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Cowley Manor Experimental

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

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property
Signature Studio Suite
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Signature Studio Suite | Bathroom
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Cowley, Cheltenham, England, GL53 9NL
  • Popular LocationCheltenham Town Hall9 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Promenade10 min drive
  • Popular LocationCheltenham Racecourse12 min drive
  • AirportBirmingham (BHX)67 min drive

Room options

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Suite (Swan Lake)

Suite (Swan Lake)

Highlights

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

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Suite (St Mary)

Suite (St Mary)

Highlights

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

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Room (Petite Cowley)

Room (Petite Cowley)

Highlights

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

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Treehouse

Treehouse

Highlights

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

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Suite (Cowley Manor)

Suite (Cowley Manor)

Highlights

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

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Room, Terrace (Wildflower)

Room, Terrace (Wildflower)

Highlights

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

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Room (Wildflower)

Room (Wildflower)

Highlights

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

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Room (Water Lily)

Room (Water Lily)

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite (Churn's River)

Junior Suite (Churn's River)

Highlights

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

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Room (Alpaca)

Room (Alpaca)

Highlights

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

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The price is AU$511
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
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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 day of pampering at C-Side Spa can include hot stone massages, sports massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the sauna. The restaurant, The Restaurant, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 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 WiFi 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 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Cheltenham hotel include Cheltenham Racecourse and Gloucester Quays.

What's nearby

  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 9 min drive
  • University of Gloucestershire - 9 min drive
  • Everyman Theatre - 10 min drive
  • The Promenade - 10 min drive
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Cheltenham Spa Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Cheese Rollers - 10 min drive
  • Somerset Arms - 9 min drive
  • Highwayman Inn - 9 min drive
  • Crickley Hill Cafe & Information - 7 min drive
  • The Bell Inn - 11 min drive

About this property

Cowley Manor Experimental

Upscale 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.

Languages

English

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

Restaurants on site

  • The Restaurant

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • 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

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

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
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 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. Contactless check-out is available.

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 14 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cowley Manor Experimental on 12 June 2024 start from AU$578.37, 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 a 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. 110 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 164 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Marija

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

10/10 Excellent

rolana, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and interesting design room, bathroom. Long story of building. Would love to come back. Fresh breakfast with view ..

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Fairford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A superb spa hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds. I’m only disappointed we hadn’t booked to stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first visit since the change in ownership. Really enjoyed our stay and had a lovely room and breakfast. Couldn't be tempted by the menu for lunch and dinner though - apart from the scones. Fortunately there were lovely options (The Green Dragon and Knead) nearby which we felt were more us and better value. Please sort out your menu, Cowley Manor!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Marija

Absolutely beautiful concept and interior as well as the nature in the area, but away food. My daughter got food poisoning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funky quirky English tradition
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023