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Bovey Castle
North Bovey
Devon , TQ13 8RE England
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Bovey Castle, Dartmoor National Park:
timeless elegance, exceptional comfort and complete tranquility set in 365 acres of Dartmoor countryside. |
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Summary
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Bovey Castle, Dartmoor National Park: timeless elegance, exceptional comfort and complete tranquility set in 365 acres of Dartmoor countryside. |
Quick Facts
| Check-In Time: | 02:00 PM |
| Check-Out Time: | 11:00 AM |
| Minimum Check-In Age: | 21 | | Is Condo: | No |
| Has Elevators: | No |
| Number of Rooms: | 85 |
| Number of Floors: | 3 |
| Year Built: | 1906 |
| Renovation Date: | 2004 |
Driving Directions
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The M4 from London; the M6 from the North West and the M1/M42 from the North East -all link up with Devon and the West Country. |
Hotel Amenities
| Business Center | Yes, Fees May Apply. | | Concierge | Yes | | Handicap Accessible Rooms | Yes | | Housekeeping | Yes | | Internet Access | Yes | | Laundry | Yes, Fees May Apply. | | Room Service | Yes, Fees May Apply. | Activities
| Wedding Services | Yes, Fees May Apply. |
| Fitness and Spa Facilities |
| Fitness Center | Yes |
| Spa | SPA
Bovey's holistic spa is an oasis of calm in a busy day. Get the blood pumping in there fully-equipped gymnasium or succumb to an Elemis full body massage, revitalizing treatments which should be part of your stay with us, and an essential wind-down when you are here on business.
Holistic therapies
5 treatment rooms and hydrotherapy bath
Sauna and steam rooms
Jacuzzi
Gym
Sun deck |
| Steam Room | Yes |
| Golf Course On Site | The Old Course at Bovey Castle is a challenging and beautiful 18-hole championship golf course, designed in 1926 by JF Abercromby, one of the finest British golf course designers of the Golden Era, and has been named one of top 100 golf courses in Britain. The course meanders through the Castle estate, surrounded by idyllic landscape, with challenges to meet any handicap. Bovey also offers a fully-equipped club house, golf academy and bistro for pre and post match meals and snacks. |
| Description | Housed in the orangery, the large indoor Bovey Castle swimming pool opens onto The Sun Terrace and our beautiful circular outdoor pool, overlooking the River Bovey which meanders below and stunning views for miles over Dartmoor National Park. |
| Number of Swimming Pools | 2 |
Attractions
Mountain Bikes
Location: Opposite the Mews building. (9 bikes available: 5 adult, 2 junior, 2 children's.) Saddle's and helmets are available from reception.
Badminton/Volleyball
Location: Next to the tennis courts. Please ask at reception for equipment.
Daily Falconry Display
Location: The terrace outside the Palm Court Dining Room. This takes place every morning at 10.00am.
Croquet
Location: Opposite the Herbaceous Border, next to the old swimming pool. All equipment is down on the lawn. This is a seasonal activity, perfect for a summer's afternoon.
Boules
Location: Between the Herbaceous Boarder and the Archery Field. Available all the year round. All equipment is down at the pit.
Playbarn
Thur Playbarn is open and manned during school holidays. It is a facility for younger children and activities such as drawing, painting, face painting and simple origami take place.
Cricket Net
Location: To the right of the Herbaceous Boarder, adjacent to the Boules Pit. This is seasonal. It starts mid/late May until Mid September. Contact reception or the activities department for equipment.
Table Tennis
Location: The theatre.
Daily Egg Collecting
Location: Behind the Mews Building. Meet a member of the activities team at reception at 9.00am every morning. Children can feed and water the chickens as well as collecting eggs. In addition to this they will meet the Bovey ferrets.
Jungle Camp and Climbing Frame
Location: The wood behind the Mews Building. The jungle camp has 4 shelters and a fire pit built by Gurkha's. Children should be supervised at all times.
Trampoline
Location: Between the Herbaceous Boarder and the Archery Field.
Tennis
Location: below the lodges Hard courts are available for use unless pre-booked for coaching or by other guests. (Tubes of tennis balls are available from reception at £10.00 each). Partners may be available for a game or a knock up, either other guests, or, by arrangement a member of staff (If a member of staff a charge of £25.00 per hour applies)
Skating Rink
Location: On the Hard Tennis courts, which are below the lodges and to the left of the Herbaceous Border. The skating rink is a seasonal activity and is available from late November to mid March. |
Dining
Oak Bar
From a pre-lunch aperitif to a post-dinner Cognac, The Oak Bar boasts an enormous array of whiskies and spirits, with the very best malts and fine Armagnacs, some dating back to the time the house was built. Plenty of wonderful cocktails to sample, and our mixologists are constantly developing more. |
The Edwardian Dining Room
Designed in the Art Deco style, an era of elegance and fine living, the Edwardian Dining Room is a superb atmoshere in which to relax and enjoy Bovey's exceptional dining experience. Candlelight, hand-painted Chinoiserie wall coverings, and immaculate service will surround you. Choose from a seasonally changing menu which makes the very besy of the finest local ingredients and accompanied by fine wines from the superb cellar.
Cuisine: Traditional
The Mulberry
With views out over the garden and the estate, the Mulberry is designed for private dining with colleagues, as part of corporate entertainment and business events, or with friends for a special celebration.
Cuisine: English |
Rooms| Castle Room | |
The spacious Castle Rooms are in the heart of the hotel, all individually and stylishly designed to make sure your stay is sublimely comfortable. Heavenly beds and the softest duvets - or blankets if you'd prefer - the pillow of your choice, sofas and armchairs to read and unwind in, top-notch TVs and WiFi access from all rooms. Superb bathrooms include the thickest towels and soft batherobes. | | |
 Show Room Amenities |
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| Cable or Satellite TV | Yes |
| Coffee or Tea Maker | Yes |
| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Internet | Yes |
| Robes | Yes |
| Television | Yes |
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| Grand Stateroom | |
The resorts finest Castle Room - the Easdon is an exceptional suite for those seeking the most luxurious country house experience. It makes the perfect honeymoon suite too, with romantic views over the gardens and estate. Grand proportions blend with contemporary comforts such as wide screen Bang & Olufsen TV, sublimely comfortable bed made up with crisp linen sheets and a soft duvet or blankets - promising you the perfect nights sleep. | | |
| Show Room Amenities |
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| Cable or Satellite TV | Yes |
| Coffee or Tea Maker | Yes |
| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Internet | Yes |
| Robes | Yes |
| Television | Yes |
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| Junior Staterooms | |
The Castle's Staterooms were those used by the Hambledon family when Bovey was their home, and are Edwardian country house sophistication at its finest. They offer almost panoramic views of the gardens, estate and Dartmoor National Park beyond, and have a luxurious grandeur that makes them a unique experience. | | |
| Show Room Amenities |
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| Cable or Satellite TV | Yes |
| Coffee or Tea Maker | Yes |
| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Internet | Yes |
| Robes | Yes |
| Television | Yes |
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| Rose Cottage | |
Perfect for those seeking a romantic idyll, complete privacy or for families with older children wanting the country estste experience, Rose Cottage is tucked away on the Bovey Castle estate and overlooks the golf course. Beautifully decorated in rich, warm colors, Rose Cottage has two bedrooms, its own private gardens and all the touches that make Bovey Castle a wonderfully luxurious experience. | | |
| Show Room Amenities |
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| Cable or Satellite TV | Yes |
| Coffee or Tea Maker | Yes |
| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Internet | Yes |
| Robes | Yes |
| Television | Yes |
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| Superior Castle Rooms | |
Wonderfully spacious, the Superior Castle Rooms have delightful views over the Bovey Castle Estate and Dartmoor National Park beyond. These rooms have indulgently large double or twin beds with crisp linen sheets and bedding of your choice, your favorite type of pillow and sofas or armchairs in which to curl up with a book. Enjoy a flat screen Bang and Olufsen TV, and luxurious bathrooms with Elemis toiletries, soft fluffy towels and bathrobes to wrap around you. | | |
| Show Room Amenities |
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| Cable or Satellite TV | Yes |
| Coffee or Tea Maker | Yes |
| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Internet | Yes |
| Robes | Yes |
| Television | Yes |
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| The Lodges | |
Substantial, two and three storey country lodges in the grounds of Bovey Castle. All totally in keeping with the environment beyond. Fashioned from local granite and vaulted with English oak, echoing the enduring character of Devon and Cornwall's ancient moorlands. Distinguished by flagstone floors, solid oak stairways and a central stone fireplace. Filled with natural light, shafting from top to bottom across a central mezzanine. Furnished and equipped to absolute perfection. | | |
| Show Room Amenities |
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| Cable or Satellite TV | Yes |
| Coffee or Tea Maker | Yes |
| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Internet | Yes |
| Robes | Yes |
| Television | Yes |
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