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 Mercure Gloucester, Bowden Hall Country House Hotel Listed by Jupiter Hotels
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Bondend Lane
Upton St Leonards, Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL4 8ED

Tel: 08448 159 077
Fax: 0208 950 7809

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Venue type: Country House
Description:
Bowden Hall Hotel is a classically styled country hotel set in its own private parkland. This picturesque hotel is an ideal location for your wedding or event, and holds a civil wedding licence offering you the convenience of enjoying your big day all under one roof. Why not have a string quartet on the lawn or a barbeque in the old English gardens, the possibilities are endless....

We offer complete flexibility in our wedding packages allowing you to tailor your requirements for your
special day.

The Lakeside Suite with its own private entrance and cloakroom facilities can accommodate up to 200 guests. Come and meet the hotel team and explore our hotel and it’s hidden gems.
Practicalities
Prices: from £3000 per wedding
Ceremony/Reception: Ceremony & reception
Capacity for ceremony: 120
Seated meal capacity: 120
Buffet meal capacity: 200
Outside space: yes
Bridal suite: 4 Poster Bedroom
Photography inside: yes
Photography outside: yes
Parking: Free for 150 Cars
Disabled access: yes
Food + entertainment

Licensed bar: yes
Disco facilities: yes
Vegetarian menu: yes
Accommodation: 72 bedrooms
Additional services

Toastmaster: yes
Hairdresser: Yes - Subject to Charge
Florist: Yes - Subject to Charge
Band: Yes - Subject to Charge
Photographer: Yes - Subject to Charge
Videographer: Yes - Subject to Charge
DJ: Yes - Subject to Charge
Event planner: Your Wedding Consultant
Further info & directions

Additional details:
The hotel holds a civil wedding licence offering you the convenience of enjoying your big day all under one roof. When all the planning comes together, the result will be amazing. We can’t help you with your first dance, but our experienced staff will ensure that all of the other details surrounding your elegant reception are handled to perfection and make your wedding complete. If you’re using our hotel and there is something special you require, just
ask your Wedding Host who will do everything possible to meet your request.

We’ll invite you to the hotel restaurant to try out your menu and wines, with our compliments, before your special day.

On the day you will be met by your Wedding Host who will ensure everything happens exactly as you planned.

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Wedding Showcase Open Days - 11am - 2pm

Sunday 30th October 2011
Sunday 29th January 2012
Sunday 26th February 2012
Sunday 25th March 2012
Sunday 27th May 2012
Sunday 24th June 2012

Wedding Showcase Open Evenings.- 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Enjoy nibbles and fizz whilst you view rooms decorated for your special day

Thursday October 13th
Thursday November 17th
Thursday January 12th

Wedding Fairs - 11:00am - 3pm

Sunday February 19th 2012

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Girls Allowed Hen Weekend
The party starts here..
Your per person 'Girls Allowed Hen Weekend' package includes:
- Two nights accommodation in a Mercure hotel.
- Full traditional cooked breakfast
- A 3 course dinner with your guests in the restaurant
- A drinks voucher for a glass of bubbly
- A feather boa or sparkling tiara
- A map of the local pubs & clubs
- A list of 'things to do whilst you are still single'
- A return 'Home' bar of chocolate

Call 0844 815 9090 and quote 'GirlsAllowed' lines open 7am-11pm

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Winter Wonderland Weddings
We are offering your the opportunity to upgrade your wedding throughout December, January and February (including New Years Eve) at no extra charge!
Choose from two exciting themes: Red Tie and Tiara Package or Ice White Wedding Package
For more information call 0844 815 9050 (Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm)


Directions by public transport:
Gloucester is the nearest train station which is 3 miles from the hotel


Directions by car:
From the M5 leave at Junction 11a from eitehr direction and follow the signs towards Cirencester (A417). Leave the bypass (approx. 1.25m) signposted Prinkash Abbey and take the third exit at the roundabout in the direction of Painswick (A46). Continue over the next roundabout in the direction of Stroud. On the top of the hill approaching Coopers Hill on your left, take the turning immediately to your right signposted Upton St Leonards (Nuthill approx. 2 miles) Drive with care right to the T-Junction at the bottom and turn right. Continue forward approaching primary school. The hotel is signposted on the right. Car parking at the hotel is free.

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