About Gloucester Mercure Bowden Hall Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards, GloucesterGloucestershire, GL4 8ED We have Late Availibity dates avaliable from now, right up until March 2020, offerings as good as £3,000 AND Bottomless Prosecco!! Contact Vicky for more information! Situated in the beautiful Cotswolds countryside, within 12 acres of rolling park and woodland, is the grade II listed Mercure Gloucester, Bowden Hall Hotel. The 18th Century venue combines all the charm of a period gone by with the sophisticated elegance of the modern day. The hotel is located within easy reach of the bustling town of Cheltenham and city of Gloucester and has plenty of parking onsite; making it ideal for travelling guests and accessing the best local wedding suppliers. Mercure Gloucester, Bowden Hall Hotel is licensed to hold civil ceremonies, allowing you to spend your whole wedding day in one location. We have a choice of two stunning suites; The Lakeside Suite for up to 200 guests and The Ambassador Suite for up to 100. When it comes to your wedding reception, Bowden Hall offers a wide range of food and drink, allowing you to select a menu guaranteed to impress your guests. Featuring everything from classic favourites to innovative dishes, there is something for every wedding guest. We also offer a range of packages to suit different tastes and budgets, drawing food, drink and all of the little details together to create a wedding day with wow-factor. To add to the sense of occasion and exclusivity, you are also guaranteed to be the only wedding at the venue on the day, allowing you to enjoy the hotel and everything it has to offer in privacy and tranquility. As the festivities draw to a close there’s no need to worry about booking taxis, you and your guests can simply retire to the 72 bedrooms we have on offer. Each room features sleek and stylish contemporary décor with touches such as HD televisions, en suite bathrooms and tea and coffee making facilities. Planning your wedding is an exciting experience and we are on hand to offer help and support to ensure you have the day of your dreams. We have a completely flexible approach to your wedding and will put together a package especially for you, tailoring the details to suit your theme and guest list. We regularly hold wedding open evening showcases and set up the hotel as it would be on your wedding day, allowing you to see all we have to offer. Our staff are committed to delivering an excellent service, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere for you and your guests. To come and experience it for yourself, get in touch with us directly. • Grade II listed Georgian manor house, licensed for civil ceremonies • Variety of suites available, including the newly refurbished Lakeside Suite • Surrounded by 12 acres of beautiful park and woodland, perfect for wedding photos • Can offer wedding exclusivity as the only bridal couple on site on the day • 72 bedrooms, including a stunning four-poster suite • Winners of the Local Wedding Exhibition of The Year - The English Wedding Awards 2017 Special Offers Ultimate All Inclusive Wedding Package for £5,500 Upcoming Wedding Fairs Find out when the next Wedding Fair at Gloucester Mercure Bowden Hall is
Facilities at Gloucester Mercure Bowden Hall Venue Type : Civil Ceremony Licence Exclusive Use In the Country Stately Home HistoricEvening Entertainment : Evening Reception Facilities Marquee Available Dance Floor Entertainment Licence Live Band Facilities DJ FacilitiesOvernight Accommodation : Overnight Accommodation for Wedding Couple Overnight Accommodation for GuestsOther Features : Confetti Permitted Changing Room for Guests Disabled Facilities Car Parking Helipad Pets Welcome Dining Options : Seated Meal Facilities Buffet Meal Facilities In House Catering Alcohol Licence Corkage OptionCapacity : Less than 30 guests 30 to 50 guests 50 to 75 guests 75 to 100 guests 100 to 150 guests 150 to 250 guestsVenue Staff Assistance : Wedding Coordinator Master of Ceremonies/ Toastmaster Table Plans Find out how you can seat your guests at Gloucester Mercure Bowden Hall
Gloucester Mercure Bowden Hall Reviews (30) Write a review Best day of our lives!! Venue Service By Theresa Whitehead, on 13 Sep 2019Date of Wedding - 10 Aug 2019 Where do I start..? Thank you to all the staff involved in making our dream day come true!! Bowden hall was so perfect and exactly what we dreamt of and more! Vicky organised everything down to a tee and was so kind, Rachel ran the day flawlessly. Everyone was meant to be where the should at the right times.. which meant a stress free bride!! The bar and food were great - all of our guests complimented the food! Thank you all again xFlawless Venue Service By Lesley Townsend, on 08 May 2019Date of Wedding - 05 May 2019 We loved every minute of our wedding, from start to finish! So sad its all over... We instantly fell i love with Bowden Hall when we were shown round and nothing was too much hassle for our wedding - the food was great!! Rachel was great on the day too. Big thanks to all involved xOur perfect wedding day Venue Service By Sally Turner, on 12 Jun 2019Date of Wedding - 13 Apr 2019 Our wedding day was perfect, I am so happy that we found somewhere like Bowden Hall for it. The weather wasn't great but this was always a possibility, but one of the things that was great was the fact that my guests didn't need to go outside to get to the Wedding Breakfast room which was a concern of mine when booking a wedding in April... The food was divine.. especially the canapés!! :) A big thanks to Vicky, even though we only dealt with her for a couple of months, we were instantly put at ease! The whole day ran so smoothly!Perfect wedding day Venue Service By Hannah Jones, on 22 May 2019Date of Wedding - 09 Feb 2019 I was looking for a location where I could go back after my big day and have a relaxing meal with my new husband in the future, this provided me with exactly what I was looking for. The building and gardens are beautiful, a great backdrop for my wedding photos., The food was excellent and the atmosphere on the day was great from start to finish, The staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. All of my guests kept commenting on how much they loved the venue.Incredibly Special Wedding Day Venue Service By Charlotte Conolly, on 05 Jun 2018Date of Wedding - 26 May 2018 We had an incredibly special Wedding Day at Bowden Hall. It was truly a day to remember. The venue and decorations were set out beautifully, the grounds were peaceful, clean and a perfect place for photo's. The food was delicious, our guests had a range of options to choose from and enjoyed a warm hearty meal. Both food and drinks were incredible. The team at Bowden ensured everything went so smoothly and elegantly. Our guests were so impressed and very complementary of the venue and service they received. The day was everything we could have wished for and more. The teams worked incredibly hard, were very tenative, polite and curteous. It's clear how hard the staff work to ensure your day is perfect. Rachel and Alice kept everything to time for us and running the day to absolute perfection. They ensured we had some indivdual time together as a couple and made us feel like royalty. The evening food and entertainment was fantastic, the buffet options were stylish and enjoyed by our guests. The dj did a fantastic set up and made it so easy to select music relevant to us. We recommend Bowden Hall very highly, our day was flawless and perfect- not one thing went wrong. We can't thank Bowden Hall enough they really did make our day so special were fantastic to work with throughout the whole process and kept us updated throughout. From start to finish Bowden Hall were great to work with. We strongly reccomend them to ensure your day is as perfect as ours.Our Wedding Day Venue Service By Laura Carr, on 05 Jun 2018Date of Wedding - 28 Apr 2018 The staff was extremely helpful we were looked after the whole time we stayed and Alice kept us in the loop with everything. It was a brilliant day so thankyou for all your help who was involved and Thank you to Alice you were a god send you were amazing Thank you everyone.Staff are amazing! Venue Service By Mr & Mrs Castiglione, on 16 May 2017Date of Wedding - 06 May 2017 My beautiful bride and I had our wedding here on Saturday 6th May 2017. Everyone at the hotel were amazing and did absolutely everything to make our day so special. The venue is superb, the staff are amazing and all the trimmings were spot on. I would just like to make a special mention to Becki,Rachel, Elisa,Holly, Mariusz and Oltioh ( sorry about my spelling). You guys were absolutely awesome, thank you so muchWe cannot describe how grateful we are Venue Service By Mr & Mrs Stevenson, on 05 Dec 2016Date of Wedding - 12 Nov 2016 We would just like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to you and your team at Bowden Hall for making our wedding day so special. From the night before when we checked in, until the morning after when we checked out; everyone was so friendly and helpful. Our guests have also praised you guys to us! The food was fantastic and everyone has told us how much of a great time they have had! Nothing was too much- and that means so much to us. The staff made our wedding day so perfect, everything ran smoothly and was even better than we could have imagined! A massive, whole hearted thank you from us both, words cannot describe how grateful we are!We had an amazing day! Venue Service By Kerri, on 05 Dec 2016Date of Wedding - 21 Oct 2016 I just want to again thank you and all the staff at Bowden Hall for making our wedding day so special. We had an absolutely amazing day from start to finish.Thank you for making our day perfect! Venue Service By Mr & Mrs Brookings, on 05 Dec 2016Date of Wedding - 03 Sep 2016 To Becki & Rachel on behalf of myself & my husband we cannot thank you and your staff for making our dream Wedding day Perfect everything went to plan and all the staff were just so helpful and polite and a big thank you to the chef for the wedding breakfast 3 course we had so many compliments look forward to seeing you all in the future at Bowden hall love Mr. & Mrs Brookings XSo many memories Venue Service By Mr & Mrs Wood, on 16 May 2017Date of Wedding - 20 Aug 2016 We got married in August at St Mary's Church in Charlton Kings, who offered a special and truly memorable service. We chose the beautiful Bowden Hall Hotel for our venue, set in 12 acres of land with a stunning lake view. We have so many memories from our day which we will treasure for life. Our highlights from the day include the first glance of each other on the church aisle, our first dance (a mash up of different dance styles and songs) and the breath-taking decoration of the Lakeside Suite. We also had a great wedding band who got the party started and after choosing to have a traditional 3 course delicious wedding breakfast, we opted for an exciting surprise of Dominos pizza for our evening food. Our wedding day was perfect from start to end and we wouldn't change a thing! We even had a sprinkle of good luck rain which added to the fun! Our perfect day would not have been possible without the excellent customer service and attention to detail provided by Becki and the rest of the team at Bowden Hall Hotel.Had the most fantastic wedding day! Venue Service By Mr & Mrs Denley, on 16 May 2017Date of Wedding - 19 Aug 2016 Last August we had the most fantastic wedding day. Bowden Hall was a fantastic venue. The buildings, staff and grounds made our day perfect in every way. It was everything we had wished for and more. The bridal party were made to feel so special and nothing was too much trouble. Staff were always on hand if anybody needed them and made the day flow like clockwork. The guests all commented on how beautifully presented the wedding breakfast was and the service. We highly recommend Bowden Hall as your wedding venue - we guarantee you will not be disappointed. Prev Page 1 of 3 Next
Best day of our lives!! Venue Service By Theresa Whitehead, on 13 Sep 2019Date of Wedding - 10 Aug 2019 Where do I start..? Thank you to all the staff involved in making our dream day come true!! Bowden hall was so perfect and exactly what we dreamt of and more! Vicky organised everything down to a tee and was so kind, Rachel ran the day flawlessly. Everyone was meant to be where the should at the right times.. which meant a stress free bride!! The bar and food were great - all of our guests complimented the food! Thank you all again x
Flawless Venue Service By Lesley Townsend, on 08 May 2019Date of Wedding - 05 May 2019 We loved every minute of our wedding, from start to finish! So sad its all over... We instantly fell i love with Bowden Hall when we were shown round and nothing was too much hassle for our wedding - the food was great!! Rachel was great on the day too. Big thanks to all involved x
Our perfect wedding day Venue Service By Sally Turner, on 12 Jun 2019Date of Wedding - 13 Apr 2019 Our wedding day was perfect, I am so happy that we found somewhere like Bowden Hall for it. The weather wasn't great but this was always a possibility, but one of the things that was great was the fact that my guests didn't need to go outside to get to the Wedding Breakfast room which was a concern of mine when booking a wedding in April... The food was divine.. especially the canapés!! :) A big thanks to Vicky, even though we only dealt with her for a couple of months, we were instantly put at ease! The whole day ran so smoothly!
Perfect wedding day Venue Service By Hannah Jones, on 22 May 2019Date of Wedding - 09 Feb 2019 I was looking for a location where I could go back after my big day and have a relaxing meal with my new husband in the future, this provided me with exactly what I was looking for. The building and gardens are beautiful, a great backdrop for my wedding photos., The food was excellent and the atmosphere on the day was great from start to finish, The staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. All of my guests kept commenting on how much they loved the venue.
Incredibly Special Wedding Day Venue Service By Charlotte Conolly, on 05 Jun 2018Date of Wedding - 26 May 2018 We had an incredibly special Wedding Day at Bowden Hall. It was truly a day to remember. The venue and decorations were set out beautifully, the grounds were peaceful, clean and a perfect place for photo's. The food was delicious, our guests had a range of options to choose from and enjoyed a warm hearty meal. Both food and drinks were incredible. The team at Bowden ensured everything went so smoothly and elegantly. Our guests were so impressed and very complementary of the venue and service they received. The day was everything we could have wished for and more. The teams worked incredibly hard, were very tenative, polite and curteous. It's clear how hard the staff work to ensure your day is perfect. Rachel and Alice kept everything to time for us and running the day to absolute perfection. They ensured we had some indivdual time together as a couple and made us feel like royalty. The evening food and entertainment was fantastic, the buffet options were stylish and enjoyed by our guests. The dj did a fantastic set up and made it so easy to select music relevant to us. We recommend Bowden Hall very highly, our day was flawless and perfect- not one thing went wrong. We can't thank Bowden Hall enough they really did make our day so special were fantastic to work with throughout the whole process and kept us updated throughout. From start to finish Bowden Hall were great to work with. We strongly reccomend them to ensure your day is as perfect as ours.
Our Wedding Day Venue Service By Laura Carr, on 05 Jun 2018Date of Wedding - 28 Apr 2018 The staff was extremely helpful we were looked after the whole time we stayed and Alice kept us in the loop with everything. It was a brilliant day so thankyou for all your help who was involved and Thank you to Alice you were a god send you were amazing Thank you everyone.
Staff are amazing! Venue Service By Mr & Mrs Castiglione, on 16 May 2017Date of Wedding - 06 May 2017 My beautiful bride and I had our wedding here on Saturday 6th May 2017. Everyone at the hotel were amazing and did absolutely everything to make our day so special. The venue is superb, the staff are amazing and all the trimmings were spot on. I would just like to make a special mention to Becki,Rachel, Elisa,Holly, Mariusz and Oltioh ( sorry about my spelling). You guys were absolutely awesome, thank you so much
We cannot describe how grateful we are Venue Service By Mr & Mrs Stevenson, on 05 Dec 2016Date of Wedding - 12 Nov 2016 We would just like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to you and your team at Bowden Hall for making our wedding day so special. From the night before when we checked in, until the morning after when we checked out; everyone was so friendly and helpful. Our guests have also praised you guys to us! The food was fantastic and everyone has told us how much of a great time they have had! Nothing was too much- and that means so much to us. The staff made our wedding day so perfect, everything ran smoothly and was even better than we could have imagined! A massive, whole hearted thank you from us both, words cannot describe how grateful we are!
We had an amazing day! Venue Service By Kerri, on 05 Dec 2016Date of Wedding - 21 Oct 2016 I just want to again thank you and all the staff at Bowden Hall for making our wedding day so special. We had an absolutely amazing day from start to finish.
Thank you for making our day perfect! Venue Service By Mr & Mrs Brookings, on 05 Dec 2016Date of Wedding - 03 Sep 2016 To Becki & Rachel on behalf of myself & my husband we cannot thank you and your staff for making our dream Wedding day Perfect everything went to plan and all the staff were just so helpful and polite and a big thank you to the chef for the wedding breakfast 3 course we had so many compliments look forward to seeing you all in the future at Bowden hall love Mr. & Mrs Brookings X
So many memories Venue Service By Mr & Mrs Wood, on 16 May 2017Date of Wedding - 20 Aug 2016 We got married in August at St Mary's Church in Charlton Kings, who offered a special and truly memorable service. We chose the beautiful Bowden Hall Hotel for our venue, set in 12 acres of land with a stunning lake view. We have so many memories from our day which we will treasure for life. Our highlights from the day include the first glance of each other on the church aisle, our first dance (a mash up of different dance styles and songs) and the breath-taking decoration of the Lakeside Suite. We also had a great wedding band who got the party started and after choosing to have a traditional 3 course delicious wedding breakfast, we opted for an exciting surprise of Dominos pizza for our evening food. Our wedding day was perfect from start to end and we wouldn't change a thing! We even had a sprinkle of good luck rain which added to the fun! Our perfect day would not have been possible without the excellent customer service and attention to detail provided by Becki and the rest of the team at Bowden Hall Hotel.
Had the most fantastic wedding day! Venue Service By Mr & Mrs Denley, on 16 May 2017Date of Wedding - 19 Aug 2016 Last August we had the most fantastic wedding day. Bowden Hall was a fantastic venue. The buildings, staff and grounds made our day perfect in every way. It was everything we had wished for and more. The bridal party were made to feel so special and nothing was too much trouble. Staff were always on hand if anybody needed them and made the day flow like clockwork. The guests all commented on how beautifully presented the wedding breakfast was and the service. We highly recommend Bowden Hall as your wedding venue - we guarantee you will not be disappointed.