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

Entire house hire available
7 stylish bedrooms
Private event spaces
Food & drink
Location house for film & photography
Pet friendly
  • A friend and I spent a fab night at the gorgeous Bowlish House Hotel. Nicola has not only decorated the hotel beautifully but is a natural host who made us feel super welcome and at home. Rooms are gorgeous, bed comfy and the breakfast delicious. Thankyou for a great stay!

    Ursula Line Avatar Ursula Line
    July 15, 2023
  • 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 Avatar vanessa marner
    April 22, 2019
  • 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 Avatar Carol Lloyd
    April 22, 2019
  • Bowlish House is an absolutely beguiling country house hotel nestled in a quiet corner of Somerset. It is filled with art, light, and warm family-friendly vibes. If you are looking for the true country house experience in Somerset I can’t recommend Bowlish House enough!

    tommy nocera Avatar tommy nocera
    October 15, 2023
  • 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 Avatar Gem Quinn
    June 22, 2021
  • 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  Avatar Tommy N
    October 15, 2023
  • 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  Avatar Kate N
    July 15, 2023
  • Lovely property, just tonnes of character. Owners are a lot of fun! Defo heading back soon.

    Old Danny Avatar Old Danny
    April 15, 2022
  • 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 Avatar Kate Costello
    April 22, 2017
  • 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  Avatar M7Power
    September 15, 2023

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.

Book your stay at Bowlish House:

Terms & Conditions

Dream. Drift. Dwell.