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4.5 out of 5

"We were exceptionally lucky with the weather and the cloudless blue sky (in March) meant we were swimming in the 30degree heated outdoor pool at dusk ... " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 27 Mar 2017

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Room (Alpaca)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room (Wildflower)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room (Water Lily)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Junior Suite (Churn's River)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, Terrace (Wildflower)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Treehouse

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Cowley Manor Experimental, you'll be close to Crickley Hill Country Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa.

  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at The Restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to aromatherapy, massages or body scrubs at C-Side Spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • 12 minutes by car from Cheltenham Racecourse and 6 minutes from Crickley Hill Country Park

Cowley Manor Experimental ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Cowley Manor Experimental

Everyone (1) Couples (1)
4 out of 5

Posted by on 30 Jul 2019

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5 out of 5

Beautiful hotel and spa

Pros: The staff were friendly, fun and accommodating, the room was lovely and the spa facilities were wonderful.
Cons: The quality of the food was good but the breakfast had slipped a bit since our previous visit.
Location: The gardens are stunning and the local area is just beautiful - all enhanced by the exceptional weather we experienced.
We were exceptionally lucky with the weather and the cloudless blue sky (in March) meant we were swimming in the 30degree heated outdoor pool at dusk whilst enjoying the up-lit cherry blossom on the lawn beyond. Felt like a slice of Heaven!

Posted by , from London on 27 Mar 2017

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Property Features

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining
  • Smart television
  • Digital channels
  • Fridge
  • Espresso maker
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Local calls (free)
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

The Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Room service is available.

Nearby Activities

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby

Spa Services

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.

  • Number of treatment rooms 4
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Prenatal massage
  • Steam room in spa
  • Sports massage
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 60.00 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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.

  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on-site
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Car not required
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • Cowley Manor
  • Cowley Manor Cheltenham
  • Cowley Manor Hotel Cheltenham
  • Cowley Manor
  • Cowley Manor Experimental Hotel
  • Cowley Manor Experimental Cheltenham
  • Cowley Manor Experimental Hotel Cheltenham

You should know

  • 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.
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