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Cowley Manor Experimental

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with full-service spa and health club

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Garden
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Front of property
Room, Terrace (Water Lily)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
The current price is AU$617
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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Cowley, Cheltenham, England, GL53 9NL
  • Place, Crickley Hill Country Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheltenham General Hospital
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, The Promenade
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (Alpaca)

Room (Alpaca)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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Suite (Cowley Manor)

Suite (Cowley Manor)

Highlights

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

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Treehouse

Treehouse

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room (Petite Cowley)

Room (Petite Cowley)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite (St Mary)

Suite (St Mary)

Highlights

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

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Suite (Swan Lake)

Suite (Swan Lake)

Highlights

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

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Room (Water Lily)

Room (Water Lily)

Highlights

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

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Room (Wildflower)

Room (Wildflower)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, Terrace (Wildflower)

Room, Terrace (Wildflower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Room, Terrace (Water Lily)

Room, Terrace (Water Lily)

Highlights

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

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Grand Suite (Cowley Manor)

Grand Suite (Cowley Manor)

Highlights

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

About the area

Cheltenham

At Cowley Manor Experimental, you'll be 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Crickley Hill Country Park and 8.2 km (5.1 mi) from Cheltenham General Hospital. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A relaxing visit to C-Side Spa can include hot stone massages, sports massages, aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments along with access to the sauna. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Cheltenham hotel include Cheltenham Racecourse and Thames River.

What's nearby

  • Crickley Hill Country Park - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • 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
  • 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
  • ‪The Brown Jug - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Tempest Caffe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Norwood Arms - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Cowley Manor Experimental

Lakefront hotel with full-service spa and health club
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 members are 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
  • Lift
  • 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 a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. 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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

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

  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately GBP 35 for adults and from 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Cowley Manor Experimental?

Cowley Manor Experimental offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Cowley Manor Experimental?

As of 29 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cowley Manor Experimental on 23 Feb 2026 start from AU$616.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Cowley Manor Experimental?

Yep, Cowley Manor Experimental has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Cowley Manor Experimental?

Yep, C-Side Spa is available for guests. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as prenatal massages.

Does Cowley Manor Experimental have a pool?

Cowley Manor Experimental has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Cowley Manor Experimental?

Cowley Manor Experimental features a full-service spa, a health club and an outdoor pool. All guestrooms come with deep soaking tubs, pillowtop beds and premium bedding.

What makes Cowley Manor Experimental a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Cowley Manor Experimental.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Cowley Manor Experimental?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Cowley Manor Experimental serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cowley Manor Experimental?

No, Cowley Manor Experimental does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cowley Manor Experimental?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Cowley Manor Experimental?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cowley Manor Experimental?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Cowley Manor Experimental Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 255 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAKTISINGH

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marija

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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