Kitty Jay

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 4
Pets Yes
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Features

Swimming pool
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Sauna
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

6 Customer Review(s)

Mr Tinker
October 2020

“The front door step is very slippy, when wet.”

I was wearing walking boots and still slipped several times. Otherwise it was a lovely house and it’s in a great area. The local village has some great pubs with restaurants and there is also a good family run Italian.

I was wearing walking boots and still slipped several times. Otherwise it was a lovely house and it’s in a great area. The local village has some great pubs with restaurants and there is also a good family run Italian.

- Mr Tinker, October 2020
Mr Townend September 2020

“This was an expensive house so our expectations were high and everything about the house and hotel was what we hoped to find.”

Staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful. COVID situation well managed and we were able to use pool and gym plus the restaurant and bar.

- Mr Townend, September 2020
Mrs Burger August 2020

“Kitty Jay is closest to the hotel but furthest from the car park and whilst you can drive to the property to load and unload you cannot park outside it.”

There is nowhere to turn and if you have a 4x4 be prepared for a tight reverse down the drive. On arrivals day we could not get down the drive which was blocked by hotel vehicles for maintenance etc. It’s not really an issue but worth knowing. Apart from that the property is lovely, as are the grounds and the hotel and spa. Staff were very friendly and helpful and it’s a beautiful relaxing spot. Food in the Brasserie and in nearby Ring o Bells, very good. Would definitely recommend and return.

- Mrs Burger, August 2020
Ms Wratislavova January 2020

“Bovey Castle is like coming home.”

From the staff at Smith's who have always looked after us beautifully, to the front desk, event planning and vip lounge. The Great Western is run beautifully and has the best beef Wellington I have ever had. Management has looked after us so well each time we have been here, especially during one incident when our young dogs decided to go for a run on their own and were found well looked after by a lovely lady in Chagford. The Bovey Castle team were amazing and helped fund the girls....and it took.five hours before we realised where they were. Thank you so much to everyone. Also, Elan Spa.....best ever. I have lived in five different countries and this spa is number one. If we could live here we would!!!

- Ms Wratislavova, January 2020
Ms Wratislavova June 2019

“Bovey Castle.”

....best service ever. Thank you to everyone who always makes us feel at home xx

- Ms Wratislavova, June 2019
AiryTraveller July 2014

“Tucked away Treasure”

Very late in leaving this review but the year has just rushed on by. We had booked to stay at the small lodge at the gates to Bovey Castle but a few days before our holiday we were contacted by the booking agent to say that the gate lodge had received water damage during the local storms but we could choose a lodge in the grounds to stay instead. On arrival we were delighted with the large lodges space, there was only two of us celebrating our wedding anniversary so this upgrade made it extra special - things like that don't normally happen to us! The lodges are wonderful, tucked away amongst trees in the grounds of the castle but with easy access to the hotels facilities, which we used often. The pool, spa and restaurant (which we dined at for our actual anniversary night) added an extra plus to our stay. The lodges are well equipped with most things you could need, kitchen utensils etc.. however I did find we only had a selection of small saucepans but one call to housekeeping and a lovely lady battled through the rain one wet and windy night to bring us some larger ones too. The beds are very comfortable with good quality linen. Bathrooms large and in most cases baths with separate showers. All furnishings are more classic in styling with a twist of modern. I loved the two sided gas fireplace which made the lounge feel cosy and added ambiance to the large area. The grounds are extensive with golf on your door step, paths to walk the whole estate and plenty of place for kids to play. Great stay and we'll defiantly return one day.

- AiryTraveller, July 2014
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The property

2 miles from North Bovey, in a lovely setting, is Bovey Castle, built in 1907 as a country seat for the heir to the WH Smith empire and now a luxury hotel.

Hidden in the grounds are 22 private, granite-built lodges of which we offer 6.

These smart, stylish, comfy lodges look over the Edwardian gardens, lake and tennis courts; parking is a 5 minute walk from the lodges (unloading/loading closer).

All the hotel facilities are yours to enjoy, including indoor heated swimming pool (65' x 19'6" x 4'6" deep; children welcome between 9am and 5.30pm when accompanied by an adult), gym, steam room, sauna, spa (beauty treatments) and restaurants.

Outside are hard and grass tennis courts (lessons available), croquet lawn (seasonal) and children's climbing frame, trampoline, slide and swings.

Playroom for children under 8 (available school holidays and half-terms) with egg collecting and ferrets; 8 to 14 year olds can join the Bovey Rangers (school holidays only, extra) for activities ranging from rock climbing to survival skills.

Optional activities for adults include archery, rifle shooting, fly fishing, falconry (daily display), riding, clay pigeon shooting and cider and sloe gin making.

Mountain bikes available, by arrangement (extra).

Wrapped around the hotel and lodges is a championship 18 hole golf course with driving range and pro shop.

For something a little quieter, there's the 275 acre estate to roam (wellies provided).

If you don't feel like cooking, book a table at the hotel's restaurant or brasserie.

The friendly hotel staff will help you arrange any activities you wish.

An exceptional place to stay.

Wedding licence.

Maid service available (extra).

Spring water.

Arrival after 4pm.

Two-night breaks not available.

Kitty Jay is detached and the nearest to the hotel.

Twelve steps (handrail) up to front door into open-plan living/dining/fitted kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, freezer, larder fridge, electric cooker) with door to balcony (table/chairs) and lovely views to the open moor.

Living area with big stone central fireplace (living flame gas fire), smart TV/DVD/PVR, exposed roof trusses and double doors to balcony.

Cloakroom with loo.

Stairs down to two light and bright bedrooms - a double (6' zip-linked bed or twin) with en suite bathroom (suite, shower over bath), and another double (5' bed) with en suite shower-room (suite): both have a door leading to decking area.

Utility room (washer-drier).

From the living room, open tread stairs up to the master double (6' bed) and en suite bathroom (suite plus hand-shower and separate shower). North Bovey: postcard-pretty village (medieval church) with tree-shaded green in the beautiful wooded valley of the mini River Bovey, two lane-miles from the spectacular open moor around Manaton or Moretonhampstead.

Floorplans

2nd Floor1st FloorGround Floor

Summary

Over three levels
Two x super king ground floor double bedrooms (one can convert to twin), one with en suite shower room with shower, WC and basin, the other with en suite bathroom with bath, shower over, WC, basin
Utility room
Top floor super king double bedroom with en suite bathroom with bath, shower, hand shower, WC, basin
Middle floor open plan living space with seating area with gas fire, dining area and kitchen area
Middle floor WC with basin.
Central heating with gas fire
Microwave, fridge, freezer, washer-dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, DVD, WiFi, Payphone, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request, Off road parking
Tennis court, indoor pool, sauna
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, Sorry no smoking
Pub less than 1 mile from property
Note: Restricted use of hotel and children's facilities - 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th & 31st December 2020 and 1st January 2021 (brasserie, pool, spa, gym and golf still available)
Hotel facilities may also occasionally be restricted at other times
Note: This property has a private water supply which is tested regularly
Note: Check-in time 4pm
Note: Wedding licence at hotel
Note: This property only accepts bookings of 7, 14, 21 or 28 nights.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

About the location

North Bovey

A picturesque town at the northern point of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, Chagford is small in size but is packed with amenities and things to do. There is a wide range of shops as well as four pubs. Chagford also has more active facilities such as public tennis court and an open-air swimming pool to enjoy at your leisure.

Note: From midday on 13th June to midday on 19th June 2021, the main area of the hotel is reserved for exclusive use, (all lounges, main bar, Great Western restaurant and all bedrooms). Guests at the Lodges still have use of the pool area, gym, golf course, Smith's Brasserie and Elan Spa, with access to these through Smith's Brasserie not the main hotel entrance.

Note: Restricted use of hotel and children's facilities - 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th & 31st December 2020 and 1st January 2021 (brasserie, pool, spa, gym and golf still available). Hotel facilities may also occasionally be restricted at other times.

Note: This property only accepts bookings of 7, 14, 21 or 28 nights.

Kitty Jay

North Bovey, near Chagford, Devon (Ref. 975880)

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Reviews

“The front door step is very slippy, when wet.”

“This was an expensive house so our expectations were high and everything about the house and hotel was what we hoped to find.”

“Kitty Jay is closest to the hotel but furthest from the car park and whilst you can drive to the property to load and unload you cannot park outside it.”

“Bovey Castle is like coming home.”

“Bovey Castle.”

“Tucked away Treasure”

The property

Floorplans

Summary

About the location

North Bovey