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Some places you know you are going to enjoy from the moment you arrive, entering through the wrought iron gates past the gatehouse the drive to Bovey Castle winds between the 13th and 14th holes on the course and then you enter the forecourt, past a trio of vintage Rolls Royces.
The cheerful porters are attired in plus fours, circa 1920's country gentleman style and lead you through the entrance where there must be at least 25 pairs of wellington boots... this is very much a country location.
Bovey Castle
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Bovey Castle is set within the boundaries of the Dartmoor National Park, about 12 miles from Exeter and 150 miles from London. Formerly owned by the WH Smith family it was turned into a hotel in the 1920's. It was more recently though, with the purchase by Peter de Savary of the estate, and the complete refurbishment of the course, accommodation and facilities, that has rejuvenated the location.
The first thing that you notice when arriving is that the hotel has a "style", understated quality and fine workmanship, and with many of the little touches that make the difference between just making a visit somewhere and enjoying an experience. It could be the ornate carvings, the Elemis toiletries in the welcome pack or the hand made fudge left by the bed when the maids do the evening turn down or any one of another hundred tiny small touches.
The Course
Despite all the other attractions and activities at Bovey Castle, golf will be the main focus for many of its visitors and members. The likes of Greg Norman, Sam Torrance, Colin Montgomerie and Darren Clarke are all members so you can be assured that the course isn't your poor municipal nine holer!
Bovey Castle has no less than four golf professionals catering mainly for members and residents, following the extensive renovation of the course the number of rounds were cut from 35000 a year to just 10000.
This really follows the philosophy of the whole facility, relaxed, unrushed and rather idyllic.
Super place to play Golf in perfect settings.