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Cowley Manor Experimental

Cowley, Cheltenham, GL53 9NL

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodation

    Experience the charm of Cowley Manor, where each room is a masterpiece with handmade furniture and fabrics by young British designers. Whether in the main house or the converted stable block, enjoy modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and luxury toiletries.

  • Fine Dining Experience

    Indulge in a culinary journey at the grand restaurant overlooking the picturesque grounds. Delight in meals crafted from fresh local ingredients for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Don't miss the continental breakfast to start your day right.

  • Convenient Location

    Nestled in the Cotswolds, Cowley Manor offers a tranquil escape surrounded by parkland and meadows. With free parking and WiFi, explore nearby Cheltenham and Gloucester easily.

Book now for a memorable stay at Cowley Manor.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Helpful staff

  • Beautiful location

At the hotel

Popular amenities

72 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Aerobics
  • Bar
  • Beauty Services
  • Billiards
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Cashless payment available
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Pools & wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pedicure
  • Pool with view
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Kid meals
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Safety deposit box
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Free Parking
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Services & essentials

  • Chapel/shrine
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Games room
  • Hammam
  • Horse riding
  • Key card access
  • Room service
  • Sun umbrellas
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

694 reviews
6/ 10
La chambre. Le parc. La déco.
David · extended group · 2026-10-07

The guest experience

8.7out of 10
694 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Helpful staff
  • Beautiful location

Worth knowing — Dark rooms · Average dinner selection

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.3

    The location and grounds received positive mentions for their beauty.

  • Service9.2

    Numerous reviews highlight that the staff were helpful, kind, and attentive.

  • Overall Experience8.9

    Guests enjoyed their stay overall, despite a few minor issues.

  • Amenities8.8

    Spa and pool areas were appreciated but with remarks on improvement needed.

  • Value for Money8.7

    General sentiment suggests fair value, but some amenities felt lacking.

  • Cleanliness8.3

    Overall room cleanliness was good, but some mentioned dark areas in the room.

  • Food and Beverage8.3

    Food quality received mixed reviews; breakfast was good, but dinner choices were average.

  • Room Quality8.2

    Rooms were described as clean and spacious, but issues with lighting were noted.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

38% of 8 recent stays rated 8+

8.7694 reviews
  • Deception.

    6/10

    David · extended group · 2026-10-07

    “La chambre. Le parc. La déco.”

  • Lovely relaxing stay , food lovely !

    10/10

    kay · couple · 2026-09-13

    “Loved the mix of modern and original design , the grounds are amazing!”

  • Good luck to have a good time here

    10/10

    Mubarak · couple · 2026-09-09

    “It’s was the best time of my life and it was so nice seeing all of the pictures”

  • Fantastic staff and great food

    7/10

    Kane · couple · 2026-09-07

    “All of the manor house staff were fantastic, and the property definitely didn't feel understaffed – like I've seen in other reviews. Someone was always available, and quick to facilitate and requests. Dinner starters, and continental/cooked breakfast were great, and the grounds provide a beautiful Cotswolds escape in the peace and quiet!”

  • quite disappointing

    3/10

    Natalia · couple · 2026-08-25

    “Usually very good but not this time”

  • Magnifico soggiorno grazie alle cure del team dell’hotel

    10/10

    Rosaria · couple · 2026-08-21

    “E’ un posto affascinante e fuori dal comune”

  • Hot and noisy room.

    7/10

    David Wilson789 · solo traveller · 2026-08-18

    “Great location, lovely spa, excellent food, friendly and helpful staff.”

  • Mum ended up in A&E due to severe health & safety issues at Cowley Manor - AVOID

    1/10

    hanna · extended group · 2026-08-12

    “Avoid - I have been coming here for years - it has never let me down until this weekend, when my mother fell down an unlit staircase with no handrail to hold on to for support. The management staff were inexperienced and not equipped to deal with such a severe incident. They offered us approx £30 in free food- a terrible approach for an apology when my mother had to spend more than half the trip in hospital and now has a month or more of recovery ahead of her. Awful experience, terrible management and not what you’d expect from such a beautiful place on paper.”

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