Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Wiltshire
Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bowood Golf and Country Club Devizes Road, Derry Hill, SN11 9PQ
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort among the 2,382 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,382 | 81% | ← Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,265 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Derry Hill Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Pewsham Ltd. Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Lynwood Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| FW Catering Ltd. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Dumb Post Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 October 2024 |
| Lions Club of Calne Mobile caterer | 2.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort
What is Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort's food hygiene rating?
Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort last inspected?
Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,944 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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