- Lake view
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- BBQ facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Bath
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
About this property
On the outskirts of picturesque Gloucester and surrounded by acres of beautiful grounds, this elegant country house boasts modern rooms, a restaurant serving good food, and a bar. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout. The bedrooms at the Mercure Gloucester, Bowden Hall are stylish and they all have en suite facilities. A welcome tray with tea, coffee and biscuits awaits guests, as well as free toiletries. All rooms are accessible by stairs only. Bar and Brassiere by Bowden offers fine English food and wonderful views across the lawns and the lake. Guests can also relax with a drink at the elegant lounge or in the Club Bar. Only minutes from the M5, the hotel is also just 3 miles to Gloucester Quays Designer Shopping Outlet and Gloucester Cathedral. Local activities include Gloucester Golf Club & Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar

Sustainability
- Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Michael
United Kingdom
“Nice quiet location, clean and tidy, super friendly helpful staff.” - Prince
United Kingdom
“Very clean, beautiful room, friendly staff, good breakfast, and lovely location. Will stay again on my next visit to Gloucester.” - Maria
United Kingdom
“Loved the hotel and grounds. Staff were friendly and helpful, the room was lovely. We had a meal there that was really nice, overall a really great place to stay” - Ringo
United Kingdom
“Comfortable bed and room, nice staff, great breakfast, good bar, lovely building.” - Jacqueline
United Kingdom
“Staff and venue excellent.Breakfast excellent choices .Superb venue for wedding attended.” - Louise
United Kingdom
“It was my partners birthday and we received an upgrade upon arrival and it was magnificent! He had had a rubbish day too so it really made the end of our evening together so much more special! Staff were amazing, friendly and the lady who was on...” - Nolan
United Kingdom
“Lovely building in excellent woodland location, good safe parking . Friendly staff.” - Paul
United Kingdom
“Staff are excellent , bed was comfy, breakfast was great” - Zsofia
Austria
“Helpful and super nice staff! Great breakfast as well” - Danielle
United Kingdom
“Stunning location beautiful scenery and friendly staff”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Bar & Brasserie at Bowden
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.



The fine print
A credit card imprint will be required by the hotel at check-in as security for any extras taken during your stay.
Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).
Please note that the hotel does not have an elevator. However, there is a platform lift up to the first floor suitable for wheelchairs only.
Please note that the same payment card used to make the booking must be presented upon check-in at the hotel.
This property may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise.