Bovey Castle
Iconic luxury castle in the heart of Devon's Dartmoor National Park
- Dartmoor, Devon & Cornwall
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2 Two dogs per room Overview
This 5AA Red Star luxury hotel sits majestically on the edge of the valley overlooking the stunning Edwardian gardens, and the flowing River Bovey. As you enter the hotel you are surrounded by history and the glamour of yesteryear, with some contemporary edges. Enjoy the stunning Spa, indulge in sumptuous dining experiences, or take a relaxing stroll around the grounds and gardens.
- 5AA Red Star property
- 18-hole championship course
- 3 AA Rosettes
- Choice of restaurants
- Award-winning spa and treatment rooms
- Panoramic views of the 275-acre estate
- Individually designed bedrooms
- Green Tourism Gold Award
Included in this Exclusive PetsPyjamas offer
- An overnight stay in a dog-friendly room
- Complimentary chilled glass of Prosecco with dinner on the first evening (value £12pp)
- Dinner for two each evening (£50pp allowance towards food)*
- Full English breakfast for two daily
- 10% off pre booked spa treatments (Sunday - Thursday)
- Stay three nights or more and receive a complimentary bottle of house wine
- *Can be used in either restaurant. Great Western Grill is open from Wednesday to Saturday
Exclusively when you book with PetsPyjamas...
- Dog-friendly room always guaranteed
- YOUR DOG STAYS FREE saving you up to £50 per trip
- FREE Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
- Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply.
PetsPyjamas Best Price Guaranteed.
Included in this Exclusive PetsPyjamas offer
- An overnight stay in a dog-friendly room
- Complimentary chilled glass of Prosecco with dinner on the first evening (value £12pp)
- Dinner for two each evening (£50pp allowance towards food)*
- Full English breakfast for two daily
- 10% off pre booked spa treatments (Sunday - Thursday)
- Stay three nights or more and receive a complimentary bottle of house wine
- *Can be used in either restaurant. Great Western Grill is open from Wednesday to Saturday
Exclusively when you book with PetsPyjamas...
- Dog-friendly room always guaranteed
- YOUR DOG STAYS FREE saving you up to £50 per trip
- FREE Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
- Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply.
PetsPyjamas Best Price Guaranteed.
Included in this Exclusive PetsPyjamas offer
- An overnight stay in a dog-friendly room
- Full English Breakfast
- Please note this rate fluctuates daily
Exclusively when you book with PetsPyjamas...
- Dog-friendly room always guaranteed
- YOUR DOG STAYS FREE saving you up to £50 per trip
- FREE Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
- Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply.
PetsPyjamas Best Price Guaranteed.
Included in this Exclusive PetsPyjamas offer
- An overnight stay in a dog-friendly room
- Full English Breakfast
- Please note this rate fluctuates daily
Exclusively when you book with PetsPyjamas...
- Dog-friendly room always guaranteed
- YOUR DOG STAYS FREE saving you up to £50 per trip
- FREE Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
- Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply.
PetsPyjamas Best Price Guaranteed.
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Bovey Castle Reviews
- 112 reviews
- Member since 2014
Dartmoor National Park, Devon, TQ13 8RE
Birthday weekend
My friend and I had a twin Valley Castle room.
The room was well appointed and large with a massive bathroom. The beds were very comfortable.
The hotel overall is luxurious but with a relaxed and unpretentious feel - dressing up is fine but if you want to be more casual that is fine too (we did both).
We ate in Smith's which was impressive - good value for a hotel restaurant and good quality food. The atmosphere was vibrant and relaxed with both resident and non-resident diners.
We also had afternoon tea (lovely and lots of it) - we were the only customers doing this on the Friday and tea was in the GW restaurant - my preference would be for tea in one of the lounges (as I have done so in the past). I'm unsure if Covid has altered how tea is organised.
We liked our walk around the grounds but did find the golf course took over and restricted true use of the grounds.
Great location
Enjoyed our short stay. I was disappointed to find that the main restaurant was closed and the Brasserie was nothing special.. I booked on a DB&B basis so this compounded the disappointment.
Bovey stay - September 2021
A thoroughly enjoyable 5 night break. From the moment of arrival to departure was a very pleasant stay and will definitely go back. Staff were warm, welcoming and friendly and very helpful. Food was exquisite the only downside was two restaurants were shut but Smith s Brasserie certainly provided great fayre and we weren t disappointed. It will be something to look forward to next time we visit. Activities were many and the few we booked I.e. deer park tour, archery and clay pigeon shooting were thoroughly enjoyed and the instructors were excellent.
Many enjoyable afternoons/ evenings were spent in the Oak Room and Jason, the bartender was brilliant. A true gentleman and a very knowledgeable man on Gin. He taught us a lot.
The location/ setting is spectacular and breathtaking and highly recommended.
Map & Directions
Address
North Bovey
Dartmoor National Park
Devon
TQ13 8RE
Complimentary parking available
Electric car charging: The hotel has 2 x Tesla and 1 x Type 2 charger - charged as taken
How to get here
Bovey Castle is situated in the beautiful Dartmoor National Park, in the heart of Devon. The hotel is easy to locate, just 45 minutes drive from Exeter International Airport and 40 minutes from Exeter St David's Station. Arrive in style and arrange for one of the hotel cars to collect you.
By car
The M4 from London, the M6 from the North West and the M1/M42 from the North East all link up to the M5, which will bring you south to Devon.
From the M5, take junction 31 signposted A30 Okehampton. Stay on the A30 for 16 miles, exiting at Whiddon Down and the junction signposted Moretonhampstead A382. The road passes a service station with a garage on the right, at the first roundabout turn left, still following signs for Moretonhampstead A382.
Stay on the A382 for 5.5 miles and at the roundabout just before Moretonhampstead, turn right to follow signs for Postbridge and Princetown, marked B3212. At the mini roundabout, go straight over and at the next roundabout, turn right again and follow signs for Postbridge and Princetown, B3212.
Stay on the B3212 for approximately 1.5 miles, Bovey Castle is on the left-hand side marked by large wrought iron gates and a lodge. If you are using SatNav, please enter 'Bovey Castle Golf Course.'
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Location & Local Attractions
There is so much to do at Bovey with its own activities, you must try and make time for the local attractions like the Becky Falls Woodland Park which is only 15mins away and has been welcoming visitors since 1903. It has been voted Devon's top beauty spot and one of WWF's amazing family days out - with the breathtaking waterfalls and baby meerkats it is definitely worth a visit.
The Rock Gardens, Caves and Nursery are set in the old Palace Quarry where the parkland has been landscaped by Capability Brown. With views over Dartmoor and caves to explore it includes the rare maidenhair tree (Ginkgo Biloba) and is under a 10 minute drive away.
The hotel is situated in Dartmoor National Park which is a unique attraction with the most magnificent views and walks all on the doorstep.
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Concierge
When you make a reservation with us, our Canine Concierge are on hand pre and post trip.
Dogs Stay Free
You will never pay a dog charge when you book through PetsPyjamas.
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