This contemporary-chic country house hotel is situated in the Cotswolds, surrounded by 55 acres of parkland, woods and meadows. Its gardens have natural springs, lakes, and Victorian cascades. Each room at Cowley Manor has handmade furniture and fabrics made by young British designers. Some are in the main house, some are in the converted stable block, and all have a flat-screen TV and luxury toiletries. The restaurant is a grand room with a high ceiling and beautiful views of the grounds. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and serves food made from fresh local ingredients. A continental breakfast is served. With free parking and free WiFi on site, Cowley Manor is a 15-minute drive from Cheltenham. Gloucester can be reached in 20 minutes by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    good breakfast. Lovely spa. Comfy bed. Fun games room
  • Bailey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was beautiful the little touches they did for our special occasion was lovely and the spa / pool beautiful staff so friendly and food was great we will definitely be back highly reccomend
  • Ask
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the room was lovely. spa/pool area was also very nice.
  • Calvin_ch
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The hotel is truly beautiful. Located in a tranquil and peaceful countryside, but not far from some of the most beautiful towns in the Cotswolds. The hotel staff is extremely friendly, from the check in to the check out. Everyone genuinely smiled...
  • Martin
    Ireland Ireland
    We had a really lovely Silver wedding anniversary weekend there ,,,,, in particular, the staff everywhere were just excellent and could not have been more helpful or attentive
  • Robert
    Australia Australia
    awesome breakfast showcasing local artisan produce, full continental buffet and hot breakfast cooked to order available. Spa facilities great and awesome massage.
  • Peter
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Breakfasts were wonderful, with an excellent spread that made it easy to skip lunch. The grounds of the property are beautiful.
  • Bijal
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The spa, breakfast, ground, staff and rooms were delightful! The perfect birthday staycation with my family!
  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful building, tastefully and respectfully decorated; lovely room, great location, excellent spa facilities and friendly staff.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful building in a stunning environment. Incredible history. Its an absolutely gorgeous place, the pool and spa is wonderful and very relaxing!

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • are you dog friendly

    Yes a couple of our rooms are dog friendly and the bar and lounge also welcomes dogs. We also have 55 acres of grounds to explore!
    Answered on 14 November 2019
  • Hello does this price include use of the spa facilities? Thanks

    Hello! All of our room rates include use of the spa facilities during your stay
    Answered on 30 December 2023
  • Is the indoor pool open?

    Both of our heated pools (indoor & out) are open and available to enjoy!
    Answered on 26 October 2020
  • Hi - is it possible to check in early as due to travel arrangements we arrive at 12. Many thanks

    If the room is ready upon your arrival then we can absolutely check you in however this isn't something we can guarantee in advance. We can store lugg..
    Answered on 14 January 2024
  • Hi Is use of the spa included with every room? I saw the same question from 4 years ago saying it does but wanted to double check before I book

    Hello, Yes, when booking a room at Cowley Manor it includes use of the c-side spa facilities as well as cook and continental breakfast. Hope this ..
    Answered on 3 May 2024
  • Is there a sauna here?

    yes, we do have a sauna
    Answered on 12 October 2024
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Cowley Manor Experimental
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Billiards
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Pants press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - indoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hammam
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
£60 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Children are welcome to use the C-Side swimming pools between the hours of 08:00 – 11:00 and 15:30 – 17:00.

Babysitters are available upon requests and must be pre-arranged prior to arrival.

FAQs about Cowley Manor Experimental

  • Cowley Manor Experimental is 4.3 miles from the centre of Cheltenham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Cowley Manor Experimental is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Cowley Manor Experimental include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Quadruple

  • Guests staying at Cowley Manor Experimental can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Cowley Manor Experimental has 1 restaurant:

    • The Restaurant

  • Cowley Manor Experimental offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Aerobics
    • Horse riding
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Beauty Services
    • Swimming Pool
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage
    • Full body massage
    • Fitness

  • The prices at Cowley Manor Experimental may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.