Gloucestershire — Bowden Hall

Opinion

Bowden Hall has been in existence for over 200 years. Originally built in 1770, this grade two-listed Regency manor has been a hotel since the late 60’s. The house was still occupied as a family home until the early 1920’s.

Bowden Hall

It was for many years the home of the Birchall family. Major Dearman Birchall, a cotton merchant, had purchased the house from Lancashire. At the time he was a very important member of the small community of Upton St Leonards.

Despite several changes and refurbishments over the years, the hotel retains the charm and ambience of a country house. Within the hotel many original features can still be seen, such as the woodwork and fireplace in the main reception and the grand wooden staircase.

Within the stairwell is an extremely large window. William Morris designed this together with windows in the reception and Lakeside Suite foyer.

The grounds of the hotel consist mainly of parkland with many mature trees and a small lake. The hotel faces south, with superb views over the surrounding hills. Also within the grounds you will see the Orangery. As the name suggests, this conservatory was used to grow oranges. This too is a listed building with windows from ground floor to roof level. The Orangery was converted to a house during 1979.

The hotel is an ideal situation for that superb backdrop for your day

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Ceremony and Celebrations

No day is more special than the one you’ve planned at Bowden Hall. Whether you are looking for a commitment ceremony or an intimate dinner with close friends to celebrate your relationship. At Bowden Hall we can make it one in a million, with fantastic food, beautiful surroundings and a dedicated personal events consultant, who will be here on the actual day as well as assisting in all the arrangements. We pride ourselves in making your day one to remember.

This beautiful 16th century regency house, set amongst mature trees and rolling lawns, still has its regency charm making it the perfect setting for those all important photographs.

The Ambassador Suite set on the first floor of the hotel with panoramic view of the Cotswold escarpment and can hold anything from 20 –60 guests and is fully air conditioned.

For a small intimate gathering, the Boardroom is perfect. The oak panelled room can seat 12 guests in comfort.

The Lakeside Suite is the choice for the larger party with a minimum of 60 guests and a maximum of 120. This room can also accommodate up to 200 guests for evening guests. In order to use this suite for an evening event, your afternoon reception must also take place in this room.

Drinks after your ceremony can be taken in our 11 acres of parkland with lake, why not sit on the lawn and relax as your photographs are taken? Or have a BBQ on the lawns weather permitting.

What's on offer

Hotel guests enjoy complimentary use of the Poolside leisure club, where you’ll find an indoor pool, sauna, solarium and spa bath. A health and beauty salon is available (pre-book in advance to avoid disappointment)

Enjoy a relaxing meal in Dearman’s restaurant, which offers fine English food with views across the lawns and lake. Afterwards enjoy a drink in the elegant lounge or friendly surroundings of the Club Bar.

Each of the 72 bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, pay per view movies and direct dial telephone with internet access. Four poster suites, executive rooms and non smoking rooms are available.

Discounted room rates are available for guests attending an event and the hosts of the party will be upgraded to a suite.

We can help you organise disco’s, bands and flowers or you can plan it all yourself or through Pink Weddings – it is entirely up to you.

Or use our ‘party in one’ package and receive a £10 per person discount.