Bovey Castle

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Newton Abbot with 2 restaurants and golf course

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Lounge
Hallway
Indoor pool, pool loungers
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Bovey Castle, nestled by the river, offers an unforgettable retreat with golfing and outdoor activities like archery and cycling. Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at one of the two on-site restaurants, indulge in a spa treatment or unwind at the indoor pool.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Golf course
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms

For families (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

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About the area

Map
North Bovey, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, England, TQ13 8RE

What's nearby

  • Becky Falls - 13 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Castle Drogo - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park - 23 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 32 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 44 min drive
  • Exeter St David's Station - 28 min drive
  • Marsh Barton Station - 28 min drive
  • St James Park Station - 29 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

Bovey Castle features a golf course and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Dartmoor National Park. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, aromatherapy or manicures and pedicures, and Great Western Grill, one of 2 restaurants, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Latvian, Polish, Romanian, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 82 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service

Travelling with children

  • Toys

What to do

  • Archery
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Fishing
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Segway hire/tours nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Golf cart on-site
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1907
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course on-site
  • Golf driving range on-site
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Edwardian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
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Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Dryer

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Free bottled water
  • High chair

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Great Western Grill – Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Smith's Brasserie – Overlooking the garden, this brasserie specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.

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.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 10 2025 to November 18 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the dining venues
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 12 January to 27 January:
  • One of the dining venues

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 20 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, Barclaycard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Bovey Castle offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bovey Castle does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Bovey Castle?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Bovey Castle?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Bovey Castle?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bovey Castle?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Bovey Castle and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as archery and fishing, and practise your swing on the golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway hire. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Bovey Castle also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Bovey Castle?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring Mediterranean cuisine and garden views. One of the dining venues will be unavailable from 10 November 2025 to 18 November 2025 (dates subject to change).

What's the area around Bovey Castle like?

Bovey Castle is located by the river. Popular attractions include Dartmoor National Park, which is 15 minutes away by car.

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Bovey Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The spa facilities were excellent, with a good-sized pool, hot sauna, and steam rooms that were not overcrowded. (7 reviews)
  • The pool was lovely and the spa facilities, including the steam room and sauna, were very nice. (5 reviews)
  • Dining experiences were excellent, with friendly staff and delicious food served in both restaurants. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Absolutely wonderful stay
1-night trip

10/10

A terrific stay in a wonderful place.
2-night trip

2/10

You arrive at this place thinking "wow - this looks lovely" and you leave bitterly disappointed and with a really bad taste in your mouth, figuratively and literally. Really consider some other options before considering this place.
1-night trip

10/10

Stunning hotel, fantastic staff
1-night trip

10/10

Was excellent
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent stay
1-night trip

4/10

Disappointing Been there before not going Back
2-night trip

10/10

Full of character with excellent & knowlegeable staff
1-night trip

10/10

DEVON DARTMOOR HIGH SOCIETY IN A CAN … CASTLE 😎
1-night trip

10/10

We have had a great stay. Dinner lastnight in the Smiths Brasserie was superb and when we retired to the oak bar after we received great service there also. Off to the spa this morning for a detox.
1-night trip

10/10

An absolutely stunning experience
2-night trip

8/10

This time of the year is very special with the beautifully decorated Christmas trees and Christmas decorations around the hotel. The warm calming fireplaces give it an extra enchanted feel.
2-night trip

10/10

Beautiful place in a wonderful location.
3-night trip

10/10

Wonderful country house hotel in about 200 acres of stunning grounds. Lots of outdoorsy things to do. The sitting rooms are glorious with open fires and the staff are attentive and there are lots of little touches that make the hotel stand out. The food is excellent, eat in the Great Western Restaurant if you can. Breakfast excellent.
2-night trip

10/10

Very good stay. Staff are amazing.
1-night trip

10/10

Beautifully located hotel, friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food. Very comfortable and spacious room, wonderful lounge and rooms in the ground floor.
3-night trip

10/10

Superb stay, comfortable and relaxing in this magnificent estate
2-night trip

10/10

A superb stay in a beautiful setting. The rooms are superb, as is the service and the general ambience. The Great Western Grill provides an excellent dining experience, very much in keeping with the hotel. Perhaps worth avoiding Smith's Brasserie though, which seems devoid of character, and to have been lifted from a nearby chain hotel. There are plenty of excellent pubs nearby though, so this isn't really an issue.
3-night trip

10/10

Amazing place , stunning castle , grounds and views. Food is excellent and staff are brilliant .We loved every minute here and will definitely be returning .
1-night trip

10/10

Everything was just amazing!
2-night trip

10/10

Friendly and supportive staff. Excellent location and facilities. Food was sometimes the best we have ever had
3-night trip

10/10

All things great about this one - beautiful property, friendly staff, amazing hospitality. We would want to visit again
4-night trip

10/10

Service and friendliness from the staff was top notch. Enjoyed the extra activities, spa and a drink in the chapel.
2-night trip

10/10

Absolutely loved our stay. The hotel is just beautiful inside and out. Would highly recommend.
2-night trip

10/10

Really enjoyed our brief stay at Bovey Castle. The location was fabulous, the staff were lovely and couldn't have been more helpful. Didn't want to leave!
1-night trip