The Bowl Inn

A lovely stop for a...

Liked: The location and the lovely vibe
Disliked: Nothing

Brilliant location to catch the...

Liked: Rural location. Food was very good.

Nice Place, Friendly Staff, Shame...

Liked: The room was very nice with a large extremely comfortable bed. The staff were very friendly and breakfast was cooked perfectly. A nice place to stay as it was very quiet when the pub closed and the view was pleasant.
Disliked: Unfortunately there was no water, either hot or cold, so we were unable to make use of the lovely bath or shower. Apparently not the fault of the Inn but no compensation was offered for the fact we were paying a premium price at £170.The balcony was dirty and had not been cleaned for a very long time, with many cobwebs and bird fowl everywhere.One of the bed pillows was stained. The tea and coffee facilities were Ok but with only one ordinary milk portion.

Staff was very helpfull and...

Liked: We had a take away breakfast. We had to leave early and hoped we could eat at 0700.
Disliked: The toilet. Toilet seat was only half on and you cannot flush the toilet properly.

Fantastic Country Pub

Liked: Great country pub, with very comfortable beds and pillows, as well as being in a rural location.

Always happy to stay here

Liked: Bowl Inn is always perfect The food, the location, the pub, the staff, the ambiance

Wonderful stay in a gem.

Liked: Absolute gem of an inn a little off the beaten track. A beautiful old charming building with large car park with large outside catering area. Inside is mix of old-world charm and a modern twist which works very well. We had a booked a balcony room overlooking fields and countryside, good choice. Can’t fault the room which exceptional. Beautifully furnished exposed beamed room which made the bed look 4 postered with a stylish bathroom with all the usual facilities you could want. The bed was very comfortable for a good night sleep.The Bar is nicely laid out and tastefully decorated. The night we stayed there was mix of guests and locals who were all very friendly. There is an expansive dining area which again is charming. We dined at the Inn, and the food was excellent, well cooked and presented. The menu was thoughtful with a great selection of starters and mains for every taste. Local produce was on offer, and our choices were perfect for us. In the morning the breakfast was pure quality again a good choice was available.What really was particularly excellent was the staff. Busy, helpful, engaging, knowledgeable and were genuinely interested in their customers. From reception to checkout and everything in between. As regular hotel and Inn users we cannot stress how much the staff added to experience. Wished we were staying longer and now trying to think of a good reason to go back sooner. I bet the Bowl Inn is wonderful at Christmas. I do write reviews not all of them good and sometimes good hotels leave me a bit stuck what to say. This is exceptional.
Disliked: OK this isn't a "didn't like" this is an observation and hopefully helpful. DO NOT follow your Sat Nav. The surrounding roads are very narrow and bendy to say the least. Make sure your Sat Nav brings you to the Inn along Bowl Road The Hart Hill approach is dreadful. Bowl Rd is off the A252 Charring Hill road. Its quicker, shorter, wider and has regular pull ins . Don't be put off as the drive is so well worth while.

Perfect in every way, and...

Liked: The location was perfect, so quiet yet easily accessible to the local area. The room was just gorgeous and the staff were exceptional throughout the whole stay. Would definitely recommend.
Disliked: The bed was just a little hard, however we appreciate that's more about our bodies needing softness than a direct reflection on the stay!

A very comfortable stay enhanced...

Liked: The very pleasant and helpful bar and restaurant staff.The quality of the food.
Disliked: Some tables tops in the restaurant were sticky. Not through neglect by the restaurant staff but by the type of varnish applied.Otherwise faultless.