On river.At this Newton Abbot hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Arts & Craft Chapel and 6 miles (10 km) of Becky Falls. Jay's Grave and Fernworthy Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
Becky Falls - 13 min drive
Dartmoor National Park - 15 min drive
Castle Drogo - 18 min drive
Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park - 23 min drive
University of Exeter - 29 min drive
Getting around
Exeter St David's Station - 28 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
The Old Thatch Inn - 21 min drive
East Dart Hotel - 13 min drive
The Horse - 6 min drive
Home Farm Cafe - 18 min drive
The Union Inn - 6 min drive
About this property
Bovey Castle
Family-friendly upscale hotel with 2 restaurants
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.
82 guestrooms or units
3 levels
2 buildings
2 dining venues
Meeting rooms
Built in 1907
Poolside lounge chairs
Conference center
Business facilities
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-out
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Terrace
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Gift shop
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Bellhop
Elevator
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
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. 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.
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.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Bovey Castle is listed in the 2011 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.
Daily English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
18 holes of golf
2 outdoor tennis courts
Archery
Bicycle rentals
Fishing
Full-service spa
Golf carts
Golf driving range
Gym
Indoor pool
Pro golf lessons
Sauna
Steam room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Entertainment
Smart TV with digital channels
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
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 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access to the fitness facility and pool are by reservation only.
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 19 2025 to February 4 2025 (dates subject to change):
One of the dining venues
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 10 to November 26:
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.
Kids stay free! One child 14 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night.
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20 per night.
Property payment types
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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
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.
One child 14 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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
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Bovey Castle Hotel Newton Abbot
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Castle Bovey
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Bovey Castle to the airport?
Bovey Castle is 31.9 mi (44-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Bovey Castle?
As of May 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bovey Castle on May 23, 2024 start from $239.17, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does Bovey Castle have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Bovey Castle.
Does Bovey Castle offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t provided at Bovey Castle, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children.
Is there a casino at Bovey Castle?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at Bovey Castle?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
Is there free parking at Bovey Castle?
This hotel offers free self parking.
Does Bovey Castle have a pool?
Bovey Castle features an indoor pool.
Does Bovey Castle have a restaurant?
There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Mediterranean cuisine and garden views. One of the dining venues will be unavailable from January 19 2025 to February 4 2025 (dates subject to change). One of the dining venues will be closed seasonally each year from November 10 to November 26.
Does Bovey Castle have a spa?
Pamper yourself with a day at Elan Spa, where you can enjoy body scrubs, body treatments, and body wraps.
How close is Bovey Castle to downtown Newton Abbot?
Bovey Castle is 0.6 mi away from North Bovey.
Bovey Castle Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Very nice hotel with lots of good activities. The food was good and the hotel itself very nice. The only comments I would make was the service was pretty terrible in the bar and lounge area, slow not too friendly and I had to ask 3 times where my order was, no real apology. The spa is nice but the pool area very dated.
It is a wonderful place and so relaxing and the energy is wonderful. All the staff are so lovely and helpful making the stay even better.
The food and the room were fantastic.
The staff - every one of them - were unbelievably friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble.
We’ve stayed at Bovey before so know how breathtaking, beautiful and serene it is -oozing with charm and class. But it is the staff who make stays memorable,
The receptionists, waiting staff - everyone contributed hugely to an enjoyable stay. The food was good and despite almost continuous rain - we throughly enjoyed our stay,
There is plenty of space to relax at Bovey, from numerous lounges, seating areas, a bar, two terraces, and two restaurants. There is a lovely spa and a large swimming pool with a jacuzzi one end and a sauna.
All staff were happy and polite and nothing was too much trouble for them. We had no long wait times for our food (we ate in both restaurants) and waiters regularly attended the terrace areas to take drink/food orders, though you can order directly from the bar if you wish.
We have stayed at Bovey several times and enjoyed each occasion and will be returning.