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
Amenities & Services
- Pool
- Spa
- Kids Club/Programs
Reviews for Bovey Castle
Anniversary afternoon tea.
Went for an afternoon tea, arrived a few minutes early but told to go away and sit in another room,no arrival greetings, once in the tea room we were shown to our table with limited views of the gardens, the food was very good,more deserts than savouries which we would have preferred.the staff were on the whole vere attentive,courteous and smart which you would expect from a 5 star hotel.,a negative was one of the female staff looked like she did not want to be there and always spoke to guests as GUYS, which is not what you want to hear, not 5 star needs to be informed how to engage with guests at work.lastly a nice touch to have a happy anniversary plate,so thank you for that..
B2514IGpeterp - Exmouth, United Kingdom
Ok, but!
The Bovey Castle is undoubtably a beautiful building in lovely grounds. Staff were good apart from the attitude of Sally who failed to address a mix up with the booking and asked me to see it from her point of view! When paying in excess of £250per night that s not how to speak to customers.Breakfasts were just as good as most high end hotels but not worth nearly £30 per head. Dinner was far too expensive and pleased we chose to eat away from the Bovey where the experience was more to our personal liking.
Steve B - East Ayton, United Kingdom
Is it Really a Castle?
A splendid property that is not actually a castle at all! There is no Keep, Moat, Battlements or Portcullis, but there are spacious and grand reception rooms and lounges featured on the ground floor together with two restaurants at opposite ends of the building. Our spacious bedroom overlooked the main entrance and car park. There were one or two flaws in the room - torn curtain, broken blind, window non opening, and. surprisingly, no extractor fan in the bathroom. The bed offered extreme comfort, and it was good to have a decent sized fridge. We chose to stay here to take advantage of the golf course, and the B and B rates are high: the level and quality of service, and overall attention to detail probably justifies the cost: the staff at breakfast were particularly notable. The Smiths Brasserie has an interesting and varied menu with pricing just about justifiable for the quality, although the salt and pepper squid on the nibbles menu was very poor and deducted from our bill. The grounds are extensive, the walk to North Bovey attractive and the views pretty. Because of the remote location the hotel offers a range of activities, but these would add significantly to your costs if staying for a few days and taking part. The staff in the golf pro-shop were particularly helpful to us, accommodating a change of schedule, due to the wet weather. For a day out whilst here, we'd recommend a visit to nearby Castle Drogo (which is actually more like a castle than Bovey!). With regard to the spa pool, it is a pleasant area, but the jacuzzi area is at the same temperature as the main pool, and the wall jets are not working (a fault known to the staff member, but with little knowledge of when a repair might happen, which was disappointing). Pleased to have stayed here, but a likely return? Probably not at the price we paid.
Malcolm and S - Stroud, United Kingdom
A Charming Place Worth Exploring
This place surely has its charm. The biggest value of Bovey Castle is the hotel grounds. You can walk for hours, enjoy the calm park full of rabbits, squirrels and birds while watching wild horses graze in the distance or sit in their beautiful garden and enjoy this ZEN feeling. That is something I will remember. Furthermore, if you want to be more active, there are many activities you can do there. We strongly recommend all animal-related shows. What was the biggest disappointment was the Great Western Grill. While not describing all the details, this place is simply not worth it. The service and food were ... OK level at best. Not more. We saw a lot of signs that the person who prepared the meals didn't care (pieces of lobster shell not removed, only half of the backbone was removed from the fish etc.). We even decided to cancel our next visit and move to Smith's Brasserie where we actually enjoyed it more, also thanks to Paula. Anyway, sitting in the Manor with a glass of wine, that's definitely something that is memorable.
JosefS612 - Ostrava, Czech Republic
Romantic surprise
Hubby gained browny points. He decided to surprise me with a random stay the night. This place is a beaut. Everything you could ask for. Wonderful decor with Stunning grounds with lots to do. Staff were wonderfully att entive and nothing was too much trouble. Great view from our room overlooking the grounds. Cozy very comfy bed. Loved it! Food a little pricey than we are used to but what the hell. Was definitely worth it. Breakfast in morning is extra. Will be back!!
nickyh921 - Bridgwater, United Kingdom
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