Bickleigh Castle

Bickleigh, Tiverton, EX16 8RP, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>127</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
127 reviews

very quiet place, you feel a king specially the palce have very valuable historic items goes back for hundreds of years.

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Bickleigh Castle

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  • Houses
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site
  • Facilities for disabled guests

One of Devon's most beautiful wedding venues and bed and breakfast breaks, this 14th century castle nestles in a valley surrounded by 30 acres of lush green land. The Exe River runs through the estate, offering you the chance to fish or just sit and listen as the river makes its way back to the sea. This is an opportunity not only to be close to nature, but to almost touch history: the chapel was built only 30 years after the Normans landed in Britain in the 11th century and stands intact today as probably the oldest 'living' building in Devon. Bickleigh Castle offers bed and breakfast and wedding accommodations with 15 bedrooms, including twin, double and family rooms, available in the newly renovated thatched cottages situated around the castle courtyard. All of the bedrooms are tastefully decorated and furnished to a high standard.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free Parking Available On Site

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Reliable Info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
2 queen beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.5
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  • A
    Bahrain Bahrain
    “very quiet place, you feel a king specially the palce have very valuable historic items goes back for hundreds of years.”
  • David
    Australia Australia
    “Breakfast was plentiful and good. The location was excellent. Being able to wander through the castle buildings reading the history was fantastic. Close to the pleasant town of Tiverton, yet still in the quiet countryside.”
  • Gary
    United States of America United States of America
    “Everything was excellent. The historical tour was superbly fine by an extremely knowledgeable guide. Bickleigh was an amazing stay, heartily recommend”

Host Info

9.4
9.4
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From the Norman Period until just after World War 1, the Castle belonged successively to the de Redvers, Courtenay and Carew families, these families being linked by marriage or other relationship. Since 1924 the Castle has had several owners, the current having owned the Estate since 2003. Although initially hosting Weddings only, the Castle now hosts, additionally, B&amp;B., House Parties, Conferences and a variety of other special events upon request. Bickleigh Castle is a unique venue in a beautiful setting. Our present owners are classic car 'buffs' so any visits by classic car clubs are especially welcome. We run with a small, friendly staff, amongst whom we have Marie our Wedding Coordinator, John (Curator) who administers non-wedding events including Castle Tours and B&amp;B, and Barbara, Monika and her team who look after the accommodation and breakfasts, and (other) Monika, Peter and Dave who do a great job looking after the gardens. As a family-run venue, we are family friendly and welcome children of all ages.
Bickleigh Castle dates to Normal times and was altered in the 15th and 17th Centuries. The venue nestles in a valley with over 45 acres of lush green land stretching out around it. The River Exe runs through the land offering you the chance to fish or just sit and listen as the river makes its way back to the sea or indulge in some fun with inflatables and wild swimming.
Languages spoken: English,French,Polish

Area info

Amenities of Bickleigh Castle
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Bathroom
    • Private Bathroom
    Outdoors
    • BBQ facilities
    • Garden
    Common Areas
    • Chapel/Shrine
    Spa
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Tennis equipment
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Playground
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Business Facilities
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Miscellaneous
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Smoke-free property
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Polish

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Bickleigh Castle takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 10:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    6 - 14 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash Bickleigh Castle accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Bickleigh Castle

    • Check-in at Bickleigh Castle is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Yes, Bickleigh Castle is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bickleigh Castle on this page.

    • The prices at Bickleigh Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Bickleigh Castle can accommodate this group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Bickleigh Castle is 3.7 miles from the center of Tiverton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Bickleigh Castle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • À la carte

    • Bickleigh Castle has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Bickleigh Castle offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Playground
      • Fishing
      • Tennis court
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Tennis equipment