Nestled in the beautiful Georgian village of Bowlish,
‘Bowlish House’ is the ultimate dreamy country escape
Our Grade II* Georgian Palladian stately home, completed in c. 1732, is a stunning example of early Georgian architecture and is the ultimate haven for a peaceful country escape, an intimate wedding or a special celebration. The house is also used as a location house for film and photography
Bowlish – which means ‘bridge over the rocky waterfall’, is a picturesque hamlet that mainly consists of charming listed historic houses and cottages. A stone’s throw from local places of interest such as the ancient Cathedral city of Wells, the city of Bath, Glastonbury Tor and the vibrant local towns of Frome and Bruton. There are so many wonderful things to do in our local surroundings before you retreat to your stylish room to snuggle down and dream, drift and dwell
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What a lovely stay we have just had at Bowlish House. Nicola our host was absolutely charming and went out of her way to make our stay wonderful. The room was beautiful as is the rest of the house and we finished our stay with a fabulous breakfast. Highly recommend this place
Kate N
July 15, 2023 -
Unfathomable Beauty!||Stayed here for three days in September. Absolute find, spiffing views, unparalleled service, historical opulence. ||From booking to stay the experience was first to none. …
M7Power
September 15, 2023 -
We had a lovely time and have already recommended Bowlish House to many friends. It is the quintessential country house hotel. The rooms are cozy & the breakfast is delicious. It was the perfect spot from which to explore the rest of Somerset
Tommy N
October 15, 2023 -
Bowlish House is a fantastic wedding venue. We had out wedding there in December and they really went out of their way to provide the best possible service and made the day truly tailored to us. The food was amazing, even though they were serving 80 guests the food was just as good as their Sunday lunch! The accommodation was great, and they worked some magic accommodating our ever changing and complicated requests! We would recommend Bowlish as a wonderful venue for a wedding. Kate and Scott
Kate Costello
April 22, 2017 -
We had my Mum's wake at Bowlish House, and it was perfect. The ambience, setting and attention to detail were spot-on. The rooms we used were beautiful and furniture, antiques and decor added to the sophistication. The tea and coffee kept coming for top-ups and the buffet lunch was plentiful and superb. The bar staying open for us afterwards was an added bonus. Thank you Bowlish House for making the day perfect, we couldn't have asked for more.
Carol Lloyd
April 22, 2019 -
Bowlish House, Shepton Mallet. Is a great place to stay. We were met by Audrey on reception who showed us around and to our rooms. The proprietors were really welcoming and couldn’t do enough to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Our rooms were clean and unique with their creaky floorboards. Breakfast is served in the Orangery and the menu is extensive and cooked superbly nothing is too much trouble.
Rodney Pearce
October 22, 2021 -
Fab hotel , the owners are lovely and very friendly ,nothing is to much trouble for them , last nights evening was WONDERFUL and well worth the money. and this morning Full English breakfast is Great. many Thanks for a Great stay , This was our 3rd time staying here
vanessa marner
April 22, 2019 -
The charming property together with host Nicola's ability to make us feel so at ease and comfortable are the main points to mention. The character of the house, even the creaky floorboards, was very appealing. …
kerih0lmes
October 15, 2023 -
We loved the hotel. The owner, Len could not have been more accommodating. The room was excellent, along with a wonderful cooked full English breakfast. Highly recommended.
Steve Walker
April 22, 2017 -
So much potential, and such a grand opening awaits, there's a few more technical difficulties to iron out, as it's had a much needed makeover, and delays can be expected, given the age of the property, and it's limited upkeep in the past. All the best to the new brave owner, manager. and staff.
Gem Quinn
June 22, 2021
Our unique home will soon be coming to the end of a complex restoration project. Overseen by previous owners, Dee Murren and Nicola Knight, we are now in the final stages. We have lovingly restored this Georgian gem with both style, functionality and preservation at its heart. From the creaky floorboards, which we have grown to adore, to the original tall sash windows, shutters, floor to ceiling panelling and original fireplaces, Bowlish House is the perfect place to recharge and restore.
