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Last update: September 2024

Situated in the heart of the 2000-acre Bowood Estate in Wiltshire, Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort is surrounded by breath-taking views of the Wiltshire countryside.

From the moment you arrive at Bowood Hotel, through our magnificent Golden Gates you sense that you’re somewhere very special, where you can celebrate your wedding surrounded by the timeless beauty of our parkland, teeming with wildlife providing the perfect backdrop for your special day. Whether under the crisp winter skies or basking in the golden glow of a summer sunset, the natural beauty of your surroundings will leave you and your partner in awe.

Facilities:

Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a lavish wedding celebration, Bowood Hotel offers a range of beautiful spaces and wedding packages to suit your needs.

Licensed for civil ceremonies for up to 180 guests, there is a choice of ceremony rooms including our outdoor Wedding Pavilion, with its stunning backdrop, enjoying picturesque views across our parkland and lake for a truly memorable experience.

Our beautiful Kerry Suite provides a private space for you to celebrate and benefits from its own entrance and private bar with exclusive access to its own Terrace and our outdoor Wedding Pavilion, the ideal space for celebrations.

Bowood offers 43 luxurious hotel rooms and suites, including our exclusive Tower Room for newlyweds. Special accommodation rates are available for your guests where during their stay they can enjoy the use of our award-winning spa, dine in our 2AA Rosette Shelburne Restaurant and Bar, or even a round of golf on our PGA Golf Course.

Services:

Bowood is committed to creating memorable and magical weddings and you'll be supported by one of our friendly wedding coordinators, who will assist you in planning every aspect of your celebration. On the day of your wedding, our experienced on-site Operations Team will ensure that everything runs seamlessly.

Our talented culinary team is committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience, from the wedding breakfast and reception canapés to your evening buffet and with a variety of options to choose from, you can design your perfect wedding meal to suit your preferences.

In addition, we work with an amazing little black book of suppliers who we are happy to recommend to you. These are suppliers who have been tried and tested, ready to bring your ideas to life and make your vision a reality.

We would love to chat about weddings and would be delighted to show you around our beautiful resort.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Historic
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Swimming pool
Health suite
Beautician
Fitness centre

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
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Reviews for Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

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Sarah H. Sent on 03/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Bowood Hotel and Spa

Bowood went above and beyond to make our amazing day happen. It looked like it was going to rain so it was decided that we'd have the service inside. Just over an hour before the ceremony the sun came out and I asked for the service to be outside, Bowood were amazing and went straight downstairs and moved everything outside for us.
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Neil Sent on 11/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you so much...

"Thank you so much Ella and the team for everything you did to make our wedding day the most memorable and special occasion for us. The day went so smooth and everything was better than we imagined it could be. You totally smashed it, thank you!"
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Makayla Sent on 28/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A massive thank you.............

"Mark and I wanted to send a massive thank you to you, Ella, in helping us plan our wedding; nothing was too much trouble, everything had the can do attitude and you were just great to work with.

Despite the original plan to be outside, it never made any difference to the fantastic day we had inside. The décor and room set up looked fantastic and exceeded my expectations, nothing was too much trouble for your team, everyone was calm, but with giving me the guarantee it was all in control.

Extra special thanks go to Rebecca, the lady who was leading the whole event, she is a woman who gets things done and shows real calm, positive leadership and you could see her team were all on board. She checked-in with me to ensure timings of things, she also reminded me that we were due to give a speech, but it was subtle and she got things moving along – fantastic!

My guests have commented on the food, the wine and generally what a fabulous place Bowood is to stay and have a wedding, I sincerely couldn’t of asked for a more amazing day, in fact it was without doubt the best day of my life, smooth sailing from start to finish, so a MASSIVE thank you to everyone involved."
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Ian Sent on 19/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

What a terrific day we had...

"What a terrific day we had, staff were amazing, service terrific, food, wine you name it - it was perfect!"
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Dan Sent on 15/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We could not have asked for a more perfect day

"We could not have asked for a more perfect day, it was everything we dreamt of and more. Thank you for everything."
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Peter Sent on 15/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful from start to finish

"Wonderful from start to finish. Staff superb, friendly and helpful. All with a smile on their face."
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Hannah Sent on 14/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Day!

"Amazing day! Bowood were amazing, very professional and everything in the Kerry Suite looked fab! Thank you!"
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Aleyah Sent on 14/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The whole team were fantastic from start to finish

"The whole team were fantastic from start to finish and very professional. Especially Ella who made planning so much easier and was a joy to work with. She worked hard to accommodate our every need. On the day Micheal really took care of us and everything ran very smoothly.."
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Sofie Sent on 14/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating

It was the best day or our lives!

"The staff at the venue were fantastic. The venue was perfect, nothing was to much trouble at all during the planning stage or on the day. The organisation was amazing and the staff look after all details on the day to help the smooth running of your wedding. Ella Lee has been amazing from the first meeting, we were blown away by the organisation, support and patience, especially as there was a short amount of time to organise everything. Even though Ella wasn't able to attend our wedding day, Gemma and Michael were amazing. The greeting on arrival was 5 star. The whole team were on hand and ready to help. Throughout the day all the staff were outstanding, helpful, friendly and welcoming to all guests. They went above and beyond to make sure it all ran smoothly. The food was of the highest quality and every table commented on how good the food was and how it catered for all guests. People, weeks after the wedding, were still talking about how much they enjoyed the food. Excellent options to choose from for all guests, allergies and dietary requirements were no problem and excellent. Bowood is a stunning location and has great views over the golf course and onto acres of stunning land. The venue is a great size and can cater for large or small wedding parties. The wedding was great value for money, you revive so much for your money from service, venue, staff and food. We wouldn't change anything about the day, it was perfect and all our guests loved it! It really couldn't have gone better and was the best day of our lives. Thank you for everything, it is a day we will always look back on with the best memories."
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Luke Sent on 13/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely venue, lovely location, lovely team.

Brilliant day. Michael ensured everything went to plan, he was really helpful all day. Ella has been the most helpful and supportive wedding co-ordinator we could have asked for. She made organising our wedding so easy. She was always accessible by email or phone through the whole year that we worked with her and nothing was too much effort. I cannot thank Ella enough for the support she has given us leading up to and on our big day, she is a credit to Bowood and I would highly recommend her to all of my friends and family. Michael was a star and was very welcoming. He was reassuring and supportive throughout the whole day. Lovely venue, lovely location, lovely team. Thank you for giving us such a memorable day.
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Peter Sent on 13/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating

We would recommend the venue to anyone!

Our day was excellent, the staff were very attentive but not in your face, which made our day extra special. We found Ella to be professional and helpful in all respects. We would recommend her services to anyone. The maser off ceremonies was attentive and always on hand to help when needed. All the staff were excellent and helpful. The food was perfect and all guests enjoyed their meals. We would recommend the venue to anyone. We got good value and a lot more than we expected
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Anonymous Sent on 13/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding day, everything we wanted.

Outstanding day, everything we wanted. Ella was fantastic – couldn’t have done anything more for our big day. All staff very friendly and welcoming. Food was brilliant and served perfectly. Amazing venue, very clean and crisp. Felt very open and to a very high standard. Everything was perfect, nothing needed to be done by us on the day. Ella lee was an amazing Wedding Co-ordinator and Michael, who was with us all day, couldn’t of been any more helpful and attentive.
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Rebecca Sent on 13/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating

Our day was very smooth and just as requested.

Our day was very smooth and just as requested, Our Wedding Co-ordinator was very friendly and listened to every request, a pleasure to deal with. Wonderful tentative staff throughout, didn't need to ask for anything. The food was perfectly cooked with wonderful presentation and fresh quality ingredients. Many guests commented on the meal being outstanding. Excellent space and beautiful setting.
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Karly Sent on 13/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating

I had the most amazing day!

"I had the most amazing day. The staff were amazing and the day went so smoothly and that's all thanks to them. I couldn't have asked for a better wedding and I want to do it all over again. Ella Lee is the best wedding co-ordinator - nothing was to much trouble and she went above and beyond for my husband and I. The bar and catering staff were amazing and so friendly. The food was amazing and so was the drinks. Everyone commented how tasty the food was. I could not ask for a better venue. I loved all the wildlife around the grounds. It is truly naturally beautiful".
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A. Sent on 24/06/2014
5 out of 5 rating

We had such a fantastic wedding yesterday

Ed and I had such a fantastic wedding yesterday. It was absolutely perfect. We just wanted to write to you before we go away later today to let you know how thrilled we were with it all. Arno was brilliant and so were the chaps who were serving us drinks and the meal. The food was perfectly cooked and extremely good. We wouldn’t have changed a thing.

Thank you again for being the best wedding organiser ever and to Hannah.

From a previously very scared bride!
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06 Oct
Open Door

Sunday 6th October 2024, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm.

If you’re recently engaged and are yet to decide on the perfect venue for your big day, we’d love to invite you to Bowood for our next Wedding Showcase!

Our inspiration-led showcase allows you to experience the beautiful Bowood set for a stunning wedding, with the latest trends on show from our trusted and spectacular preferred suppliers, complimented by the backdrop of the breath-taking Wiltshire countryside.

Throughout the showcase, we will have dedicated appointments available with our wedding coordinators to discuss the wedding of your dreams.

Register your interest by email or phone.

Date: From 06/10/2024 to 06/10/2024 Schedule 10:30 - 14:30
Place: Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire

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Derry Hill SN11 9PQ Calne (Wiltshire)
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