Stunning Dartmoor hotel named one of UK's best for second time in a decade

It's situated in an incredible part of Devon

A five-star boutique hotel in Devon has been named one of the best small hotels in the UK for the second time in a decade. The Eden Hotel Collection – which operates Bovey Castle in Dartmoor – has been named Small Hotel Group of the Year at the AA Hospitality Awards.

With nearly 900 guests, the AA Hospitality Awards honours achievements across 15 categories – reflecting the industry’s commitment to innovation, quality and environmental responsibility. Eden was recognised for its consistency in quality and service delivery, and for the excellent work around its employee experience, as well as its broader efforts in tackling sustainability.

Eden’s award win follows a year that has seen the business invest more than £3 million in venue refurbishments and colleague welfare initiatives – as well as adopting sustainability projects around food production. Investment has also stretched to its 500-strong workforce.

This has included the launch of an app-based employee recognition programme called The Happy Hub, which includes activities that help to promote positive hormones – such as the ability to recognise a colleague with an e-card, an employee of the month initiative, and monetary recognitions for long service. For guests, Eden is also commencing its “Inspired By” programme which brings to life the story of each hotel’s individual character for visitors, while the group’s focus on growing its own produce on-site and utilising local suppliers has also continued to develop.

Alongside Bovey Castle, The Eden Hotel Collection also operates The Greenway Hotel and Spa in Cheltenham, Brockencote Hall Hotel in Kidderminster, Mallory Court Hotel and Spa in Leamington, and The Arden Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon.