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Cowley Manor Experimental

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel with spa

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Room, Terrace (Water Lily) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Meeting facility
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym

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Cowley, Cheltenham, England, GL53 9NL
  • Cheltenham Town Hall
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • University of Gloucestershire
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Cheltenham Racecourse
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite (Swan Lake)

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

Suite (Swan Lake)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite (St Mary)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Petite Cowley)

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

Room (Petite Cowley)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Treehouse

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Cowley Manor)

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

Suite (Cowley Manor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Terrace (Wildflower)

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

Room, Terrace (Wildflower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Wildflower)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room (Water Lily)

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

Room (Water Lily)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Churn's River)

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

View all photos for Room (Alpaca)

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

Room (Alpaca)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Terrace (Water Lily)

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

Room, Terrace (Water Lily)

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Cheltenham

Near the airport.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Crickley Hill Country Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Cheltenham General Hospital with a stay here. Cheltenham Playhouse and Walks With Hawks are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Cheltenham General Hospital - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • The Promenade - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • University of Gloucestershire - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 13 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cheltenham Spa Station - 21 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

4-star boutique hotel with spa
Cowley Manor Experimental offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. A health club, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Cowley Manor Experimental. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Cheltenham hotel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1870
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Cowley Manor Experimental offers 31 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 35 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 60.00 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 35 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 60.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cowley Manor Experimental.

Does Cowley Manor Experimental offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Cowley Manor Experimental, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 35 for adults and GBP 15 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Cowley Manor Experimental?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cowley Manor Experimental?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Cowley Manor Experimental?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cowley Manor Experimental have a pool?

Cowley Manor Experimental features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Does Cowley Manor Experimental have a restaurant?

Cowley Manor Experimental is home to The Restaurant, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Cowley Manor Experimental have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at C-Side Spa, where you can enjoy sports massages, body scrubs, and body treatments.

How close is Cowley Manor Experimental to downtown Cheltenham?

Cowley Manor Experimental is 0.4 mi away from Cockleford.

Cowley Manor Experimental Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 225 reviews

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 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old English manor
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jas

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While I appreciate the interior design, plywood panels to our bedroom felt very cheap at this price point and at odds to the grandeur of the building. And while furniture throughout the property was all very modern, some furniture like the dining room tables were a case of form over function with large pedestals in the way of your feet. At 54 I was also one of the oldest guests with the modern interior clearly attracting a much younger audience including groups of friends. Staff were all very young too and inexperience was often on show. Overall, the property did not meet my own expectations for a refined 5 star getaway. Funnily enough, AI had been choosing all my hotels and did an amazing job. On this occasion it was chosen for proximity to the Cotswolds but AI highlighted that it way fall short in comparison to other properties we stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rittu

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was accommodated for every small request I asked for which I really appreciated great staff absolutely loved it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elián

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent experience. Great food and grounds. Heating in main building needs attention in public reception areas. No availability for spa treatments.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahiba

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy stay at Cowley Manor - good service, helpful staff especially around gluten-free dietary restrictions. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spa break, good meal options, pool and spa. Good alternative to the farmhouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Fantastic stay for 10 year wedding anniversary. Extremely welcoming and some lovely little touches…
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Poor service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Natalia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024