Bovey Castle
About Bovey Castle
A five-star castle hotel in 275 acres on the edge of Dartmoor: three ceremony rooms, the Summerhouse, the Great Western, and exclusive use available.
Steeped in history, with origins in the early 1900s, Bovey Castle is a truly remarkable and sought-after wedding venue: a Tudor-revival manor of golden stone set in 275 acres on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, and one of Devon's leading luxury hotels. From the moment you arrive through the wrought-iron gates, you can expect nothing less than perfection. Couples marry in one of three elegant indoor ceremony rooms, the Adam Room, the Library and the Cathedral Room, each with stunning backdrops of the estate and Dartmoor, or outdoors at the Summerhouse, approached by a lawned aisle flanked by yew hedges. The day unfolds with dining in the Great Western and a castle reception, while 60 luxury bedrooms, 22 self-catering lodges, the Elan Spa, a championship golf course and falconry make Bovey Castle a destination in its own right. The difference is in the detail, with a dedicated wedding coordinator from the instant you book.
Steeped in history, with origins beginning in the early 1900s, Bovey Castle is a truly remarkable and sought-after wedding venue. As one of Dartmoor's leading luxury hotels, a Tudor-revival manor of golden stone set in 275 acres of Devon countryside, it offers an enviable backdrop for exquisite wedding photography and a wedding day to remember forever. From the moment you arrive through the wrought-iron gates, you can expect the very best, meticulous attention to detail from your initial visit to the 'I do's' and beyond, with a dedicated wedding coordinator from the instant you book who will help you with planning, the run-up to the big day, the ceremony set-up, dining and service.
There are three elegant indoor civil ceremony rooms, the Adam Room, the Library and the Cathedral Room, each with stunning backdrops of the estate and Dartmoor National Park, and the Summerhouse, a quiet stone setting for an outdoor ceremony approached by a lawned aisle flanked by yew hedges and herbaceous borders. After the ceremony, couples and their guests dine in the Great Western and dance the night away with a castle reception complete with evening food. The hotel is available for exclusive use, 'Kings & Queens of the Castle', closing the doors on the outside world with the public areas and 54 luxury rooms given over to a single celebration. With 60 bedrooms and 22 self-catering lodges, the Elan Spa, a championship golf course, falconry and 275 acres of Dartmoor to explore, Bovey Castle hosts weddings of every size, from intimate celebrations of 2 to 50 guests to larger weddings dining up to 120.
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Exclusive Use
Bovey Castle is available for exclusive use, 'Kings & Queens of the Castle': close the doors on the outside world and take the public areas and 54 luxury rooms for your own. You and your guests dine like royalty in the Great Western and dance the night away with a castle reception. A bespoke package is built around you with your personal coordinator.
Venue Spaces
Three indoor ceremony rooms, the outdoor Summerhouse, the Great Western for dining, and the Dartmoor Suite for evening receptions.
An elegant indoor civil ceremony room with stunning backdrops of the estate and Dartmoor National Park, one of three ceremony spaces at the castle.
A warm, panelled ceremony room lined with books and leaded windows, intimate and characterful, for a civil ceremony within the castle.
A grand room with soaring proportions, used for civil ceremonies and as a setting for the wedding breakfast, with views over the estate.
A quiet stone setting for an outdoor civil ceremony, set within the castle grounds and approached by a lawned aisle flanked by yew hedges and herbaceous borders.
The principal dining room, where couples dine like royalty for the wedding breakfast and celebrate with a castle reception complete with evening food.
A spacious suite for an evening reception and dancing, also used for intimate weddings and smaller celebrations (an optional extra for evening receptions).
Rooms & Accommodation
60 luxury bedrooms and 22 self-catering lodges; 54 rooms in the exclusive-use package; pet-friendly throughout.
The happy couple spend their wedding night in one of 60 stunning bedrooms, wrapped in five-star luxury, with additional accommodation for the wedding party and all family and friends, both before and after the big day. The hotel rooms vary in size, all with beautiful traditional decor and offered on a bed-and-breakfast basis; 54 rooms are included as standard in the exclusive-use package, and there is a lift and a number of accessible rooms. In the grounds, 22 self-catering luxury lodges each sleep up to 8, with three double en-suite bedrooms, a lounge, dining room and fully equipped kitchen, perfect for families or groups. Bovey Castle is pet-friendly too: the rooms and lodges welcome four-legged friends, with dog beds, bowls and cages available on request.
Dining
Renowned fine dining by the Head Chef, using exceptional ingredients and local produce, with seasonal feast menus unique to each couple.
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Your first meal together as a married couple is sure to be unforgettable at Bovey Castle. Renowned for fine dining, the kitchen prides itself on using only the most exceptional ingredients, wines and local produce, skilfully curated for a dining experience like no other. Each wedding feast menu is created with the Head Chef to design a seasonal menu that is truly unique to you, served in the Great Western or one of a range of dining rooms seating from 2 to 120 guests.
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Bovey Castle hosts weddings of every size, from intimate celebrations of 2 to 50 guests to larger weddings dining up to 120 in the Great Western. There are wedding packages for all party sizes and budgets, and the hotel is available for exclusive use for the ultimate celebration.
There are three elegant indoor civil ceremony rooms, the Adam Room, the Library and the Cathedral Room, each with stunning backdrops of the estate and Dartmoor National Park, plus the Summerhouse for an outdoor civil ceremony, approached by a lawned aisle flanked by yew hedges. Registrar arrangements are made through the Devon Registrar Service.
Yes. The hotel is available for exclusive use, 'Kings & Queens of the Castle', with private use of the public areas and 54 luxury rooms from 2pm to 11am the following day. A bespoke exclusive package is built around you with your personal coordinator; the leisure facilities remain open to members and lodge guests.
Bovey Castle offers wedding packages for all party sizes and budgets, quoted on enquiry; each wedding is shaped around the couple, the date, the guest number and the package chosen. Contact the wedding team for a bespoke proposal.
Yes. There are 60 luxury hotel bedrooms, all on a bed-and-breakfast basis, plus 22 self-catering lodges in the grounds, each sleeping up to 8 with three en-suite bedrooms. 54 rooms are included in the exclusive-use package, and the rooms and lodges are pet-friendly.
Set in 275 acres of Dartmoor, the estate offers the Elan Spa with indoor pool, gym, sauna and steam room, a championship golf course, falconry displays and a host of outdoor activities, making it an enviable setting for a wedding weekend.
Bovey Castle is at North Bovey within Dartmoor National Park, Devon. Exeter and the M5 are about 35 minutes away, with Exeter Airport and mainline rail close by.
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