Bovey Castle
North Bovey, Dartmoor National Park, Moretonhampstead, TQ13 8RE, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 657 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Cosy, beautiful rooms, wonderful views, gorgeous garden, very helpful staff.

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Bovey Castle
In the heart of Dartmoor National Park and 15 minutes from the A30, the historic, Bovey Castle sits high on the valley's edge. It offers a spa and golf course, and free parking. The castle is situated over 3 floors and overlooks Edwardian gardens, the golf course and the River Bovey. Some bedrooms have views, and all have facilities for making tea and coffee and a TV. There are two restaurant choices for dining, The Great Western Grill, with à la carte menu, offering traditional favourites, meats, grills, steaks, house specials, fish and shellfish. Dishes range from dressed Brixham crab salad to red wine braised oxtail cottage pie, and poached native lobster with truffle macaroni cheese. Also the Smith’s Brasserie offers dishes inspired from the Mediterranean, with countryside views and a fire pit. Bovey Castle also offers a choice of breakfast and afternoon tea. The hotel offers activities, including falconry displays, woodland walks, a indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, gym, a range of beauty treatments and a range of activities on site including a 4x4 off road track, sloe gin making, rifle shooting, clay pigeon shooting and archery.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- 2 restaurants
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Good breakfast
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See what guests loved the most:
- Agnese
Latvia
“Cosy, beautiful rooms, wonderful views, gorgeous garden, very helpful staff.” - Heidi
United Kingdom
“Beautiful and cosy rooms and exceptional property. Beautiful grounds and pool area. Staff are exceptional” - Nicolas
United Kingdom
“Beautiful castle in the Dartmoor countryside - dog friendly as well! Nice grounds and surrounded by a beautiful golf course. Parking onsite, 3 charging points available, 2 Tesla , 1 Tesla (for non Teslas). There are loads of activities to do...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants2 restaurants on site
- Smiths Brasserie
- CuisineMediterranean
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Great Western Grill
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Bovey CastleGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- 2 restaurants
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Good breakfast
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Refrigerator
- ArcheryAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Tennis equipment
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Table tennis
- Billiards
- Children's playground
- FishingAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Tennis court
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Baby safety gates
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centreAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Pet bowls
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/beach towels
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Latvian
- Polish
- Romanian
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash is not accepted
Bovey Castle accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
- Children may use the indoor pool between 09:00 and 17:00 when accompanied by an adult. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
- Please note that the property cannot accept bookings of more than 4 rooms or 2 lodges.
- If you are travelling with children, please ensure any requests you make are confirmed.
- Spa treatments and activities can be booked for an extra charge and it is recommended this is done prior to arrival to avoid disappointment.
- Please pre-book all dinner and breakfast requirements. Lodge guests have limited access to restaurant dining, but can order food to the lodge.
- One dog can be accommodated at the property in the Single, & Classic rooms and 2 medium size dogs in the Castle, Valley and Family Rooms for an additional fee of GBP 25 per dog per night. Guests must inform the property when booking if bringing a dog. Please note the following with regard to their stay:
- All dogs must be aged 6 months or over and fully house-trained;
- Dogs must be kept on a lead around the estate (please avoid walking on the golf course;
- Dogs are welcome in the hotel in the bedrooms, Cathedral Room, the Library, the seating area under the main stairs and the South Terrace;
- Dogs are not allowed in the Oak Bar, The Adam Room and any of the restaurants;
- We are able to serve dinner from our Smith's Brasserie menu in the Cathedral Room should you wish to dine with your dog;
- Dogs are not allowed on any furniture, and should you wish to leave them for a short while whilst you are in the hotel we can provide a crate for them on request.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Please inform Bovey Castle in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
FAQs about Bovey Castle
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Bovey Castle has 2 restaurants:
- Great Western Grill
- Smiths Brasserie
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Room options at Bovey Castle include:
- Triple
- Single
- Double
- Quadruple
- Apartment
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Bovey Castle offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Children's playground
- Billiards
- Table tennis
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Horse riding
- Walking tours
- Tennis equipment
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Beauty Services
- Archery
- Facial treatments
- Swimming Pool
- Waxing services
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Light therapy
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full body massage
- Fitness
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bovey Castle on this page.
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Bovey Castle is 1.6 miles from the centre of Moretonhampstead. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Bovey Castle is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at Bovey Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.