Bowfield Hotel and Spa

Where do I even begin?! I had my wedding at this outstanding venue last week and it was exceptional. The service from ALL members of staff was second to none and every staff member always asked if we needed anything and made the few days so personal. From Orla in the restaurant, Vivienne on reception, John the night porter and of course the extraordinary wedding team- everyone made an effort to speak to us and make sure we were having a wonderful day! We came down the morning of the wedding and the wonderful night porter had set up a wonderful breakfast for us in the side room of the ceremony which was so beautiful and unexpected- he then checked in with us when he came back for night shift that night which was lovely! The whole run up to the big day from months to days before, the wonderful wedding team were in superb communication and always ensured if there was anything else they could do. Sorry Shelbie for the thousands of emails you are a gem. On the day Audrey was exceptional I can’t believe what an absolute asset to the whole manor view company. She was there for me, my husband and all of my guests for anything they needed and the day ran smoother than I could’ve ever dreamed of. The food at the Plumpy Duck, Breakfast and of course the wedding meal was SUBLIME. All our guests had the same rave reviews of the food and it was honestly delicious- kudos to the fantastic chefs! We stayed in the Semple Suite for 2 nights and it was so comfortable and spacious and was lovely! Thank you to all of you for making this the most amazing experience, words can’t begin to describe our gratitude for the wonderful Bowfield team!

We stayed in one of the new lodges for the weekend to celebrate a birthday. The lodge was fantastic, hot tub was a joy and we had a brilliant weekend. Breakfast at the hotel was great and every staff member we came across were an absolute delight, nothing was too much trouble and all were so polite and mannerly. A special thanks to the ladies at the spa who squeezed me in for a birthday facial. Steph did an outstanding job, one of the best facials I’ve ever had. Highly recommend. Enjoyed the spa and pool , decor was lovely and everywhere was so clean. Thanks for the happy birthday song and my wee cake too after a delicious dinner at the restaurant! Lovely weekend, memories made and will be back again.

We had such a relaxing 2 night stay in lochnagar lodge for our wedding anniversary. The lodge is beautiful so comfortable and has everything you need. The hot tub is especially nice touch and the views are fantastic, even in the rain. The meal at the Plumpy Duck was fantastic and the staff so friendly and attentive. While staying we also had a couples spa day with Prosecco afternoon tea. What an incredible experience in the Aura Spa the hero package was just amazing and so relaxing then being able to spend time using the spa facilities was just a perfect end to the day. We then went for our afternoon tea which we couldn’t finish but were able to box up and take back to our lodge. This was a perfect relaxing spa break and we cannot wait to come back

This is just a quick note to thank Arlene and the rest of the Bowfield team for making our stay at the Ben Macdui Lodge so memorable—we were made so welcome. The food and service were first-class, and the lodge was spotless. The pièce de resistance, however, was the presentation late last night of the Old-Fashioned Cocktail, which just topped off a great weekend. Thanks to everyone once again.

Over the past year my husband has been working in Scotland, visiting this hotel on a regular basis. Recently I was in a position to be able to join him. As a rural church minister, I know how important community and family are. The Bowfield is not only a first class hotel, but it is a place of welcome and connection. I never go away without feeling that I have been looked after and cared for. The staff are friendly, caring and committed, they take time to get to know you and your needs without being in any way intrusive or overbearing. On a recent visit, after the death of my father, the cleaning staff left me treats and a message of condolence, it meant so much. The hotel spa and leisure facilities, create a space for the local community to meet, make, friends and flourish, both mentally and physically. Being at this hotel is the equivalent to receiving a big hug from the world, you leave relaxed, calm and rested. Thank you to everyone involved, creating a team that are able to evoke the type of atmosphere you have, requires hard work and dedication from everyone involved, so thank you!

Beautiful hotel and family room. Very comfy bed and lovely pillows and duvet. Could do with offering free bottled water given price of room and things like disposable shower caps would be useful. Food at plumpy duck brought down overall rating but would definitely stay at hotel again

Easter weekend get away to one of the hotel's new lodges with hot tubs. These are beautiful. Cleverly positioned looking out over the hills, you could be miles away from anywhere, rather than just outside Glasgow. The lodges are essentially "suites" for the hotel and are NOT self catering. Breakfast in the hotel is included in the stay, and we also had a spa treatment package. Nothing has been forgotten in the lodges, from coffee and tea facilities, ample fridge for refreshments, to dressing gown and flip flops for trips to the hot tub. There is also a blue tooth speaker for music to unwind to. Facilities at the hotel include large pool and gym as well as soft play area for kids. Staff in every part of the hotel are fabulous and I can't thank them enough for their care and attention during our stay. Bar and restaurant have a lovely atmosphere to relax in. I'd rather not have TV screens everywhere, but that's personal preference. Plumpy Duck restaurant has a great selection and prices are good. Breakfast is buffet style and although not the most extensive selection is hot, tasty and good. This was my second stay at Bowfield and I will definately be back- provided my excellent review doesn't make it too hard to get booked!!

I booked a b&b room for my boyfriend’s birthday. The room was great, lots of tea and coffee options for use with the kettle. I liked the cups and saucers too nice styled ones. Also had wee snacks in a basket etc for a small cost which we did not use but was nice to know they were there. The only slight negative would be the bathroom. I found that the plug for the bath wasn’t working right and had to be held up in order for the water to drain. The ceiling above the actual bath itself had some mould. Apart from that the room was fab. It also kept the heat in well as we were nice and cosy. After we checked in we went and used the pool. Very easy to get into. The water was pleasant. I would like to give a massive shout out to whoever cleans the changing facilities etc as one of my biggest icks is when the floor of a pool is rank and you get random things all over your feet. This floor was spotless no wet hair no wet random bits of fluff. This made walking without sandals easy. I had a booking for dinner too. We got served quite quick and had 2 cocktails which also came quite fast. My boyfriend got macaroni which was good reminded me of most Italian’s mac n cheese. I got the gnocchi which was also good and got some Parmesan for on top. We did get Cajun chips that didn’t come but they ended up coming out after asking about them. We got desserts too, boyfriend got ice cream and I had the panna cotta, both which were good.

Partner and I paid for a spa afternoon tea couples package which included a 55m massage each (full body or facial & other body part, we chose full body), access to all facilities including a full length swimming pool, x2 saunas, a steam room and outdoor hot tub and an afternoon tea . This package roughly cost approx. £250 which we thought was ok considering a single massage per person can cost around £100. Facilities were a 10/10, service was 10/10 during the massage. Afternoon tea took a little long but everything was delicious and very fresh so can’t complain. Would definitely recommend a day out here as a treat!