Bovey Castle
Devon, England
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About the Hotel
Built as a baronial home and sporting estate in the 1920s, Bovey Castle transports you back to a luscious Golden Eraâ€"with a touch of Agatha Christie, a dash of the Orient-Express and a wealth of exquisite service. This tranquil haven is tucked into Dartmoor National Park in southwest England. To stay here is to be pampered, whether youâ€(TM)re indulging at the fabulous Clarins Spa or lingering in the Bovey Wine Cellars and Cigar Bar.
Location
Bovey Castle
North Bovey
Dartmoor National Park
Devon, England
TQ13 8 RE
Nearest Airport: EXT
Features and Amenities
- On-Site Amenities
- Pool
- Spa on Property
- Spa Services
- Activities
- Fishing
- Family
- Children's Programs
- Nearby
- Shopping
- Interests
- Chateaus & Castles
- Golf
- Hotels
- Kids' Favorite - Perfect for Kids
- Spa
Reviews for Bovey Castle
Wonderful family break
Had a wonderful stay at Bovey Castle. Service was impeccable. We were well looked after and our dog was treated so well. A very dog and family friendly hotel throughout. The grounds were beautiful. We ate at the Great Western and Smiths, both wonderful with good food. We stayed in a Grand State room, only slight issue was we were given a room with a separate living room. Would have preferred one big open plan room, they tired to accommodate but the hotel was near full capacity and there were none left. Nevertheless the rooms were lovely and spacious, there is no AC but wasn’t bad in April. There are lots of activities to keep the kids entertained, we did the Easter eggs hunt, the brass rubbing trail, the ferret feeding and met the falcons. The kids very were happy. We would love to return again.
anon1225 - London, United Kingdom
More 1 star than 5 star - very poor service
Service is very patchy. More 1 star than 5 star. Unfortunately, nobody seems to care - and nobody seems to be able to say sorry. Called on Sunday to book some activities. It took two days for a call back. On our first night, weren't sure where we were heading. Member of staff said 'the door is shut and its dark in there - I would have thought it's obvious its closed.' This morning we went to the activities desk. The person working there ignored us and walked off. Asked at reception for help. No help forthcoming. Day four and no sign of a cleaner. Now there is a terrible smell of oil. One to avoid.
michaeltF2946AG
Relaxing Stay in a Beautiful Setting
We recently stayed at Bovey Castle and had a really enjoyable experience. The location is stunning — peaceful, surrounded by Dartmoor’s natural beauty, and with plenty of space to relax and unwind. The hotel itself is full of character, and while it has all the charm you’d expect from a historic property, it’s also comfortable and well looked after. Our room was clean, spacious, and had a great view over the grounds. What stood out most during our stay, though, was the level of service. Every staff member we interacted with was helpful and polite, but we especially want to mention Mihai. He was incredibly professional, always courteous, and made a genuine effort to make sure we felt looked after without being over the top. It’s the kind of attention to detail that makes a difference. Overall, Bovey Castle is a great place for a quiet getaway — beautiful surroundings, a relaxed atmosphere, and a team that clearly takes pride in what they do.
Richard_Daviess - Windsor, United Kingdom
Afternoon Tea
The Bovey Hotel is just stunning, beautiful interior and the most beautiful grounds. We had an excellent afternoon Tea, sandwiches were very fresh, the sweet treats were just as nice and service was very friendly. After Tea we had a brief walk around the gorgeous grounds, we were lucky that it was a beautiful sunny afternoon which just added to the Hotels beauty.
yatna110 - Cornwall, United Kingdom
Gorgeous weekend retreat
What a fabulous hotel! My husband, 9 year old son and I spent two wonderful nights at Bovey Castle celebrating my birthday and it was just perfect. There is something for everyone… a pool and outdoor activities for kids, spa (one of the best I’ve been to in the UK) and yoga studio, tennis courts, lovely bar area with cosy fires and two fabulous restaurants (one more informal and one more fine dining). We tried both restaurants and they were great. We were so pleased that the children’s menu wasn’t just your standard afterthought (cheesy pasta and pizza etc) - it was proper, delicious food just in smaller portions. The hotel has a fabulous wine selection, with two large wine rooms. There were so many special little touches (kids gown and slippers, aperitif in the roof … too many to mention), it made our stay very special. We stayed in a state room and it was gorgeous. Spacious and very comfortable. The grounds were stunning. So peaceful and beautiful. Lovely to walk around. We also visitors the tors, which was fun! Dartmoor is so pretty. The service was so friendly throughout the hotel too. We’ll definitely be back!
FrequentFlyerDB - Bristol, United Kingdom
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