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Children allowed

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WiFi available
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Parking
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Non-smoking rooms
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Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful grounds and location
Friendly and helpful staff
Spacious and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Slow drainage in shower
Inconsistent breakfast quality
High fees for additional services

Categories

Cleanliness
8.45
The drainage in the shower room was very slow and a few things needed some upkeep.
Service
9.45
Staff were mostly pleasant and helpful, with many reviews highlighting exceptional service.
Location
9.45
Beautiful location with stunning grounds and lovely nature walks.
Room Quality
8.95
The room was spacious, but some items, like the bathroom blinds, needed refurbishment.
Amenities
8.45
Some amenities like the swimming pool need a refresh; otherwise generally appealing.
Value for Money
7.95
Some guests felt the rate was high for the quality of breakfast and service during peak times.
Food and Beverage
8.45
Good quality food at the Grill, but some reviews mentioned poor breakfast experiences.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall positive experiences with a few noted concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 23:02

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation and Stunning Views

Situated in Dartmoor National Park, Bovey Castle offers a historic stay with picturesque views of the Edwardian gardens, golf course, and River Bovey. The castle's elegant rooms feature tea and coffee facilities, ensuring a comfortable retreat for guests.

Culinary Delights for Every Palate

Indulge in a culinary journey at Bovey Castle with two distinct dining options. The Great Western Grill presents a delectable à la carte menu featuring traditional favorites and house specials, while Smith’s Brasserie offers Mediterranean-inspired dishes against a backdrop of countryside views.

Unmatched Leisure and Adventure

From falconry displays to woodland walks, guests can enjoy a plethora of activities at the hotel. Relax in the indoor swimming pool or pamper yourself with beauty treatments. For the adventurous souls, engage in activities like off-road track driving, rifle shooting, and archery for an unforgettable stay.

Book your stay at Bovey Castle now to experience luxury, fine dining, and exciting adventures in Dartmoor National Park.

Important information:

- Rooms are serviced daily, and lodges every 3 days.
- Children may use the indoor pool between 09:00 and 17:00 when accompanied by an adult.
Please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
- The property cannot accept bookings of more than 4 rooms or 2 lodges.
- If you are traveling with children, please ensure any requests you make are confirmed.
- Spa treatments and activities can be booked for an extra charge and it is recommended this is done prior to arrival to avoid disappointment.
- Please pre-book all dinner and breakfast requirements.
- Lodge guests access to all hotel facilities including dining, and there is a limited food offering to the lodges.
- One dog can be accommodated at the property in the Single, & Classic rooms and 2 medium size dogs in the Castle, Valley and Family Rooms for an additional fee of GBP 25 per dog per night. Guests must inform the property when booking if bringing a dog. Please note the following with regard to their stay:
- All dogs must be aged 6 months or over and fully house-trained;
- Dogs must be kept on a lead around the estate (please avoid walking on the golf course);
- Dogs are welcome in the hotel in the bedrooms, Cathedral Room, the Library, the seating area under the main stairs and the South Terrace;
- Dogs are not allowed in the Oak Bar, The Adam Room and the Great Western Grill.
- Should you wish to have your dog with you at dinner there are a limited number of dog friendly tables available Smith's Brasserie so please pre-book. Alternatively we are able to serve dinner in the Cathedral Room should you wish to dine with your dog;
- Dogs are not allowed on any furniture, and should you wish to leave them for a short while while you are in the hotel we can provide a crate for them on request.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EXT

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 919 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.45
Service: 9.45
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 7.95
Food and Beverage: 8.45
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Charlotte • family_with_children • nl
9
Pros:

Het was fantastisch! De kamer, alle ruimtes binnen en buiten! De mensen waren erg lief! We komen graag weer!

Cons:

Nvt

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
5
Overpriced, beautiful but very disappointing food spoilt the trip.
Pros:

The bed was comfortable and the castle and grounds were mainly nice.

Cons:

The food was overpriced and really below standard. We cancelled our dinner reservation for the second night as it was really bad. The interior particularly the spa is dated. We had to wait for literally 20 minutes to be shown to our room whereas we could have just been given a key. We have been before but sadly we won't come back after this trip.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Arash • family_with_children • gb
7
Overall a wonderful special location and a great room, in much need of styling and food updating.
Pros:

The Room was really nice and comfortable, with amazing views. The lounges and hallways were very impressive in style and deco ( although not all areas, lots of very dated styling also in the building still)

Cons:

The coffee was terrible at breakfast, the breakfast was really basic for the price.
The brasserie was really expensive for the basic food and dessert options. Pana Cotta was a hard jelly, with a really weak and watery and bad strawberry puree.
The deco in some part of the hotel including the main dinning room are very dated, including dated glass signage everywhere in corridors including the reception. Some area in the corridors upstairs had really tacky cheap fake flowers in a vase.
The swimming pool needs updating in style, plus the swimming times for kids is too short not allowing them to swim after 5pm, should be atleast 6-6.30pm.
The kids play area is really far from the grounds. past the golf course! Also needs a bespoke room for the kids in the main lounges of the castle.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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SABRINA • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
8
Very nice hotel in a great location.
Pros:

I liked the property’s location.

Cons:

I didn’t like that breakfast wasn’t included in the price. Also it was very expensive for what we had!

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • couple • gb
7
Overpriced. Not enough Staff, some staff had terrible attitudes and left us waiting for long periods of time just to get
Pros:

Location
And the clay pigeon shooting

Cons:

Lack of staff
Not value for money

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Ewan • solo_traveller • gg
7
Pros:

Beautiful place, lovely setting.

Cons:

Service was very average not what I expect in such a lovely place, food too was average.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • couple • gb
6
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Amit • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great decor well maintained
Love the grounds

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
7
Fantastic location beautiful grounds , food and drink prices were far too high , food in lower tier restaurant wasn’t go
Pros:

Fantastic location and scenery

Cons:

In need of some renovation work in certain areas

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • at
7
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
6
Ok but not as good as it used to be
Pros:

Location is great, nice views from room.

Cons:

No aircon, I know it’s an old building but they could add aircon units on roof. Pool needs renovating. Bedrooms aren’t up to scratch for 5* hotel (already raised with mgmt).

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Eva • couple • de
7
Mehr Schein als Sein. Kein 5 Sterne Hotel.
Pros:

Das Anwesen und das Grundstück waren beeindruckend. Die antike Einrichtung und Mobiliar hatten einen besonderen Flair. Größtenteils freundliches Personal.

Cons:

Stickiges und kleines Zimmer ohne Klimaanlage. Das Bad war wie eine Sauna, scheinbar ohne funktionierenden Abzug. Hellhörige Zimmer. Das Personal wusste größtenteils nicht was sie genau machen sollen und konnte sich nichts merken. Teilweise wirklich dilettantisches Verhalten.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ks • couple • gb
3
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No aircon ! It was boiling ! We were provided fans that were not even working

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Mervyn • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Els • couple • nl
9
Prachtige locatie met fijne luxe om je heen!
Pros:

Alles

Cons:

Niets

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • family_with_children • au
9
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Annette • couple • no
8
Vakkert sted med flott natur.
Pros:

Fantastisk beliggenhet og arkitektur. Nydelig mat. Bra opplegg for aktiviteter. Fantastisk «mindfullness» tur rundt i området. Veldig bra kvalitet på restaurantene.

Cons:

Litt upersonlig og følelsen av «masse turisme». Litt preg av «golf hotell».

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee