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Bovey Castle

5.0 star property
Family-friendly upscale hotel with 2 restaurants

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Lounge
Indoor pool, sun loungers
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Hallway

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

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North Bovey, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, England, TQ13 8RE
  • Becky Falls
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Castle Drogo
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Dartmoor National Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Single Room

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Junior Room (State)

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

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Room (Valley Castle) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room (Valley Castle)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Classic Room

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room (Castle)

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

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Room (State) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room (State)

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

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Castle Lodge | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, toys

Castle Lodge

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

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Grand Room (State) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Grand Room (State)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Becky Falls - 13 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Castle Drogo - 13 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Dartmoor National Park - 14 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park - 23 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • Exeter Cathedral - 32 min drive - 20.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ullacombe Farm Shop & Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Old Thatch Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Piano Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Horse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart Hotel - ‬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
  • 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.

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.

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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 25 for adults and GBP 15 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
Access to the fitness facility and pool are by reservation only.

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 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.

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 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, 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.
  • 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 Sep 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bovey Castle on Oct 5, 2025 start from $245.49, 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. 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 November 10 2025 to November 18 2025 (dates subject to change). One of the dining venues will be closed seasonally each year from January 12 to January 27.

Does Bovey Castle have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Elan Spa, where you can enjoy body scrubs, body treatments, and mani/pedis.

How close is Bovey Castle to downtown Newton Abbot?

Bovey Castle is 0.6 mi away from North Bovey.

Bovey Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 497 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Piers

Disliked: Staff & service

Don't stay at this place!

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to visit. Staff are welcoming and friendly. Will definitely come again and recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, quiet, relaxing country hotel with excellent, friendly, helpful staff. I will be going back again, hopefully soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property. Great hiking trails and many activities to enjoy. Spacious and comfortable room. The Bovey castle has lovely rooms to enjoy refreshments, tea or just relax and enjoy the fire. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing winter retreat, cosiest hotel ever. Wonderful courteous staff, delicious food, beautiful grounds for going on a hike around Dartmoor. We booked one night originally and decided to stay a second.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonina

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

Nice experience

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Duncan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful location and surroundings. For the price, I expected it to be quite high end and they’re trying to be but don’t quite make it. Room smelt of baby sick on arrival so that a huge disappointment. I think they really lack good, quality staff but it is in the middle of nowhere so maybe tough to get good people. Service is slow, food took sooo long to come out. Gym is like a dungeon, dirty, dark, poor equipment and too small. Pool area was lovely. Room and views were awesome on the whole.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Fabia

Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointing Been there before not going Back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great golf course and very comfortable stay.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

OK but not the experience we expected

Arrival was confusing with the valet parking, it wasn’t clear. Our afternoon tea wasn’t served where we were told it would be, so wandered up and down trying to find it. Room was large and bed comfy, but mould all over the bathroom ceiling and had to request a fan as it wasn’t possible to reduce the room temperature. Also, window catch broken on one window. Pool nice and large but the pool area was a bit shabby and tired in places. Issues reported to reception on leaving but no further contact on any of them. Beautiful location and liked the fact they draw and treat their own water from the river for baths etc. but won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott Alfred

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DEVON DARTMOOR HIGH SOCIETY IN A CAN … CASTLE 😎
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Yaowalak

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanghee

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

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

Luxury stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Full of character with excellent & knowlegeable staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely stunning experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025