North Bovey Dartmoor, United Kingdom
Renovated
2014
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Resort ClassicOutside the door
Baronial sporting hideaway
Muddy boots and wax jackets mingle beside carved oak fireplaces after days spent falconing and off-roading across the Dartmoor grounds.
“This neo-Elizabethan setting offers numerous outdoor pursuits to go with its bucolic setting.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 1906 Jacobean-style manor built for the WH Smith dynasty, complete with grand stone fireplaces and carved oak panelling.
Remarkable
A 275-acre Dartmoor playground with championship golf, off-road driving tracks, falconry displays, and fly fishing on River Bovey.
Notable
Continuously welcoming guests since 1930, when the Great Western Railway launched the estate as a premier golfing retreat.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Not just any old castle, but a lovingly restored Art Deco revival; which means that Bovey Castle is rich with classic character...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Dartmoor National Park surrounds the estate, where wild heather moorland, prehistoric stone circles, and rugged granite tors await walkers.
The rooms
Castle rooms feature black-and-white Art Deco bathrooms and valley views, while three-storey granite lodges add full kitchens in the grounds.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Tiled pillars flank the indoor Art Deco swimming pool, where curved picture windows look straight out toward Dartmoor woodland.
The spa
ESPA treatments take place in rooms with leaded windows, followed by quiet time in a circular velvet lounge.
Whirlpool and studio
An indoor whirlpool looks out over the Dartmoor hills, beside a dedicated studio for yoga and fitness classes.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Smith's Brasserie
Tufted semicircular banquettes wrap around a suspended conical fire pit, and the terrace looks down over the Dartmoor valley.
Restaurant
Great Western Grill
Crystal chandeliers and damask wallpaper frame traditional British estate dining, including Dartmoor beef Wellington and native seafood.
At the table
Bartenders mix classic cocktails behind an illuminated oak bar in the panelled lounge, beside stone mullioned windows.
How it began
Constructed with local granite by builder Lewis Bearne in 1906, the manor served as a wartime hospital before returning to hospitality.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.