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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 2 - Dec 3

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

  • Becky Falls - 13 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Castle Drogo - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 32 min drive - 32.1 km
  • University of Exeter - 34 min drive - 32.8 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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very good stay. Staff are amazing.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place , stunning castle , grounds and views. Food is excellent and staff are brilliant .We loved every minute here and will definitely be returning .
Joanne, 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

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.
Harriet, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pure relaxation

Superb stay, comfortable and relaxing in this magnificent estate
Anne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful country house hotel in about 200 acres of stunning grounds. Lots of outdoorsy things to do. The sitting rooms are glorious with open fires and the staff are attentive and there are lots of little touches that make the hotel stand out. The food is excellent, eat in the Great Western Restaurant if you can. Breakfast excellent.
David, 2-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

Really lovely stay

Really enjoyed our brief stay at Bovey Castle. The location was fabulous, the staff were lovely and couldn't have been more helpful. Didn't want to leave!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place

Overall an excellent experience but the spa was a little bit tired and the pool was cold but everyone’s really friendly and the ducks were really lively!!
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Whether you go for one night or a week, this is an experience. Lovely place to relax or enjoy the many outdoor activities and spa. You won't regret this trip and will want to return every year.
Tracee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Another great stay

An excellent stay once again. Nothing too much trouble for the staff, food delicious with great care taken over my food allergy & in tolerance. They welcomed us with mocktails as I had mentioned we were celebrating our wedding anniversary, such a lovely touch.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Booked a valley castle room w king bed for one night in late Sep. Room was very clean with comfy n up to date decor. Room was big enough and soundproof quality was good. Big garden surrounded hotel n we took a pleasant walk the next day. Should have stayed for one or two nights so as to enjoy swimming pool and other facilities. The historical building was well maintained. Very pleasant stay
Yan Yan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is a beautiful place and a wonderful setting and the levels of service were significantly better than when I stayed here a couple of years ago as they have clearly staffed up since then. Couple of irritating things - £25 to use the EV charger - ridiculous, breakfast is still a bit of a shambles organisationally and you pay £28 a head for this privilege !
John, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fantastic stately home with lovely gardens. We had the cheapest room on the third floor and it was fine. The evening meal was ok but not fantastic. There is plenty to do and must be a golfers paradise. The ground floor rooms were magnificent
Clive, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

food was just average for dinner and best average for breakfast disappointed in the food
john, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Contracted gastroenteritis following a stay at Bovey.
Sam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful manor house with wonderful ambience and facilities. The option to make your stay as relaxing or as active as you prefer. All options are catered for. The staff are very attentive and courteous, nothing was too much bother. Would recommend Bovey Castle for those wanting to enjoy a very welcome escape and to explore the nearby areas.
Andrew, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Restaurant and staff were excellent. Rooms were mediocre - tv barely worked, little to no hot water, drains worked slowly. Tho was supposed to be a premium room too. Way too expensive for the poor quality.
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Possibly the best hotel we have every visited

The attention from the staff begins the moment you pull up to this wonderful, hidden gem in the Dartmoor countryside. We had our two dogs with us and they were treated like royalty during our long weekend break in March. The rain didn’t put us off long walks in the gardens, over to the local pub and also we found time for a spot of archery in the grounds. The food is absolutely brilliant (and the dogs were allowed in the brasserie), the bar served top notch cocktails too. We had a castle room and it was just perfect. Stunning views over the valley and everything you needed for a perfect nights sleep - as well as a lovely coffee and tea station for the morning. The pool was lovely with steam room and sauna and also a stunning view through the glass into the grounds. All in all - utterly faultless in every way.
Katy, 3-night trip