Bovey Castle

Whether you are looking for a perfect venue for a relaxing few days in the heart of the English countryside, somewhere to spend a special occasion or to enjoy any number of traditional sporting pursuits, Bovey Castle, the 5 star Hotel and Club, offers you a spectacular location, a short drive or train journey from London, with facilities second to none.

A truly international resort, Bovey Castle welcomes everyone and also offers the advantages of membership to its own private club which will be twinned with the new golf and sporting club; The Abaco Club, on Winding Bay, Abaco, in the Bahamas, with its own 2½ miles of pink sand beach. The Bovey Castle set within the romantic splendour of England's most beautiful and largest National Park.

Bovey Castle was built in 1906 under the ownership of Viscount Hambledon, son of the business baron WH Smith who was also First Sea Lord of the Admiralty. As is evidences today, no expense was spared in either the scale or the quality of craftsmanship, creating an exceptional country home with grand oak panelled drawing rooms, large open fire- places, ornate broad stairways and magnificent oak panelled Great Hall, opening onto the stone balustraded garden terraces.

An internationally renowned and historic Championship Golf Course was built in 1926, which is currently being fully restored and will re- open for play in June 2004.

Bovey Castle is set within 368 square miles of the Dartmoor National Park, about 150 miles south west of London in the glorious county of Devon, 17 miles from Exeter, 35 miles from Plymouth and 85 miles from Bristol.

Bovey Castle offers 65 individually designed Rooms, state Rooms and Private Lodges, styled with the simplicity and cool stylishness of the golden era, provide for comfortable and elegant accommodation throughout. Luxurious linens, fresh flowers, and chic toiletries complement an ambience of informal sophistication. The Castle has also several unique staterooms from both the traditional to the exceptional Chairman's Suites with far-reaching views of the moors.

The Bedrooms and Bathrooms enjoy a variety of views and are looked after twice daily by cheerful house staff who provide a friendly and attentive service.

All of the staff at Bovey Castle pride themselves in their ability to humour, charm and serve.

• The Great Hall
• The Cathedral Room & Minstrel's Gallery
• Library
• The Adam Drawing Room
• Billiard Room
• Members Study
• Veranda
• Bovey Room
• Bowden Room
• Clubhouse & Bar
• Orangery Terrace
• BBQ Cook- out Lounge
• Swimming Pool
• Sun Terrace
• Holistic Spa

Services

• 24H Room Service
• Concierge
• Butler
• Professional Sporting Tuition
• Valet Service
• Private Transfers
• Valet Car Service
• Secretarial Services

Sport Activities

• 18 Hole Golf Course & Clubhouse
• Golf Academy
• 24 miles of Salmon & Trout Fishing
• Trout Lake
• Equestrian Center, Lessons & Trekking for all Standards
• Clay Pigeon Shooting
• Falconry
• Badminton
• Cricket
• Croquet
• Fishing
• Mountain Bikes
• Riding
• Shooting
• 2 All Weather Outdoor Tennis Courts
• 1 Grass Lawn Tennis Court
• Volleyball
• Balloon Flight
• Dartmoor Safari
• Godolphin Safari
• Helicopters
• Cruise on Classic Launch on River Dart
• 4 x 4 Driving & Quad Biking 
• Hiking, Nature Trails & Bird Watching
• Archery
• Local Crafts Barn

Children

• Treasure hunts
• Woodland adventure camp
• Trampoline
• Water slide
• Horse riding
• Vollyball
• Swingball
• Egg collecting
• The Miniature Pony Center and pony trekking
• Children's Barn with Table football
• Play Station 2
• Scalextric
• Lego
• Video / Movies / Cinema
• Painting

The ambience of bygone days combines with meticulous service and fresh organic Devonian produce to provide an exciting dining experience. The Grand Terrace, on sunny days, is the perfect place for outdoor dining.

Enjoy one of a 150 historic cocktails in the lively Oak Room and Piano Bar each evening to the sounds of the resident pianist.

Enjoy visiting the Bovey Wine Cellars with its eclectic mix of old and New World wines. The Hotel's knowledgeable Sommelier will guide your selection or help you organise a private wine tasting.

The Castle’s main Dining Room is equally impressive, in the style of an original 1920’s art deco Palm Court, with chinoiserie hand-painted wall coverings, the ambience combines the feeling of bygone days and meticulous service.

A number of the Reception Rooms are available for private dining. The atmosphere is elegant and highly luxurious with the finest linen and glassware, specially commissioned to complement the decor.