Unleash your inner child on the playground or challenge yourself to a tennis match. Rejuvenate with some well-deserved me-time by relaxing at this historic castle.
When you stay at Bickleigh Castle Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Exeter. Guests can enjoy the outdoor tennis courts, and kayaking and rafting are nearby.
Languages
English, French, Polish
At a glance
Hotel size
18 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Barbecue grills
Travelling with children
Playground
What to do
Cycling nearby
Kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference space
Services
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Outdoor tennis court
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Bickleigh Castle Hotel Castle Tiverton
Bickleigh Castle Hotel Castle
Bickleigh Castle Castle Tiverton
Bickleigh Castle Hotel Castle
Bickleigh Castle Hotel Tiverton
Bickleigh Castle Hotel Castle Tiverton
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Bickleigh Castle Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bickleigh Castle Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bickleigh Castle Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Bickleigh Castle Hotel and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Bickleigh Castle Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
30 December 2024
A lovely stay in the shadows of a castle
Our stay was lovely, relaxing and peaceful. The two rooms we booked were warm and spacious. The kids loved having access to the castle to walk around as well as the tennis courts. The owners were always happy to engage with our children and share their knowledge of the area.
Stuart
Stuart, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 October 2024
Wonderful gracious hosts in the amazing historical setting of a castle
Alice
Alice, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 October 2024
Interesting tour, lovely scones, nice room
Judith
Judith, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
1 September 2024
The worst property I have stayed in for the amount paid.
Room was dirty, bedsheet and pillow over appeared not to have been washed, the mattress that was exposed had dust visible, bedspread torn, no control on heating.
No bath mat provided, no handrails for towels etc, no exhaust..the property is not liveable.breakfast not to mention was sparse and atasted stale!
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Ashok
Ashok, 1-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair
26 August 2024
beautiful setting and environment but it is aging
marie adeline
marie adeline, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good
26 August 2024
Good value hotel stay, basic rooms but our family room was en suite. The restaurant and bar were closed during our stay so bed and breakfast only. Tranquil setting. Quirky but we had a good weekend with the kids.
Mark
Mark, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good
22 August 2024
Atmospheric, and an experience!
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 June 2024
Chris
Chris, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair
3 June 2024
Castle surrounds are lovely, however the room I stayed in was dated, dirty, damp, grass cuttings on the floor and woodlice infestation.
Pictures are very misleading on the website.
Gentleman was lovely who checked me in, although I was waiting 30 mins.
Karl
Karl, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
2 June 2024
Fabulous place to stay staff looked after me well.
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 February 2024
Fabulous weekend, very clean, breakfast was wonderful, great for history, a very peaceful weekend away.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
19 October 2023
Very quiet only one staying there, no evening dining.
Raymond
Raymond, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
23 September 2023
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 September 2023
Room in old thatched cottage adjoining castle with tour of the castle
jeanette
jeanette, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2023
I stayed with my husband and two children. The setting was incredible and steeped in history. It was a lovely sanctuary of peace and quiet. I recommend it as a truly unique place to stay!
Karen
Karen, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2023
Highly recommended property with a lovely hostess (Sarah) and conscientious family staff. The castle and grounds are fantastic and the church was beautiful (we could only see the outside). I don't care for cats but the one here followed me everywhere and was very precocious. This is a peaceful and beautiful retreat and the castle is beautifully lit at night. Sarah even upgraded our room because we were the only visitors. A gracious hostess with lots of stories and interested us. What a treat.
Drew
Drew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 April 2023
Amazing location and very friendly welcoming hosts.
Eileen
Eileen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 August 2022
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2022
overnight in the castle
A wonderfully peaceful stay away from the bustle of modern life. Lovely friendly staff happy to help and the owner was everything you would expect, someone who cares about the heritage, her staff and her clients. Its not a 5 star posh experience but it is rather magical
Julian
Julian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 September 2021
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
16 September 2021
Night in a castle
Quite an experience. We stayed in the Castle and whilst appreciating fact aesthetically room needs to be in keeping with surroundings it does need a complete update. At breakfast there was no menu so you were presented with English breakfast whether you wanted it or not. The grounds are beautiful but there is no bar/cafe so you can access a snack on site. The owners/staff were quite nice but it was almost like we had gone back to P G Wodehouse days. I didn’t think it was worth the money but the surrounding accommodation may be better value. We wouldn’t stay again
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
13 June 2021
All fur coat and no knickers!
The place was clean and comfy beds/bedding. Check in was awful...nobody about, no signs telling you where to go. Was really confusing. Nobody answered the phone after repeatedly calling.
The floorboards above us were so loud with people walking around till 3am we hardly slept.
No WiFi so grumpy teenager. No teaspoons to make a drink. TV didn’t work.
Lovely location but so many basics were overlooked.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
6 May 2021
Andrew
Andrew, 5-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 May 2021
A must stay if in Devon
Beautiful grounds, brilliant location, generous hosts we would recommend unreservedly