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Cowley Manor Experimental

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel in Cheltenham with spa and outdoor pool

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Surrounded by serene lakeside views, Cowley Manor Experimental offers a tranquil retreat with a poolside bar, garden, and spa treatments at C-Side Spa. Unwind in the lobby near the fireplace or indulge in local cuisine at The Restaurant. With an indoor pool, outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, multilingual staff and luggage storage available.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 2 meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
$439 nightly
The total price is $527
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Culinary delights
Experience local and international cuisine at the on-site restaurant. This hotel offers a bar for relaxation and a buffet breakfast to jumpstart the day.
Spa retreat escape
A full-service spa delivers Ayurvedic treatments, hot stone massages, and body wraps. The sauna, steam room, and garden create a blissful sanctuary.
Dreamy slumber space
Deep soaking tubs and rainfall showers await tired travelers. Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses ensure luxurious, restful sleep.

Room options

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Room (Alpaca) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room (Alpaca)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite (Churn's River) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Suite (Churn's River)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Cowley Manor) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite (Cowley Manor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Treehouse | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Treehouse

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room (Petite Cowley) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room (Petite Cowley)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (St Mary) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite (St Mary)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Swan Lake) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite (Swan Lake)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room (Water Lily) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room (Water Lily)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room (Wildflower) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room (Wildflower)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Terrace (Wildflower) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, Terrace (Wildflower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Terrace (Water Lily) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, Terrace (Water Lily)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Grand Suite (Cowley Manor)

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a tray, and a chair.

Grand Suite (Cowley Manor)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cowley, Cheltenham, England, GL53 9NL

What's nearby

  • Crickley Hill Country Park - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Whittington Court - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • The Promenade - 18 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Everyman Theatre - 18 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 19 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Cheltenham Spa Station - 21 min drive
  • Gloucester Station - 21 min drive
  • Kemble Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Norwood Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Somerset Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Royal George Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beefeater Twelve Bells - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Cowley Manor Experimental

When you stay at Cowley Manor Experimental, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cheltenham Town Hall and Cheltenham Racecourse. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1870
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Georgian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

C-Side Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 35 for adults and GBP 15 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 60.00 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Cowley Manor

Cowley Manor Cheltenham

Cowley Manor Hotel Cheltenham

Cowley Manor

Cowley Manor Experimental Hotel

Cowley Manor Experimental Cheltenham

Cowley Manor Experimental Hotel Cheltenham

Frequently asked questions

Does Cowley Manor Experimental offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Cowley Manor Experimental does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Cowley Manor Experimental?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Cowley Manor Experimental?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Cowley Manor Experimental?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cowley Manor Experimental?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Cowley Manor Experimental and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy treatments at the spa and relax in the indoor and outdoor pools. Cowley Manor Experimental also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Cowley Manor Experimental?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

Does Cowley Manor Experimental have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Cowley Manor Experimental like?

Cowley Manor Experimental is located by the river. Popular attractions include Cheltenham Town Hall, which is 9 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

Cowley Manor Experimental Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The spa facilities were clean, enjoyable, and excellent, with many guests praising its serene and zen atmosphere. (17 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were great with a wide variety of delicious food and high-quality ingredients. (8 reviews)
  • The pool area is very nice and a great spot for families during specific hours. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great amenities, very helpful staff and great food!
Monisola, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Grounds were beautiful, the staff were welcoming and we found the whole experience very relaxing.
Dipen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely bed, great breakfast.
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were lovely. Beautiful hotel
May, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff friendliness, beautiful setting, amenities, the little touches
Sadie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful, quiet property set in thr English countryside. Spectacular spa and facilities.
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Staff very nice. Heated outdoor pool was beautiful way to start off a cold winters morning
Samuel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great pool for family during specific hours and amazing rooms and grounds
Joseph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful stylish contemporary relaxed vibe
Jessie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely luxury stay

Gorgeous stay. Beautiful spa (but make sure you book any treatments in advance as it’s busy) and a good gym. Breakfast is honestly the best I’ve ever had, so much choice and high quality ingredients. The staff are all wonderful.
Hayley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent couples get away

Beautifully designed hotel and very comfortable
GR, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful setting, super facilities and excellent customer service.
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved this hotel. The spa, the room the grounds were all great. Very chilled, and relaxing stay
Nicola, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I was accommodated for every small request I asked for which I really appreciated great staff absolutely loved it
Rittu, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing property for a retreat! The staff is amazingly helpful and great attention all the time. The areas you can have a walk around the property are beautiful. SPA, GYM and POOL are incredible!
Agustin, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel, like staying in a palace. The garden is amazing
ALBERTO, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Peaceful place, very cool and trendy interiors, lovely spa.
Anna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cozy stay at Cowley Manor - good service, helpful staff especially around gluten-free dietary restrictions. Would recommend!
Sahiba, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, grounds and food

It’s a beautiful hotel with a lovely pool/spa area too. We stayed in a Treehouse Room which was lovely but 3 floors was a bit of a pain, wouldn’t stay in that room type again but happily at the hotel. Food and drink was also excellent.
CMA, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Special place!

We had the most incredible stay for our baby moon. It’s such a stunning location. Really special! The restaurant and bar staff, the design, the atmosphere is just perfect.
ricky, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We visited Cowley Manor Experimental to celebrate my partners birthday and from the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make it extra special. The Hotel and grounds are very impressive and the spa was a great bonus. Overall an amazing stay and would definitely return.
Jessica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional hotel

Had a lovely stay to celebrate our anniversary. The location and grounds are beautiful. The accomodation is very impressive - our room was beautifully furnished and so spacious. The restaurant food was outstanding and a very impressive breakfast. The spa facilities were also excellent.
Catrin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a SPA hotel located in a quiet countryside. The staffs are friendly and helpful. The reception lady was nice to show us around after check-in. The down side was the dinner at the hotel restaurant which was not many choices from the manual and Bar. And the taste of the food was so so.
Haitong, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Manor House set in stunning grounds with lake and waterfalls. Huge clean and comfortable rooms, excellent food and wine choice. Check-in and check -out could have been a bit more organised, but that really is a minor detail.
Tatjana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely experience at Cowley manor, shame the steam room wasn’t working. Had a room change due to noisy neighbours and the hotel were really accommodating. Breakfast options were great, beautiful grounds and very comfy beds.
Leah, 2-night trip