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Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel

A Georgian country house hotel in 12 acres of grounds at Upton St Leonards, near Gloucester.

At this venue Overnight accommodation Outdoor space In-house catering Wedding coordinator Alcohol license Seated meal facilities On-site parking Accessible facilities

Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel

Bowden Hall is a Georgian country house hotel in Upton St Leonards, just outside Gloucester. It stands in around 12 acres of private parkland with views towards the Cotswolds, and it hosts weddings with its own rooms, kitchen and planner.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Bowden Hall is a strong fit for couples who want a country house wedding where one team looks after everything. A wedding planner works with you, the hotel caters in house, and bedrooms for you and your guests are on site. Because the hotel is a working venue with all of this under one roof, it suits couples who want a smooth plan rather than a build-it-yourself day.

Ceremonies

The hotel offers wedding packages with a planner. It does not publish a ceremony room list online, so ask the team which rooms and garden spaces are licensed, and what each one holds.

Receptions and food

The hotel can host a wedding breakfast for around 180 guests and an evening reception for up to about 220. The kitchen is in house, with a restaurant and bar on site, and an alcohol licence. Outside drinks can be brought in with a corkage charge.

Staying

The hotel has 72 bedrooms. A bridal suite and a room for the couple are part of wedding packages, and guests can book rooms at preferred rates.

Getting there and the area

Upton St Leonards sits between Gloucester and the Cotswold edge, so Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud are all close. There is on-site parking and disabled access.

The hotel is well placed for couples with guests coming from London, Bristol or the Midlands, because Gloucester has a main line station and the motorway network is close. The lakeside gardens and wide lawns give guests somewhere to relax between the ceremony and dinner, and the hotel can tell you which areas suit photographs. Ask about the planner service early, as it shapes the timings and the supplier choices for the rest of the day.