Hotel Bovey Castle
North Bovey, Dartmoor National Park, Moretonhampstead, TQ13 8RE, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 630 reviews)
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The manager, John went above and beyond to remedy a room situation. Remarkably good service.
United States of AmericaBeautiful location and grounds Luxurious and spacious room Inviting swimming pool Friendly service Little touches of luxury like the evening turn down service
United Kingdombeautiful setting; excellent facilities; nice and helpful staff
United States of AmericaThe hotel is located in a beautiful part of the Dartmoor National Park and the views were excellent. Brakfast was very good, but a litle expensive!
United States of AmericaLovely public areas, views, setting etc and dinner in the formal restaurant exceeded expectations - very good food and excellent value . Lovely bedroom and bathroom.
United KingdomEveryone was helpful and lovely and the the grounds were beautiful. The bathroom was huge and rooms quite nice. Didn’t even mind that out view was of the car park
United States of AmericaThe lodge accommodation was beautiful and very comfortable. We stayed in using the kitchen cooking two nights because we didn't want to leave. We had dinner at the Great Western Restaurant which was first class. We did 4 of the walks they suggested and they were excellent. We also used the croquet and boules games.
United KingdomVery relaxed atmosphere. Our room was spacious, very clean and comfortable. We felt special from the moment we arrived, valet parking, bags taken up for us and the complementary things in the room like the gin and nibbles, it was a lovely welcome. Pool and sauna/ steam room were good, nice that there were child free times as well. Grounds were beautiful to explore. We ate in the brassiere, very nice evening meal, not overpriced and the serving staff were friendly and attentive. We will definately return at some point for a longer stay.
United KingdomFantastic property. Beautiful, recently updated rooms. Lovely grounds. But MY GOD, the meals took so long. Even in the ‘casual’ brasserie, at the non-busy period (around 2pm), our lunch took at least 45-50 minutes to come to the table. Same problem for dinner at 8pm (which was past the rush). In addition, it was painful to get water glasses refilled or extras (like ketchup or extra Parmesan cheese). The delays the the restaurants were enough to deter us from coming again even though everything else was pretty fantastic.
CanadaBeautiful location & easy access to hiking. We enjoyed staying in one of the townhouses on the grounds which was very comfortable for a family of 5 adults.
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In the heart of Dartmoor National Park and 15 minutes from the A30, the historic, luxurious Bovey Castle sits high on the valley's edge. It offers a spa and golf course, and free parking.
The castle is located over 3 floors and overlooks peaceful Edwardian gardens, the golf course and the River Bovey. Its bedrooms have wonderful views, facilities for making tea and coffee, and a TV with satellite channels.
Bovey Castle also has a Gold Award for Large Hotel of the Year from the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2018-19.
There are two restaurant choices for dining. The Great Western Restaurant offers game shot on the moors, lamb and aged Exmoor beef and seafood sourced from Devon and Cornwall. Smith’s Brasserie is a gastro pub serving classic British courses, with spectacular countryside views and a roaring fire pit.
Bovey Castle also offers a choice of breakfast and afternoon tea.
The hotel offers activities for young and old, including falconry displays, a children's club during school holidays and a playroom, woodland walks, hot-air ballooning, swimming, and a wide range of activities on site including a 4x4 off road track, sloe gin making and archery.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.2 for two-person stays.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free parking available at the hotel
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Castle Drogo3.5 miles
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Newton Abbot Racecourse11.3 miles
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Hedgehog Hospital11.7 miles
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Ashbury Golf Club12.3 miles
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Supermarket Co-op Moretonhampstead2.5 miles
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Ocean/Sea English Channel20 miles
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Exeter International Airport17.8 miles
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Newquay Cornwall Airport54.6 miles
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Cardiff Airport55.6 miles
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Amenities of Bovey Castle Great facilities! Review score, 9.1
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Archery Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Tennis equipment
- Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Library
- Ping-pong
- Pool table
- Playground
- Fishing Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
- Tennis court
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Secure parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Baby safety gates
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Suit press Additional charge
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Pet bowls
- Grocery deliveries Additional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
Accessibility
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Spa
- Locker rooms
- Fitness
- Full-body massage Additional charge
- Hand massage Additional charge
- Head massage Additional charge
- Foot massage Additional charge
- Neck massage Additional charge
- Back massage Additional charge
- 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
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna
Indoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Swimming pool toys
- Heated pool
- Pool with view
Safety features
- Face masks for guests available
- First aid kits available
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
- Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
Cleanliness & disinfection
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
Food & drink safety
- Delivered food covered securely
- All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Latvian
- Polish
- Romanian
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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 15 and above are considered 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
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Crib by request
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Extra bed by request
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£20 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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£20 per child, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs 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 apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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 traveling 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.
Dogs can be accommodated at the property 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 that the spa, pool and gym are open but must be pre-booked prior to arrival as social distancing measures are in place.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Please inform Bovey Castle of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Sauna is closed from Fri, Aug 14, 2020 until Thu, Dec 31, 2020
FAQs about Bovey Castle
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Bovey Castle offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Playground
- Pool table
- Library
- Ping-pong
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Indoor pool (year-round)
- Horseback riding
- Tennis equipment
- Beauty services
- Facial treatments
- 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
- Locker rooms
- Walking tours
- Archery
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The prices at Bovey Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Bovey Castle (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Secure parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Bovey Castle has 1 restaurant:
- Smiths Brasserie
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Check-in at Bovey Castle is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Room options at Bovey Castle include:
- Double
- Single
- Family
- Apartment
