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Bovey Castle

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Lounge
Exterior
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Aerial view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
The price is €225
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Junior Room (State)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Valley Castle)

Room (Valley Castle)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room (Castle)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (State)

Room (State)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Castle Lodge | Living area

Castle Lodge

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Grand Room (State)

Grand Room (State)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
North Bovey, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, England, TQ13 8RE

What's nearby

  • Becky Falls - 13 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 15 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Castle Drogo - 18 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 28 min drive - 25.9 km
  • University of Exeter - 29 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Exeter St David's Station - 28 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Thatch Inn - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Hog & Hedge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪East Dart Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Central Stores - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fingle Bridge Inn - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Bovey Castle

Luxury boutique hotel by the river
At Bovey Castle, you can look forward to a golf course, a terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling, archery and fishing at this hotel. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a massage and a body treatment at Elan Spa, the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy lunch and dinner, along with Mediterranean cuisine and garden views at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Express check-out, massage treatment rooms and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 82 individually furnished rooms have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and dressing gowns, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Highchairs, electric kettles and limited housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Bovey Castle is listed in the 2011 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Latvian, Polish, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Great Western Grill
  • Smith's Brasserie

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1907
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access to the fitness facility and pool are by reservation only.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 19 2025 to February 4 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the dining venues
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 10 November to 26 November:
  • One of the dining venues

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 20 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 25 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Bovey Castle
Bovey Castle Hotel
Bovey Castle Hotel Newton Abbot
Bovey Castle Newton Abbot
Castle Bovey
Bovey Castle Hotel
Bovey Castle Newton Abbot
Bovey Castle Hotel Newton Abbot

Frequently asked questions

Does Bovey Castle have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Bovey Castle?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bovey Castle on 16 Dec 2024 start from €224.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Bovey Castle pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Bovey Castle?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bovey Castle?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bovey Castle?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Bovey Castle located?

This family-friendly Newton Abbot hotel is located on a river, 2.5 mi (4 km) from Arts & Craft Chapel, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Stone Lane Gardens and Becky Falls. Fernworthy Lake and Jay's Grave are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Bovey Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 441 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 441 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 441 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 441 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 441 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gurpal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay. Staff are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We have been here before (some years ago) and it was very nice to be back. The hotel building is very fine and it sits in beautiful grounds. The bar staff were friendly and chatty. If we had concerns I would say that our evening meal was rather ordinary and the breakfast service was slow. I hope though that we will be able to return some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a lodge during August 24, family of four. Fine for a cheap air bnb but no way a five star experience. lodge accommodation was well past its best and in need of reinvestment. Dated decor and furniture. Curtains falling off, dirty net curtain with holes in, old school dirty and broken Venetian blinds, stale cigarette smoke, very limited equipment for cooking, tiny tv with a dvd player, said there was chrome cast but didn’t work despite asking. Whole lodge was uncomfortably hot as hot water boilers on all the time, but yet the towel rads couldn’t be turned on so wet towels. Cleaners come twice a week - so in a 7 night stay they came day 3 and then final day - what’s the point? In short just lots and lots and of small things that led to a feeling of disappointment, especially at £650 a night. Pool has seen better days and was rammed - not manned so kids just doing what they want. Only went once despite it being what the kids wanted to do most. Both restaurants hugely disappointing especially given sky high prices. Poor service and poor food which features in many other reviews. Nice areas to relax in throughout the hotel, but staff impossible to find to get drinks etc. Complained to the team onsite who were kind enough to offer some money off, but still disappointing and feel I’ve wasted money. The archery and falconry were great, albeit expensive, but very good experience with brilliant people running them which was one saving grace. Avoid.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bovey Castle is an amazing place, it is the best place we have ever stayed by far.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Weybridge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for a weekend or mid-week getaway. Lots of walks in woods and along river; dog friendly. Swimming pool, tennis, croquet, boule and a huge golf course. There are many other (paid) pursuits, i.e. archery, air rifles, off road driving and even falconry. It is an historic country house hotel with comfortable rooms, quiet corners and two restaurants with bars. Also family lodges in the tree area beside the main building.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 star
All things great about this one - beautiful property, friendly staff, amazing hospitality. We would want to visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expensive and big.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place in a wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mantas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mimi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful place and a wonderful setting and the levels of service were significantly better than when I stayed here a couple of years ago as they have clearly staffed up since then. Couple of irritating things - £25 to use the EV charger - ridiculous, breakfast is still a bit of a shambles organisationally and you pay £28 a head for this privilege !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about Bovey Castle was truly wonderful. It was in a beautiful location, with excellent facilities and delicious food. Above all, the staff was really helpful and friendly at all times. We will definitely visit again. In addition, it was my husband's birthday, and they had a birthday surprise for him.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and supportive staff. Excellent location and facilities. Food was sometimes the best we have ever had
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay here, the rooms are beautiful and the staff are very helpful and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place , stunning castle , grounds and views. Food is excellent and staff are brilliant .We loved every minute here and will definitely be returning .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Lots of activities for all, but we attended a wedding so did not have the time to enjoy. See you next time…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lynette

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024