Set among the sweeping hills of Wiltshire, Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is one of England's finest places to stay and play. The championship layout, named The PGA's Official Golf Course and Academy for the South West PGA, is one of Wiltshire's most beautiful tests, carved through the fabulous Bowood House estate with views across the countryside that'll make you forget you're meant to be concentrating on your approach shot.
Located on the A4 between Chippenham and Calne at Derry Hill (signposted from the M4, Junction 17), Bowood is extremely accessible from across the UK, which matters when you're planning a weekend break or society trip. The 4-star hotel delivers top-class service alongside a comprehensive spa, and it's easy to see why this is a Signature Collection resort. The golf is serious enough to test low handicappers, the facilities are strong enough to keep non-golfers happy, and the whole estate has that rare mix of quality and character that turns a weekend of golf into a proper getaway rather than just another round somewhere new.
Who is this for?
Couples, small groups and societies who want a UK weekend with proper golf, a high-end hotel and a spa that keeps non-golfers just as happy.
Who is it best for?
Golfers who like a championship-feel course, plus groups who want easy motorway access and a resort that still feels like an estate escape.