Business Details
Award-Winning Restaurant & Luxury Stay in Shipston on Stour
We are an independent restaurant with rooms located in the historic market town of Shipston on Stour, nestled on the edge of the Cotswolds. Our establishment offers a seamless blend of exceptional dining experiences and luxurious accommodation, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner alongside an array of teas, coffees, cakes, and cocktails. Recognised for excellence, our Sunday roast was highlighted by Tom Parker Bowles as one of the UK's top 50, while our five bedrooms have been celebrated as six-star havens by The Sunday Times and among the UK's most exciting restaurants with rooms by Cond Nast Traveller. Our commitment to quality is reflected in meticulously designed spaces, locally sourced ingredients, and a menu praised for its depth of flavour.With accolades from The Daily Telegraph for our foodie flair and elegant yet accessible pricing, we provide a neighbourhood-centric experience that attracts both locals and visitors. Our strategic location, just 15 minutes from Stratford-upon-Avon and within easy reach of Oxford, Birmingham, and London, positions us as a destination that combines convenience with charm. We maintain transparency in our offerings, from clearly defined seasonal menus to detailed event hosting capabilities, ensuring every guest receives a consistent and memorable experience grounded in hospitality expertise.
Services
Restaurant
Accommodation
Private Events
Bar
Set Lunch
Supper
Breakfast
Dinner
Sunday Roast
Family Suite
Highlights and features
- Award-winning restaurant with accolades from The Sunday Times and Cond Nast Traveller
- Luxurious bedrooms rated as six-star havens by The Sunday Times
- Strategically located near Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon
- Extensive menu featuring locally sourced ingredients
- Recognised by The Daily Telegraph for exceptional food and service
What people say
Six-star havens
Seriously good food
Best place to live
Epicurean haven
Satisfying flavours
Services
Restaurant
Our restaurant offers seasonal British cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it features a la carte options, tasting menus, and a renowned Sunday roast. The menu has been praised by The Daily Telegraph for its 'foodie flair' and by Tom Parker Bowles as one of the UK's top 50 roasts.
Accommodation
Five luxury bedrooms and a family suite provide boutique-style accommodation. Each room features Hypnos mattresses, Egyptian cotton sheets, and curated amenities including local spirits and board games. The Sunday Times described our bedrooms as 'six-star havens', with design elements that reflect the building's Georgian heritage while maintaining modern comforts.
Private Events
Georgian-era interconnecting rooms accommodate events from intimate gatherings to weddings for up to 70 seated guests. The flexible space includes original architectural features and bespoke catering options. Services include pre-order menus for groups, dedicated event coordination, and availability for breakfast meetings, charity events, and celebratory occasions like New Year's Eve.
Bar
The bar serves cocktails, local spirits, and curated wine selections in a historic setting. Open extended hours Wednesday to Saturday, it offers a social atmosphere with both traditional and contemporary drink options. The space maintains its Georgian character while providing modern mixology experiences, including special events like cocktail masterclasses.
Christmas Events
Festive dining experiences include a seasonal a la carte menu and a dedicated Christmas menu available from early December. Special offerings feature multi-course tasting menus, champagne pairings, and live music for New Year's Eve. Pre-order options are available for larger groups, maintaining the same commitment to quality ingredients and creative presentation that defines our regular service.
Questions
What are The Bower House's opening hours?
The restaurant is closed Monday-Tuesday. Wednesday-Saturday: bar 11am-11:30pm, kitchen 12-2:30pm & 6-9:30pm. Sunday: bar 9am-5pm, kitchen 12-3pm.
Do you offer accommodation packages?
Yes, we have five luxury bedrooms and a family suite available from £115 per night, including breakfast on weekends and access to premium amenities.
Can I host a private event at The Bower House?
Yes, our Georgian interconnecting rooms accommodate 8-70 seated guests or 100 standing, with bespoke catering options and event coordination available.
What awards has The Bower House received?
We've been named in The Sunday Times' Top 100 Hotels, Cond Nast Traveller's best restaurants with rooms, and praised by The Daily Telegraph for food quality.
Are there family-friendly accommodation options?
Yes, our Family Suite sleeps four with a master bedroom and additional bunk room, designed for both luxury and practicality for families.
Reviews (5)
Daryl Jessop
Dec 26, 2021
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Rooms comfortable, spacious and beautifully decorated. The dinner was delicious with large choice. ..special of chateaubriand which was perfect. Staff couldn't do enough to make the stay perfect. Wonderful breakfast. Hard to fault
Bea
Dec 12, 2021
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Really looked forward to visiting this place but sadly won't be returnung after first and only visit. We decided to go for breakfast and were so disappointed, we had higher expectations after restaurant claiming to have Michelin stars! We waited for over 30min for the breakfast to arrive, when finally served the food was only slightly warm. Sausages barely cooked, same case with bacon, and snotty eggs. The veggie option could do with veggie sausage and both plates had no harsh browns. I am sorry but I do expect so much more for 12 per plate. In short, long wait, cold food and not the greatest
Gipil Quddus
Dec 06, 2021
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Some of the best food I've eaten in Cotswold so far! Great menu, exciting flavours and perfectly cooked food. Every dish was delicious and moorish. Knockout dishes were the'N'duja Scotched Egg', perfect, not overpowering with N'duja, but just enough to give the sausage meat more flavour and heat, and with that runny egg Centre, so good! The other dish I loved was the White Chicken, you always hear on Masterchef how they perfectly cooked the chicken breast and have a bit of a moment over it, well this was one of those moments. Price wise, you're looking at the mid to higher cost bracket for the
Joshua D. Smith
Oct 27, 2021
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The most exceptional breakfast (and dinner), incredible staff and the best coffee if Warwickshire. A must visit if youre in and around Shipston! We go too often ha!
Peter Gibbs
Oct 16, 2021
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We had dinner at the Bower House with friends who hadn't been to the restaurant befire. Food excellent and the staff were wonderful. Ambience great and we had a delightful evening and will be returning very soon.
