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Bovey Castle

5.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Newton Abbot with golf course and spa

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Lounge
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Golf course
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms

For families (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is $244
includes taxes & fees
$204 per night
Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2025

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

Single Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Room (State)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Valley Castle)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room (Castle)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (State)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Castle Lodge

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
North Bovey, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, England, TQ13 8RE

What's nearby

  • Becky Falls - 13 min drive
  • Dartmoor National Park - 15 min drive
  • Castle Drogo - 18 min drive
  • Exeter Cathedral - 28 min drive
  • University of Exeter - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 44 min drive
  • Exeter St David's Station - 28 min drive
  • Marsh Barton Station - 28 min drive
  • St James Park Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Thatch Inn - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Hog & Hedge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪East Dart Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Central Stores - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fingle Bridge Inn - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Bovey Castle

Bovey Castle features a golf course and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Dartmoor National Park. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, aromatherapy, or mani/pedis, and Great Western Grill, one of 2 restaurants, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Latvian, Polish, Romanian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 82 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Toys

What to do

  • Archery
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Fishing
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf cart on site
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1907
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Golf course on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Edwardian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Dryer

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

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

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 20 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does Bovey Castle offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bovey Castle does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Bovey Castle?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Bovey Castle?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Bovey Castle?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bovey Castle?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Bovey Castle and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like archery and fishing, and practice your swing on the golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Bovey Castle also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Bovey Castle?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring 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).
What's the area around Bovey Castle like?
Bovey Castle is located by the river. Popular attractions include Dartmoor National Park, which is 15 minutes away by car.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

Celinda, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Mixed Stay
The property is large and pretty but seems to be suffering from a bit of overwhelm of staff and some basic misses (room was not ready by 4 which is already a late check in time - we had to wait over 30 mins); little help with the bags when arriving in the rain despite doorman standing in the doorway; too long for kid hours in the pools leaving adults with 5-8 pm only which is really dinner time; tired decor in rooms. On the plus side, the food was great and the beds were very comfortable. The service in the spa was good (despite pushing product sales) and the sauna and spa facilities were very nice and well kept.
2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant stay
Fantastic and totally beautiful location. Quiet and lovely grounds. If you're a golfer it would be even better. Staff work so hard and are all so professional and welcoming. Beautiful at Christmas and I would recommend it unreservedly.
Jay, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovey hotel
Our stay was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make everything perfect. Before arrival, I requested a bouquet of flowers and some balloons to be arranged in our room, and it was beautifully set up just as we hoped. The room itself was lovely, we stayed in a castle valley view room. Waking up to a breathtaking sunrise made it even more memorable. The Sunday roast was exceptional, honestly, the best we’ve had anywhere, and we’ve tried many places for roasts! Breakfast was also excellent, with plenty of variety. We even requested a few items not on the menu, and it was no trouble at all. A truly unforgettable experience. Highly recommend!
Jack, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pure relaxation
Superb stay, comfortable and relaxing in this magnificent estate
Anne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brett, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully located hotel, friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food. Very comfortable and spacious room, wonderful lounge and rooms in the ground floor.
Markus, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Okay stay, lovely rooms and grounds.
Room was nice and clean, the hotel itself is very nice but the service was just slightly off for a luxury hotel. Breakfast was £25 per person and I ordered the avocado and egg on an English muffin with a side of bacon. I got an un-toasted half an English muffin with barely any avocado, it was tiny! I had to remind someone to bring the side of bacon I ordered. No one checked in on us or asked if everything was ok so we couldn’t give any feedback. We thought this might have been a one off so we gave ‘the Great western grill’ a go for dinner and opted for chateaubriand. We were suspicious when the person taking our order didn’t ask how we would like it cooked. I had to tell them that we would like it cooked medium before they walked off. It came out very rare bordering on blue, we had to send it back. For £70 I would expect these things to be perfect first time. Again no one checked in on us and we had to flag someone down to ask for more drinks. Upon checking out we were hoping to provide some feedback but again, no one asked if we enjoyed our stay. It was all very odd. This place could be a gem if the service and food stepped it up a notch.
Claudia, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

We have been here before (some years ago) and it was very nice to be back. The hotel building is very fine and it sits in beautiful grounds. The bar staff were friendly and chatty. If we had concerns I would say that our evening meal was rather ordinary and the breakfast service was slow. I hope though that we will be able to return some day.
Peter, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ian, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Stayed in a lodge during August 24, family of four. Fine for a cheap air bnb but no way a five star experience. lodge accommodation was well past its best and in need of reinvestment. Dated decor and furniture. Curtains falling off, dirty net curtain with holes in, old school dirty and broken Venetian blinds, stale cigarette smoke, very limited equipment for cooking, tiny tv with a dvd player, said there was chrome cast but didn’t work despite asking. Whole lodge was uncomfortably hot as hot water boilers on all the time, but yet the towel rads couldn’t be turned on so wet towels. Cleaners come twice a week - so in a 7 night stay they came day 3 and then final day - what’s the point? In short just lots and lots and of small things that led to a feeling of disappointment, especially at £650 a night. Pool has seen better days and was rammed - not manned so kids just doing what they want. Only went once despite it being what the kids wanted to do most. Both restaurants hugely disappointing especially given sky high prices. Poor service and poor food which features in many other reviews. Nice areas to relax in throughout the hotel, but staff impossible to find to get drinks etc. Complained to the team onsite who were kind enough to offer some money off, but still disappointing and feel I’ve wasted money. The archery and falconry were great, albeit expensive, but very good experience with brilliant people running them which was one saving grace. Avoid.
Tim, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wilma, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bovey Castle is an amazing place, it is the best place we have ever stayed by far.
Claire, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing stay
Fabulous hotel, great spa and fantastic nights sleep
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A must when visiting Devon
This is our 3rd time at Bovey & never disappoints. We stayed at the lodges on this occasion as we were travelling as a group. The lodges are lovely & spacious and equipped with everything needed. The grounds are impressive & lots of onsite activities to entertain the whole family. The hotel team are extremely helpful & friendly and make each stay memorable. Always sad to leave but we will return.
Travel, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A must when visiting Devon
This is our 3rd time at Bovey & never disappoints. We stayed at the lodges on this occasion as there were 7 of us plus a dog. The lodges are lovely & spacious and equipped with everything needed. The grounds are impressive & lots of onsite activities to entertain the whole family. The hotel team are extremely helpful & friendly and make each stay memorable. Always sad to leave but we will return.
Travel, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place for a weekend or mid-week getaway. Lots of walks in woods and along river; dog friendly. Swimming pool, tennis, croquet, boule and a huge golf course. There are many other (paid) pursuits, i.e. archery, air rifles, off road driving and even falconry. It is an historic country house hotel with comfortable rooms, quiet corners and two restaurants with bars. Also family lodges in the tree area beside the main building.
Brian, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

5 star
All things great about this one - beautiful property, friendly staff, amazing hospitality. We would want to visit again
4-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Expensive and big.
Andrew, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place in a wonderful location.
Andrew, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was just amazing!
Mantas, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mimi, 1-night trip
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