BOVEY CASTLE APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER One of Devon’s most popular hotels has unveiled a new general manager to help lead an exciting new chapter. Dean Gunston has been promoted by The Eden Hotel Collection to take the reins at Bovey Castle, in Dartmoor National Park. Gunston has worked at Eden for more than 13 years, with Bovey becoming the fourth hotel he has managed within the group. He joins this week from his position of senior general manager of sister hotels The Greenway Hotel and Spa in Cheltenham and Brockencote Hall Hotel in Worcestershire. Gunston said, “I’m thrilled to be joining the team at Bovey Castle, and it is a real honour to help lead such an iconic hotel into a new chapter.” He adds, “Bovey is already recognised as one of the UK’s most iconic luxury country house hotels and is a real flag-bearer for exceptional hospitality in Devon. I look forward to helping continue its proud tradition of delivering the best experience for our guests.” Bovey Castle was acquired by Eden in 2014 and has since won numerous awards including five red AA stars in 2017 for its exceptional hospitality – the AA’s highest possible accolade. The hotel offers 60 bedrooms along with 22 self-catering country lodges tucked away within 275 acres of beautiful countryside. It also features Smith’s Brasserie, 22 lodges, an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, and its Elan Spa, while on-site experiences include falconry, archery, cider and sloe gin-making and 4x4 off-road driving. Mark Chambers, group managing director, said, “Bovey Castle has long been regarded as the jewel in the crown of the leisure industry in the South West and I am excited for its future with Dean at the helm. Dean has been with us as a group for more than a decade now and brings with him a tremendous amount of experience and passion to his new post.” To find out more, visit www.boveycastle.com and turn to page 32 to see our real wedding at the castle! EDITOR LOVES These images taken by www.upartphotography.com at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel in Plymouth show what an incredible wedding venue this is. Turn to page 17 to take advantage of our exclusive offer and see the real wedding of Kelly and Chris on page 39. https://thedukeofcornwall.co.uk DEVON PROPERTY LISTED IN THE TOP 50 BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN THE UK The Top 50 Boutique Hotels in the UK were recently unveiled featuring Devon-based hotel Lympstone Manor. The muchanticipated list is curated and voted by leading industry experts, hoteliers, travel writers and influencers. This year’s Highest New Entrant is Lympstone Manor at number five on the list. Based in Devon, this country house is set on 28 acres of grounds home to its 10-acre vineyard, elegant estuary suites and cosy shepherd huts by the water. Chef Michael Caines MBE heads up the Michelin-starred kitchen and focuses on seasonality and local produce. Chris Lowe, group director of hospitality and manufacturing at William Reed says, “We’re delighted to be revealing this fantastic new list and see such strong movement in this year’s Top 50 Boutique Hotels. Our number one has jumped up 18 places from last year and the highest new entry is number 5 which is a testament to those teams’ stellar efforts. With staycations continuing to be a focus for Britons, it is encouraging to see such a strong regional presence this year and such a wide range of unique hotel experiences to enjoy.” The Boutique Hotel list follows on from the success of the Top 50 Cocktail Bars, as well as the long-running and ever-popular Top 50 Gastropubs. Now, consumers have a complete and definitive guide to where to eat, drink, and sleep throughout the UK. To find out more, visit www.top50boutiquehotels.com THE ARUNDELL OFFER TAILOREDWEDDING PACKAGES The Arundell hotel in Lifton, Devon invites couples to visit and talk through their dream day to create a bespoke package tailored to their needs. Packages include the wedding breakfast, drinks and an evening buffet. Exclusive use is available for all 24 bedrooms at this stunning hotel with no added fee. The hotel benefits from a lake and pretty tiered cottage gardens which provides a beautiful backdrop for photographs. The chef works with each couple to plan their menu and a fully stocked bar featuring local beers and tasty wines is a highlight. The wedding planner is also on hand every step of the way. To find out more and to book, visit www.thearundell.com 15 LOCAL NEWS
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