Bickleigh Castle - Tiverton

Glenda R.

We stayed a few days ago and it was wonderful. I had many questions before coming here so I will answer them in this review. We stayed in the castle room and paid £195, it was expensive but it was worth the money to have this unique experience. You have a separate entrance with a large entrance hall then up the stairs to your bedroom. The bathroom is opposite and there is a flight if steps up to the Great Hall which you can of course sit in. The bedroom has a small television and a kettle for tea and coffee. There is a large guest lounge in another building with a bigger television. We were the only ones staying here so we had the lounge to ourselves which was great. There are seats and tables in the courtyard and we sat in the sun and drank our own alcohol. There are local pubs I believe but the path would be dark to walk so we had lunch out and I ate a pot noodle for tea (dinner). We had a continental breakfast the next morning which was very filling with cereal, toast, hot croissants and fruit and yogurt. You could pay for a hot breakfast but this was ample for us. John took us on a guided tour of the castle and church which was fantastic, so historic and he was so interesting. We had such a lovely stay and I would absolutely recommend staying here.

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A beautiful venue for a lovely tour of the castle and grounds followed with a lovely cream tea. The hosts were very knowledgeable about the historic castle, and nothing was too much trouble. The owner Sarah was so welcoming and made you feel like you were a special guest. I would highly recommend going . The atmosphere was very relaxing and you felt like it was a step back in time. Walking around the grounds was at your own pace staying for as long as you wanted. The tour was about 90 mins and John the curator was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend a visit. Open for the tour and for cream tea on Thursdays at 12:45 and 2:30 pm. April til October. (I believe) Good value for the price too.

Jenhillson

Fascinating historic castle in a beautiful setting. |The tour was incredibly interesting and informative. You really understood how proud the current owners are of their home. and combined with a cream tea incorporating locally sourced delicious scones we had a wonderful afternoon. Would totally recommend.

Nick S.

Really wanted to stay here, but refused to take credit cards, will take bank transfers only. Tried to get more room info by email, and my emails were ignored. Found lodging elsewhere.

David G.

I stayed here for one night. It is basically a B&B which transforms into a hotel for wedding events. Accommodation is in listed thtached cottages, with one room in the castle itself. Continental breakfast was good - cooked costs extra. No evening meals but there's a good pub not far away. Staff were great. Highlight was John's knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour of his castle after breakfast - allow time for this! Overall impression - a bit amateurish, but in a good way. Great value.

Kelly P.

Bickleigh Castle is a beautiful place. I had the pleasure of being hosted here for a wedding this weekend. The staff are very friendly and approachable. The grounds themselves are beautiful, with stunning buildings, lawn area (with croquet), tennis court and court yard. ||The venue are amazing at hosting, the food was on point, the decorations were fit for a princess and for myself the violinist playing modern songs meant my Bridgerton dreams were granted. ||The room were spacious, ours had an on-suite bathroom, hot drinks making facilities and TV. You can get appliances such as irons also at reception, although it would be great for them to be available in the rooms themselves. The beds are very comfortable with lovely soft bedding, full pillows and adjustable heating with the radiators. ||For weddings, I cannot recommend this place enough, our whole family and friends stayed on site and we had all buildings and the castle segment to ourselves. We were treated with respect and hospitality, and had the best time. There is plenty of room for wedding breakfasts, room for children to play and space to enjoy the sunshine and a dance floor with a bar. ||The staff are always available to help and to chat to, with this being said you had freedom to roam and play, it was an unforgettable weekend. Staying over two nights gave our families chance to get to know each other and make amazing memories. ||Thank you to all who made our stay special!

Sherwyn G.

We had an absolutely magical experience at Bickleigh Castle! Our group of 17 was warmly welcomed by Sarah, John, and the entire team, who were nothing short of amazing. The picturesque setting, steeped in history, provided the perfect backdrop for our stay. The rooms were comfortable and beautifully decorated, blending historic charm with modern amenities.

Sarah and John went above and beyond to ensure our every need was met, making us feel like royalty. Their attention to detail, warm hospitality, and impeccable service made our stay truly unforgettable. The team was always on hand to assist with anything we needed, and their local knowledge added an extra special touch to our visit.

Whether it was the delicious BBQ, the serene surroundings, or the fascinating castle tours, every aspect of our stay exceeded our expectations. Bickleigh Castle is a hidden gem that we can't recommend highly enough. Thank you, Sarah, John, and the team, for creating memories that will last a lifetime. We can't wait to return!

angela P.

My husband and I booked into the Tudor room for b&b on our 28th wedding anniversary for a special treat. |What a fabulous all round experience.|We met John at the reception who showed us to our room in the castle itself and gave us a wonderful tour and background history of the castle on the way (I say room - we had the complete floor to ourselves!) The bed is the first thing you see when you enter the room, and what a bed! A lovely 4 poster - with amazingly comfortable mattress, pillows and crisp clean sheets (heaven).|We were allowed to come and go as we liked as we had a key and our own entrance which was great. |The gardens and buildings were just beautiful, what a gem in the middle of nowhere, such a privilege to be there.|A continental breakfast was included in the price of the room, which by the way looked fabulous, or there were other options available at a reasonable cost, well we had to go for the full English on offer didn't we - wow, what a treat, beautifully cooked good quality ingredients and loads of it, yum!|Sarah and John were friendly and welcoming and we felt at ease immediately.|We would recommend anyone to stay here its atmospheric, beautiful and a step back in time.