Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

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£1,450 - £20,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 160
43 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Uniquely Yours Experience
Celebrate your wedding in a romantic setting at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, surrounded by scenic views, wildlife and classic Wiltshire countryside.
Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£1,450
Maximum Price
£20,000
Whether you are looking for an intimate day, an exclusive space for your wedding or exclusive hire of the entire resort, we can cater for your day here ay Bowood.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Furniture included
External caterers not permitted
Couple accommodation included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Multiple course wedding breakfast

In-house catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£22
Maximum Price
£90
Our in house caters have a variety of options available to you from a buffet lunch or afternoon tea to a delicious 3 or 4 course meal with canapes and even fun evening food options available.
What is included in this pricing:
Bespoke menu available
Menu tasting included
Wine allowance per guest

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£90
Maximum Price
£155
Minimum Number of Guests
20
Our wedding experiences offer everything from classic simplicity to unsurpassed luxury, including all the elements to create your happily ever after. We offer late availability dates and seasonal incentives. For more details, please get in touch with Ellen, our Wedding Co-ordinator.
What is included in this pricing:
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Exclusive use
Canapés included
Couple accommodation included
Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
160
Reception Capacity
200
No. of Bedrooms
43
Sleeps No. of People
86
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
01:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Venue

Open Flame Permitted
Water View
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Spa On-Site
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Bowoood PGA 18 Hole Golf Course & Golf Academy

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence
Kosher Catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Cultural Specialists

Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Full Description
From the moment you arrive with us, until the moment you leave as a married couple, we will make sure every little detail of your big day is how you imagined it to be. Why not add a touch of luxury with an outdoor ceremony at our romantic Wedding Pavilion, featuring the Bowood Estate as your scenic backdrop? Our wedding experiences offer everything from classic simplicity to unsurpassed luxury, including all the elements to create your happily ever after. When true love just can’t wait, we offer late availability dates and seasonal incentives. For more details, please get in touch with Ellen Ford and Georgina Wolfs, our Wedding Coordinators.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Georgina Wolfs
From the biggest of plans to the tiniest details, personalised touches and special surprises, these are just a few of the things that I love about organising weddings. With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, I have learnt the art of understanding the unique needs of couples. My background working with some of the best 5-star luxury hotels has equipped me with a keen eye for meticulous planning and an ability to execute events flawlessly.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1992
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
150
Reviews
(78)
Emma and Jake Axon
Happy couple married in March
March 2024
Mrs
Bowood Hotel were very accommodating from our first enquiry all the way through to our wedding. They completely took all the stress out of planning our wedding and let us plan out our day the way we wanted it. All the members of staff in the hotel, spa and wedding venue were all lovely
John & Sherona, Treats on a Trike
Wedding: December
December 2023
Just a note to say thank you.....
"Hi Ellen, Just a note to say thank you for your help on Saturday evening, when we arrived for Kiri and Jason’s wedding celebrations. It was a lovely event and Bowood was looking very festive. It was really nice to be able to come to Bowood as a wedding supplier!"
Hayley & Chris
Happy couple married in October
November 2023
Perfect Wedding
"‘Thank you, and the whole of the Bowood team, for our perfect wedding. From the moment we arrived, everything was just wonderful and we were very taken back by each staff member who helped throughout our stay. Everything was absolutely perfect for us and we have come away just blown by how well it all turned out. The venue was set up wonderfully and the food was incredible. Thank you so much for all your support during the build up too and allowing us to have our intimate wedding at Bowood. We look forward to visiting again in the future and creating more memories to the place that means even more to us now."
Clarice & Charlie
Happy couple married in September
September 2023
Thank you
‘We would just like to send an email to you all to thank you for everything you did for our wedding. Ellen thank you for coordinating it all and helping our dream become a reality on the day. Thank you to Ellen and Rebecca for the smooth running of the day and being available for help when needed, especially for the first aid for my Maid of Honour's toe after the Conga line! Thank you to all the reception, reservation, and hotel staff for everything leading up to the day, on the day and after, as we had a few people leave bits behind."
Jess & Josh
Happy couple married in July
August 2023
Absolutely fantastic
"Absolutely fantastic, everything ran smoothly and we could not have wished for a better venue. Staff where amazing and so helpful. So glad that we choose this venue we could not have wished for a better day."
Response from the venue
Dear Jess & Josh, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your fabulous review, following your wedding at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort. We're so delighted that we were able to play a role in such a wonderful occasion and it's fantastic to read your glowing feedback. We very much look forward to welcoming you back to Bowood in the future. Best wishes, Jeff Condliffe, General Manager
Venue responded
James & Bekki
Happy couple married in July
August 2023
It was the best day ever
"Everyone at Bowood involved in our wedding were truly amazing from the planning all the way through to the day. Ellen, our coordinator, was brilliant, so helpful and nothing was a problem, even with our guests with many, many dietary issues! She was always in contact when we had questions or worries about the day. She was very friendly, professional and put us totally at ease during the wedding planning process. The day itself was perfect. We were so anxious about the day and how it was going to run with the chaotic windy, rainy, weather but we needn't of worried. Rebecca was brilliant, she ran the whole day around us and adjusted the schedule so we could have a little time to ourselves, get photos over in the hotel and even some outside when the weather broke after our wedding breakfast. She was lovely, always had a big smile on her face but very professional and organised. She made sure all we had to do was turn up, smile and enjoy the day, which we really did. All of the staff at the Bowood Hotel are excellent. Many of our guests mentioned Ben behind the bar and how great he was. The girls behind reception were so friendly and happy to help us all weekend, they took us back and forth from the hotel to the Kerry Suite on our wedding day and drove us round in a golf buggy to get photographs. Seb was also very helpful and friendly. The whole weekend of our stay we felt like celebrities with all staff we spoke to knowing us by name! We couldn't fault a thing and can't praise everyone involved in our wedding enough. It just goes so quickly and we wish we could relive it all. It was the best day ever."
Response from the venue
Dear James & Bekki, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your fabulous review, following your wedding at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort. We're so delighted that we were able to play a role in such a wonderful occasion and it's fantastic to read your glowing feedback. We very much look forward to welcoming you back to Bowood in the future. Best wishes, Jeff Condliffe, General Manager
Venue responded
Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Location & Contact Details

Address

Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9PQ, England

Travel Notes

Please note, when travelling to our venue, please follow Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort (SN11 9PQ), opposed to Bowood House & Gardens.

Nearest Town

Calne, Wiltshire

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M4, Junction 17

Nearest Train Station

Chippenham, Wiltshire

Nearest Airport

Bristol

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Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Press & Awards
(10)

Industry Awards (9)

AA Gold Breakfast Award 2022
AA 4 Red Star Hotel 2024
Best of Bridebook Gold Award 2024
Two AA Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence 2024
aim - An assurance of excellence in business meetings and events
2022/23 Large Hotel Gold Award in the South West Tourism Excellence Awards
TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
2023 Visit England Large Hotel of the Year - Silver Award Winners
Official PGA Golf Course & Academy in Wiltshire

Bridebook Awards (1)

Frequently Asked Questions
(10)

Describe the best wedding that happened at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort?

My favourite wedding was held in November - the whole room, setup, décor and most importantly the atmosphere was amazing. The couple were so lovely, and I really enjoyed being a part of the build up to their big day and helping them plan the perfect wedding. They had a very rustic approach with a local live band and a few fun games along the way for their guests, one being the wheel of misfortune! The wedding was all about having fun and that they certainly did.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Actually I have 5! 1. Stay calm. 2. Find your suppliers early. The good ones book up quick! 3. Spend time doing your research to find what you really want – put together a Pinterest board I promise it will help more than you think. 4. Surround yourself with loving and helpful people to assist you. 5. Enjoy the process – the day comes around so quickly so enjoy every second of it!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Each guest received a handwritten note with a memory and photo tied to slate hearts - just gorgeous!

Describe Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in 5 adjectives

Elegant, picturesque, friendly, scenic, remote.

Where’s the best photo spot at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort?

There are so many beautiful locations around Bowood whatever the time of year. I love the bridge down by Queenwood. The large pond there is stunning for photos, especially with the cottage in the background.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort?

No weddings just yet, but several have held social events or visited for an afternoon tea!

What’s your favourite canapé?

I think it has to be the Smoked Salmon & Crème Fraîche Blinis - delicious!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

We say why wait until midnight? Our evening wedding celebration catering options are pretty tasty. In between some serious dancing and another Prosecco, you can enjoy fresh, made to order pizzas, nachos, mini fish & chips, assorted sandwiches & fries, sliders & assorted wraps or a traditional finger buffet..... you name it and our chef can make it!

What is Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort most unique feature?

My personal favourite is our private terrace, with the picturesque views of parkland and our resident wildlife!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our amazing team who work so hard to deliver the wedding of your dreams!

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