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Bovey Castle

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Lounge
Exterior detail
Indoor pool, sun loungers
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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North Bovey, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, England, TQ13 8RE
  • Becky Falls
    13 min drive
  • Dartmoor National Park
    15 min drive
  • Castle Drogo
    18 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    44 min drive

Room options

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Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Junior Room (State)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Valley Castle) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room (Valley Castle)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room (Castle)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (State) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room (State)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Castle Lodge | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, toys

Castle Lodge

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Grand Room (State) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Grand Room (State)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Newton Abbot

With a stay at Bovey Castle in Newton Abbot, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Dartmoor National Park and Arts & Craft Chapel. .This family-friendly hotel is 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Becky Falls and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Jay's Grave.

What's nearby

  • Becky Falls - 13 min drive
  • Dartmoor National Park - 15 min drive
  • Castle Drogo - 18 min drive
  • Exeter Cathedral - 28 min drive
  • University of Exeter - 29 min drive

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 hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Bovey Castle offers 82 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered weekly. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 2 outdoor tennis courts. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Elan Spa has 5 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Stay in one of 82 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. While the golfer in the family is out on the course, you can enjoy above-par recreational amenities such as outdoor tennis courts and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this Edwardian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Great Western Grill, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Great Western Grill - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Smith's Brasserie - Overlooking the garden, this brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Bovey Castle is listed in the 2011 Condé Nast Traveler 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 transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf carts
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

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 center
  • Conference center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 November 10 to November 26:
  • One of the dining venues

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 25 for adults and 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

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

Bovey Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 447 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 447 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 447 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 447 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 447 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

Ian

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay
Fabulous hotel, great spa and fantastic nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A must when visiting Devon
This is our 3rd time at Bovey & never disappoints. We stayed at the lodges on this occasion as we were travelling as a group. The lodges are lovely & spacious and equipped with everything needed. The grounds are impressive & lots of onsite activities to entertain the whole family. The hotel team are extremely helpful & friendly and make each stay memorable. Always sad to leave but we will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A must when visiting Devon
This is our 3rd time at Bovey & never disappoints. We stayed at the lodges on this occasion as there were 7 of us plus a dog. The lodges are lovely & spacious and equipped with everything needed. The grounds are impressive & lots of onsite activities to entertain the whole family. The hotel team are extremely helpful & friendly and make each stay memorable. Always sad to leave but we will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Weybridge

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled 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

Traveled 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