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Bovey Castle

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Newton Abbot with 2 restaurants and golf course

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Bovey Castle, nestled by the river, offers an unforgettable retreat with golfing and outdoor activities like archery and cycling. Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at one of the two on-site restaurants, indulge in a spa treatment or unwind at the indoor pool.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

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 current price is $246
$295 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10

Why we love this property

Relaxation sanctuary
This hotel offers daily access to a full-service spa with aromatherapy and massages. Guests can unwind in the sauna or explore the garden in a national park.
Edwardian luxury hotel
Set in a national park on a river, this boutique hotel charms with Edwardian architecture. A garden and curated decor complement the garden-view restaurant.
Fine dining experiences
Mediterranean and British cuisine grace two onsite restaurants. Both offer garden views while dining. This hotel also has a bar and serves English breakfast.

Room options

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

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Junior Room (State)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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

Room (Valley Castle)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room (Castle)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

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

Room (State)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

Castle Lodge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

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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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Arts & Craft Chapel - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Stone Lane Gardens - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Jay's Grave - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Becky Falls - 13 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Castle Drogo - 13 min drive - 10.6 km

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

  • ‪Warren House Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on the Green - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hog & Hedge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ullacombe Farm Shop & Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Old Thatch Inn - ‬19 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.

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 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.
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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)
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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
  • 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
  • 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.

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 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

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 and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, Barclaycard
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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 November 10 2025 to November 18 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.

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Reviews

Bovey Castle Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The spa facilities were excellent, with a good-sized pool, hot sauna, and steam rooms that were not overcrowded. (7 reviews)
  • The pool was lovely and the spa facilities, including the steam room and sauna, were very nice. (5 reviews)
  • Dining experiences were excellent, with friendly staff and delicious food served in both restaurants. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The Falconer experience was super fun. Gorgeous hotel.
Mary Ann, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely breakfast choices
sadie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay in one of the lodges on site. Great activities and very relaxing.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Food was lovely. Breakfast varied with hot options cooked to order. Dinners at both restaurants very nice but overpriced for what they are. Service very good across the hotel. Cleanliness very good in all parts of hotel. Spa treatments were amazing using TempleSpa products. Lovely grounds. Swimming pool cold and whirlpool area not heated.
Lauren, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Could do with tv’s in bedrooms in the lodges and a mirror in the toilet area by kitchen
Teresa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

AMAZING PLACE. Not to be missed if in the area. Spectacular for families and all. Stunning!
violeta, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely wonderful stay
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very relaxing
mrs dorcas, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

On arriving at our room for our ruby wedding anniversary we thought there might be an upgrade but no. Also there was a very noisy family with a crying baby that did wake us on 2 occasions during the first night. We did ask to be moved but were told that we would need to pay an extra £100 per night as they had no more classic rooms. On checking the website there was more classic rooms available and also castle rooms at an extra £40 per night. This was not offered. Our first nights meal was £134 approximately and we shared a starter and then had a lamb stew with boiled potatoes and beef short ribs with undercooked fondant potatoes and a small spoonful of cauliflower cheese. Plus a bottle of wine. We know it’s just a brasserie but overpriced with 12.5% service charge. We have been to Bovey many times and feel it is no longer a 5* hotel and has gone downhill.
Dirty bedlinen
Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bovey Castle is an outstanding experience. Service is second to none.
Claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A terrific stay in a wonderful place.
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful place to visit. Staff are welcoming and friendly. Will definitely come again and recommend to family and friends.
Leigh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful, quiet, relaxing country hotel with excellent, friendly, helpful staff. I will be going back again, hopefully soon!
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic in every aspect. Will be back soon.
PAUL, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning hotel, fantastic staff
Elaine, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Overall - mah.

For some reason our allocated room was for people with special needs with pull cords hanging from the ceiling near the bed, special toilet seat and shower support elements. That removed the aesthetics we hoped for. Dinner at the main Great Western restaurant was ok but not wow, there was also a lack of vegetable salads options. Overall - mah.
Aleksejs, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Chris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was excellent
Yaowalak, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place in a wonderful location.
Andrew, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Full of character with excellent & knowlegeable staff
martin, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Piers, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing stay

Fabulous hotel, great spa and fantastic nights sleep
Brian, 1-night trip