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Bovey Castle

5.0 star property

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Lounge
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Hallway

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service
$329
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

Room options

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Junior Room (State)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Valley Castle) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room (Valley Castle)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room (Castle)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (State) | 1 bedroom, 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Grand Room (State) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Grand Room (State)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Bovey Castle

5-star Newton Abbot hotel with 2 restaurants
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a golf course. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Weekly housekeeping is available.
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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Bovey Castle features a golf course and outdoor tennis courts. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 5-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This Edwardian hotel also offers an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a sauna. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Bovey Castle is a smoke-free property.

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
  • 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
  • High chair
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 within 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 November 10 2025 to November 18 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the dining venues
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 12 to January 27:
  • 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 and a smoke detector
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. 335 out of 494 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 494 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 494 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 494 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 494 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

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, quiet, relaxing country hotel with excellent, friendly, helpful staff. I will be going back again, hopefully soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property. Great hiking trails and many activities to enjoy. Spacious and comfortable room. The Bovey castle has lovely rooms to enjoy refreshments, tea or just relax and enjoy the fire. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing winter retreat, cosiest hotel ever. Wonderful courteous staff, delicious food, beautiful grounds for going on a hike around Dartmoor. We booked one night originally and decided to stay a second.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice experience

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Duncan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful location and surroundings. For the price, I expected it to be quite high end and they’re trying to be but don’t quite make it. Room smelt of baby sick on arrival so that a huge disappointment. I think they really lack good, quality staff but it is in the middle of nowhere so maybe tough to get good people. Service is slow, food took sooo long to come out. Gym is like a dungeon, dirty, dark, poor equipment and too small. Pool area was lovely. Room and views were awesome on the whole.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Fabia

Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointing Been there before not going Back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great golf course and very comfortable stay.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

OK but not the experience we expected

Arrival was confusing with the valet parking, it wasn’t clear. Our afternoon tea wasn’t served where we were told it would be, so wandered up and down trying to find it. Room was large and bed comfy, but mould all over the bathroom ceiling and had to request a fan as it wasn’t possible to reduce the room temperature. Also, window catch broken on one window. Pool nice and large but the pool area was a bit shabby and tired in places. Issues reported to reception on leaving but no further contact on any of them. Beautiful location and liked the fact they draw and treat their own water from the river for baths etc. but won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott Alfred

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DEVON DARTMOOR HIGH SOCIETY IN A CAN … CASTLE 😎
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A terrific stay in a wonderful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaowalak

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanghee

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury stay

We have had a great stay. Dinner lastnight in the Smiths Brasserie was superb and when we retired to the oak bar after we received great service there also. Off to the spa this morning for a detox.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely staff made this an excellent stay.

Our stay at this hotel was lovely. There were a few issues with our bath and window but the staff arranged for an alternative room to be made available for us. Both rooms were very well appointed. The weather outside was poor but the reception rooms in the hotel were decorated beautifully and kept warm with lively open fires and we enjoyed refreshing drinks and tasty snacks. Our meals in the restaurants, served by friendly, polite, attentive staff, looked lovely and tasted even better. The spa facilities were excellent a good sized pool with hot sauna and steam rooms that were not overcrowded. It was a shame the falconer had to cancel because their eagle was unwell but we were invited back at another time to meet them and their birds. The minor issues that we experienced were dealt with so well by the staff, it left us definitely wanting to return. The staff working here were a real credit to the hotel.
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