Bovey Castle, Moretonhampstead
About the Hotel
Rooms and Lodges
Bovey Castle offers 60 bedrooms inside the original manor and mews, each uniquely designed with views of Dartmoor National Park. Valley Rooms offer views of the gardens. Lodges accommodate up to eight guests, with a maximum of six adults. Each lodge has three ensuite bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area, plus decking with outdoor furniture and a BBQ for summer use. Kitchens include a cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, crockery, glassware, cutlery, and utensils. Lodges are serviced after every third night. Some rooms are dog-friendly at £25 per dog per night.
Dining Choices
Guests at Bovey Castle can pick from a range of dining experiences. Smith's Brasserie serves British dishes with countryside views and a fire pit. The Great Western Grill features local Devon ingredients in its dishes. Lodge guests can order home-style meals delivered to their door. A specialty is the Afternoon Tea menu. Seasonal menus are prepared by Executive Head Chef Mark Budd, who sources ingredients from Devon and the South West.
Activities and Spa
Bovey Castle offers multiple activities for all ages, including falconry, woodland walks, swimming, and a 4x4 off-road track. Guests can try sloe gin making and archery. The Elan Spa includes an Art Deco swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, and gym. Spa treatments feature products for tailored experiences. Guests can participate in cider and sloe gin making, followed by afternoon tea and carol singing during festive events. The 18-hole golf course provides views of the valley.
Location and Access
Bovey Castle is located in North Bovey, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, and is 40 km from Exeter International Airport. Nearby landmarks include the Arts & Craft Chapel (3 km), The Miniature Pony Centre (2 km), and Castle Drogo (5.5 km). Guests can explore Dartmoor's landscape, with villages and archaeological sites.
Services Available
Bovey Castle provides several services, including dining delivered to lodges, family-style dining, and activities. A children's club operates during school holidays, and a playroom is available. The property includes falconry displays, woodland walks, a large indoor swimming pool, a 4x4 off-road track, sloe gin making, rifle shooting, clay pigeon shooting and archery. The hotel is recognized as a sustainable hotel with a 'Gold' Green Tourism Award.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Barber shop
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
- Archery
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Playpen
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Toys
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock