Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel in Gloucester, England

The hotel offers premium month-long dining experiences in its unique lakeside pods, each providing a scenic outdoor setting. Bar and Brassiere by Bowden serves fine English food with views across the lawns and a lake. Guests staying on dinner packages receive a £25 per person credit toward the evening meal.

The 12 acres of landscaped gardens include a lake where guests can sometimes spot deer during breakfast. Outdoor furniture, a sun terrace, and BBQ facilities are available for guest use. The grounds serve as a setting for weddings accommodating up to 200 guests.

The hotel provides dog-friendly accommodations with welcome treats, a doggy menu, and a designated doggy dining area. Pet bowls are supplied, and the grounds offer ample space for dog walking. A dog-friendly policy allows guests to bring their pets, with several dogs typically present during a stay.

Six state-of-the-art meeting rooms serve up to 180 delegates for corporate events. The Lakeside Room provides a bright, spacious venue for weddings and special occasions, with the events team offering planning support. The hotel's Georgian architecture and lake views create a setting suitable for business and social gatherings alike.

Superior and Privilege rooms offer extra space, garden views, and some include coffee pod machines. A well-equipped fitness suite is available for guest workouts, though the hotel has no swimming pool or spa. All rooms are accessible by stairs only, with no lift, and the top-floor rooms require climbing five flights of stairs.

Dining: Lakeside dining pods and Bar and Brassiere by Bowden

Grounds: 12 acres of landscaped gardens with a lake

Pet-Friendly: Dog-friendly accommodations with a doggy menu and doggy dining area

Business: Six meeting rooms for up to 180 delegates

Events: Wedding venue for up to 200 guests

Fitness: On-site fitness suite