1 / 8Bovey Castle
Moretonhampstead, Devon
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A five star hotel in Dartmoor National Park where medium size dogs stay in every bedroom and lodge, with a walk booklet for dogs starting from the hotel.
Bovey Castle is a five star hotel near North Bovey in Dartmoor National Park, with 60 individually designed bedrooms set through the historic manor and its courtyard, and private estate lodges besides. Dogs are welcomed as soon as they arrive at this dog friendly hotel.
Every bedroom and every lodge takes dogs, and the room you choose sets how many: one medium size dog in the Single, Mews and Classic rooms, and up to two medium size dogs in the other room types and the lodges. Each dog's booking includes bedding and a bowl, and dogs need to be at least six months old and house trained. The dog policy doesn't mention whether dogs can be left on their own in the room, so raise it when you book.
Dogs aren't allowed in the Oak Bar, the Adam Room or the Great Western Grill, but when you're staying, your dog can join you at a dog friendly table in Smith's Brasserie. Its menu runs from tapas style snacks to dishes with flavours from across the world. Beyond the brasserie, dogs are welcome in the Library, in the seating area under the main staircase and on the South Terrace.
The hotel holds three AA rosettes, and the spa has a family leisure pool. Ask for the hotel's walk booklet, written with dogs in mind, with routes from the hotel and further afield; dogs aren't permitted on the golf course. On Wildpack, Teign Gorge Circular Walk is 2.3 miles off and Dartmoor: Becky Falls and Manaton Circular 2.7 miles.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- All rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- medium-sized dogs
- Dog fee
- £25 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Not allowed
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Dog beds and bowls
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Teignmouth Back Beach, 14.9 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
Book your stay
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For You
- Spa and pool
- Spa with treatments and thermal facilities. Indoor pool
- Eating and drinking
- Brasserie. 3 AA Rosettes
- Rooms
- Roll top baths
- Things to do
- Gym, golf and walking routes
- Children
- Children welcome
- Awards
- 5 AA red stars, AA Small Hotel Group of the Year 2024-25, Pets Pyjamas Travel Awards 2019 Winner, Dog Friendly Business of the Year, Bronze Award – 2018/2019
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bovey Castle dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from Bovey Castle's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Bovey Castle?
Up to 2 dogs per room. Limits the hotel states: medium-sized dogs.
Is there a charge for dogs at Bovey Castle?
£25 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Bovey Castle?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Bovey Castle?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near Bovey Castle?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Teign Gorge Circular Walk (2.3 miles), Dartmoor: Becky Falls and Manaton Circular (2.7 miles) and Dartmoor: Grimspound and Hookney Tor Circuit (3.1 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Bovey Castle?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Teignmouth Back Beach, 14.9 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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