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Bovey Castle

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

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
The current price is AU$338
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

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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

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
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
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
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
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 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 12 km (7.5 mi) from Dartmoor National Park. 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. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 5-property class Newton Abbot hotel include Arts & Craft Chapel and Stone Lane Gardens.

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 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 bathrobes, 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

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 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

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 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 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 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bovey Castle on 16 Mar 2025 start from AU$337.78, 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. 307 out of 458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 458 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

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 traveller

Travelled 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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