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Bickleigh Castle Hotel

Castle in Tiverton with free parking

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Devon Railway Centre
  • Place, Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life
  • Place, National Trust Killerton
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)

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Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Spaces

Garden
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About the area

Tiverton

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.
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What's nearby

  • Devon Railway Centre - 5 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Tiverton Castle - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Grand Western Canal Country Park - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • National Trust Killerton - 12 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Crediton Station - 12 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Ball Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Exe Valley Farm Shop Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Exeter Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Elsie May's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Bickleigh Castle Hotel

Castle in Tiverton with free parking
Along with an outdoor tennis court, this smoke-free castle has conference space and a computer station. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, wedding services, a garden and barbecues are on-site.
Bickleigh Castle Hotel offers 20 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the castle include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Barbecue grill
Housekeeping

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bickleigh Castle Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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).

Bickleigh Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 127 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous weekend, very clean, breakfast was wonderful, great for history, a very peaceful weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet only one staying there, no evening dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely stay in the shadows of a castle

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

toby

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Goodness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 star? More like 2 star!

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

TJ

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst Hotel experience Ever!

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

p

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEFANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Übernachten auf dem Burggelände

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

eddy

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful gracious hosts in the amazing historical setting of a castle
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Interesting tour, lovely scones, nice room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashok

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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! I T
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

marie adeline

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
beautiful setting and environment but it is aging
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Atmospheric, and an experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Karl

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous place to stay staff looked after me well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeanette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room in old thatched cottage adjoining castle with tour of the castle
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location and very friendly welcoming hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

overnight in the castle

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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Paul

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

All fur coat and no knickers!

The place was clean and comfy beds/bedding. Check in was awful...nobody about, no signs telling you where to go. Was really confusing. Nobody answered the phone after repeatedly calling. The floorboards above us were so loud with people walking around till 3am we hardly slept. No WiFi so grumpy teenager. No teaspoons to make a drink. TV didn’t work. Lovely location but so many basics were overlooked.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A must stay if in Devon

Beautiful grounds, brilliant location, generous hosts we would recommend unreservedly
Stayed 1 night in May 2021