Clare’s passion for Boconnoc, its history, the natural environment and local community is evident in the part she has played in making Boconnoc what it is today. As the estate goes into the future, her and the team are reviewing their current practices, focusing on how to tread more lightly on the planet, exploring opportunities for nature recovery and nature friendly farming, using organic and regenerative principles.
Her career in hospitality and work in end of life care has helped her understand the importance of how we make others feel, how we connect to each other and the natural environment. She sees Boconnoc as a place of restoration and renewal.
In her spare time Clare enjoys walking, swimming and time with her family, exploring in their camper van.
Elizabeth and her late husband Anthony embarked on the ambitious 12 year renovation of Boconnoc House in 2002, supported by their daughters, Clare and Sarah. One December evening Anthony stopped the car at the top of the drive and shone the lights on the dilapidated Boconnoc House, “One day we will have electricity in the house”. To this day she is still delighted each time the lights come on. Elizabeth always says this is a house that says, “If you take care of me, I’ll take care of you.”
Elizabeth now supports Clare and her husband Phil to run the estate. Sarah runs her own interior designer business and has managed the interior design projects of Boconnoc House, the Stewardry, and the three other holiday properties.
Elizabeth is passionate about trees and gardens and has a love of the history of the estate.
With a background in property management and skilled oversight across all aspects of the business, Sima leads the Boconnoc team. Sima is currently working on expanding our sustainable practices and safeguards, and ensuring our seven values run through all aspects of our work at Boconnoc: Honest, challenge, fair, simple, open, playful, real.
Louise takes care of all your needs throughout your wedding, retreat or event at Boconnoc. You and your guests will benefit from a seamless experience from arrival to departure. Throughout the winter months, Louise also takes the lead on our much-loved Community Hub.
Catherine is new to the team and brings a background in relationship, sales, and events management in the international conference sector. She is the calm point of contact during your wedding planning journey and is completely invested in giving our wedding couples and their families the experience of a lifetime.
Georgia is central to the Boconnoc team; ‘ask Georgia’ is the office catchphrase. She is the main point of contact for residential and farming tenants and oversees the maintenance of Boconnoc’s properties. Georgia also keeps the team vibe high by planning fantastic internal staff events.
Liz joined the team earlier this year as an Executive Assistant. Having worked in hospitality for over 20 years, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Boconnoc. Liz will often be guests first point of call at the Estate Office.
James is a nature enthusiast who works across the maintenance and gardening teams at Boconnoc. You never know where you’ll see him, from maintaining our woodlands to renovating cottages or preparing our spaces for weddings.
Colin was tempted out of retirement to join the Boconnoc team following a relocation to Cornwall and a long-held admiration for the estate. Drawing on his career as a mechanical engineer, he works his magic wherever needed, from maintaining heritage buildings and cottages to driving tractor-trailers full of Deer Safari guests.
Oksana leads our housekeeping team, keeping Boconnoc House, The Stewardry, and our Cottages ready for guests. From fresh flowers and crisp bedlinen to recommending activities during your stay, Oksana’s international hospitality background brings exceptionally high standards to the team.
Having worked at Boconnoc for over 20 years, Stuart has a deep knowledge of our natural landscape and its management across the seasons. Seclusion in our beautiful grounds and gardens is central to a stay at Boconnoc, and Stuart ensures that we maintain our historical ‘Picturesque’ planting style and provide stunning backdrops for guests’ wedding photographs.
Our housekeeping team are an integral part of the business and ensure that all of our accommodation is looking immaculate at all times for our guests.
Charlie joined Boconnoc from the creative sector. A marketing multi-tasker, she is responsible for telling the Boconnoc story across all our communications channels and making sure that as many people as possible get to experience time with us in Cornwall for weddings, holidays and events.
Louise takes care of all your needs throughout your wedding, retreat or event at Boconnoc. You and your guests will benefit from a seamless experience from arrival to departure. Throughout the winter months, Louise also takes the lead on our much-loved Community Hub.
