Why is Frenchman’s Creek called Frenchman’s Creek?
Why is it called Frenchman's Creek? We’re often asked this question — and no, it’s…
helfordrivercruisesAugust 7, 2025
Walk in Her Footsteps: 5 Daphne du Maurier Experiences You Can Have in Cornwall
Few authors are as entwined with a landscape as Daphne du Maurier is with Cornwall.…
Percy Powder Thurburn – the Artist who loved to paint boats
Percy 'Powder' Thurburn owed the National Trust lodge at the end of Frenchman's Creek. He…
helfordrivercruisesApril 28, 2025
Frenchman’s Creek, the inspiration for Daphne du Maurier’s novel
Frenchman's Creek is a lovely creek just off the Helford River, that has inspired artists,…
helfordrivercruisesApril 28, 2025
High Tide Pizza Gatherings are back this summer
The Budock Vean, Koru and Helford River Cruises have created a series of summer evening…
helfordrivercruisesFebruary 20, 2024
Helford River Cruises trips starting for Easter!
We're looking forward to relaunching on Friday 29th March from Budock Vean Hotel and enjoying…
helfordrivercruisesJanuary 10, 2024
Regattas on the Helford 2023
Come and enjoy one of Cornwall's summer traditions. Each village on the Helford hosts a…
helfordrivercruisesJuly 24, 2023
South West Coast Path 50th Anniversary
Have you walked the South West Coastal Path? Or like us have walked some of…
helfordrivercruisesApril 26, 2023
The Koru Cafe’s Open!
We launched The Koru Cafe last summer at the Budock Vean Hotel foreshore. It's a…
helfordrivercruisesApril 26, 2023
Superpod of 200 Dolphins spotted on the Helford
2023 has started off with the most amazing sighting on the Helford. 200 dolphins were…
helfordrivercruisesJanuary 5, 2023
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