Bovey Tracey
Things to do in Bovey Tracey, Devon
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Bovey Tracey in Devon draws visitors around one substantial attraction: the House of Marbles, rated 4.5 from over 3,000 reviews. It's a working marble factory and museum, which gives the town a particular character—somewhere with a genuine craft industry at its heart rather than a place built around tourism alone. The venue occupies a real place in local life while also welcoming curious visitors.
This is a small town built around hospitality and a single compelling reason to visit. If the House of Marbles appeals to you—and the review count suggests it appeals to a great many people—then you will find straightforward, well-reviewed accommodation waiting. For anything else, you will need to venture beyond Bovey Tracey itself. The town sits in Devon, which offers plenty to explore once you've decided where to base yourself.
Where to stay in Bovey Tracey(7)
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For somewhere this size, there is a notable cluster of places to stay. The Rock Inn stands out at 4.7 from 524 reviews, with The Moorland Hotel Haytor close behind at 4.6 from 813 reviews. Courtenay House and The Cromwell Arms both score 4.3 from 694 reviews each. These are proper hotels and inns rather than holiday lets or self-catering accommodation, which shapes the feel of a visit—you arrive, check in somewhere with a bar or restaurant attached, and settle in for a night or two rather than renting a cottage for a week.
Shaptor Studio
1 Ashburton Close, Bovey Tracey
The Cromwell Arms
Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
The Moorland Hotel Haytor
Haytor, Bovey Tracey
The Old Thatch - Hennock
Hennock, Bovey Tracey
The Rock Inn
Haytor, Bovey Tracey
Courtenay House
76 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
Down The Garden Path Vintage Caravan B&B
Greenacres, Bovey Tracey
Things to Do in Bovey Tracey(1)
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Bovey Tracey Swimming Pool
Newton Abbot · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
Canonteign Falls
Exeter · ⭐ 4.7
4 mi
Chudleigh Lido
Newton Abbot · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Kingsteignton Swimming Pool
Kingsteignton · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
Bear Feet Playcentre
Newton Abbot · ⭐ 3.5
Insanity Gaming Arcade Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot · ⭐ 4.6
Tumbling Teds Playhouse
Newton Abbot · ⭐ 4.5
5 mi
Devon Escape
Newton Abbot · ⭐ 5.0
Camping in Bovey Tracey
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Bovey Heath Retreat
⭐ 5.0 · from £180/night
East Dunley Certificated Location
⭐ 4.4 · from £26/night
Oakmoor Touring Park
⭐ 4.8 · from £22/night
Dunley Certificated Location
from £20/night
Yurtcamp Devon
⭐ 4.2
Stover Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
⭐ 4.5 · from £25/night
Hennock Hideaways
⭐ 4.8 · from £24/night
Lemonford Caravan Park
⭐ 3.9 · from £15/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Bovey Tracey
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Huccaby Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2
Over Lake Apartment
1 bed · sleeps 2
Lake Side Apartment
1 bed · sleeps 2
Minnewater
4 bed · sleeps 7 · from £771
Ocean Reach Little Dunley
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,204
The Boathouse Loft Little Dunley
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,113
The Firs Little Dunley
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £563
The Hayloft Little Dunley
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £522
Common questions about Bovey Tracey
Where can I stay in Bovey Tracey?
We list 7 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Bovey Tracey.
What is there to do in Bovey Tracey?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Bovey Tracey.
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