Bowood Hotel, Spa, and Golf Resort

We booked for a night’s stay without ever having heard of this place before. Our golf club has reciprocal arrangements through the Lansdowne Club and we thought we’d give it a go. We’ve been to more upmarket resorts, both in terms of the standard of both the hotel and the golf course, but notwithstanding that, and may be because of it, our Bowood experience was faultless and entirely enjoyable. Thinking back, what made the experience such a relaxed one was the very positive attitude of every single staff we interacted with. Nothing was too much of a trouble. The pro shop staff, the valet, the young man serving at the club house bar, the restaurant and the front desk staff - all had very friendly no-fuss positive service mind. Other than that, the hotel room was excellent- and we appreciated the nicety of the home made cookies and milk in the fridge. The hotel food was great - we had three meals. And the golf course was 6.5/10 which is to say it’s good if you’d consider a Kingsbarn 10/10 by comparison.

We booked this afternoon tea online, enticed by the promising reviews. The reservation process was indeed seamless, and we looked forward to a delightful experience. However, our visit left much to be desired. Upon arrival, we were taken to a table by the fireplace, which initially seemed like a quaint setting. We perused the afternoon tea selection and were informed about the drink options available to us. Our server assured us that our beverages would be refilled throughout our stay. Sadly, this was the last attentive service we received. Throughout our time there, our waiter failed to return to our table, leaving us feeling neglected. On two occasions, we had to visit the bar ourselves to place our drink orders, disrupting the relaxed a**osphere we had hoped for. The pinnacle of disappoin**ent came when we sat for an hour amidst dirty plates and an empty stand before they were finally cleared away. While the area where we were seated boasted charming décor, the cleanliness was sorely lacking. Dust coated key touch points and there was thick layers of dust under shelves of coffee tables and lampshades. The subpar service and lack of cleanliness marred what could have been a wonderful experience. In conclusion, while the food and ambiance hold promise, the service and cleanliness of the establishment, especially considering the cost, were far from satisfactory. Management would do well to address these issues promptly to ensure that future guests enjoy the full experience they deserve.

Could not fault this place. Absolutely stunning. Fantastic service and the food is delightful. One of the nicest hotels I have stayed in. Lovely staff and a comfortable stay. Everyone very hardworking and efficient. Great work team. X

I have been here twice now just to visit the spa and have some trea**ents. The staff are lovely and so friendly. The spa facilities are lovely but the loungers in the pool area surprised me a bit. They were a bit rusty and some wire poking out around the edges which could have been a bit dangerous if you got caught on it especially poolside. The surroundings are just gorgeous especially from the pool looking out onto the fields and the nature you see is just amazing. The afternoon tea is lovely and you have a choice of eating outside or inside. Again, the staff are lovely. I was quite surprised at the cost of small snacks on reception - very expensive! The relaxation room is gorgeous but the only thing that spoilt it for me were two things. 1. The main door onto reception being left open constantly which meant a lot of noise. 2. The group of ladies who decided to enter and have an incredibly loud conversation despite signs saying 'silence'. I feel like perhaps staff could have reminded them as my relaxation experience using this room when they entered was pretty much non-existent!

My partner surprised me with a stay here for my birthday! We had a room on the ground floor near the spa which was very clean and spacious, nicely furnished and with a big bathroom (separate shower and bath). As well as yummy cookies, the team had left some chocolates in the room with a birthday message which really added that special touch! The spa was never too busy (though we were there on a weekday) and we enjoyed our walk around the grounds — ask for a map to see the different walking routes. We saw lambs, deer and even a few hares! Staff were very friendly and the food was consistently good. They cooked breakfast to order and dinner was excellent, if a little pricey. Our only minor issue was that drinks in the restaurant took a while to arrive — we had to chase these up and they only arrived halfway through our mains.

I don’t know why I havent reviewed Bowood before as I eat there fairly often and always recommend it to friends visiting Wiltshire. As we live nearby we haven’t experienced the rooms (our friends say they are fab) but the restaurant is simply perfect for lunch. The team is exceptional, extremely kind, thoughtful and professional. I love the lunch menu, Bouddah bowl if we feel virtuous (colourful, healthy and feeling) , or wagyu burger for a special treat. Well run, lovely menu, can’t fault it. Thank you.

The hotel suite was perfect. All staff from the Bar/ restaurant and reception were very attentive. Food was amazing. Special mention goes to Jenny at the reception desk who went over and above the call of duty,after we had checked out. My golf club had snapped in half earlier that day on the golf course, and I threw it away in the outside bin, but realised much later that I could have it repaired. I called when I got home, and spoke with Jenny, who ran along to the clubhouse, fished it out of the bin and packaged it up, posted it out to me, and it arrived the next day!! Thanks so much. Apologies if you had to rummage through rubbish!

Me and my sister went for a half an hour spa trea**ent today for our birthday and it was just perfect. The staff were so friendly welcoming us and made us feel at home straight away. We were then introduced to our therapists who were both fantastic. The foot and leg massage was dreamy and topped off with a small gift of multiple creams, mists and oils as a birthday present. So very kind and unexpected. Can’t wait to go back already

Just returned from a two day golf break at Bowood! The staff were wonderful nothing too much trouble. The hotel was lovely and warm and the golf was very good grounds were kept beautifully. We had a couple of meals here the food was exceptional we all had different food and everyone was so happy with it! The barman and the chef were so kind and friendly! A lovely club to go to and stay and costs were very reasonable! Will definitely be back