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Cowley Manor Experimental

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

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Room, Terrace (Water Lily) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Room, Terrace (Water Lily) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Meeting facility
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AED 968
AED 1,161 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 January 2025

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

Suite (Swan Lake)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite (St Mary)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Petite Cowley)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Treehouse

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite (Cowley Manor)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, Terrace (Wildflower)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Wildflower)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Room (Water Lily)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite (Churn's River) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Suite (Churn's River)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Alpaca)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, Terrace (Water Lily)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Ellenborough Park

Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
Parking included
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (491)
The price is AED 828
AED 994 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 January 2025
Ellenborough Park

About the neighborhood

Map
Cowley, Cheltenham, England, GL53 9NL

What's nearby

  • Cheltenham General Hospital - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • University of Gloucestershire - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • The Promenade - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 12 min drive - 10.9 km

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

Upscale boutique hotel by the lake
Consider a stay at Cowley Manor Experimental and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a hot stone massage, or a facial at C-Side Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Cowley Manor Experimental feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: GBP 35 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Cowley Manor Experimental have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Cowley Manor Experimental pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cowley Manor Experimental?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cowley Manor Experimental?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cowley Manor Experimental?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cowley Manor Experimental located?

Situated near the airport, this spa hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Crickley Hill Country Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cheltenham General Hospital and Cheltenham Playhouse. Walks With Hawks and Ronnie's Field are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Cowley Manor Experimental Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 206 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 206 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 206 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 206 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 206 reviews" "

9.4/10

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful place, very cool and trendy interiors, lovely spa.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasmean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can see why Lewis Carroll wrote Alice in Wonderland here , it is an absolutely enchanting place . From the minute we arrived the staff were so lovely , it was my birthday and they really went the extra mile to make it very special. The room was stunning , very kind personal touches , spa was just so zen , food was fantastic , breakfast and service was particularly superb , loved the games room and went for lovely country walks. For the 3 days we were there the service was consistently great , staff were engaging and I’m already looking at when we can return. Thank you Cowley team for the best birthday !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Experimental Group converted an existing luxury hotel. Modern Furniture was added - or old one modernised. In our room the old cupboard was painted and the doors covered with a new fabric. Bed, sofa, chairs and carpet were new. The bathroom was partial new - old shower, new sink, etc. The only downside was, that the room door was old (and a rather cheap addition in the 70s(?)) and did not close tightly. Breakfast was great and the staff always friendly and helpful. The Gardens are marvellous and the pool is very nice. If all this is worth the rather steep price, is up to you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely experience at Cowley manor, shame the steam room wasn’t working. Had a room change due to noisy neighbours and the hotel were really accommodating. Breakfast options were great, beautiful grounds and very comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor Spa, great hotel
Can’t really fault the hotel apart from one small instance where we asked reception to book us a taxi to get us to our dinner reservation, but they had forgotten and we ended up being 30 mins late, otherwise it was great and the food was excellent. Decor was stunning, and the bathrooms were a particular highlight. The spa however really let the side down, and considering it’s a spa hotel makes it overall quite disappointing. The staff aren’t helpful in the spa, the steam room was unavailable all weekend, lack of staff led to a limited menu at pool bar then our couples massage was cancelled an hour before because there wasn’t enough staff, they offered an unsuitable replacement (facial) or a different date but we aren’t local so it was of no use to us and meant we didn’t use the spa that day. The responses from main reception at checkout and the spa was unsatisfactory which is disappointing for a luxury hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam, Liverpool

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special place!
We had the most incredible stay for our baby moon. It’s such a stunning location. Really special! The restaurant and bar staff, the design, the atmosphere is just perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stay in a wonderful place. The setting was lovely and the food brilliant. The spa was great too - but it was a shame that the staff seemed so inexperienced / unaware of how the systems worked there. Apart from this frustration, everything else was brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yassin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our weekend here - amazing property and grounds - really great food - very relaxing. Decor - tired and overly themed and the French designer clearly prioritised style over comfort and doesn’t know how to design a chair. The spa is beautiful but the treatments were underwhelming and a bit basic for the £££. So in summary a contemporary and beautiful property run by kids - very lovely kids who tried hard…but kids all the same. Feels like a grown up needs to get a hold of this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

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

8/10 Good

Magdalena

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shame the check in is so late and check out too early!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Caitriona

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, lovely spa and gardens
Nice hotel, lots of potential, slightly tired in place but a cute blend of old and new. Not the greatest service, (maybe we expected too much) nice people with zero urgency. Lovely spa and pool area. Food is good, cocktails overpriced (£20) and whoever thinks charging £5 for water is acceptable? All in all a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most comfortable nights sleep in the most beautiful, quirky hotel room. The hotel itself is stunning, set in expansive, landscaped grounds with ample communal spaces. The food in the restaurant was delicious, service impeccable and attention to detail really impressive. At check in, George was welcoming, friendly, professional and pleasant. He set the tone for a fabulous, relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024