Guests at Moorland View are welcome to book spa days at Bovey Castle’s five-star Elan Spa, where treatments range from hot-stone and aromatherapy massages to anti-ageing facials and relaxing his-and-hers experiences. The hotel’s gym is well equipped with Precor cardiovascular and strength machines. Advance booking is essential; spa day access is £30 per person, per day.

Set within the light-filled Orangery, Bovey Castle’s indoor Art Deco swimming pool looks out across the estate and Dartmoor National Park. There’s a Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, with outdoor loungers available for sunbathing in summer. Lockers and towels are provided in the changing rooms.

For a quintessentially English diversion, the lakeside croquet lawn is available for casual play, with mallets and hoops provided.

Dining options include the glamorous Great Western Restaurant for silver-service fine dining, alongside the more relaxed Smith’s Brasserie for classic favourites. Afternoon tea is served in the Cathedral Room or on the sunny terrace, while the cocktail bar is a lovely spot for an evening d

Golfers can book tee times on Bovey Castle’s highly regarded 18-hole championship course, designed in 1926 by J. F. Abercromby. With a clubhouse, driving range and golf academy, it’s a rewarding course for experienced players. Green fees are £75 per person; advance booking is essential.

A wide range of bookable activities is available, including off-road driving, deer park tours, clay pigeon shooting, air-rifle shooting, archery and sloe-gin making – ideal for adding a little adventure to your stay.