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The development of Peter De Savary’s Devon estate is
nearing completion with the castle estate now due to open to
guests as “England’s ultimate luxury
destination” in early spring 2004. De Savary’s
sale of the Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle in Scotland
was made earlier this year for a reported £30.5m while
his new Devon development &endash; Bovey Castle
&endash; is situated within the 368sq mile Dartmoor National
Park. Overlooking the River Bovey, the “to die
for” estate has 11 miles of salmon and trout fishing
alongside an historic championship golf course. £12m is
being invested in fully restoring the 18-hole golf course
and surrounding grounds under the direction of golf course
and landscape architects Donald Steel and Tom Mackenzie.
Other leisure facilities at Bovey Castle will include a
health spa offering a range of holistic therapy and
treatment rooms plus a swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym, sun deck
and equestrian centre. Picnic cruising can be arranged on
the River Dart, while more adventurous guests can enjoy a
further, varied selection of outdoor activities including
hiking, 4x4 driving, quad biking and archery. A major
refurbishment of the Great House is also due to take place
with planned accommodation to include 65 individually
designed rooms, state rooms and private lodges. There will
also be local transportation transfers available for guests
or helicopter landing facilities, should they prefer.
Commenting on Bovey Castle, Peter De Savary said:
“I believe I was fortunate enough to be able to create
a legend within the field of hospitality and leisure in
Scotland. Now my intention is to develop Bovey Castle into a
retreat for the most discerning. It represents an exciting
opportunity for me to fulfil my ambition to entertain guests
in an incomparable manner.”
Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin
are eager to exchange wedding vows at a British castle -
near the rocker's childhood home.
Reports initially suggested the pair were to wed in the
Seven actress's native New York, but the hot couple have now
turned their attention to Bovey Castle in Dartmoor,
England.
Martin - who's determined to insure the wedding is kept
private - is reportedly keen to book the castle, because it
boasts a top security system.
Owner Peter De Savary says he would be "delighted" to
welcome Paltrow and Martin for their wedding, but warns he
plans to close the castle in January, to carry out major
renovations.
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