Cowley Manor Experimental
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Cowley Manor Experimental
#1 of Premium Hotels in Cheltenham
Cowley, Cheltenham, GL53 9NL, United Kingdom
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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 upscale hotel is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Gloucester Quays and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Thames River.Show More
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4.2/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.2
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Amenities
Indoor Swimming PoolOutdoor Swimming PoolSaunaSpaMassage RoomFitness RoomPrivate ParkingFreeBarBilliards RoomRestaurant
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Surroundings
Airport: Gloucestershire Airport
(13.0 miles)
Train: Cheltenham Spa Railway Station
(6.8 miles)
Train: GLOUCESTER STATION RAILWAY STATION
(9.8 miles)
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7
Room (Petite Cowley)
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
TV
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5
Junior Suite (Churn's River)
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
TV
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4
Room (Alpaca)
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
TV
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6
Room, Terrace (Wildflower)
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Minibar
TV
Private Toilet
Shade Curtain
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5
Room (Water Lily)
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
TV
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7
Suite (Cowley Manor)
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
TV
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8
Treehouse
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
TV
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4
Room (Wildflower)
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
TV
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3
Suite (st Mary)
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
TV
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5
Suite (Swan Lake)
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Minibar
TV
Private Toilet
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Guest Reviews(69)
4.2/5
Very Good
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.2
- Amenities4.2
- Location4.2
- Service4.2
Guest User
February 11, 2024
Service: The service is very good and the attitude is also good. If you order takeout, the front desk will escort the takeaway person to the door of the room.
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January 28, 2024
We had an amazing spa day as a group of 5 ladies for my birthday treat. We arrived at Cowley and walked the grounds first which was a great start to the day. We then went down to the spa, Charlotte and Ellie at reception couldn’t have made us feel more relaxed and made sure our day ran smoothly. The spa was very clean, tidy and peaceful! Olivia gave me the best back massage I’ve ever had, it was incredible!
Rosalie T
January 1, 2024
It’s hard to put into words how disappointing our spa visit was. This is barely a spa. It’s two pools and a higgledy piggledy shop/reception with an extremely weird assortment of things and a changing room so small that we had to wait for our turn to enter and dry off/change because it was crammed with about 5 women. There are literally over 40 lockers but space for 3 to sit down. Crazy. Our biggest disappointment was the terrible attitude of the space staff. Worst I have ever encountered. From the moment we walked in they made it clear us being there was a huge inconvenience. Ordering food was an inconvenience. Ordering drinks a pain. Four young ladies standing around giggling and gossiping and yet the photos I attach shows you the appalling state of the bathroom. No towels collected, no hand towels replaced. Finger marks everywhere and gross shower area. Never has there been a place I’ve been so hyped about and been SO let down. What a waste of time and money :(
Guest User
June 6, 2024
Have visited 3 times in the past month and have used the spa and the restaurant…each time the service has been terrible. This morning I sat on the terrace and tried to order a coffee but no staff anywhere…after 15 minutes, asked if reception could assist me and she sorted it…but after that, no-one asked if we would like more drinks etc. Same issue with the spq, after you arrive and check in, there is no one checking if you are comfortable and/or would like a drink. It’s impossible to get any service. I have been here since 9am and at no point has anybody asked if I would like anything. If I do choose to return in the future, I’ll ensure I bring my own drinks and snacks…or go to Calcot, where the service is notably better. You could be significantly increasing your revenue, if you improved on the issue. I estimate I would have spent about £50 on coffee and drinks so far this morning…and there are 4 of us here. The hotel is in a beautiful setting…the one positive aspect. This hotel could be excellent, if Management were to get a grip of the issues!
Guest User
June 6, 2024
Lovely room that we stayed at, was very spacious and comfortable. Shower was great and everything was very clean, with plenty amenities. Treatment at spa was the best part of the day - a special mention to Rachel for the friendly, accomodating experience throughout.
Guest User
June 4, 2024
Trying too hard and doesn’t reach the expected standard. Overpriced for what it delivers. Came for a 50th birthday treat and despite emailing there was no acknowledgment of the occasion. Poor service with inexperienced staff. If you want to spend this kind of money go elsewhere as there are other places with better service
FFCW
December 4, 2023
The design is utterly beautiful and simultaneously completely impractical the place is so dark you can’t read in your room. There is no plug by a mirror. The kettle has to be plugged in on the far side of the room. It’s a triumph of style over substance. The staff are great and the grounds gorgeous. The food was good at dinner and mediocre at breakfast. Could be perfect if they reviewed the lighting and electrical circuits - the staff said it’s a frequent complaint so it needs sorting. Whoever messed up the symmetry with this mirror/TV arrangement please think again!
Guest User
May 26, 2024
Way overpriced for what you get. Sadly the ‘Experimental’ name has gone a bit too far. I appreciate a lot of money may have been spent on the re-furb, but certainly not to our taste. All a bit hectic and weird 70’s style furniture in dining area which doesn’t sit with period of property. The staff not as happy as you’d like to see, considering the level you’d expect. Breakfast was under staffed, staff seemed stressed and lots of pacing around. Not the chilled start to the day I was hoping for. Fete was on so the car park had no spaces for residents. Mainly taken by fete users. When I raised this an apology was given, however by a remark by another staff member that, ‘maybe we should get people to arrive by helicopter next time’. Considering we are paying to stay at the hotel, I don’t think it’s too Much to ask to be able to park. Maybe restrictions to non patrons on this day should have been enforced. The saving grace was the pool. Amazing! Just a shame the rest of our trip didn’t live up to this. Our second visit to Corley Manor and probably our last.
SamanthaMulvey
May 13, 2024
This place is wonderful! Grounds are beautiful and the decor is amazing, I loved the quirky theme, it’s different but mixes well with the house, everything was clean and staff were really helpful. The spa was lovely! The outdoor pool was warm and it was sunny so that topped off a beautiful weekend, the indoor pool was so peaceful. Yes, changing rooms are quite small and can do with a upgrade but I don’t let things like that ruin a trip! I don’t know what people are on about, if you look on the website you can see the times of kids aloud so surely you miss those timings or if you choose to stay why complain, it wasn’t busy anyway, I saw about 3 kids, it’s nice this places included everyone, I want to return with my kids. I’ve read some negative reviews on the refurb but go with an open mind, you can see it all in the photos anyway and why not try something different. We both had treatments. Great. Room, wildflower, lovely. I loved all the sinks! Thanks
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–24:00
Check-out: 06:00–11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Children between 0 and 17 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 17 years old and under | £15.00 (approx. MYR 90.49) per person |
Adult | £35.00 (approx. MYR 211.14) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Opened: 1870
- Number of Rooms: 31
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 upscale hotel is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Gloucester Quays and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Thames River.
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 Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in local and international cuisine, 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.
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 Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in local and international cuisine, 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.
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.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Indoor Swimming Pool
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Sauna
Spa
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Private ParkingFree
Bar
Billiards Room
Restaurant
Meeting RoomAdditional charge
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Indoor Swimming Pool
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Spa
Fitness Room
Bar
Billiards Room
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
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