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Cowley Manor Experimental

4.0 star property

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A person in a large indoor pool with a view of dense green trees through tall windows.
A spa area with a pool, seating, and a table displaying travel essentials.
A dining table set with various dishes, glasses of wine, and a bottle of water.
A garden with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A large building with a formal entrance, a well-maintained garden, and outdoor seating areas with umbrellas.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
The current price is $515
$429 nightly
$515 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26

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Cowley, Cheltenham, England, GL53 9NL
  • Place, Crickley Hill Country Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cerney House Gardens
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, The Promenade
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room (Alpaca)

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a view of a balcony.

Room (Alpaca)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A room with a bed, a green sofa, a small chair, a wicker coffee table, and a checkered floor.

Junior Suite (Churn's River)

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

View all photos for Suite (Cowley Manor)

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a green sofa, a small table, and a fireplace.

Suite (Cowley Manor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Treehouse

A neatly made bed with pillows, an open book, and a potted plant in a room with a green wall and a wooden wardrobe.

Treehouse

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

View all photos for Room (Petite Cowley)

A hotel room with a bed, a green door, a patterned wall, and a wardrobe with a mirror.

Room (Petite Cowley)

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

View all photos for Suite (St Mary)

A bedroom with a canopy bed, white bedding, a teal pillow, and a green wall.

Suite (St Mary)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (Swan Lake)

A hotel room with a bed, curtains, a potted plant, a table, and a window with blinds.

Suite (Swan Lake)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room (Water Lily)

A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a red book, a wardrobe with a checkered pattern, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Room (Water Lily)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room (Wildflower)

A hotel room with a large bed, checkered headboard, a window with a view, and two bedside tables with lamps.

Room (Wildflower)

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

View all photos for Room, Terrace (Wildflower)

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small desk, and a lamp.

Room, Terrace (Wildflower)

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

View all photos for Room, Terrace (Water Lily)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and two chairs. There are large windows with curtains and a view of greenery outside.

Room, Terrace (Water Lily)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Grand Suite (Cowley Manor)

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

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About the neighborhood

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 River Thames and 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Gloucester Quays.

What's nearby

  • Crickley Hill Country Park - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Cerney House Gardens - 14 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • The Promenade - 18 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Everyman Theatre - 18 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 19 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cheltenham Spa Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beefeater Twelve Bells - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cheese Rollers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Royal George Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fostons Ash Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Norwood Arms - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Cowley Manor Experimental

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. Open daily.
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 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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 fire extinguisher and 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. 201 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 281 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant spa and wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monisola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities, very helpful staff and great food!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dipen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Grounds were beautiful, the staff were welcoming and we found the whole experience very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Pretty magical and relaxing atmosphere. Staff amazing. Great food
Beautiful tree on the back of the Manor
Way to Treehouse rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay and great food
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bed, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely. Beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great country home, great food and definitely will visit again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendliness, beautiful setting, amenities, the little touches
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully refurbished and food was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, quiet property set in thr English countryside. Spectacular spa and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool for family during specific hours and amazing rooms and grounds
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Staff very nice. Heated outdoor pool was beautiful way to start off a cold winters morning
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful stylish contemporary relaxed vibe
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Man Tuen Grania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely stay:)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

GR

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

Excellent couples get away

Beautifully designed hotel and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hayley

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. The spa, the room the grounds were all great. Very chilled, and relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful setting, super facilities and excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, Cowley Manor makes for a very good choice when experiencing Cotswolds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Amir

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

Well recommended

Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing stay in a wonderful hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

ALBERTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, like staying in a palace. The garden is amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024