Bovey Castle
£294.00 per night
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Bovey Castless.
In the heart of Dartmoor National Park and 15 minutes from the A30, the historic, luxurious Bovey Castless sits high on the valley's edge. It offers a spa and golf course, and free parking.
The Castless is situated over 3 floors and overlooks peaceful Edwardian gardens, the golf course and the River Bovey.
Bovey Castless also has a Gold Award for Large Hotel of the Year from the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2018-19.
There are two restaurant choices for dining. The Great Western Restaurant offers game shot on the moors, lamb and aged Exmoor beef and seafood sourced from Devon and Cornwall. Smith's Brasserie is a gastro pub serving classic British courses, with spectacular countryside views and a roaring fire pit.
Bovey Castless also offers a choice of breakfast and afternoon tea.
The hotel offers activities for young and old, including falconry displays, a children's club during school holidays and a playroom, woodland walks, hot-air ballooning, swimming, and a wide range of activities on site including a 4x4 off road track, sloe gin making and archery.
ACCOMMODATION
The award-winning Bovey Castles Hotel features 60 individually-designed bedrooms located in both the original historic manor house and private mews building across the courtyard. Each bedroom reflects the luxurious hospitality that the 5-star Bovey Castles is renowned for, with every finishing touch selected to complement the warmth and elegance of our guest rooms. As part of our price promise, you can guarantee you'll receive the best price available by booking direct with us at Bovey Castles. Why not enjoy a Staycation this year?
Rooms and lodges will be serviced by housekeeping every three days and will require the room or lodge to be vacant. An interim refresh can be requested. All dining, activities and spa must be pre-booked.
MEWS ROOM
Sleeps 2 guests 26m² Photos 16 - 18 Prices from £254 per night B&B
If you're looking for a perfect countryside weekend escape, our mews rooms are perfect for shorter stays. Located on the second floor of the mews building, just across from the main hotel, settle into your cosy room with views out onto either woodland or Bovey Castles's courtyard. Rooms are serviced by housekeeping after every third night and will require the room to be vacant. An interim refresh can be requested. All dining, activities and spa must be prebooked.
FEATURES
King, twin or queen bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower over the bath, Located on the 2nd floor of the mews building across the courtyard, Views of the courtyard or woodland
CLASSIC ROOM
Sleeps 2 guests 26m² Photos 19 - 21 Prices from £274 per night B&B
Our Classic rooms are perfect for shorter stays with period features and a comfy queen bed or king bed. Located in the main hotel, each room offers views of the courtyard or woodland. Rooms are serviced by housekeeping after every third night and will require the room to be vacant. An interim refresh can be requested. All dining, activities and spa must be Prebooked.
FEATURES
King or queen bed, Ensuite modern shower room Located in the main hotel on the 1st to 3rd floors, 2 classic rooms have wet room bathrooms suitable for wheelchair users. Located on both ground floor and 1st floor. Views of the courtyard or woodland
Castles ROOM
Sleeps up to 3 guests 32m² Photos 22 - 24 Prices from £359 per night B&B
Experience sleeping inside a historic Castles in one of our Castles rooms with views across the courtyard or woodland. Settle down and relax in either a king, queen or twin bedded room all featuring an ensuite bathroom most with walk in shower. Rooms are serviced by housekeeping after every third night and will require the room to be vacant. An interim refresh can be requested. All dining, activities and spa must be prebooked.
FEATURES
King, twin or double bed, Connecting rooms on request, Ensuite modern bathroom, most with separate shower, Rooms located in the main hotel on the 1st to 3rd floors, Views of the courtyard or woodland
VALLEY ROOM
Sleeps up to 3 guests 35m² Photos 25 &26 Prices from £429 per night B&B
Start your next countryside escape the right way in one of our beautiful Valley rooms offering spectacular views of the valley and Dartmoor. Choose from either a superking, twin or queen bed to relax in with a small seating area also featured in the room. Enjoy an ensuite bathroom with walk in shower. Rooms are serviced by housekeeping after every third night and will require the room to be vacant. An interim refresh can be requested. All dining, activities and spa must be prebooked.
FEATURES
Super king, twin, or queen bed, Ensuite modern bathroom with walk in shower, Rooms located in the main hotel on the 1st and 2nd floors, Spectacular views over the valley, the hotel gardens and Dartmoor, 3 persons maximum, 2 adults and 1 child, One extra bed possible for child (charges apply), One cot possible, Connecting room available on request
JUNIOR STATE ROOM
Sleeps up to 4 guests 46m² Photos 27 & 28 Prices from £429 per night B&B
Bring the family together for an adventure they'll never forget by booking one of our luxurious Junior State rooms at Bovey Castles. With a seating area that can accommodate two children on a sofa bed, these rooms can have either a king, queen or twin beds, and all feature an ensuite bathroom with contemporary walk in shower. Gaze out across the courtyard or woodland. Rooms are serviced by housekeeping after every third night and will require the room to be vacant. An interim refresh can be requested. All dining, activities and spa must be prebooked.
FEATURES
Superking, twin, or double bed, Ensuite modern bathroom with most rooms having a walk in shower, Rooms located in the main hotel on the 1st and 2nd floors Spectacular views over the hotel gardens, whilst some rooms overlooking the courtyard and woodlands, Open plan room layout, 4 persons maximum, 2 adults and 2 children, One cot possible
STATE ROOM
Sleeps up to 4 guests 52m² Photos 29 -31 Prices from £549 per night B&B
The pinnacle of luxury, our open plan State room suites encapsulate both comfort and style, offering a spacious lounge area with sofa bed and spectacular views over the valley, hotel gardens or Dartmoor National Park. All are individual in design, shape, size and decor meaning your stay in our state room really is unique. Choose either a superking or twin bed (one suite even has a four-poster bed!) and enjoy a modern ensuite bathroom. Rooms are serviced by housekeeping after every third night and will require the room to be vacant. An interim refresh can be requested. All dining, activities and spa must be prebooked.
FEATURES
Superking or twin bed, All rooms are individual in design, shape, size and décor, Ensuite modern bathroom with separate shower, Suites located in the main hotel on the 1st & 3rd floors, 4 persons maximum, 2 adults and 2 children, Spectacular views over the valley, gardens and Dartmoor, One cot possible, Connecting rooms available on request.
GRAND STATE ROOM
Sleeps up to 4 guests 93m² Photos 32 - 33 Prices from £649 per night B&B
Our large, luxurious open plan or one bedroom Grand State room suites are available with either a king or twin beds. All suites include comfortable sofa seating and a dining area with chairs, along with an ensuite bathroom featuring an elegant, roll top bath. One even has a 4 poster bed! These suites are all very individual in design, shape, size and décor but all offer stunning views across the valley, hotel gardens and Dartmoor National Park. Rooms are serviced by housekeeping after every third night and will require the room to be vacant. An interim refresh can be requested. All dining, activities and spa must be prebooked.
FEATURES
Superking, twin bed or king bed, These suites are all very individual in design, shape, size and décor., Ensuite modern bathroom with separate shower and roll top bath, Suites located in the main hotel on the 1st – 3rd floors, Luxurious large suites with lounge area with sofa and dining table, 4 persons maximum, 2 adults and 2 children, One cot possible, Connecting rooms possible
PRIVATE ESTATE LODGE
Sleeps 1 guest 17m² Photos 43 & 44Prices from £P.O.A per night
Stylish, contemporary and unashamedly indulgent, the 5 Red Star Bovey Castles estate hides 22 three-storey self-catering country lodges within its grounds, perfect for your next private countryside escape. Each country lodge has three ensuite bedrooms, sleeping up to eight people in total (maximum six adults). They also have a full kitchen with fridge, freezer, oven, dishwasher, microwave and an open plan lounge and dining area, leading out on to a balcony with views over the grounds. Discover lodge holidays in the UK at Bovey Castles today! Lodges are serviced by housekeeping after every third night and will require the lodge to be vacant. An interim refresh can be requested. All dining, activities and spa must be prebooked.
FEATURES
Opting to stay in one of our private country lodges gives you the freedom to plan your holiday your way. Our fabulous kitchens will give the foodies amongst you the opportunity to get creative and plan a special dinner party or two. Our lodge lounges are complete with cosy fires and TVs, so you can pop a DVD on in the evening whilst relaxing with a glass of wine. Nice weather? You can even have a *BBQ out on your terrace – just ask us and we can organise you a BBQ pack full of local offerings.
Despite the fact that you are based in the grounds of Bovey Castles, the incredible thing about a break away in one of our lodges, is that you have the hotel on your doorstep. You can still pop up to see the falconry displays, get the children involved in Bovey Rangers or use the spa.
The lodges are just a short walk from the hotel, but we can even chauffeur you to and from the lodges in our golf buggies for the full countryside experience.
It quite simply is the best of both worlds! Enjoy UK lodge holidays at Bovey Castles this year, the perfect Staycation.
*Please note, BBQ’s only available during the summer months.
FACILITIES
If you're looking for the best restaurants on Dartmoor, our 1 AA Rosette awarded Smith's Mediterranean and our 3 AA Rosette awarded Great Western Grill offers award-winning dining at Bovey Castles. Our seasonal menus are prepared by our Executive Head Chef Mark Budd, who uses locally sourced fresh ingredients from Devon and the South West to create sensational dishes.
SMITHY’S BRASSERIE
1 AA Rosette, Flavours of the Mediterranean, Devon restaurant with amazing views across Dartmoor National Park, Outdoor terrace overlooking the River Bovey, Welcoming atmosphere, Cosy seating
GREAT WESTERN GRILL
Award-winning, 3 AA Rosette restaurant, Exclusive dining, Great Western Grill is relaxed and comfortable, The restaurant is Art Deco with echoes of a bygone era, Locally sourced seasonal menus, Full A la Carte Menu, Dress code: Smart casual (no sportswear)
THE TASTING ROOM
Award-winning, 3 AA Rosette restaurant, Exclusive dining, Great Western Grill is relaxed and comfortable, The restaurant is Art Deco with echoes of a bygone era, Locally sourced seasonal menus, Full A la Carte Menu, Dress code: Smart casual (no sportswear)
ELAN SPA AT BOVEY Castles
Things may look a little different in our spa but your wellbeing and relaxation will remain our primary focus. We have lots of indulgent offerings to tempt you with, please view our spa brochure.
The Elan Spa at the 5 Red Star Bovey Castles is a sanctuary tucked away from the bustle of modern life. Echoing the tranquility and therapeutic flow of the River Bovey, our bespoke spa experiences and treatments using ESPA products have been created to relax, revive and restore the body and spirit. If you're looking for spa hotels in Devon, look no further than the peaceful retreat at Bovey Castles...
OUR FACILITIES
Relax and unwind
Escape the hustle of everyday life with Elan Spa and enjoy a bespoke treatment or two from our team of dedicated therapists. Or if you prefer to be a little more active, Bovey Castles’s indoor Art Deco swimming pool housed in the Orangery, provides a beautiful setting to swim a few strokes.
Overlooking the sun terrace and the River Bovey, with beautiful views across miles of Dartmoor National Park, our spa hotel in Devon includes a whirlpool, sauna and steam room available for all hotel guests to use. Like a work out whilst on holiday? Our hotel gym is stocked with a full range of Precor, cardiovascular and strength equipment. Renowned as one of the best spa hotels in Devon, why not book a stay today and find out for yourself?
Spa Facilities, Spa Facilities at Bovey Castles, Pool, Enjoy a splash in our Art Deco swimming pool and soak up the stunning views over Dartmoor National Park. Gym - We’re ready to work out when you are. Our gym is stocked with a full range of Precor, cardiovascular and strength equipment.
GOLF
Designed in 1926 by J F Abercromby, one of the finest British golf course designers of the last century, Bovey Castles’s 18 hole championship golf course in Devon is both challenging and beautiful. Opened in 1930, the course quickly gained national acclaim for its reputation as one of the most enjoyable places to play golf and nearly 90 years later, guests still love to play golf at Bovey. Designed to rival its sister courses at Gleneagles and Turnberry, the course has been described as an experience of golf never to be forgotten. The course meanders through the hotel estate, surrounded by idyllic landscape and offers challenges to meet any handicap.
FEATURES
18-hole championship golf course, Driving range, Short game practice facility, Putting green, Buggy and trolley hire, Caddy service, Club Hire, Golf Lessons, Golf Shop, Changing Rooms, Car Parking
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