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
Lodge stay with friends
A group of us hired a lodge for a special birthday, I was particularly impressed with the information and support available prior to our trip - no question was too daft! We stayed in lodge G1 and were all impressed with the space and amenities of the lodge Well appointed bedrooms and bathrooms with robes, slippers and lovely products in the bathrooms. We made use of the pool - although this was busy and loungers were not initially available - it gets fairly busy We had supper in the Brasserie and Sunday lunch in the Great Western, both meals were very good although one of our party felt a little cheated with her Mac & Cheese - the description is at best misleading - no bitter leaf salad appeared, it had not been available but this had not been explained at time of ordering Staff across the hotel were welcoming and attentive but one particular member of staff really stood out, Mason. Thoroughly helpful and engaging, Mason went above and beyond across the weekend - from getting us to and from the lodge when required, helping with our luggage and getting our car charged and ensuring that one of our number got to the train station when it transpired that the taxi that had been ordered had not been booked by reception Mason is a real credit to the hotel
Jane R - Reading, United Kingdom
Disappointing, not 5 star
So far, truly unimpressed! First comments from one member of staff is that there are nice people working here but ‘ management is disgusting ‘…that was 5 mins in before being shown to our room. The lodge we booked is tired and disconnected to the very beautiful external environment. No lovely Dartmoor pictures or traditional furniture. No complimentary basket in the lodge and the dishwasher still had dirties from the past residents. When asking about the complimentary basket was told one was on its way - 20 mins later and with a further reminder, still nothing! If an initial experience of how you feel determines whether you would recommend it or return, I am sorry to say it is a resounding ‘ no’!
Sydneyingram1971
Air Rifle Shooting at Bovey Castle
We booked a family air rifle shooting session during our recent stay at Bovey Castle over the Christmas holidays. Matt was our instructor and he was brilliant. He was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. He put us through our paces and kept our teenage boys engaged and challenged during the hour. I'd never shot before and was put at ease by his clear instructions, patience and sense of humour. The hour flew by and we wished we had booked another session. We'll return to Bovey Castle as we always have a wonderful time here, and will book an extended session with Matt the next time. We'd highly recommend this activity with Matt - the target competition was particularly great fun.
Claire W
Excellent clay pigeon shooting with Isaac at Bovey Castle!
I have to say clay pigeon shooting with Isaac was amazing! He was incredibly knowledgeable and patient! I even managed to hit quite a few clays including pheasant and so thank you Isaac!! A great start to the betwixt Christmas and New Year stay. Rachael CV
rachaelcv - London, United Kingdom
True British Countryside Magic
From the moment we drove through the rolling green hills of the estate and Bovey Manor (it’s not a castle so never quite worked out why they called it one?) emerged before us, we fell under the spell of this incredible place. Not only was the hotel magnificently furnished, the staff seemed to love their jobs and all seemed so passionate. We stayed in a 3 bedroom villa which was enormous and although not as well furnished as the hotel rooms where our friends were staying, it was a great option for us. Fully equipped with a washing machine, full kitchen etc, we really relaxed into the lifestyle. The highlight was two-fold - the stunning property with majestic views over the hills with many walking paths and some truly great activities. We did archery, clay pigeon shooting and even learnt to make apple cider and flavoured gin! The cost of the activities was reasonable (around £30 each) and the staff were fabulous. In fact we enjoyed Matt’s company at archery so much, we went back for a second round. Isaac took us clay pigeon shooting and was so compassionate and gentle with our nervous son, he instilled confidence and then pride in him. It was beautiful to watch. Even Harry who looked after the ferrets and chickens gave such a great show explaining how he takes care of them, we were completely transfixed. The falcon guy had everyone entranced for what felt like an hour as he flew eagles and owls through the hallways of the hotel and out across the terrace. It was a magical experience. To wonderful Bovey Castle (Manor!), thank you for the most incredible few days. We will be back as we left feeling there was so much more to do.
SarahCh456
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