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
Beautiful Bovey
This is a high end hotel, so I loved the fact dogs are welcome! The hotel features are beautiful, it was very well presented throughout. The period features are stunning and have been maintained to a high standard throughout, whilst offering a modern touch. Our room was spacious, and beautifully decorated and there is a well equipped gym. Hotel grounds are lovely, lots to do and lots of activities on offer so no need to leave the hotel if like us you’re on there for one night. (We’d stay longer next time) Food is good, service good be quicker at dinner. Breakfast really good, lots of choice on the breakfast buffet and a menu for hot food with good selection. Staff all very friendly and accommodating
1LittleMissFussy - West Midlands, United Kingdom
Noisy room, no resolution, ruined stay.
We booked a few days at Bovey castle; myself, partner and 2 yr old. We made it clear in the booking we had a small child with use and requested a travel cot. All was fine until the final night when there was a loud party in the function room below us keeping us and our small child awake. After calling reception, they tried to fob us off and tell us there was no party, we called back several times after being kept up. I challenged that there definitely was a party as we hear people signing happy birthday. People want to have nice parties, but my issues with Bovey are (1) they booked people into a room directly above a room where there would be a party during the stay, (2) reception repeatedly lied that there was no party, (3) there was no attempt to accomodate - no suggestion of moving rooms, no apologies, no attempt to resolve the issue despite us being clear about the issue. Overall really disappointing, not run to high standards at all. Small families are much better of staying somewhere more family friendly like LFH.
Connector56416278920
Superb visit and stay
We arrived at the hotel and were greeted and welcomed. The car was parked by the valet while we went to book in. The reception staff were friendly and professional and checked us in without any problems at all. We were helped with our luggage and shown to our room where everything was explained clearly and in a very helpful way. We dined in the restaurant and the food was exemplary; each course perfectly prepared and the service was excellent. A special mention to Scott who’s service was attentive without being intrusive and went above and beyond to help. We used the hotel pool which was beautiful and very welcoming on a warm day. All the facilities we used were spotlessly clean and every member of staff was a pleasure to deal with. This hotel truly deserves it’s five star rating and I would highly recommend visiting. We will be going back.
Pauline W - Weston super Mare, United Kingdom
Check your bill !
An invoice was pushed under our door on the morning of departure and was overcharged £100. I queried this at reception and was told they would have picked this up when i came to pay as they check the bills after they have given them out as they didn't have time in the morning. This is clearly absurd and frankly difficult to believe but the woman on reception refused to acknowledge this was a problem and was very argumentative It is an amazing building in a beautiful location However , although the decor in the public areas was to a good traditional standard the room furnishings were very tired and looked cheap in places .Service in the restaurants was good and the food was to a good but not exceptional standard. The bar service on a couple of occasions was painfully slow.
Paul H
How is it possible that 49 hours felt like a week!
A fantastic weekend from our arrival with a friendly and helpful valet team, speedy check in and on to our first experience of Clay Pigeon Shooting with our host Charlie. This experience was fun throughout, professionally delivered with confidence, knowledge and good humour. Whilst doing this experience we heard about the next one 'Cider & Gin making' so quickly added ourselves on to the list. This was in a beautiful old barn, fully lit by candlelight and once again hosted by Charlie who made this interactive experience one of light hearted enjoyment throughout. Our room was one we had enjoyed staying in on a previous visit and once again it did not disappoint with it's level of comfort, cleanliness and drinks/nibbles. The evening meal was taken in Smith's Brasserie and the food and service was excellent, enjoyed on the terrace whilst enjoying the fantastic Dartmoor view. The Great Western Restaurant did not disappoint for breakfasts on both days and Sunday Lunch. The food is exquisite and whilst the food is gourmet the portions definitely are not. The service in this restaurant is attentive but unobtrusive and achieves that difficult balance of making it friendly and personable whilst being professional. We did the Deer Walk which was a enjoyable, low key experience whilst learning some new facts on the local area and wildlife, hosted once again by Charlie and delivered in his professional and friendly manner. On our last day we had a tour of the kitchen garden and our final experience the much anticipated Land Rover Off Roading. Izaak was our host and as is the Bovey Castle way, he delivered this experience in an extremely accessible way, professional instruction with friendly encouragement which delivered a hugely exhilarating and fun time. We will be back to do this when there isn't a heatwave! Overall we cannot recommend this Hotel and Team enough, as within each department and whichever role performed it was delivered with friendliness, fun and expertise. I cannot finish without thanking Matt the Events Manager who went above and beyond to help us book and arrange the multitude of vouchers we had been gifted, which made our very significant Birthday weekend a truly memorable one! Kudos to management, keep doing what you do! See you all again soon 🤗
Carol O
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