Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Bovey Castle

In the heart of Dartmoor National Park and 15 minutes from the A30, the historic, Bovey Castle sits high on the valley's edge. It offers a spa and golf course, and free parking. The castle is located over 3 floors and overlooks Edwardian gardens, the golf course and the River Bovey. Some bedrooms have views, and all have facilities for making tea and coffee and a TV. There are two restaurant choices for dining, The Great Western Grill, with à la carte menu, offering traditional favorites, meats, grills, steaks, house specials, fish and shellfish. Dishes range from dressed Brixham crab salad to red wine braised oxtail cottage pie, and poached native lobster with truffle macaroni cheese. Also the Smith’s Brasserie offers dishes inspired from the Mediterranean, with countryside views and a fire pit. Bovey Castle also offers a choice of breakfast and afternoon tea. The hotel offers activities, including falconry displays, woodland walks, a indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, gym, a range of beauty treatments and a range of activities on site including a 4x4 off road track, sloe gin making, rifle shooting, clay pigeon shooting and archery.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
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Travel Sustainable Level 3+

This property has made significant commitments towards sustainability by subscribing to one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
7.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.2
Low score for Moretonhampstead
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Stephen
    United States of America United States of America
    Attention to detail. Perfectly maintained. Classy.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Bovey castl;e is in a beautiful location. The staff were universally helpful and friendly. We did a number of activities whilst there (archery, air rifles, gin/cider making, birds of prey) and all the instructors were great (knowledgable and...
  • Jill
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was first class. They rolled out the red carpet for our stay.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Smiths Brasserie
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Great Western Grill
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Bovey Castle
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Archery
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Latvian
  • Polish
  • Romanian

House rules

Bovey Castle takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£20 per child, per night
3 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Bovey Castle accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

- Rooms are serviced daily, and lodges every 3 days.

- Children may use the indoor pool between 09:00 and 17:00 when accompanied by an adult.

Please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

- The property cannot accept bookings of more than 4 rooms or 2 lodges.

- If you are traveling with children, please ensure any requests you make are confirmed.

- Spa treatments and activities can be booked for an extra charge and it is recommended this is done prior to arrival to avoid disappointment.

- Please pre-book all dinner and breakfast requirements.

- Lodge guests access to all hotel facilities including dining, and there is a limited food offering to the lodges.

- One dog can be accommodated at the property in the Single, & Classic rooms and 2 medium size dogs in the Castle, Valley and Family Rooms for an additional fee of GBP 25 per dog per night. Guests must inform the property when booking if bringing a dog. Please note the following with regard to their stay:

- All dogs must be aged 6 months or over and fully house-trained;

- Dogs must be kept on a lead around the estate (please avoid walking on the golf course);

- Dogs are welcome in the hotel in the bedrooms, Cathedral Room, the Library, the seating area under the main stairs and the South Terrace;

- Dogs are not allowed in the Oak Bar, The Adam Room and the Great Western Grill.

- Should you wish to have your dog with you at dinner there are a limited number of dog friendly tables available Smith's Brasserie so please pre-book. Alternatively we are able to serve dinner in the Cathedral Room should you wish to dine with your dog;

- Dogs are not allowed on any furniture, and should you wish to leave them for a short while while you are in the hotel we can provide a crate for them on request.

Please inform Bovey Castle of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Bovey Castle

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Bovey Castle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Bovey Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Bovey Castle offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Ping-pong
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Walking tours
    • Tennis equipment
    • Locker rooms
    • Beauty services
    • Archery
    • Facial treatments
    • Swimming pool
    • Waxing services
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Light therapy
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Fitness

  • Bovey Castle is 1.6 miles from the center of Moretonhampstead. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Bovey Castle include:

    • Triple
    • Single
    • Double
    • Quad
    • Apartment

  • Check-in at Bovey Castle is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Bovey Castle has 2 restaurants:

    • Smiths Brasserie
    • Great Western Grill

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bovey Castle on this page.