Travelers can embrace their playful side at the playground or enjoy a tennis match, then find relaxation within the historic stone walls of this castle retreat.
Bickleigh Castle Hotel blends history with modern comforts. Visitors can stroll through the garden, play tennis on the outdoor court, or relax in the spa tub. The playground and barbecue grills make this castle ideal for those seeking both activity and relaxation.
Tiverton is home to Bickleigh Castle Hotel. Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life and National Trust Killerton are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tiverton Golf Club and Hatherland Brewery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ian Moorcroft Stadium or Edenvale Park. Kayaking, rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Tiverton travel guide
You can look forward to a garden, a playground and conference space at Bickleigh Castle Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
Free self-parking
Breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and multilingual staff
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Food and drink
Ice maker
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Bickleigh Castle Hotel Castle Tiverton
Bickleigh Castle Hotel Castle
Bickleigh Castle Castle Tiverton
Bickleigh Castle Hotel Castle
Bickleigh Castle Hotel Tiverton
Bickleigh Castle Hotel Castle Tiverton
Frequently asked questions
Is Bickleigh Castle Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Bickleigh Castle Hotel?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bickleigh Castle Hotel on 7 Mar 2026 start from HK$1,218, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Bickleigh Castle Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Bickleigh Castle Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Bickleigh Castle Hotel?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Bickleigh Castle Hotel located?
Situated in Tiverton, this castle is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Devon Railway Centre and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life and St Peter's Church. Tiverton Castle and Grand Western Canal Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
Bickleigh Castle Hotel Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 127 reviews
10 - Excellent
67
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 127 reviews
8 - Good
24
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 127 reviews
6 - Okay
17
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 127 reviews
4 - Poor
13
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 127 reviews
2 - Terrible
6
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
eddy
31 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely environment, beautiful garden, friendly and helpful staff, I thoroughly enjoyed my three nights stay here. For anyone who love and would like to indulge themselves in history, this IS the place!
The property is looking tired as well as the rooms. Fantastic surroundings though. Had no TV as the remote control was not available, the lady who booked me in had just had a loss in her family & was under a lot of pressure, so didn’t feel I could trouble her. Sorry to say I wouldn’t stay there again.
Our stay was lovely, relaxing and peaceful. The two rooms we booked were warm and spacious. The kids loved having access to the castle to walk around as well as the tennis courts. The owners were always happy to engage with our children and share their knowledge of the area.
Amazing location and very friendly welcoming hosts.
Eileen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
4/10 Poor
toby
28 Jul 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Goodness
toby
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Barbara
22 Aug 2024
Atmospheric, and an experience!
Barbara
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Mark
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good value hotel stay, basic rooms but our family room was en suite. The restaurant and bar were closed during our stay so bed and breakfast only. Tranquil setting. Quirky but we had a good weekend with the kids.
I stayed with my husband and two children. The setting was incredible and steeped in history. It was a lovely sanctuary of peace and quiet. I recommend it as a truly unique place to stay!
Castle surrounds are lovely, however the room I stayed in was dated, dirty, damp, grass cuttings on the floor and woodlice infestation.
Pictures are very misleading on the website.
Gentleman was lovely who checked me in, although I was waiting 30 mins.
Highly recommended property with a lovely hostess (Sarah) and conscientious family staff. The castle and grounds are fantastic and the church was beautiful (we could only see the outside). I don't care for cats but the one here followed me everywhere and was very precocious. This is a peaceful and beautiful retreat and the castle is beautifully lit at night. Sarah even upgraded our room because we were the only visitors. A gracious hostess with lots of stories and interested us. What a treat.
The worst property I have stayed in for the amount paid.
Room was dirty, bedsheet and pillow over appeared not to have been washed, the mattress that was exposed had dust visible, bedspread torn, no control on heating.
No bath mat provided, no handrails for towels etc, no exhaust..the property is not liveable.breakfast not to mention was sparse and atasted stale!
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On arrival, no one was at reception. We rang the bell for 15 minutes before the owner finally came out and casually told us they had been in the bath. We were given the key to Room 18, only to walk into a disgusting scene—dirty floors, used coffee mugs, an unmade bed, wet towels on the floor, a full bin of leftover food and cigarettes, and a filthy bathroom. The toilet hadn't been flushed, there was urine on the seat, and grime everywhere.
We returned to complain but were left waiting another 15 minutes. The manager eventually came and reluctantly agreed to view the room. She apologised and offered to clean it, but told us to be quick getting changed as she "had plans in 30 minutes." Not professional at all.
Later that night, it was clear the room had barely been touched. The bin was still full, the toilet still dirty, and the bed just remade—not changed—crumbs and all. Even the bath mat was still wet from the previous guests.
The next morning, we were given towels with holes and tears. Breakfast was included, but we felt too uncomfortable to eat anything.
This hotel was run-down, unhygienic, and clearly not maintained. By far the worst hotel we’ve ever stayed in. Would never return and absolutely would not recommend.
Breakfast - basic, only toasted bread and croissants, basic choice of cereals. There’s nothing continental about the breakfast, and no cooked breakfast at all. Fruit - blueberries, strawberries and raspberries - not fresh, and I saw the owner Sarah clearing tables and uneaten fruit was put back onto the main table!
Accommodation - Dirty windows, bathroom dirty, new sealant on top of old, black sealant, shower screen grim. And the rest too (walls, skirting boards full of dust). No hairdryer. Beds dirty and uncomfortable, it was as sleeping on bed springs. Don’t expect cleaning on a weekend. We stayed there 11 night, so experienced 2 weekends, when asked why the room hasn’t been cleaned, it’s because they don’t have a cleaner on a weekend! The busiest time for any hotel.
Grounds - need to hire a gardener! Overgrown, weeds growing everywhere, fruit orchard neglected, ponds not worth looking at.
We stayed there 5 years ago at the height of Covid pandemic and at that time it was more like a 4 star hotel, hence returning! Back then we had cooked breakfast, grounds were beautiful and we took a lot of pictures. Not this time. Nothing worth taking pictures for. We stayed at the very same room, and it hasn’t changed a bit! Same bed spreads, small TV, same paint, as if frozen in time. We won’t be returning ever again.
Sarah husband’s health has deteriorated and staying in a room below ours - on late evenings Sarah was arguing with her husband and swearing. Very unprofessional.
Dieser Ort hat fernab vom Rummel der Stadt einen ganz eigenen Zauber und lässt einen sofort entspannen. Die Besitzerin ist einfach zauberhaft und sehr bemüht, ihre Gäste in Komfort zu bringen. Sie ist eine sehr freundliche Person und ist ganz offensichtlich die gute Seele des Hauses, die mit viel liebe zum Detail die Zimmer, das Haus und den Garten liebevoll gestaltet.
A wonderfully peaceful stay away from the bustle of modern life. Lovely friendly staff happy to help and the owner was everything you would expect, someone who cares about the heritage, her staff and her clients. Its not a 5 star posh experience but it is rather magical
Julian
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
6/10 Okay
Paul
16 Sept 2021
Liked: Staff & service
Night in a castle
Quite an experience. We stayed in the Castle and whilst appreciating fact aesthetically room needs to be in keeping with surroundings it does need a complete update. At breakfast there was no menu so you were presented with English breakfast whether you wanted it or not. The grounds are beautiful but there is no bar/cafe so you can access a snack on site. The owners/staff were quite nice but it was almost like we had gone back to P G Wodehouse days. I didn’t think it was worth the money but the surrounding accommodation may be better value. We wouldn’t stay again