Bovey Castle

Bovey Castle is a country hotel in Dartmoor National Park, consisting of a large main building and several separate lodges. Rooms are distributed across multiple floors, and the property extends over a wide estate with gardens and pastures.

Architect Detmar Blow designed the house in 1907 for William Henry Smith, who sought a private residence in Dartmoor. Decades later, the property was converted into a hotel while largely preserving its original structure.

Inside the building, tapestries and dark wood paneling recall the English manors of past centuries. Guests can set off fishing in tweed jackets or gather in the main lounge where an open fireplace burns.

Visitors should bring sturdy shoes if they plan to explore the paths on the estate, as some routes cross uneven ground. The front desk provides maps and tips for walking trails in the surrounding area that start directly from the hotel.

Water for the kitchen and gardens comes directly from the Bovey River, which flows through the grounds. The bar keeps more than 130 different whiskey varieties on hand, including rare bottlings from Scotland and Japan.

Location: Moretonhampstead

Location: North Bovey

Inception: 1907

Architects: Detmar Blow

Architectural style: Jacobethan

Address: Dartmoor National Park, North Bovey, Newton Abbot TQ13 8RE

Phone: 01647445000

Website: http://boveycastle.com

GPS coordinates: 50.64610,-3.79553

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:27