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Cowley Manor Experimental

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

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Room, Terrace (Water Lily) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Garden
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Gym
    Gym
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
The price is $271
$325 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11

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

Suite (Swan Lake)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite (St Mary)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Petite Cowley)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Treehouse

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite (Cowley Manor)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, Terrace (Wildflower)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Wildflower)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Room (Water Lily)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Junior Suite (Churn's River)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Alpaca)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, Terrace (Water Lily)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Suite (Cowley Manor)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cowley, Cheltenham, England, GL53 9NL

What's nearby

  • Cheltenham General Hospital - 8 min drive
  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 9 min drive
  • University of Gloucestershire - 9 min drive
  • The Promenade - 10 min drive
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 12 min drive

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

Hotel size

  • 31 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

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

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking

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

The Restaurant - 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

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.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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, The Restaurant offers local and international cuisine.
Does Cowley Manor Experimental have rooms with private spa 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 Racecourse, which is 12 minutes away by car.

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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent couples get away
Beautifully designed hotel and very comfortable
GR, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hannah, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

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
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Poor Spa, great hotel
Can’t really fault the hotel apart from one small instance where we asked reception to book us a taxi to get us to our dinner reservation, but they had forgotten and we ended up being 30 mins late, otherwise it was great and the food was excellent. Decor was stunning, and the bathrooms were a particular highlight. The spa however really let the side down, and considering it’s a spa hotel makes it overall quite disappointing. The staff aren’t helpful in the spa, the steam room was unavailable all weekend, lack of staff led to a limited menu at pool bar then our couples massage was cancelled an hour before because there wasn’t enough staff, they offered an unsuitable replacement (facial) or a different date but we aren’t local so it was of no use to us and meant we didn’t use the spa that day. The responses from main reception at checkout and the spa was unsatisfactory which is disappointing for a luxury hotel.
Charles, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful setting, super facilities and excellent customer service.
Rebecca, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

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
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

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 with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Yassin, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Loved our weekend here - amazing property and grounds - really great food - very relaxing. Decor - tired and overly themed and the French designer clearly prioritised style over comfort and doesn’t know how to design a chair. The spa is beautiful but the treatments were underwhelming and a bit basic for the £££. So in summary a contemporary and beautiful property run by kids - very lovely kids who tried hard…but kids all the same. Feels like a grown up needs to get a hold of this place.
Tim, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Charlie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Shame the check in is so late and check out too early!
Magdalena, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel, lovely spa and gardens
Nice hotel, lots of potential, slightly tired in place but a cute blend of old and new. Not the greatest service, (maybe we expected too much) nice people with zero urgency. Lovely spa and pool area. Food is good, cocktails overpriced (£20) and whoever thinks charging £5 for water is acceptable? All in all a nice stay
Caitriona, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The most comfortable nights sleep in the most beautiful, quirky hotel room. The hotel itself is stunning, set in expansive, landscaped grounds with ample communal spaces. The food in the restaurant was delicious, service impeccable and attention to detail really impressive. At check in, George was welcoming, friendly, professional and pleasant. He set the tone for a fabulous, relaxing stay.
Ellie, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Himanshi, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An amazing stay in a wonderful hotel
Joanna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Cesar, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

lucy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

The hype related to Cowley Manor's recent makeover turned out to be just that. Hype. The breakfast and dinner menu is small, but the food is fantastic. The spa is a bright spot. Overall the level and quality of service needs addressing. The side entrance to the hotel has loose and broken floor tiles that are in need of significant repair. All in all a somewhat underwhelming visit despite initial high hopes.
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Was a lovely stay:)
Man Tuen Grania, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 with friends
Verified Expedia guest review