SOUTH DEVON & EXETER Spotlight on... Where to wed in this magical part of the region BOVEY CASTLE, DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK Devon’s Bovey Castle introduces the new 40 Winks Stay, created in association with Pride of Britain Hotels to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The sleep special encourages guests to connect with the outdoors at the spectacular heritage house, surrounded by 275 acres of rolling countryside in the heart of Dartmoor National Park. The two-night break includes Bovey Castle’s signature full afternoon tea by the lake and nature-focused itineraries recommending wild swimming, forest bathing in the tranquillity of ancient woodland, or soaking up the stunning view from one of the Tors. At the end of the day, guests can relax with an inner calm aromatherapy full-body massage in the Elan Spa before retiring to their luxurious bedroom. The nature itineraries include: Wild Swimming – in a magical local location: • Sharrah Pool, located on the River Dart at New Bridge near Holne • Mel Pool, situated just up the river from Sharrah Pool • East Dart River waterfall, to get there follow the East River Dart from Postbridge • Fingle Bridge, located close to Bovey Castle and a nearby pub • Salmon Leaps, near Castle Drogo • Double Waters, located close to Tavistock where the River Walkham meets the River Tavy and merges into a single river Forest Bathing – a chance to unwind and tune in to nature. Perfect places to immerse are: • Easdon Down woodland, just a short walk from the hotel • Bellever Forest, a chance to see some of the native Dartmoor ponies • Fernworthy Forest, this woodland surrounds the reservoir • Whistman’s Wood where stunted oak trees are covered in wispy lichen Survey the land from the top of a Tor: • Easdon Tor, walkable from the hotel and worth the climb for beautiful uninterrupted views • Haytor Tor, the most famous Tor on Dartmoor where you can see the sea on a clear day. After the climb, head to Ullacombe Farm shop for some local delights • Hound Tor, the inspiration for the Hound of the Baskervilles, is situated around a 15-minute drive from the hotel. Rock climbing is possible for the more adventurous guests • Bellever Tor has a trig point on top so this climb offers spectacular views like no other Book it: Bovey Castle offers a two-night stay with the 40 Winks package from £467 per room, per night, based on two adults sharing a Classic Room on a bed and breakfast basis. The package offers nature itineraries, one 55-minute full-body inner calm aromatherapy massage per person, one full afternoon tea and pulse point oil and pillow mist products. The package is available for a minimum two-night stay and is valid from 1st September until 30th November 2022. Contact: 01647 445 000, www.boveycastle.com/40-winks-package 17 LOCAL VENUES
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