5-Star Hotel

Bovey Castle

North Bovey, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, - United Kingdom
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$298
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5-Star Hotel

Bovey Castle

North Bovey, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, - United Kingdom
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Top Amenities:

Free Internet AccessFree ParkingHealth ServicesSwimming PoolRestaurantFitness CenterSpaSpaPets AllowedBusiness CenterHandicapped Rooms/FacilitiesNo Smoking Rooms/FacilitiesHot tub/WhirlpoolFamily Friendly
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Guest Rating

9.4

Exceptional

Based on 37 reviews

Location Of Hotel

9.6

Hotel Cleanliness

9.3

Hotel Staff

9

Overall Quality

8.8

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About

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 located 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 favorites, 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.

Guest Policies

Check-in:

After 04:00 PM

Check-out:

Before 11:00 AM

Pets:

Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.

Important Info:

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. In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes. Great Western Grill: Closed from Mon, Nov 10, 2025 until Tue, Nov 18, 2025 Great Western Grill: Closed from Mon, Jan 12, 2026 until Tue, Jan 27, 2026 - Rooms are serviced daily, and lodges every 3 days. - 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. - 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. - Please pre-book all dinner and breakfast requirements. - Lodge guests access to all hotel facilities including dining, and there is a limited food offering to the lodges. - 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 the Great Western Grill. - Should you wish to have your dog with you at dinner there are a limited number of dog friendly tables available Smith's Brasserie so please pre-book. Alternatively we are able to serve dinner 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 while you are in the hotel we can provide a crate for them on request.

Features & Amenities

Highlighted Amenities:

Free Internet Access
Free Parking
Health Services
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Spa
Spa
Pets Allowed
Business Center
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Hot tub/Whirlpool
Family Friendly

Amenities & Services:

Accessible parking
Accessible toilet
Business center
Daily disinfection
Facilities for disabled guests available
Family rooms
Fitness center
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Heated pool
Hot tub/Whirlpool
Indoor pool
Non-smoking property
Non-smoking rooms available
Pets allowed
Pool with view
Restaurant (special diets available)
Restaurant(s)
Spa services
Spa/sauna
Swimming pool
Swimming pool toys
Tennis court & equipment
Wheelchair accessible

Guest Rating

9.4

Exceptional

Based on 37 reviews

Location Of Hotel

9.6

Hotel Cleanliness

9.3

Hotel Staff

9

Overall Quality

8.8

Pros +

  • The staff are friendly and helpful, the restaurant is beautiful and the food is top notch, and the hotel and grounds are stunning. Everything about our stay was a great experience.

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Traveling as Couple (401)

Family with Young Children (169)

Family with Teens (1)

Senior Traveler (8)

Group Traveler (35)

10Verified Hotel Guest6/27/2016
The staff are friendly and helpful, the restaurant is beautiful and the food is top notch, and the hotel and grounds are stunning. Everything about our stay was a great experience.

Room Options

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Single - Room

194 sqft • 1 Single

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State Room

496 sqft • 1 Sofabed and 1 Bed or 2 Single and 1 Sofabed

Air conditioningBathrobe(s)Blackout curtainsCarpeting

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Classic Double Room

280 sqft • 1 Double

Air conditioningBathrobe(s)Blackout curtainsCarpeting

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Castle Lodge

1185 sqft • 1 King • 1 Queen or 2 Single • 1 Queen or 2 Single

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Castle Lodge

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Castle Lodge

1185 sqft • 1 King • 1 Queen • 2 Single

BalconyBath or ShowerBathrobe(s)Coffee/tea machine

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Castle Superior Double Room

345 sqft • 1 Queen or 2 Single

Bathrobe(s)Blackout curtainsClosetCoffee/tea machine

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Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

496 sqft • 1 King

Bath or ShowerBathrobe(s)Body soapCoffee/tea machine

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Valley View Double Room

377 sqft • 1 King and 1 Single

Alarm clockBathrobe(s)Blackout curtainsCarpeting

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Castle Room

345 sqft • 1 Queen

Bathrobe(s)Coffee/tea machineCrib(s)Hair dryer

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Location

Bovey Castle

North Bovey, Dartmoor National Park, Devon,