Bovey Castle rises from the heart of Dartmoor National Park — a substantial Edwardian country castle with civil ceremony licence, exclusive use, and in-house catering for up to 120 guests. The moorland setting, a dedicated wedding coordinator from booking, and a supplier network make it one of Devon's most complete wedding addresses.
Bovey Castle stands within 275 acres of Dartmoor National Park in Devon. It opened as a hotel and golf resort in 1930, created by Great Western Railways, and its Victorian ambience and imposing charm still set the tone. Today it is a five-star country estate with a spa, named Best Large Hotel in England at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026, and it has earned a Gold award for its green credentials. There are 60 rooms, each with its own decor, from single and double rooms to panoramic-view rooms and grand state rooms. Guests can try falconry, archery, fly fishing, clay pigeon shooting or a deer park tour, children join the supervised Bovey Rangers programme, and the Great Western restaurant holds three AA rosettes.
Weddings here run from the very small to the very exclusive. Intimate packages suit between 6 and 50 guests and take place in one of the Bovey Room, Library, Mulberry, Adam Room or Great Western, with the civil ceremony held in the Library, followed by the wedding breakfast, celebratory drinks and accommodation for the married couple. Larger celebrations are built around the Little Tor, Middle Tor and High Tor packages, and couples can take exclusive use of the whole estate, closing the doors on the outside world and treating the castle as their own. A dedicated coordinator is on hand from the moment of booking, and viewings are available on request.
Enquire about Bovey Castle →What's includedIn-house catering; bespoke service; dedicated coordinator
Up to 120 guests for dining and the evening reception.
Yes — Bovey Castle is fully licensed for civil ceremonies, with outdoor options also available.
Yes — exclusive use is available. Contact the weddings team for details.
Yes — a dedicated wedding coordinator is assigned from the moment of booking.
Yes — a Matterport 360-degree virtual tour is available online.
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