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Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort

Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9PQ

Tel: +44 (0)1249 822 228

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About

Among the finest luxury 4-star hotels in Wiltshire, a stay at Bowood is one you will never forget. Recognised as a Four Red Star Hotel by the AA, Bowood Hotel is located on the Bowood Estate, near Calne. Offering dreamy overnight stays, delicious home-cooked cuisine and a very warm welcome, with their award-winning spa and PGA Golf Course, your stay can be as busy or as relaxed as you wish.

Hotel Breaks & Offers

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or ready for some serious R&R, a perfectly relaxing break at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is a must. All rates are inclusive of luxury overnight accommodation, full Wiltshire or Continental Style Breakfast, full use of The Spa facilities and complimentary access to Bowood House & Gardens (April-October).

Mix Business & Pleasure

Bowood is the ideal location for residential meetings and overnight business trips, giving you comfort away from home and the opportunity mix business and pleasure!

Hotel Rooms

Each of the hotel’s luxurious bedrooms and suites, designed by the Marchioness of Lansdowne, provide a perfect night’s sleep and include spacious en-suite bathrooms and every amenity you could wish for.

Families

There is so much to do at Bowood to keep the little people happy, you will be spoilt for choice. Family breaks include access to the 3-hole academy golf course, designated swim times for kids, flexible mealtimes and complimentary access to Bowood House & Gardens, including the adventure playground, during open season (April-October).

The Shelburne Restaurant, Bar & Library

Enjoy delicious locally sourced food in a truly relaxed setting, with panoramic views of Bowood’s pristine parklands, at the Hotel’s Two AA Rosette Shelburne Restaurant. Executive Head Chef, Rupert Taylor, creates contemporary and inspired seasonal menus through the year that will delight even the most discerning foodie.

The Clubhouse Bar

The Clubhouse Bar is a great place to enjoy a pint after a round of golf on the course or socialising with friends. Swing by and enjoy delicious dishes, from traditional Fish and Chips to a Club Sandwich.

The Spa

Bowood’s award-winning Spa combines personal and professional service, idyllic views and superior treatments for a memorable and relaxing experience. Facilities include a beautiful infinity swimming pool, Jacuzzi, aromatherapy showers, thermal suite, gym, relaxation area and treatment rooms.

Bowood Golf, the Offical PGA Golf Course & Academy for the South West

Enjoy superb play at Bowood’s stunning 18-hole PGA golf course, designed by Dave Thomas, whilst the PGA Golf Academy, including The Performance Studio, 3-hole ‘Academy’ practice course, putting greens and floodlit covered driving range, offers the perfect environment for golfers of all ages and abilities to develop, learn and have fun while playing golf.

Accessibility Information

Bowood values diversity and inclusion above all and is committed to offering an accessible and inclusive stay to all its guests.

The hotel offers car parking bays for disabled guests, and all public areas including hotel reception, bar, lounge, restaurant, and library are all situated on the ground floor and fully accessible, without steps and suitable for wheelchair users. There is a choice of designated accessible bedrooms with wet rooms as well as the option of twin or double beds. One of the accessible rooms has an interconnecting bedroom, allowing easy access for a carer if required.

There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor, close to hotel reception, with vertical rails and an emergency alarm cord. Bowood can offer an adjustable safety bed rail for those guests who are less mobile.

Bowood accepts assistance dogs in the resort but asks for prior notice from guests. 

The restaurant menus offer special dietary requirements as standard, such as gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut free, vegetarian, vegan etc. Additional specific dietary requirements can be arranged in advance.

The Spa is fully accessible, including swimming pool, treatment rooms, and gym. There is a pool hoist which must be booked in advance to support entry into the swimming pool. There is a separate disabled changing room with an emergency alarm cord.

Bowood offers a large print restaurant menu and hotel information guide to assist guests that are visually impaired, and a messaging service to hotel reception for guests with hearing impairments. 

Where possible, a quieter table will be offered to neurodiverse guests who struggle with a noisier environment dining in the restaurant upon request. Bowood also offers a 24-hour room service for guests who may wish to dine away from a busy restaurant.

 

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
1
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Rooms from£220.00 per room (breakfast included)

*Twins can be requested for the Luxury Double Rooms and Luxury Balcony Rooms

Video

  • Bowood Video

Opening Times

Open (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

Gradings

  • 4 AA Red Stars
4 AA Red Stars

Awards

  • Visit EnglandLarge Hotel of the Year - Silver Large Hotel of the Year - Silver 2022
  • Green AwardsGreen Tourism Business Scheme (Bronze) Green Tourism Business Scheme (Bronze) 2023
  • AA AwardsAA Breakfast Award AA Breakfast Award 2022
  • TripAdvisor AwardsTravellers' Choice - TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice - TripAdvisor 2021
  • AA AwardsAA 2 Rosettes Award for Culinary Excellence. AA 2 Rosettes Award for Culinary Excellence. 2022
  • AA Awards4 AA Red Stars - Inspectors Choice Hotel 4 AA Red Stars - Inspectors Choice Hotel 2024
  • AA AwardsAA - 2 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence AA - 2 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence 2024
  • South West TourismGold Award Winner - South West Tourism Excellence Awards for Large Hotel of the Year 2022/23 Gold Award Winner - South West Tourism Excellence Awards for Large Hotel of the Year 2022/23 2023
  • Visit EnglandVisit England Award for Excellence Large Hotel of the Year 2023 - SILVER Visit England Award for Excellence Large Hotel of the Year 2023 - SILVER 2023
  • AA AwardsAA Recommended Spa Award AA Recommended Spa Award 2024

Further Information

Accessibility

  • Accessible changing facilities
  • Accessible Rooms
  • Accessible spa facilities
  • Accessible swimming pool - A pool hoist is available, but must be booked in advance.
  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Accommodation available for visitors with disabilities - Accessible rooms with adjoining rooms available and option to book Accessible rooms online
  • Assistance Dogs
  • Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
  • Facilities for Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Messaging service to hotel reception for guests with hearing impairments. 
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Large print restaurant menu and hotel information guide available to assist guests that are visually impaired.
  • Ground floor toilet
  • Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet - All public areas on ground floor of the hotel and fully accessible.
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors
  • Wet Room

Catering

  • Bar - The Clubhouse Bar & The Shelburne Bar
  • BBQ
  • Cater for vegetarians
  • Restaurant
  • Room service - 24 Hour
  • Serve breakfast
  • Serve evening meal
  • Serve lunch

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)
  • Children's play area - At Bowood House & Gardens during the open season (April to November)
  • Cot
  • Facilities for children
  • Highchair
  • Special meal times for children - Flexible mealtimes

Establishment Features

  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Countryside Location
  • Eco Friendly
  • Exclusive Use
  • Family Friendly
  • Free car parking
  • Garden/patio for guests' use
  • Hot Tub/Spa Bath
  • Independent Business
  • Lift
  • On-site coach parking
  • Spa Facilities
  • Swimming Pool
  • Wedding Venue

Key Features

  • Family
  • Film or TV location
  • Groups Welcomed
  • In countryside
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest
  • Romantic

Leisure Facilities

  • Access to golf course - 18 hole championship golf course, 3 hole academy course, driving range and putting green
  • Fishing - Permit holders only
  • Gym
  • Health/Fitness/ Beauty Facilities - Infinity pool, jacuzzi, rock sauna, crystal steam room, aromatherapy showers, gym, spa bar and treatment rooms
  • Indoor pool
  • Other sporting facilities - During the open season (April to November), Bowood House & Gardens, including the adventure playground, indoor soft play area and Treehouse Café
  • Spa Treatments

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking - Plentiful, on site & complimentary

Room / Unit Features

  • DVD Player in all bedrooms - Available on request
  • Electric shaver point
  • Four poster beds available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Hairdryer in all bedrooms
  • iPod Dock
  • Radio in all bedrooms - DAB Radio
  • Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
  • Telephone in all bedrooms
  • TV in all bedrooms

Sustainability

  • Electric Car charging point

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
    • Service
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      5 of 5 stars
    • Location
      5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      1445
    • Very Good
      500
    • Average
      209
    • Poor
      78
    • Terrible
      51

    Recent Reviews:

    • JozzP
      Brighton, United Kingdom
      Will definitely stay here again!
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 7th March 2024
      Stayed here for a night in a suite. The hotel more than exceeded our expectations. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was lovely and spacious, the bed was comfortable and we had all the... Read full review
    • BethChurchy
      Staff members to never let go!
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 12th March 2024
      What a lovely stay. From the moment we arrived we were looked after. A lovely hotel with beautiful interiors, although the restaurant slightly dated, the other communal areas were gorgeous... Read full review
    • trus69
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Excellent food, shocking service
      2 of 5 stars
      Friday, 15th March 2024
      Went here for dinner as a family of six. Bar staff were attentive, however restaurant staff were the complete opposite. It took ages for our order to be taken, clearly hotel guests take priority over... Read full review

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