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Cowley Manor Experimental

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Meeting facility
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Bar (on property)
Room, Terrace (Water Lily)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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Cowley, Cheltenham, England, GL53 9NL
  • Place, Cheltenham General Hospital
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, The Promenade
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheltenham Town Hall
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (Alpaca)

Room (Alpaca)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (Churn's River)

Junior Suite (Churn's River)

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

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Suite (Cowley Manor)

Suite (Cowley Manor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Treehouse

Treehouse

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

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Room (Petite Cowley)

Room (Petite Cowley)

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

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Suite (St Mary)

Suite (St Mary)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Swan Lake)

Suite (Swan Lake)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Water Lily)

Room (Water Lily)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Wildflower)

Room (Wildflower)

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

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Room, Terrace (Wildflower)

Room, Terrace (Wildflower)

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

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Room, Terrace (Water Lily)

Room, Terrace (Water Lily)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite (Cowley Manor)

Grand Suite (Cowley Manor)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Cheltenham

With a stay at Cowley Manor Experimental in Cheltenham, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Cheltenham Racecourse and Crickley Hill Country Park. .This spa hotel is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Thames River and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Cheltenham General Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Cerney House Gardens - 9 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Cheltenham General Hospital - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • The Promenade - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Everyman Theatre - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 12 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Cheltenham Spa Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clock Tower - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ruby's Birdlip - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beefeater Twelve Bells - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Royal George Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Norwood Arms - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Cowley Manor Experimental

Georgian hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
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.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 31 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this Georgian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

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

Cowley Manor Experimental Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 244 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

The perfect weekend escape!

The best stay ever - beautiful hotel, great customer service, amazing spa, beautiful building and decor, the most amazing groups and the most beautiful suite to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary. Thank you to the wonderful staff for such an unforgettable experience - we will be certainly be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully refurbished and food was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay and great food
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

martyn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agustin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haitong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

INCREDIBLE!

INCREDIBLE!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ida

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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 traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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