Bovey Castle

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Lounge
Property grounds
Indoor pool, sun loungers
2 restaurants; lunch and dinner served
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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

Room options

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Room (State)

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

Room (Valley Castle)

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

Room (Castle)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Grand Room (State)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room (State)

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

Castle Lodge

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

Mews Room (double Or Twin)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Newton Abbot

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

  • Dartmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 43 min drive - 22.6 miles
  • Exeter Cathedral - 45 min drive - 23.0 miles
  • University of Exeter - 46 min drive - 26.4 miles
  • Powderham Castle - 53 min drive - 28.3 miles

Getting around

  • Exeter St David's Station - 28 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hippo
  • ‪Hog & Hedge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on the Green - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ullacombe Farm Shop & Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Warren House Inn - ‬10 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
  • 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. 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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 27.50 for adults and GBP 17.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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

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

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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 or services will be unavailable from January 5 2027 to January 21 2027 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the dining venues
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 11 to November 18:
  • Dining venue(s)

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.

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 27.50 for adults and GBP 17.50 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 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
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, 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.
  • 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

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 Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bovey Castle on Jun 28, 2026 start from $280, including 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 27.50 for adults and GBP 17.50 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

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 5 2027 to January 21 2027 (dates subject to change). The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from November 11 to November 18.

Does Bovey Castle have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Elan Spa, where you can enjoy body treatments, facials, and massages.

How close is Bovey Castle to downtown Newton Abbot?

Bovey Castle is 0.7 mi away from North Bovey.

Bovey Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 548 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 548 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 548 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 548 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 548 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

rafal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel. Beautiful estate, very relaxing place. Excellent and professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Razvan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exquisite hotel in a beautiful location. I am looking forward to my next visit
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire Crocker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The service was outstanding, rooms were amazing, everything was incredible
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jade

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Highly recommend the lodges, large rooms which are of high quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely large room, great views. Just a totally relaxing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent very small room and lighting poor couldn't see what I was doing and had to use the torch on my phone to make a cup of tea. Enjoyed my stay at Bovey Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Amenities
Great property, beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay in one of the lodges on site. Great activities and very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food and facilities. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely breakfast choices
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A terrific stay in a wonderful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Castle and really historic feel to the building
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tv stopped working . Not many food options for gluten free
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

violeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING PLACE. Not to be missed if in the area. Spectacular for families and all. Stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel, fantastic staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great 5* hotel

I would highly recommend this hotel. We had a Valley view room, which was super spacious with amazing views of the deer park. We also had dinner in Smiths Brasserie, which was informal but with very tasty food and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025