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Bovey Castle

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Lounge
Exterior detail
Indoor pool, pool loungers
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

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

Newton Abbot

A luxury stay in Newton Abbot awaits you at Bovey Castle, a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Gold List award in 2011. You'll be 4 km (2.5 mi) from Arts & Craft Chapel and 7.2 km (4.4 mi) from Becky Falls. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and a golf course. .A relaxing day at Elan Spa can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The fine-dining restaurant, Great Western Grill, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts, indoor swimming pool and gym plus access to golf lessons. Business amenities include meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and coffee/tea in a common area. English breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 5-property class Newton Abbot hotel you'll find Dartmoor National Park.

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 hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
Bovey Castle offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and outdoor tennis courts. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. An indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Bovey Castle. Self parking is free.

This Edwardian Newton Abbot hotel is smoke free.

  • 82 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1907
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Bovey Castle offers 82 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of 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 dressing gowns, slippers, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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.

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: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

What is the cancellation policy at Bovey Castle?

Bovey Castle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bovey Castle?

As of 18 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bovey Castle on 9 Dec 2024 start from AU$365.15, 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 parking available at Bovey Castle?

Yep, Bovey Castle has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Bovey Castle?

Yep, Elan Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Bovey Castle have a pool?

Bovey Castle has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What luxury perks are available at Bovey Castle?

Bovey Castle features a full-service spa, an indoor pool and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and room service.

What makes Bovey Castle a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bovey Castle.

Is Bovey Castle family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a picnic area, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Bovey Castle is a hit with families.

Does Bovey Castle serve breakfast?

Yep, English breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bovey Castle?

No, Bovey Castle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bovey Castle?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? One of the dining venues will be unavailable from January 19 2025 to February 4 2025 (dates subject to change). The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from November 10 until November 26.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bovey Castle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bovey Castle?

Dogs are welcome at Bovey Castle, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

Is there a golf course on site at Bovey Castle?

Yep, Bovey Castle has an 18-hole golf course. A golf driving range, golf lessons and golf carts are available.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Ashwin

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Expensive let down
Pros: 1. First-class golf course 2. Stunning grounds 3. Dog-friendly 4. Convenient Defender pickup 5. Good but expensive massage **Cons:** 1. **Staff Issues:** - Poor handling of a taxi request on the wedding day - Difficulty in ordering a coffee, with multiple redirections - Breakfast order incomplete and of low quality - Staff member's uniform was untidy and dirty - Incorrect billing for lounge drinks - Unhelpful footman with valet parking and map directions - Missed 6am wake-up call - Incomplete service with Welly boots request 2. Decor and Maintenance: - Tired decor with scuffed wallpaper, stained floors, and wobbly sink taps - Communal dining areas also appear worn Overall Experience: A disappointing 3-night stay at a supposedly 5-star hotel, with significant staff and service issues overshadowing the beautiful location and grounds. The reviewer regrets not opting for a local Airbnb and dining at local pubs instead.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ajmail

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Definitely not a Spa Break hotel
Lovely setting, gardens are great and great building. Few things spoilt it beinv great. The golf carts make a horrid whine when reversing. If you are in a front room is awefully disturbing. The swimming pool has the most noisey pumps and basically means you cannot relax so forget the spa experience. Pillows in our room were terrible. I asked for replacements of s different style snd got more of the same. Staff were friendly but seemed totally untrained in the posh restaurant. Both were new, didnt know what the food was and didnt tio up wine during either meal we hsd despite psssing our table lots and it not being busy. Food was good mainly though pricey as you would expect. Recommend the steak tartare delicious
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Clive

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stately home with lovely gardens. We had the cheapest room on the third floor and it was fine. The evening meal was ok but not fantastic. There is plenty to do and must be a golfers paradise. The ground floor rooms were magnificent
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was gorgeous! The room was large and the bathroom updated. Staff were really helpful and the food was very good. It IS very remote so if you are going as a destination to really use the amenities-golf course, pool, spa, etc., it was great. We had hoped to use it as a base to travel out from but the roads were so narrow and rather treacherous getting in, we didn’t feel like driving back and forth to other locations in Devon and Cornwall, which was too bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful stay
Service and friendliness from the staff was top notch. Enjoyed the extra activities, spa and a drink in the chapel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024