Bovey Castle

5.0 star property

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Lobby
Lobby
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Front of property
Lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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North Bovey, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, England, TQ13 8RE
  • Place, Dartmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Exeter
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Powderham Castle
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Junior Room (State)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Valley Castle)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Castle)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Grand Room (State)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room (State)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Castle Lodge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Bovey Castle

This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a golf course. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Bovey Castle offers 82 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered weekly. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 2 outdoor tennis courts. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Bovey Castle. During your stay, you'll be close to Arts & Craft Chapel. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 restaurants. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine with garden views at Great Western Grill, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Treat yourself to body scrubs, body treatments, or body wraps at Elan Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a golf course, 2 outdoor tennis courts, and a gym
  • 15 minutes by car from Dartmoor National Park and 6 minutes from Arts & Craft Chapel
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Bovey Castle offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and outdoor tennis courts. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. An indoor pool, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Bovey Castle. Self parking is free.

This Edwardian Newton Abbot hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Great Western Grill - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Smith's Brasserie - Overlooking the garden, this brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Great Western Grill
  • Smith's Brasserie

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Archery
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf carts
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1907
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access to the fitness facility and pool are by reservation only.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 12 to January 27:
  • One of the dining venues

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at 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.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Bovey Castle
Bovey Castle Hotel
Bovey Castle Hotel Newton Abbot
Bovey Castle Newton Abbot
Castle Bovey
Bovey Castle Hotel
Bovey Castle Newton Abbot
Bovey Castle Hotel Newton Abbot

Bovey Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 536 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 536 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 536 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 536 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 536 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Highly recommend the lodges, large rooms which are of high quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Disliked: Staff & service
On arriving at our room for our ruby wedding anniversary we thought there might be an upgrade but no. Also there was a very noisy family with a crying baby that did wake us on 2 occasions during the first night. We did ask to be moved but were told that we would need to pay an extra £100 per night as they had no more classic rooms. On checking the website there was more classic rooms available and also castle rooms at an extra £40 per night. This was not offered. Our first nights meal was £134 approximately and we shared a starter and then had a lamb stew with boiled potatoes and beef short ribs with undercooked fondant potatoes and a small spoonful of cauliflower cheese. Plus a bottle of wine. We know it’s just a brasserie but overpriced with 12.5% service charge. We have been to Bovey many times and feel it is no longer a 5* hotel and has gone downhill.
Dirty bedlinen
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

placid

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely stay, the staff were lovely, the food was amazing, we’ll definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was lovely. Breakfast varied with hot options cooked to order. Dinners at both restaurants very nice but overpriced for what they are. Service very good across the hotel. Cleanliness very good in all parts of hotel. Spa treatments were amazing using TempleSpa products. Lovely grounds. Swimming pool cold and whirlpool area not heated.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely large room, great views. Just a totally relaxing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are so friendly and go out of the way to accommodate you. There are great facilities for families. We had a really lovely stay and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could do with tv’s in bedrooms in the lodges and a mirror in the toilet area by kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely breakfast choices
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sadie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Falconer experience was super fun. Gorgeous hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to splurge and spent a delightful time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great property, beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

T

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was beautiful very clean,staff couldn’t do enough and our dog was also welcomed by all the staff which is amazing especially in a 5 star hotel.The grounds and mansion are stunning .We can not recommend enough and for sure will be back in future
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, the place itself is beautiful. Only feedback would be the spa could do with a touch up. Re paint, tiles missing in the pool, sauna as broken seat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous place the food was delicious couldn't recommend it more highly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ieehyok

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food and facilities. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025