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Cowley Manor Experimental

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel in Cheltenham with spa and outdoor pool

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Room, Terrace (Water Lily) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Meeting facility
Surrounded by serene lakeside views, Cowley Manor Experimental offers a tranquil retreat with a poolside bar, garden, and spa treatments at C-Side Spa. Unwind in the lobby near the fireplace or indulge in local cuisine at The Restaurant. With an indoor pool, outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, multilingual staff and luggage storage available.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 2 meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
$374 nightly
The total price is $449
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees

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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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Petite Cowley)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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

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

Treehouse

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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

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

Room, Terrace (Wildflower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Room (Wildflower)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

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About the neighborhood

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Cowley, Cheltenham, England, GL53 9NL

What's nearby

  • Cheltenham General Hospital - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • The Promenade - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • University of Gloucestershire - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 13 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Cheltenham Spa Station - 21 min drive
  • Gloucester Station - 21 min drive
  • Kemble Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Star Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Cheese Rollers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Brown Jug - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beefeater Twelve Bells - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Norwood Arms - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Cowley Manor Experimental

When you stay at Cowley Manor Experimental, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cheltenham Racecourse. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, aromatherapy, or Ayurvedic treatments, and local and international cuisine is served at The Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1870
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Georgian architecture

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

The Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 35 for adults and GBP 15 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 60.00 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Cowley Manor Experimental does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Cowley Manor Experimental?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Cowley Manor Experimental?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Cowley Manor Experimental?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cowley Manor Experimental?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Cowley Manor Experimental and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy treatments at the spa and relax in the indoor and outdoor pools. Cowley Manor Experimental also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Cowley Manor Experimental?

Yes, The Restaurant offers local and international cuisine.

Does Cowley Manor Experimental have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Cowley Manor Experimental like?

Cowley Manor Experimental is located by the river. Popular attractions include Cheltenham Racecourse, which is 12 minutes away by car.

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