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Cowley Manor Experimental

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

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants 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)

  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
The current price is £321
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun

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Suite (Swan Lake)

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Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (St Mary)

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  • Sleeps 2
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Room (Petite Cowley)

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Treehouse

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Cowley Manor)

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Smart TV
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Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Terrace (Wildflower)

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Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Wildflower)

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Heating
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Smart TV
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Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Water Lily)

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Heating
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Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite (Churn's River)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
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Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Alpaca)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Terrace (Water Lily)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite (Cowley Manor) | Living area | Smart TV

Grand Suite (Cowley Manor)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Map
Cowley, Cheltenham, England, GL53 9NL

What's nearby

  • Cheltenham General Hospital - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • University of Gloucestershire - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • The Promenade - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 12 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheese Rollers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Merryfellow Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Golden Heart Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Norwood Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Place Fish & Chips - ‬12 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 Racecourse. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, aromatherapy or Ayurvedic treatments, and local and international cuisine is served at The Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.

Languages

English

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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
DONE

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
  • Bike 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 reception
  • 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

  • Lift
  • 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 curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • 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

The Restaurant – This restaurant specialises 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These 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 that there's 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 that you 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 such as cycling, hiking and horse riding, and practise 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, The Restaurant offers local and international cuisine.

Does Cowley Manor Experimental have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

What's the area around Cowley Manor Experimental like?

Cowley Manor Experimental is located by the river. Popular attractions include Cheltenham Racecourse, which is 12 minutes away by car.

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Cowley Manor Experimental Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Spa
Room
Service staff
Food
Breakfast
Children
Restaurant
Location
Bar
Amenities

What guests liked

  • The spa was a clean and enjoyable place to be, with excellent facilities and a serene atmosphere. (12 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were great and the food was delicious, particularly the pastries. (6 reviews)
  • The pool area was very nice and a lovely addition to the property. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent couples get away

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great spa break, good meal options, pool and spa. Good alternative to the farmhouse.
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent experience. Great food and grounds. Heating in main building needs attention in public reception areas. No availability for spa treatments.
alan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was a lovely stay:)
Man Tuen Grania, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful

Fantastic stay for 10 year wedding anniversary. Extremely welcoming and some lovely little touches…
Edward, 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel, like staying in a palace. The garden is amazing
ALBERTO, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

An amazing stay in a wonderful hotel
Joanna, 1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, Cowley Manor makes for a very good choice when experiencing Cotswolds.
Michal, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well recommended

Great place to stay!
Amir, 1-night trip

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was excellent - from our room to the spa facilities. The breakfast was delicious - particularly the pastries! The only thing I would have liked would have been a friendlier check in. We were handed our keys with no introduction to the hotel, where to find what or when breakfast was. Apart from that - a great weekend was had!
Alexia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A superb spa hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds. I’m only disappointed we hadn’t booked to stay longer!
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great stay in a wonderful place. The setting was lovely and the food brilliant. The spa was great too - but it was a shame that the staff seemed so inexperienced / unaware of how the systems worked there. Apart from this frustration, everything else was brilliant.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cowley Manor

Amazing hotel and lovely staff
Dominic, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property
Eve, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Shame the check in is so late and check out too early!
Magdalena, 1-night trip

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