Budock Bridge & Golf Breaks

Bridge and golf breaks in Cornwall

From £625 per person

Enjoy a relaxing escape with a competitive edge on our Bridge Breaks at Budock Vean. Combine expert-led play with great company, scenic surroundings and plenty of time to unwind. Book one of our dates, or contact us for more information about hosting your own break.

Bridge for Improvers

Sunday 5th - Friday 10th October 2025

This week is suitable for anyone wishing to improve their bridge – from recent beginners to club players.

The emphasis throughout is on learning and improving, so all play is supervised and non-competitive. Players can ask questions and your host can suggest a line of bidding or play.

Supervised play will be Chicago style. The bidding and play are identical to duplicate bridge, but there is no time pressure and players can join and leave play sessions as and when they wish.

Bite sized seminars are single topic and light touch, lasting about 10-15 minutes and followed by supervised play with randomly dealt hands. Topics are:

  • Choose your contract wisely
  • Checkback Stayman
  • Fourth Suit Forcing

Lessons are in depth and cover:

  • 2 Suited Overcalls
  • Losing Trick Count
  • Puppet Stayman

They are followed by the play of set hands (with answers!) allowing you to practice what you’ve just been taught. All lessons are designed to appeal to a wide range of abilities.

Standard Room £765 per person
Signature Room £1,080 per person

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There are a limited number of day tickets for our Bridge for Improvers course.

Day visitors book here

Experienced Players

Sunday 9th - Friday 14th November 2025

Our competitive Bridge & Golf Break for experience players returns in November and includes welcome drinks, prize giving and tuition.

  • Master points awarded
  • Complimentary tuition included
  • Partners provided for individual players
  • Competition entry, fees and prizes
  • Golf competitions during the break

Standard Room £625 per person based on two sharing
Signature Room £800 per person based on two sharing

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