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Bovey Castle

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

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Lounge
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior detail
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Lobby
Bovey Castle, nestled by the river, offers an unforgettable retreat with golfing and outdoor activities like archery and cycling. Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at one of the two on-site restaurants, indulge in a spa treatment or unwind at the indoor pool.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
The current price is AED 657
AED 788 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

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

Single Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

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Individually decorated
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Sofa bed
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Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Valley Castle)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
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Premium bedding
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Egyptian cotton linens
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room

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Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room (Castle)

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

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Individually decorated
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Clothes dryer
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Castle Lodge

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Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 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)

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Becky Falls - 13 min drive
  • Dartmoor National Park - 15 min drive
  • Castle Drogo - 18 min drive
  • Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park - 23 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 boutique hotel by the river
At Bovey Castle, you can look forward to a golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling, fishing, and archery at this hotel. Indulge in a body wrap, a manicure/pedicure, and a body scrub at Elan Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to 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 speed of 50+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Express check-out, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 82 individually furnished rooms boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 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 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

  • English breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Great Western Grill
  • Smith's Brasserie

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Golf cart
  • Golf lessions with a pro
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch Smart TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Local meal delivery service

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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 at the property
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Bovey Castle have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out 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 mi (10 km).

Bovey Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 455 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 455 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 455 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 455 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 455 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

martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Full of character with excellent & knowlegeable staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely stunning experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel, fantastic staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful country house hotel in about 200 acres of stunning grounds. Lots of outdoorsy things to do. The sitting rooms are glorious with open fires and the staff are attentive and there are lots of little touches that make the hotel stand out. The food is excellent, eat in the Great Western Restaurant if you can. Breakfast excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A superb stay in a beautiful setting. The rooms are superb, as is the service and the general ambience. The Great Western Grill provides an excellent dining experience, very much in keeping with the hotel. Perhaps worth avoiding Smith's Brasserie though, which seems devoid of character, and to have been lifted from a nearby chain hotel. There are plenty of excellent pubs nearby though, so this isn't really an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sophie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This time of the year is very special with the beautifully decorated Christmas trees and Christmas decorations around the hotel. The warm calming fireplaces give it an extra enchanted feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovey hotel
Our stay was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make everything perfect. Before arrival, I requested a bouquet of flowers and some balloons to be arranged in our room, and it was beautifully set up just as we hoped. The room itself was lovely, we stayed in a castle valley view room. Waking up to a breathtaking sunrise made it even more memorable. The Sunday roast was exceptional, honestly, the best we’ve had anywhere, and we’ve tried many places for roasts! Breakfast was also excellent, with plenty of variety. We even requested a few items not on the menu, and it was no trouble at all. A truly unforgettable experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pure relaxation
Superb stay, comfortable and relaxing in this magnificent estate
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gurpal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully located hotel, friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food. Very comfortable and spacious room, wonderful lounge and rooms in the ground floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Okay stay, lovely rooms and grounds.
Room was nice and clean, the hotel itself is very nice but the service was just slightly off for a luxury hotel. Breakfast was £25 per person and I ordered the avocado and egg on an English muffin with a side of bacon. I got an un-toasted half an English muffin with barely any avocado, it was tiny! I had to remind someone to bring the side of bacon I ordered. No one checked in on us or asked if everything was ok so we couldn’t give any feedback. We thought this might have been a one off so we gave ‘the Great western grill’ a go for dinner and opted for chateaubriand. We were suspicious when the person taking our order didn’t ask how we would like it cooked. I had to tell them that we would like it cooked medium before they walked off. It came out very rare bordering on blue, we had to send it back. For £70 I would expect these things to be perfect first time. Again no one checked in on us and we had to flag someone down to ask for more drinks. Upon checking out we were hoping to provide some feedback but again, no one asked if we enjoyed our stay. It was all very odd. This place could be a gem if the service and food stepped it up a notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Traveled 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

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