weddings, Receptions and Corporate Events
We are licenced to hold Civil Weddings at The Vean and it is a dream location for such a once in a lifetime occasion. Larger wedding receptions can take place in a Marquee in the Castle grounds.
Click here for further information on weddings or receptions
Click here for further information on business or corporate events
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