Bovey Castle

North Bovey, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, TQ13 8RE -

Up to
150 guests

About Venue

Bovey Castle is one of the South West’s most elegant wedding venues. Set within 275 acres of beautiful countryside on Dartmoor National Park, the castle venue provides the most stunning setting to celebrate the start of your married life.
Whether you’re planning a private event with just the two of you or a large celebration with up to 150 guests, Bovey Castle has everything you could need to create your dream day.
For your ceremony, the Cathedral Room is a beautiful sun-lit space. Available for ceremonies with between 40 and 130 guests, the regal room boasts traditional features such as the minstrels’ gallery, high ceilings and grand fireplace. For smaller, more intimate ceremonies, The Adam Room and The Library are both wonderful options.
If you opt for an outdoor ceremony, you can choose between the beautiful Summerhouse and desirable Porticio on the South Terrace. Both locations have unrivalled scenery either overlooking a picturesque lake or enjoying panoramic views of the estate.
There is a wide variety of options for your wedding breakfast and evening reception with different rooms to suit your wedding specifications and entertainment ideas.
The hotel is available on an exclusive basis, so you and your guests can make the most of the wonderful venue’s public areas and 64 luxurious bedrooms. With just you and your nearest and dearest on the premises, you will have your own country house retreat.
Throughout your wedding preparations, you will benefit from the advice and support of our professional wedding co-ordinators. Drawing upon their wealth of experience and list of recommended suppliers, they are on hand to ensure that your day runs smoothly.

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 150

Theatre

up to 150

Boardroom

up to 20

Cabaret

up to 150

Location

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Reviews

Julian Raithby
June 2025
We were bought this break as a joint 50th birthday present. We had the 55 minute massage which was the best I've ever had, so relaxing and the aromatherapy oils were perfect. The pool is a nice size for a leisurely swim with a jacuzzi one end and steam room and sauna the other, with chairs to chill out on. Dinner was amazing, as was breakfast and if you've got kids, the chicken and ferret activity is brilliant. Archery finished our visit off. The room had been relaxing and quiet, but the best part of the whole trip was just how friendly and attentive all the staff were, from the reception to the pool attendants, to the food service staff.
Mark Davies
June 2025
So we had some friends stay over the weekend and joined them for lunch. And from the arrival we were very impressed. Fantastic location, fantastic views. Staff are fantastic. Food was brilliant, not cheap, but not expensive. Would we go back for lunch, indeed.
Nick Frapple
September 2025
Went for afternoon tea absolutely wonderful. Staff welcoming, pleasent and helpful throughout. We sat in the lounge which was quieter than the restaurant only about 4 tables set up lovely setting. The afternoon tea was a gift and consisted of a selection of sandwiches, sausage rolls, cakes along with 2 types of scones with jam and cream and of course lots of tea of your choice. There was so much to eat one lovely member of staff did us a little box to take away what we couldn't manage! Overall fantastic thank you!.

gina h
August 2025
Had a one night stay here earlier this week, we were advised to come b4 check in to use the pool and facilities, when we arrived the pool was closed was told it should reopen later that day. When it was time to check in we asked again and was told no it would reopen that day, we were bitterly disappointed that we could not use the pool etc as this would have been a big part of our trip. Feel the hotel could have called us and advised that the pool was closed and we could have rescheduled our visit. Have tried to email the hotel directly but not had an answer from Monday when I submitted my email. Such a shame that a special stay wedding anniversary was not as hoped
Sarah
August 2025
The castle and grounds are absolutely beautiful, definitely worth visiting for the history and scenery. However, our experience at the restaurant was disappointing. When our meals came out, one of the pasta dishes was incorrect, and instead of addressing it smoothly, there was confusion and back-and-forth between the staff. It felt a bit uncomfortable, almost as though they didn’t want to admit a mistake. On top of that, water was never refilled, and the overall service came across as cold and inattentive. It’s such a lovely place, but the restaurant service really took away from the experience. Hopefully management addresses this, because the setting itself deserves better.