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
Sadly disappointing.
I was really disappointed with the general quality of our room for the money we paid and while the service was, in some ways acceptable, the welcome and general feel of the hotel did not say 'luxury. On arrival the reception staff were not overly attentive and the lad who showed us to our room, via the tropically heated rear stairwell, did not offer to carry out small bag. The room itself was generally shoddy with a torn curtain, broken window slat, grubby and damaged table lamp and a general feel of being uncared for. The kettle, bizarrely, was inside a cupboard which itself had the door panels hanging off. The shower was mouldy round the edges and not particularly powerful, as my wife said 'everything just missed the mark really'. I've stayed at other top class hotels, The Royal Crescent at Bath for example and Bovey could learn a lot from their attention to detail, level of service and general attitude to their customers. Even more disappointingly, when asked by Bovey Castle to review my stay I highlighted the issues identified here and received no response from them
Meagan G
A stunning hotel in dartmoor
A beautiful hotel. The grounds are stunning, with plenty of acreage in which to walk, including a well marked trail to the village of North Bovey. There are plenty of activities as well, including archery, clay pigeon shooting, and gin making, in addtion to the pool/spa; a visit here does not come cheap, however. Also, be aware that there is no climate control. In the summer, I suspect that this will ususally not be a problem, but it could be on colder nights, as the heat is regulated by the hotel. We were warm the first night, but did well with a window open on the next
jonfF6639NX
Fantastic Hotel with beautiful atmosphere and grounds
Myself and my partner had a fantastic stay at Bovey Castle in April. We brought our dog along with us too, who was very well catered for, with some treats and a lovely soft bed in the hotel room. Whilst we were there we took advantage of the walking round the grounds each day, which are just stunning. There is a beautiful shop "The Bovey shop" on site. I didn't catch the ladies name who was working there, but she was so lovely and warm and we really had a lovely chat with her in there. I would highly recommend guests pay the shop a visit! We ate in both restaurants on each night we stayed there. The Brasserie on the first night, which was fantastic (unfortunately I came across unwell, but the staff didn't want me to miss out and they sent my food upstairs with me to my room!). The second night we ate at the Great Western Grill. The food was absolutely wonderful and the "server" was lovely too, very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, I can't remember her name but she was originally from the West Midlands. Thank you for a relaxing weekend, we will be back again in the future.
JDFoodphotography - Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Just beautiful.
Bovey Castle is a stunning establishment with a vista that is breathtaking. We had afternoon tea in the Great Western and were immediately transported to a time when things were done properly and staff were immaculately turned out and well mannered. The building oozed old world charm and was beautifully kept. There is a spectacular golf course. We don’t play but can see the attraction. I half expected to be met by Jeeves in the main hall but sadly no. There was a wedding on at that time and from what we saw it is a perfect location for a matrimonial celebration. The afternoon tea was exemplary and left no room for anything else. A perfect afternoon done superbly.
Q9406BRstevenc - Braunton, United Kingdom
Fine Castle-Estate Hotel with Golf Course and Other Amenities
This estate style hotel is a nice destination surrounded by a large parkland, Dartmoor. The estate itself has a beautiful golf course which I wish I had been able to play. Terrain, elevation changes, slopes, streams and ponds, clever traps and greens. The castle itself is nicely done and has lots of authentic wear and tear. The main restaurant is sophisticated with a terrific menu. Food preparation and service are excellent. A second casual more modern restaurant is a nice contrast. Our room was large with lots of well loved velvet covered furniture.
guidothecat - columbus, ohio
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